
Dr. Michael Ernest Opalak MD
Neurosurgeon
340 Capitol Ave Bridgeport CT, 06606About
Dr. Michael Opalak practices Neurological Surgery in Bridgeport, CT. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Opalak prevents, diagnoses, evaluates, and treats disorders of the autonomic, peripheral, and central nervous systems. Neurological Surgeons are trained to treat such disorders as spinal canal stenosis, herniated discs, tumors, fractures, and spinal deformities, among many others.
Education and Training
Univ De Bordeaux Ii, Uer De Med, Bordeaux, France 1978
University of Bordeaux 1979
Tay Nguyen Universite Ecole de Medecine 1978
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Herniated Disc, Lower Back Problems, Trauma And More
- Herniated Disc
Professional Memberships
- Member Yale-New Haven Children's Hospital, Bridgeport Campus
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