
Dr. John R Cassidy M.D.
Neurosurgeon
842 Sunset Lake Blvd Suite 302 Venice FL, 34292About
Dr. John Cassidy practices Neurological Surgery in Venice, FL. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Cassidy 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
Va Commonwealth Univ, Med Coll of Va Sch of Med, Richmond Va 1984
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 1980
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Stroke
- Back Pain
- Pinched Nerve
- Cerebrovascular Disease
Professional Memberships
- Member CONGRESS OF NEUROLOGICAL SURGEONS
- Member SARASOTA COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY
- Member AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NEUROLOGICAL SURGEONS
- Member FLORIDA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
Experience & Accolades
- MemberSarasota Memorial Hospital, Sarasota, FL
- Member Englewood Community Hospital, Englewood, FL
- Member Doctors Hospital of Sarasota, Sarasota, FL
Dr. John R Cassidy M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 842 Sunset Lake Blvd Suite 302
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Christopher Guerin M.D.842 Sunset Lake Blvd Venice FL 34292
Nearest Hospitals
VENICE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER - BAYFRONT HEALTHl
540 THE RIALTO VENICE FL 34285ENGLEWOOD COMMUNITY HOSPITALl
700 MEDICAL BLVD ENGLEWOOD FL 34223