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Dr. Lon F. Alexander M.D.

Neurosurgeon

4/5(7)
1860 Chadwick Dr Suite 205 Jackson MS, 39204
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Dr. Lon Alexander practices Neurological Surgery in Jackson, MS. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Alexander 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

La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1984

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1984

Board Certification

Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS

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Dr. Lon Alexander, MD

1860 Chadwick Dr Suite 205 -
Jackson, MS 39204
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1800 12TH ST -
MERIDIAN, MS 39301
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