
Neurosurgeon in Worcester, Massachusetts (MA)
Frederik A Pennings MD
Neurosurgeon
UMass Memorial Medical Center
55 Lake Avenue North
Worcester, MA 01545
Telephone: (508) 334-0605
Website: www.umassmemorial.org
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Certification
- Fellowship Trained
Specialties
- Degenerative Spine
- Tumor-Infection
Hospital Affiliations
- Umass Memorial Medical Center
University Affiliations
- University of Massachusetts Medical School
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About Our Practice:
We specialize in the treatment of complex spinal disorders such as tumors, trauma, infection and degenerative spine. Your surgical care is delivered by fellowship trained spine surgeons that utilize minimally invasive techniques, including endoscopic techniques and spinal instrumentation. Our dedicated staff will provide you with not only excellent medical care, but also assist you with referrals, insurance authorizations, ancillary tests, and follow-up appointments to optimize your treatment. When you first visit our office, it is important to bring all previous x-rays, scans.In addition, we are specialized in the surgical treatment of movement disorders and epilepsy, brain tumors, vascular neurosurgery, and pediatric neurosurgery.
Things You Should Know Before Seeing a Neurosurgeon:
- What is a Neurosurgeon?
True or false? Most neurosurgeons perform more spine than brain surgery. - Neurosurgeon Education and Training
Neurosurgeons are highly educated and specially trained spine specialists. It can take upwards of 8 years after medical school to become a neurosurgeon. - What Disorders Do Neurosurgeons Treat?
Neurosurgeons treat many different dieases and conditions affecting the brain, spine, nervous system, and related structures. - What Treatments Do Neurosurgeons Provide?
Neurosurgeons are trained in the latest surgical techniques to treat spinal disorders. - Questions to Ask Your Neurosurgeon
An appointment with a neurosurgeon can be confusing. These sample questions will help you prepare for your appointment.
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