Dr. ROBERT K. ERICKSON, MD
Neurosurgeon
712 S Milwaukee Ave Libertyville IL, 60048Rating
3/5
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Dr. Robert Erickson practices Neurological Surgery in Libertyville, IL. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Erickson 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 of Fl Coll of Med, Gainesville Fl 1972
Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine 1981
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Stroke
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Brain Tumor
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Herniated Disc
- Spinal Stenosis
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
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