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Dr. David Allen, MD

Neurosurgery*
4.9 (8)
Map Pin Small Reading, PA
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience

Overview of Dr. David Allen, MD

Dr. David Allen, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Reading, PA. They specialize in Neurosurgery, has 41 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurosurgery. They graduated from Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine and is affiliated with Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. Dr. Allen, completed a residency at Medical College Penn. Patients rated Dr. Allen an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Allen works at Penn State Health St. Joseph Neurosurgery at Exeter Ridge in Reading, PA. They frequently treat conditions like Myelopathy and Compressed Spinal Cord along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Allen's Office Locations

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    Penn State Health St. Joseph Neurosurgery at Exeter Ridge
    3970 Perkiomen Ave Ste 202, Reading, PA 19606 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (610) 378-2557

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  • Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center

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Myelopathy
Compressed Spinal Cord
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Myelitis
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Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Aneurysm
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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Back Pain
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Bone Cancer
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Broken Neck
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chiari's Deformity
Chordoma
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Epilepsy
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Hydrocephalus
Hypothalamus Cancer
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Meningiomas
Myelomalacia
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neurogenic Bowel
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Secondary Malignancies
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Torticollis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Upper Back Pain
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    About Dr. David Allen, MD

    Specialties*
    • Neurosurgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 41 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1881652733
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Medical College Penn
    Residency
    Internship
    • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Neurosurgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. David Allen, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Allen is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Allen works at Penn State Health St. Joseph Neurosurgery at Exeter Ridge in Reading, PA. View the full address on Dr. Allen’s profile.

    Dr. Allen has seen patients for Myelopathy and Compressed Spinal Cord, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Allen on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    8 patients have reviewed Dr. Allen. The overall rating for this provider is 4.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Allen.

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