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Dr. John Brayton, MD
Overview of Dr. John Brayton, MD
Dr. John Brayton, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Winfield, IL. They specialize in Neurosurgery, has 34 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurosurgery. They graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital. Dr. Brayton, completed a residency at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Patients rated Dr. Brayton an average 4.6 star rating.
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Dr. Brayton's Office Locations
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Northwestern Medicine Neurosciences-Winfield25 N Winfield Rd Ste 424, Winfield, IL 60190 Directions (630) 933-4056
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Northwestern Medicine Cancer Center-Delnor351 Delnor Dr Ste 401, Geneva, IL 60134 Directions (630) 933-4056
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About Dr. John Brayton, MD
Specialties*
- Neurosurgery
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Years of Experience
- 34 years of experience
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Languages Spoken
- English
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NPI Number
- 1528179363
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Education & Certifications
Residency
- University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Residency
Internship
- University Iowa Hospital
Internship
Medical Education
- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Medical Education
Board Certifications
- Neurosurgery
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