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Dr. Laura Prolo, PHD

Neurosurgery*
5.0 (1)
Map Pin Small Palo Alto, CA
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience

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Overview of Dr. Laura Prolo, PHD

Dr. Laura Prolo, PHD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Palo Alto, CA. They specialize in Neurosurgery, has 24 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurosurgery. They graduated from Aga Khan University and is affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital. Dr. Prolo, completed a residency at Residency in Medicine - Emory University|Residency in Neurology - Emory University. Patients rated Dr. Prolo an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Prolo works at Stanford Childrens Health in Palo Alto, CA. 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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    Stanford Childrens Health
    730 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    Specialties*
    • Neurosurgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 24 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • Female
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    • 1831455781
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Vascular Neurology Fellowship - UT Houston|Interventional Neuroradiology Fellowship - NYU Langone Medical Center
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    Residency
    • Residency in Medicine - Emory University|Residency in Neurology - Emory University
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    Medical Education
    • Aga Khan University
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    Board Certifications
    • Neurosurgery
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Good Samaritan Hospital

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    Dr. Laura Prolo, PHD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Prolo is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Prolo works at Stanford Childrens Health in Palo Alto, CA. View the full address on Dr. Prolo’s profile.

    1 patients have reviewed Dr. Prolo. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Prolo.

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