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Dr. Paul Spurgas, MD
Overview of Dr. Paul Spurgas, MD
Dr. Paul Spurgas, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Schenectady, NY. They specialize in Neurosurgery, has 48 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurosurgery. They graduated from Temple University and is affiliated with Ellis Hospital, Nathan Littauer Hospital, Saratoga Hospital and St. Mary's Healthcare-Amsterdam. Patients rated Dr. Spurgas an average 3.4 star rating.
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Dr. Spurgas' Office Locations
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Ellis Hospital1101 Nott St, Schenectady, NY 12308 Directions (518) 243-3387
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Ellis Hospital Health Center600 McClellan St, Schenectady, NY 12304 Directions (518) 243-3387
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About Dr. Paul Spurgas, MD
Specialties*
- Neurosurgery
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Years of Experience
- 48 years of experience
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Languages Spoken
- English
Languages Spoken
NPI Number
- 1679569974
NPI Number
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Education & Certifications
Medical Education
- Temple University
Medical Education
Board Certifications
- Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?
A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
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