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Dr. Richard Close, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 77
Dr. Richard Close, MD
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Dr. Richard Close, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in West Reading, PA.
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Dr. Richard Close, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 77
West Reading, PA
Accepting new patients
52 years of experience
Dr. Richard Close, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in West Reading, PA.

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Dr. Richard Close, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in West Reading, PA and has 52 years experience. They graduated from Temple University. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Reading Hospital. At present, Dr. Close received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Close is board certified in Neurosurgery.

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Acoustic Neuroma
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Back Pain
Acoustic Neuroma
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Back Pain
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Broken Neck
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Edema
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Chordoma
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Cranial Trauma
Degenerative Disc Disease
Epilepsy
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Herniated Disc
Hydrocephalus
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Meningiomas
Myelopathy
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Secondary Malignancies
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylolisthesis
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Upper Back Pain
Brain Surgery
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Facet Blocks
Herniated Disc Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulation
Neurostimulator Implantation
Reconstruction for Craniosynos
Skull Base Surgery
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Nerve Block
Spine Fracture Treatment
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization

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  • Personal Choice PPO
    Regional Preferred POS Plus
  • Keystone HMO-POS

Locations

  1. 1 Spine and Brain Neurosurgery Center
    601 Spruce St, West Reading, PA 19611

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Biography
  • Dr. Richard Close, MD is a neurosurgery specialist in West Reading, PA and has over 51 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Temple University in 1972. He specializes in Neurosurgery.
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Specialties*
Neurosurgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Temple University
    1972
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Close, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Close's profile.

Dr. Richard Close, MD is affiliated with Reading Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Richard Close, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Reading Hospital

    420 S 5th Ave, Reading, PA