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Dr. David Allen, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 67
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Dr. David Allen, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Reading, PA.
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Dr. David Allen, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 67
Reading, PA
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience
Dr. David Allen, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Reading, PA.

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Dr. Allen graduated from Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine in 1983 and completed a residency at Medical College Penn.Dr. David Allen, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Reading, PA and has 41 years experience. Dr. Allen currently practices at Penn State Health St. Joseph Neurosurgery at Exeter Ridge and are affiliated with Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. Dr. Allen has experience treating conditions like Compressed Spinal Cord, Spinal Cord Injury and Myelopathy among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Allen received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Dr. Allen's office accepts new patients. Dr. Allen is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Compressed Spinal Cord
Spinal Cord Injury
Myelopathy
Compressed Spinal Cord
Spinal Cord Injury
Myelopathy
Compressed Spinal Cord
Spinal Cord Injury
Myelopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Back Pain
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cervical Stenosis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Hypothalamus Cancer
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Myelitis
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Myelomalacia
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Traumatic Brain Injury
Aneurysm
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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Broken Neck
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Palsy
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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Cranial Trauma
Epilepsy
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Hydrocephalus
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury
Meningiomas
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neurogenic Bowel
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive 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
Syringomyelia
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Torticollis
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Upper Back Pain

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Locations

  1. 1 Penn State Health St. Joseph Neurosurgery at Exeter Ridge
    3970 Perkiomen Ave Ste 202, Reading, PA 19606
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4.5
Based on 11 Reviews
5 Stars (9)
4 Stars (1)
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1 Star (1)

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Jul 09, 2024
I've been to several neurosurgeons on a very serious complicated condition from West Coast to East Coast and he ranks with the very 'best of the best'....I was so impressed, informed, schooled on my condition putting me at ease with having genuine expertise delivered at my appt. He is amazing!
Nancy G. — Jul 09, 2024
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Specialties*
Neurosurgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine
    1983
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    1984
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Medical College Penn
    1989
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. David Allen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Allen's profile.

Dr. Allen frequently treats the following conditions: Compressed Spinal Cord, Spinal Cord Injury and Myelopathy. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. David Allen, MD is affiliated with Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. David Allen, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center

    2500 Bernville Rd, Reading, PA