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Taub General Dr.tion Jatana withHospi- studiedinterests medicine in complex at and Current Techniques in the Treatment trauma at the Ben Taub General Hospi- tion with interests in complex and Current Techniques in the Treatment trauma at the Ben Taub General Hospi- MedicalMedical DirectorDirector ofof thethe MinimallyMinimally Inva-Inva- andand EMGEMG fellowshipfellowship atat EmoryEmory University.University. MDMD inin 1977.1977. WorkedWorked asas ChiefChief Atten-Atten- Hospital,Hospital, PrincePrince WalesWales HospitalHospital andand RoyalRoyal Neurologocal Surgery. Dr. Oro joined the residency in physical medicine and re- New York. Dr. Castro’s practice concen- tal. Dr. dedicated Nelson tal.also exclusively Dr. underwent Nelson to also spine training underwent surgery trainingtal. 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