Dr. Safwan Barakat M.D.
Neurosurgeon
1425 N Mclean Blvd Suite 550 Elgin IL, 60123About
Dr. Safwan Barakat, MD, specialist in neurological surgery, currently treats patients in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Barakat received his medical degree from Damascus University Medical School and is licensed ...
Education and Training
Univ of Damascus, Fac of Med, Damascus, Syria 1970
University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine 1970
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
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- Pinched Nerve
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