Dr. Ahmad Latefi DO
Neurosurgeon
3400 Spruce St 3 Silverstein - Neur Philadelphia PA, 19104About
Ahmad Latefi, DO Attending Neurosurgeon Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery Office Locations Spine Center 900 Northern Boulevard, Suite 260 Great Neck, NY 11021 Phone: (516) 773-7737 Fax: (516) 773-77 ...
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
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- Member North Shore-LIJ Medical Group
- Member NASS, AOA
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