Dr. Yasser Awaad MD
Neurologist (Pediatric) | Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
1331 Monroe St Dearborn MI, 48124About
Dr. Yasser Awaad is a child neurologist practicing in Dearborn, MI. Dr. Awaad specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the nervous system in children from birth to young adulthood. With combined understanding of childhood illness and the special needs of each individual child and their family, Dr. Awaad is able to help each patient improve the status of their health. Conditions such as seizures, delayed speech, weakness or frequent headaches are treated by child neurologists.
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