Latifa Boukarrou, MD
Neurologist | Neurology
1651 SE TIFFANY AVE PORT SAINT LUCIE FL, 34952About
Dr. Latifa Boukarrou is a distinguished Neurologist in Kingston, PA. Dr. Boukarrou specializes in diagnosing, treating, and managing disorders of the brain and nervous system. With expertise in handling complex conditions like epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and migraines, Dr. Boukarrou employs advanced techniques and personalized treatment plans to improve patient outcomes. As a neurologist, Dr. Boukarrou is committed to staying abreast of the latest developments in neurological research and therapies.
Education and Training
Hassan II Ain Chock University, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy Medical Degree 0
Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
neurology
clinical neurophysiology
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Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Neurology
- American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine
Fellowships
- Allegheny General Hospital neurophysiology
Internships
- Brookdale Hospital Medical Center
Fellowships
- Allegheny General Hospital
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Neurology, American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine
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Get to know Neurologist Dr. Latifa Boukarrou, who serves patients in Ontario, California.
Dr. Boukarrou is a board-certified neurologist who joined the team of professionals at Kaiser Permanente – Ontario Medical Center in Ontario, California in 2018.
Founded in 1945, Kaiser Permanente is recognized as one of America’s leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans. It currently serves 12.4 million members in 8 states and the District of Columbia. Care for members and patients is focused on their total health and guided by their personal Permanente Medical Group physicians, specialists, and team of caregivers. “Kaiser Permanente exists to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve” as stated according to their mission statement.
A graduate of Hassan II Ain Chock University, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy in Morocco, Dr. Boukarrou relocated to the United States where she furthered her training. She completed her internship in internal medicine at Brookdale Hospital Medical Center, her residency in neurology at the Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport, and her fellowship in neurophysiology at Allegheny General Hospital.
Licensed to practice medicine in California, Florida, and Pennsylvania, Dr. Boukarrou is a member of the American Academy of Neurology and the American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine.
Passionate about her profession, she is board-certified in neurology and clinical neurophysiology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). The ABPN is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to promoting high-quality patient care for the public through the initial and continuing certification of psychiatrists and neurologists.
Neurology is a branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system. Neurologists are licensed medical specialists who diagnose and treat disorders that affect the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles of patients. They examine a patient’s mental and physical status, conduct medical tests and scans, and evaluate the results to diagnose and treat the patient.
On a more personal note, Dr. Boukarrou speaks English, Arabic, and French.
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