Dr. Tarek Y Elsafty DDS
Dentist | General Practice
24 Groton Ave Cortland NY, 13045About
Dr. Tarek Elsafty is a Dentist practicing in Cortland, NY. Dr. Elsafty specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. Dentists are trained to carry out such treatment as professional cleaning, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures, and performing examinations, among many others.
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