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Dr. Safwan Barakat, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 78
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Dr. Safwan Barakat, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Elgin, IL.
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Dr. Safwan Barakat, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 78
Elgin, IL
Accepting new patients
54 years of experience
Dr. Safwan Barakat, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Elgin, IL.

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Dr. Safwan Barakat, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Elgin, IL and has 54 years experience. They graduated from Damascus University in 1970 and completed a residency at University of Tennessee Center for Health Science.They currently practice at Northwest Spine & Neurosurgery and are affiliated with Advocate Sherman Hospital. At present, Dr. Barakat received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Barakat is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Northwest Brain and Spine Surgery Sc
    1425 N McLean Blvd Ste 550, Elgin, IL 60123
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Jul 13, 2017
dr. barakat is an experienced and knowledgeable surgeon with a friendly office atmosphere. and a very competent office staff.
Jane in Mchenry, IL — Jul 13, 2017
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Care Philosophy

  • Always on the cutting edge of new technology

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Biography
  • Dr. Safwan Barakat, MD is a neurosurgery specialist in Elgin, IL and has over 53 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Damascus University in 1970. He specializes in Neurosurgery.
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Specialties*
Neurosurgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Damascus University
    1970
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Cook County Hospital Chicago Il
    1971
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Tennessee Center for Health Science
    1977
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Safwan Barakat, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Barakat's profile.

Dr. Safwan Barakat, MD is affiliated with Advocate Sherman Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Safwan Barakat, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Advocate Sherman Hospital

    1425 N Randall Rd, Elgin, IL