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Safwan Barakat, MD, Neurosurgery, Elgin, IL, AMITA Health Saint Joseph Hospital

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Neurosurgery Elgin, IL

Neurosurgery

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Summary

  • Dr. Safwan Barakat is a neurosurgeon in Elgin, IL and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including AMITA Health Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago, Advocate Sherman Hospital, and AMITA Health Resurrection Medical Center - Chicago. He received his medical degree from Damascus University Faculty of Medicine and has been in practice 47 years. He is experienced in brain surgery neurosurgical spine surgery, healthcare delivery, and spine surgery.

Education & Training

  • University of Tennessee
    University of TennesseeResidency, Neurological Surgery, 1973 - 1977
  • North Oakland Medical Centers
    North Oakland Medical CentersResidency, Surgery, 1971 - 1973
  • Cook County Health and Hospitals System
    Cook County Health and Hospitals SystemInternship, Transitional Year, 1970 - 1971
  • Damascus University Faculty of Medicine
    Damascus University Faculty of MedicineClass of 1970

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1981 - Present
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1973 - 2026
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 1977 - 2010
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 1977 - 2003
  • American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FAANS) American Association of Neurological Surgeons
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

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