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1425 N Mclean BlvdSte 550Elgin, IL 60123
Phone+1 847-741-1610
Fax+1 847-741-1798
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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 TennesseeResidency, Neurological Surgery, 1973 - 1977
North Oakland Medical CentersResidency, Surgery, 1971 - 1973
Cook County Health and Hospitals SystemInternship, Transitional Year, 1970 - 1971
Damascus University Faculty of MedicineClass of 1970
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 1981 - Present
IL State Medical License 1973 - 2026
TN State Medical License 1977 - 2010
MI State Medical License 1977 - 2003
American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
- Fellow (FAANS) American Association of Neurological Surgeons
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Fellow
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