- Dr. Safwan M Barakat, MD
Dr. Safwan M Barakat, MD
Overview
Dr. Safwan M Barakat, MD works in Elgin, Illinois is a specialist in Neurosurgery and graduated Cook County Hospital. Dr. Barakat is affiliated with Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Centegra Hospital - McHenry, Centegra Memorial Medical Center, Provena Saint Joseph Hospital, Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center and practicing for 53 years
Specialties
- Neurosurgery
Conditions
• Acute Urinary Retention• Adrenal Gland Diseases
• Food Additive Allergy - Annatto
• Pediatric Thoracic Disorders
• Pneumatic Dilations (PD)
• Syndactyly
• The treatment of complicated hypertension
Procedures
• Herniated Disc Surgery• Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
• Neuroplasty
• Spinal Nerve Block
Years Since Graduation
- 53
State License
- Illinois
Education & Training
Residency Hospitals
Medical School
Cleveland, OH, US
Graduated: 1970
Awards
Dr. Barakat Reviews
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They kept things moving and on time during my visit.
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The provider really listened, gave me the time I needed, and put me at ease.
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The provider addressed traditional and alternative medicine treatment options in an open-minded way.
Office Locations
Primary location
Accepting New Patients
- No
Map & Directions
Northwest Brain and Spine Surgery, 1425 North McLean Boulevard Suite 550, Elgin, Illinois (IL), 60123
Insurances Accepted (check insurance plans)
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- American Enterprise Group
- Assurant Health
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Choice
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
- Choice Care PPO
- Choice Plus POS
- Choice Plus POS II
- Cigna
- Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
- HealthLink
- HealthLink PPO
- Humana
- Medicare
- Medicare MCR
- Navigate HMO
- Navigate POS
- Options PPO
- Preferred PPO
- United Healthcare
- UnitedHealthCare
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Patients Questions
Affiliated Hospitals
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital
At Good Shepherd Hospital, we know that a positive hospital experience depends on much more than the medical care you receive. That's why we take extra care to assure that every aspect of your visit—from the cleanliness of your room, to the meals you are served, to the friendliness of our staff—...
(847) 381-9600
Centegra Memorial Medical Center
Centegra Memorial Medical Center is part of Centegra Health System, which was formed when Memorial Medical Center in Woodstock and Northern Illinois Medical Center in McHenry joined forces. Centegra serves the greater McHenry County region of northern Illinois and is the county's largest employer wi...
(815) 338-2500
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- Dr. C. is a pleasant, professional caring and fun doctor. Answered all my questions on a keep it simple level and explained everything. He took his time. I will refer them when needed. What a great group!07 February 2024
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