Dr. Hamdi Sukkarieh M.D.
Neurosurgeon
200 Hawkins Dr Department Of Neuros Iowa City IA, 52242About
Dr. Hamdi Sukkarieh practices Neurological Surgery in Iowa City, IA. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Sukkarieh prevents, diagnoses, evaluates, and treats disorders of the autonomic, peripheral, and central nervous systems. Neurological Surgeons are trained to treat such disorders as spinal canal stenosis, herniated discs, tumors, fractures, and spinal deformities, among many others.
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