Dr. Hani Jawdat Tuffaha M.D.
Neurosurgeon
904 Campbell St Williamsport PA, 17701About
Dr. Hani Tuffaha practices Neurological Surgery in Williamsport, PA. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Tuffaha 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.
Education and Training
Univ Of Cairo- Fac Of Med- Cairo- Egypt (- Prior /) 1971
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
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