Dr. Zakaria Hakma M.D.
Neurosurgeon
3401 N Broad St Suite C 540 Philadelphia PA, 19140About
Dr. Zakaria Hakma practices Neurological Surgery in Philadelphia, PA. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Hakma 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
University Of Damascus Faculty Of Med Damascus Syria Medicine
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Fellowships
- Capital Health - Trenton, NJ - Cerebrovascular/Endovascular
- Vascular Neurosurgery - Capital Health System, NJ
Dr. Zakaria Hakma M.D.'s Practice location
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