Shaheryar J. Hafeez
Experienced in Apoplexy

Dr. Shaheryar J. Hafeez

Neurology
UPMC
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department Of Critical Care Medicine
200 Lothrop Street, 613 Scaife Hall, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Experienced in Apoplexy
UPMC
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department Of Critical Care Medicine
200 Lothrop Street, 613 Scaife Hall, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Overview

Shaheryar Hafeez is a Neurologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hafeez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Hafeez is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 25 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Saint Georges University
Residency
Ohio State University College of Medicine
Specialties
Neurology
Licenses
Psychiatry & Neurology in TX
Board Certifications
American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology
United Council For Neurologic Subspecialities
Fellowships
Ohio State University College of Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Critical Care Medicine
200 Lothrop Street, 613 Scaife Hall, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Call: 412-569-7483
Other Locations
UPMC Susquehanna Health, Lung Center
700 High Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
Call: 570-979-4580
University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Critical Care Medicine
200 Lothrop Street, 613 Scaife Hall, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Call: 412-569-7483

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


25 Total Publications

Safety of early chemoprophylaxis for venous thromboembolism after traumatic brain injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis. A military traumatic brain injury initiative study.
Safety of early chemoprophylaxis for venous thromboembolism after traumatic brain injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis. A military traumatic brain injury initiative study.
Journal: Journal of neurosurgery
Published: November 21, 2023
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