Experienced in Encephalitis

Dr. Muhammad Zafar

Neurology
Office
2301 Erwin Rd # R, 
Durham, NC 
Offers Telehealth

Experienced in Encephalitis
Office
2301 Erwin Rd # R, 
Durham, NC 
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Overview

Muhammad Zafar is a Neurologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Zafar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Memory Loss, and Epilepsy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Neurology
Licenses
Pediatrics in PA
Hospital Affiliations
Duke University Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Office
2301 Erwin Rd # R, Durham, NC 27705
Call: 919-668-0477

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.


22 Total Publications

Natural History of Children and Adolescents With Dravet Syndrome: A 24-Month Follow-Up.
Natural History of Children and Adolescents With Dravet Syndrome: A 24-Month Follow-Up.
Journal: Neurology
Published: November 14, 2025
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