Muhammad Zafar
Experienced in Epilepsy in Children
Experienced in Epilepsy in Children
Office
2301 Erwin Rd # R, 
Durham, NC 

Overview

Because of my family experiences I was drawn into the field of medicine early in my life. One of my close family members suffered from epilepsy since she was very young. I witnessed the adverse effect of epilepsy on socio-economic, education and quality of life of not just the patient, but the entire family. I learned that a doctor’s job is not only to prescribe medication but also provide education, counseling, and support when dealing with diseases like epilepsy. My two young children keep my wife and I active and on our toes. We take them hiking, camping, swimming, and any other outdoor activities possibly available that keeps them busy and promises a full night’s sleep. I enjoy woodworking and wood carving in my free time and enjoy seeing raw wood transformed into a useful daily accessory or an artistic gift.

Dr. Zafar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy in Children and Hypotonia.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 22 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 2 articles in the study of Epilepsy in Children.

Specialties
Neurology
Licenses
Pediatrics in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology, Neurology With Special Qualifications In Child Neurology
American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology
Fellowships
Child Neurology, University of Kentucky, Clinical Neurophysiology, Duke University Medical Center
Hospital Affiliations
Duke University Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Office
2301 Erwin Rd # R, Durham, NC 27705

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.


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 (0.3 miles away)
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I am currently the chief of the division of Epilepsy, Sleep, and Clinical Neurophysiology. I see epilepsy patients and patients with sleep disorders. The epilepsy patients that I see often have a hard time controlling their seizures or have other epilepsy-related problems. At Duke, we have many options, including clinical trials, advanced medications, and surgical options, that we can offer patients to get them to a better quality of life with fewer or no seizures. In sleep disorders, I see many patients with sleep apnea and have a passion for treating individuals with narcolepsy. My philosophy is that I want patients to be aware of all the different treatment options that they have available this them. Together, we come up with what I, the patient, and the family think is the best approach for the individual. This way, we can individualize the treatment for each person. It is very gratifying for me to see patients doing so much better with the appropriate medications and pursuing the dreams they have and doing the things they really want to do. Dr. Husain is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Drowsiness, Epilepsy, Microvascular Decompression, and Spinal Fusion.

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