Overview
Abbas Jowkar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Plymouth, Michigan.
Dr. Jowkar is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stiff Person Syndrome, Foot Drop, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
40777 Ann Arbor Rd E, Plymouth, MI 48170
24555 Haig St, Taylor, MI 48180
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Abbas Jowkar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Abbas Jowkar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Abbas Jowkar by calling their office at 734-928-1600. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Abbas Jowkar a top-rated expert for Stiff Person Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Abbas Jowkar is classified as an Advanced expert for Stiff Person Syndrome, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Abbas Jowkar specialize in?
While Dr. Abbas Jowkar is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Stiff Person Syndrome, Foot Drop, and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Abbas Jowkar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Abbas Jowkar has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Stiff Person Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Abbas Jowkar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Abbas Jowkar accept my insurance?
Dr. Abbas Jowkar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 734-928-1600 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Advanced
- Foot DropDr. Jowkar isAdvanced. Learn about Foot Drop.
- Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3Dr. Jowkar isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.
- Stiff Person SyndromeDr. Jowkar isAdvanced. Learn about Stiff Person Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Acute Cerebellar AtaxiaDr. Jowkar isExperienced. Learn about Acute Cerebellar Ataxia.
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
- Andermann SyndromeDr. Jowkar isExperienced. Learn about Andermann Syndrome.
- Becker Muscular DystrophyDr. Jowkar isExperienced. Learn about Becker Muscular Dystrophy.
- CamptocormismDr. Jowkar isExperienced. Learn about Camptocormism.
- Central Pain SyndromeDr. Jowkar isExperienced. Learn about Central Pain Syndrome.