Overview
Amir Vafa is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois.
Dr. Vafa is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Subdural Hematoma, and Gastrostomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Vafa is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1500 S Fairfield Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
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. Amir H. Vafa
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Amir H. Vafa?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Amir H. Vafa by calling their office at 773-542-2000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Amir H. Vafa a top-rated expert for Delirium?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Amir H. Vafa is classified as an Advanced expert for Delirium, 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. Amir H. Vafa specialize in?
While Dr. Amir H. Vafa is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Amir H. Vafa participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Amir H. Vafa has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Delirium. You can view a list of Dr. Amir H. Vafa's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Amir H. Vafa accept my insurance?
Dr. Amir H. Vafa accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 773-542-2000 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Vafa isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- DeliriumDr. Vafa isAdvanced. Learn about Delirium.
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Vafa isAdvanced. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Vafa isAdvanced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- Experienced
- ConcussionDr. Vafa isExperienced. Learn about Concussion.
- FrostbiteDr. Vafa isExperienced. Learn about Frostbite.
- GastrostomyDr. Vafa isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.