Overview
Colleen Buhrfiend is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois.
Dr. Buhrfiend is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rett Syndrome, Aphantasia, Seizures, and Myotonia Congenita.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials.
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- OTHER MEDICARE
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- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1725 W Harrison St Ste 710, Chicago, IL 60612
1653 W Congress Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60612
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.
2 Clinical Trials
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Comer Children's Hospital - Hyde Park
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University Of Chicago Medical Center
Douglas Nordli is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Nordli is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Epilepsy, Seizures, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Colleen Buhrfiend
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Colleen Buhrfiend?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Colleen Buhrfiend by calling their office at 312-942-3034. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Colleen Buhrfiend a top-rated expert for Rett Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Colleen Buhrfiend is classified as an Distinguished expert for Rett 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. Colleen Buhrfiend specialize in?
While Dr. Colleen Buhrfiend is a Pediatric Neurology, they have specific expertise in Rett Syndrome, Aphantasia, and Seizures. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Neurology.
Does Dr. Colleen Buhrfiend participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Colleen Buhrfiend has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Rett Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Colleen Buhrfiend's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Colleen Buhrfiend accept my insurance?
Dr. Colleen Buhrfiend accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 312-942-3034 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
- Distinguished
- Rett SyndromeDr. Buhrfiend isDistinguished. Learn about Rett Syndrome.
- Advanced
- AphantasiaDr. Buhrfiend isAdvanced. Learn about Aphantasia.
- Autism Spectrum DisorderDr. Buhrfiend isAdvanced. Learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- GAPO SyndromeDr. Buhrfiend isAdvanced. Learn about GAPO Syndrome.
- Increased Head CircumferenceDr. Buhrfiend isAdvanced. Learn about Increased Head Circumference.
- Memory LossDr. Buhrfiend isAdvanced. Learn about Memory Loss.
- Myotonia CongenitaDr. Buhrfiend isAdvanced. Learn about Myotonia Congenita.
- Experienced
- 2q37 Deletion SyndromeDr. Buhrfiend isExperienced. Learn about 2q37 Deletion Syndrome.
- 47 XYY SyndromeDr. Buhrfiend isExperienced. Learn about 47 XYY Syndrome.
- Aase SyndromeDr. Buhrfiend isExperienced. Learn about Aase Syndrome.
- Abruzzo-Erickson SyndromeDr. Buhrfiend isExperienced. Learn about Abruzzo-Erickson Syndrome.
- Absence SeizureDr. Buhrfiend isExperienced. Learn about Absence Seizure.
- Acrocallosal SyndromeDr. Buhrfiend isExperienced. Learn about Acrocallosal Syndrome.