Overview
Parveen Athar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Jackson, Mississippi.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Photosensitive Epilepsy, and Peripheral Neuropathy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Athar is currently accepting new patients.
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2500 N State St, Jackson, MS 39216
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. Parveen A. Athar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Parveen A. Athar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Parveen A. Athar by calling their office at 601-984-5500. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Parveen A. Athar a top-rated expert for Primary Lateral Sclerosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Parveen A. Athar is classified as an Experienced expert for Primary Lateral Sclerosis, 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. Parveen A. Athar specialize in?
While Dr. Parveen A. Athar is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Photosensitive Epilepsy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Parveen A. Athar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Parveen A. Athar has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Primary Lateral Sclerosis. You can view a list of Dr. Parveen A. Athar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Parveen A. Athar accept my insurance?
Dr. Parveen A. Athar accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 601-984-5500 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
- Experienced
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
- Myasthenia GravisDr. Athar isExperienced. Learn about Myasthenia Gravis.
- Peripheral NeuropathyDr. Athar isExperienced. Learn about Peripheral Neuropathy.
- Photosensitive EpilepsyDr. Athar isExperienced. Learn about Photosensitive Epilepsy.
- Primary Lateral SclerosisDr. Athar isExperienced. Learn about Primary Lateral Sclerosis.