Overview
Robert Naftel is a Neurosurgery provider in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Naftel is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn, Myelomeningocele, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Rhizotomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 102 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
2200 Childrens Way # 9, Nashville, TN 37232
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.
1 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Robert Naftel
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Robert Naftel?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Robert Naftel by calling their office at 615-322-5000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Robert Naftel a top-rated expert for Hydrocephalus?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Robert Naftel is classified as an Elite expert for Hydrocephalus, 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. Robert Naftel specialize in?
While Dr. Robert Naftel is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Hydrocephalus, Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn, and Myelomeningocele. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Robert Naftel participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Robert Naftel has published 102 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hydrocephalus. You can view a list of Dr. Robert Naftel's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Robert Naftel accept my insurance?
Dr. Robert Naftel accepts most major insurance plans, including Alliant Health and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 615-322-5000 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
- Elite
- HydrocephalusDr. Naftel isElite. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- Distinguished
- Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the NewbornDr. Naftel isDistinguished. Learn about Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn.
- Advanced
- Bulging FontanellesDr. Naftel isAdvanced. Learn about Bulging Fontanelles.
- Cerebrospinal Fluid LeakDr. Naftel isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.
- Choroid Plexus CystDr. Naftel isAdvanced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Cyst.
- CraniopharyngiomaDr. Naftel isAdvanced. Learn about Craniopharyngioma.
- Epidural HematomaDr. Naftel isAdvanced. Learn about Epidural Hematoma.
- EpilepsyDr. Naftel isAdvanced. Learn about Epilepsy.
- Experienced
- Absence SeizureDr. Naftel isExperienced. Learn about Absence Seizure.
- Brain TumorDr. Naftel isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Chiari MalformationDr. Naftel isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation.
- Chiari Malformation Type 1Dr. Naftel isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 1.
- Chiari Malformation Type 2Dr. Naftel isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 2.
- Dandy-Walker SyndromeDr. Naftel isExperienced. Learn about Dandy-Walker Syndrome.