Overview
Sahar Zafar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts.
Dr. Zafar is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 130 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Zafar is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114
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. Sahar F. Zafar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sahar F. Zafar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Sahar F. Zafar by calling their office at 617-726-3311. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Sahar F. Zafar a top-rated expert for Seizures?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sahar F. Zafar is classified as an Elite expert for Seizures, 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. Sahar F. Zafar specialize in?
While Dr. Sahar F. Zafar is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Sahar F. Zafar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Sahar F. Zafar has published 130 articles and abstracts on conditions like Seizures. You can view a list of Dr. Sahar F. Zafar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Sahar F. Zafar accept my insurance?
Dr. Sahar F. Zafar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-726-3311 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
- SeizuresDr. Zafar isElite. Learn about Seizures.
- Distinguished
- Absence SeizureDr. Zafar isDistinguished. Learn about Absence Seizure.
- EpilepsyDr. Zafar isDistinguished. Learn about Epilepsy.
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic SeizureDr. Zafar isDistinguished. Learn about Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Zafar isDistinguished. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
- Advanced
- Status EpilepticusDr. Zafar isAdvanced. Learn about Status Epilepticus.
- StrokeDr. Zafar isAdvanced. Learn about Stroke.
- Experienced
- Alzheimer's DiseaseDr. Zafar isExperienced. Learn about Alzheimer's Disease.
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
- ApoplexyDr. Zafar isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- AstrocytomaDr. Zafar isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Zafar isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- DeliriumDr. Zafar isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.
- DementiaDr. Zafar isExperienced. Learn about Dementia.
- EncephalitisDr. Zafar isExperienced. Learn about Encephalitis.
- Epilepsy in ChildrenDr. Zafar isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy in Children.
- GastrostomyDr. Zafar isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)
- Herpes Simplex EncephalitisDr. Zafar isExperienced. Learn about Herpes Simplex Encephalitis.
- Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis
- Juvenile Myoclonic EpilepsyDr. Zafar isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy.
- Memory LossDr. Zafar isExperienced. Learn about Memory Loss.
- Neurotoxicity SyndromesDr. Zafar isExperienced. Learn about Neurotoxicity Syndromes.
- OligodendrogliomaDr. Zafar isExperienced. Learn about Oligodendroglioma.
- Partial Familial EpilepsyDr. Zafar isExperienced. Learn about Partial Familial Epilepsy.
- Partial SeizureDr. Zafar isExperienced. Learn about Partial Seizure.
- Post-Traumatic EpilepsyDr. Zafar isExperienced. Learn about Post-Traumatic Epilepsy.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Zafar isExperienced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)
- Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
- Spinal and Bulbar Muscular AtrophyDr. Zafar isExperienced. Learn about Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy.
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)Dr. Zafar isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3Dr. Zafar isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.
- Sturge-Weber SyndromeDr. Zafar isExperienced. Learn about Sturge-Weber Syndrome.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Zafar isExperienced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- ThrombectomyDr. Zafar isExperienced. Learn about Thrombectomy.
- Traumatic Brain InjuryDr. Zafar isExperienced. Learn about Traumatic Brain Injury.