Overview
Sama Astani is a Neurologist in Dallas, Texas. His top areas of expertise are Brain Herniation, Chiari Malformation Type 1, and Chiari Malformation.
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Locations
221 W Colorado Blvd Pavilion II,, Ste 525, Dallas, TX 75208
1650 W College St, Grapevine, TX 76051
University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Sama Astani
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sama Astani?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Sama Astani by calling their office at 214-960-5681. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Sama Astani a top-rated expert for Brain Herniation?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sama Astani is classified as an Experienced expert for Brain Herniation, 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. Sama Astani specialize in?
While Dr. Sama Astani is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Brain Herniation, Chiari Malformation Type 1, and Chiari Malformation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Sama Astani accept my insurance?
Dr. Sama Astani accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Baylor Scott & White Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 214-960-5681 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
- Brain HerniationDr. Astani isExperienced. Learn about Brain Herniation.
- Chiari MalformationDr. Astani isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation.
- Chiari Malformation Type 1Dr. Astani isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 1.
