Overview
Saman Zafar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Zafar is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.
Dr. Zafar is board certified in Neurology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Zafar is currently accepting new patients.
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
5401 Old York Road, Philadelphia, PA 19141
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Zafar has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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. Saman J. Zafar
Is Dr. Saman J. Zafar a top-rated expert for Seizures?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Saman J. Zafar is classified as an Distinguished 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. Saman J. Zafar specialize in?
While Dr. Saman J. Zafar is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Seizures, Memory Loss, and Epilepsy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Saman J. Zafar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Saman J. Zafar has published 12 articles and abstracts on conditions like Seizures. You can view a list of Dr. Saman J. Zafar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Saman J. Zafar accept my insurance?
Dr. Saman J. Zafar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly 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
- Memory LossDr. Zafar isDistinguished. Learn about Memory Loss.
- SeizuresDr. Zafar isDistinguished. Learn about Seizures.
- Advanced
- Cavernous Sinus ThrombosisDr. Zafar isAdvanced. Learn about Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis.
- EpilepsyDr. Zafar isAdvanced. Learn about Epilepsy.
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure
- StrokeDr. Zafar isAdvanced. Learn about Stroke.
- Experienced
- Alien Hand SyndromeDr. Zafar isExperienced. Learn about Alien Hand Syndrome.
- Anti-NMDA Receptor EncephalitisDr. Zafar isExperienced. Learn about Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis.
- ApoplexyDr. Zafar isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Bell's PalsyDr. Zafar isExperienced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Zafar isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Conversion DisorderDr. Zafar isExperienced. Learn about Conversion Disorder.
- DysarthriaDr. Zafar isExperienced. Learn about Dysarthria.
- EncephalitisDr. Zafar isExperienced. Learn about Encephalitis.
- Epilepsy in ChildrenDr. Zafar isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy in Children.
- Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures
- Facial ParalysisDr. Zafar isExperienced. Learn about Facial Paralysis.
- FaintingDr. Zafar isExperienced. Learn about Fainting.
- Familial Neurocardiogenic SyncopeDr. Zafar isExperienced. Learn about Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.
- HeadacheDr. Zafar isExperienced. Learn about Headache.
- Increased Intracranial PressureDr. Zafar isExperienced. Learn about Increased Intracranial Pressure.
- Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis
- MeningitisDr. Zafar isExperienced. Learn about Meningitis.
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Zafar isExperienced. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- MigraineDr. Zafar isExperienced. Learn about Migraine.
- Myoclonic EpilepsyDr. Zafar isExperienced. Learn about Myoclonic Epilepsy.
- Neurotoxicity SyndromesDr. Zafar isExperienced. Learn about Neurotoxicity Syndromes.
- Partial Familial EpilepsyDr. Zafar isExperienced. Learn about Partial Familial Epilepsy.
- Partial SeizureDr. Zafar isExperienced. Learn about Partial Seizure.
- PicaDr. Zafar isExperienced. Learn about Pica.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Zafar isExperienced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)
- Pseudotumor Cerebri SyndromeDr. Zafar isExperienced. Learn about Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome.
- Recurrent Peripheral Facial PalsyDr. Zafar isExperienced. Learn about Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy.
- Septic ArthritisDr. Zafar isExperienced. Learn about Septic Arthritis.
- Status EpilepticusDr. Zafar isExperienced. Learn about Status Epilepticus.
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)Dr. Zafar isExperienced. Learn about Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
- West SyndromeDr. Zafar isExperienced. Learn about West Syndrome.