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 11 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Zafar is currently accepting new patients.
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- 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 Zafar
Is Dr. Saman Zafar a top-rated expert for Seizures?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Saman 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 Zafar specialize in?
While Dr. Saman 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 Zafar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Saman Zafar has published 11 articles and abstracts on conditions like Seizures. You can view a list of Dr. Saman 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 Zafar accept my insurance?
Dr. Saman 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.