Overview
Shaista Alam is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Alam is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Apoplexy, Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Alam is currently accepting new patients.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1101 Chestnut Street, Floor 10, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Alam 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. Shaista Alam
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shaista Alam?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Shaista Alam by calling their office at 215-955-4087. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Shaista Alam a top-rated expert for Stroke?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shaista Alam is classified as an Distinguished expert for Stroke, 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. Shaista Alam specialize in?
While Dr. Shaista Alam is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Apoplexy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Shaista Alam participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Shaista Alam has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Stroke. You can view a list of Dr. Shaista Alam's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Shaista Alam accept my insurance?
Dr. Shaista Alam accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 215-955-4087 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
- StrokeDr. Alam isDistinguished. Learn about Stroke.
- Advanced
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
- Experienced
- ApoplexyDr. Alam isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Brain AneurysmDr. Alam isExperienced. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- Cavernous Sinus ThrombosisDr. Alam isExperienced. Learn about Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Alam isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Familial Hemiplegic MigraineDr. Alam isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hemiplegic Migraine.
- GastrostomyDr. Alam isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.