Overview
Umair Afzal is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois.
Dr. Afzal is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, and Conversion Disorder.
Dr. Afzal is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles.
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- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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Locations
1875 Dempster St, Ste 625/660, Park Ridge, IL 60068
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Umair Afzal
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Umair Afzal?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Umair Afzal by calling their office at 847-723-4088. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Umair Afzal a top-rated expert for Stroke?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Umair Afzal is classified as an Advanced 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. Umair Afzal specialize in?
While Dr. Umair Afzal is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Stroke, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Seizures. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Umair Afzal participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Umair Afzal has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Stroke. You can view a list of Dr. Umair Afzal's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Umair Afzal accept my insurance?
Dr. Umair Afzal accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 847-723-4088 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
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- Conversion DisorderDr. Afzal isAdvanced. Learn about Conversion Disorder.
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure
- SeizuresDr. Afzal isAdvanced. Learn about Seizures.
- StrokeDr. Afzal isAdvanced. Learn about Stroke.
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- ApoplexyDr. Afzal isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Chronic PolyradiculoneuritisDr. Afzal isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Afzal isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- Cramp-Fasciculation SyndromeDr. Afzal isExperienced. Learn about Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome.
- DeliriumDr. Afzal isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.
- DysarthriaDr. Afzal isExperienced. Learn about Dysarthria.