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Dr. Ahmed Jafri, MD

Neurology*
3.7 (50)
Map Pin Small Carbondale, IL
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Ahmed Jafri, MD

Dr. Ahmed Jafri, MD is a Neurology Specialist in Carbondale, IL. They specialize in Neurology, has 42 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurology. They graduated from King Edward Medical College|King Edward Medical University and is affiliated with Herrin Hospital, Memorial Hospital of Carbondale and SIH St. Joseph Memorial Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Jafri an average 3.7 star rating.

Dr. Jafri works at SIH Brain & Spine Institute in Carbondale, IL. They frequently treat conditions like All Headaches (incl. Migraine) and Headache along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Jafri's Office Locations

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    SIH Brain & Spine Institute
    305 W Jackson St Ste 103, Carbondale, IL 62901 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (618) 351-4972

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  • Herrin Hospital
  • Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
  • SIH St. Joseph Memorial Hospital

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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Headache
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Difficulty With Walking
Aural Migraine
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Stenosis
Cervical Vertigo
Cranial Trauma
Drug Induced Dystonia
Dysphagia
Gait Abnormality
Migraine
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Pseudobulbar Affect
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Demyelination
Stroke
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Syncope
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Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Traumatic Brain Injury
Vertigo
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Vitamin B Deficiency
Alzheimer's Disease
Aneurysm
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Anosmia
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Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Spine
Benign Exertional Headache
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Benign Sex Headache
Brain Abscess
Brain Disorders
Brain Injury
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Carotid Artery Disease
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Embolism
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervicogenic Headache
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Chorea (Excluding Huntington's Chorea)
Chronic Headache
Cluster Headache
Communicating Hydrocephalus
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Compressed Spinal Cord
Cough Headache
Drug Rebound Headache
Dysphagia Cerebrovascular Accident
Embolic Stroke
Encephalomyelopathy
Episodic Cluster Headache
Facial Nerve Disorder
Headaches (Shunt Related)
Hereditary Amyloidosis
Hypertension Headache
Hypothalamus Cancer
Icepick Headache
Incomplete Spinal Cord Syndrome
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
Loss of Smell and Taste
Loss of Taste
Lower Half Headache
Menstrual Migraine
Migraine, Hormone-Induced
Mild Headache
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Myelitis
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Myelomalacia
Narcolepsy and Cataplexy
Nerve Conduction Disorders
Nerve Diseases
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neurological Injuries
Neuropathy
Neuropathy, Motor and Sensory
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Pituitary Tumor
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Post-Traumatic Headache
Postherpetic Neuralgia
Primary Generalized Absence Epilepsy
Primary Insomnia
Rathke's Cleft Cyst
Recurrent Headache
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Severe Headache
Severe Infant Myoclonic Epilepsy
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Sleep-Walking
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Syringomyelia
Temporal Arteritis
Tension Headache
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Tic Disorders
Transverse Myelitis
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Vascular Headache
Vasculitis
Visual Field Defects
Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
Botox® for Chronic Migraine
Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response Test
Compound Muscle Action Potential (CMAP) Scan
Deep Brain Stimulation Evaluation
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Evaluation for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
Evoked Potential Test
Functional Movement Screening
Grip and-or Muscle Group Pull Test
Head CT Scan
Home Sleep Study
ImPACT Testing
Memory Evaluation
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Peripheral NeuropathyTesting
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Sudoscan
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    3.7
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    4 Star
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    About Dr. Ahmed Jafri, MD

    Specialties*
    • Neurology

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    Years of Experience
    • 42 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Dutch, Punjabi and Urdu
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    NPI Number
    • 1376597815
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Duke University|Saint Louis University Hospital
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • Halifax Mc Fam Res Prgm|Saint Louis University / School of Medicine
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • King Edward Medical College|King Edward Medical University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Neurology and Vascular Neurology
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    Dr. Ahmed Jafri, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Jafri is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Jafri has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Jafri works at SIH Brain & Spine Institute in Carbondale, IL. View the full address on Dr. Jafri’s profile.

    Dr. Jafri has seen patients for All Headaches (incl. Migraine) and Headache, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Jafri on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    50 patients have reviewed Dr. Jafri. The overall rating for this provider is 3.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Jafri.

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