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Dr. Jafar Jafar, MD
Overview of Dr. Jafar Jafar, MD
Dr. Jafar Jafar, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in New York, NY. They specialize in Neurosurgery, has 48 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurosurgery. They graduated from SOUTH BAYLO UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ORIENTAL MEDICINE AT LOS ANGELES and is affiliated with NYU Langone Hospital - Manhattan. Patients rated Dr. Jafar an average 4.1 star rating.
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Office530 1st Ave Ste 7W, New York, NY 10016 Directions (212) 263-6312
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About Dr. Jafar Jafar, MD
Specialties*
- Neurosurgery
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Years of Experience
- 48 years of experience
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Languages Spoken
- English
Languages Spoken
NPI Number
- 1326054834
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Education & Certifications
Medical Education
- SOUTH BAYLO UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ORIENTAL MEDICINE AT LOS ANGELES
Medical Education
Board Certifications
- Neurosurgery
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