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Dr. Pegah Afra, MD

Neurology*
4.4 (7)
Map Pin Small New York, NY
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Pegah Afra, MD

Dr. Pegah Afra, MD is a Neurology Specialist in New York, NY. They specialize in Neurology, has 25 years of experience, and is board certified in Clinical Neurophysiology. They graduated from ALBERT SZENT-GYORGYI MEDICINE STUDY UNIVERSITY and is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Queens, NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital and New York Presbyterian Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Afra an average 4.4 star rating.

Dr. Afra works at Epilepsy Center in New York, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Epilepsy along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and 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. Afra's Office Locations

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    Epilepsy Center
    520 E 70th St # 607, New York, NY 10021 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 746-5519

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  • NewYork-Presbyterian Queens
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital

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Epilepsy
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EEG (Electroencephalogram)
Traumatic Brain Injury
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Ataxia
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Autonomic Disorders
Brain Cancer
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Cerebrovascular Disease
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Dementia
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
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Insomnia
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Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
Lennox Gastaut Syndrome
Low Back Pain
Meningitis
Migraine
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Myasthenia Gravis
Myelitis
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Myelopathy
Myoclonus
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
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Primary Generalized Absence Epilepsy
Radiculopathy
Schizophreniform and Schizoaffective Disorder
Seizure Disorders
Severe Infant Myoclonic Epilepsy
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Walking
Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Spinal Demyelination
Spinal Stenosis
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
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Tuberous Sclerosis
Vagus Nerve Disorder
Vertigo
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Visual Field Defects
Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response Test
Compound Muscle Action Potential (CMAP) Scan
Deep Brain Stimulation Evaluation
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
EMG (Electromyography)
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
Nerve Conduction Studies
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
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    About Dr. Pegah Afra, MD

    Specialties*
    • Neurology

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    Years of Experience
    • 25 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Persian and Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1144376831
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • ALBERT SZENT-GYORGYI MEDICINE STUDY UNIVERSITY
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Clinical Neurophysiology, Epilepsy and Neurology
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Pegah Afra, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Afra is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Afra has seen patients for Epilepsy, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Afra on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    7 patients have reviewed Dr. Afra. The overall rating for this provider is 4.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Afra.

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