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Overview of Dr. Shaista Alam, MD
Dr. Shaista Alam, MD is a Neurology Specialist in Philadelphia, PA. They specialize in Neurology, has 11 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurology. They graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine and is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Jefferson Methodist Hospital.
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Dr. Alam's Office Locations
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Stroke Center909 Walnut St Fl 2, Philadelphia, PA 19107 Directions (484) 381-0254
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Functional Movement Screening
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Head CT Scan
Home Sleep Study
ImPACT Testing
Memory Evaluation
Nerve Conduction Studies
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Sudoscan
TCD Bubble Test
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Memory Evaluation
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Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
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Alzheimer's Disease
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Autonomic Disorders
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Bell's Palsy
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Brain Injury
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Chorea (Excluding Huntington's Chorea)
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Chronic Pain
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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
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Diabetic Polyneuropathy
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Diplopia
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Dystonia
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Essential Tremor
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Herniated Disc
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Hypertensive Encephalopathy
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Insomnia
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Intervertebral Disc Disease
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Low Back Pain
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Lyme Disease
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
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Myoclonus
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Narcolepsy and Cataplexy
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Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
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Nystagmus
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Parkinson's Disease
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Peripheral Nerve Disorders
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Polyneuropathy
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Polyneuropathy Due to Alcohol and Drugs
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Post-Concussion Syndrome
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Postherpetic Neuralgia
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Radiculopathy
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Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
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Restless Leg Syndrome
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Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
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Spinal Cord Injury
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Spinal Stenosis
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Temporal Arteritis
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Tension Headache
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Traumatic Brain Injury
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Tremor
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
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Vitamin B Deficiency
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EEG (Electroencephalogram)
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Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Ambetter
- Amerihealth
- Anthem
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Buckeye Community Health Plan
- Capital Blue Cross
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Consumer Health Network
- CorVel
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- Galaxy Health Network
- Geisinger Health Plan
- Humana
- Keystone Health Plan East
- MultiPlan
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- UPMC
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Ratings & Reviews
4.7
Average provider rating
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Patient Ratings (115)
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2 Star
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About Dr. Shaista Alam, MD
Specialties
- Neurology
Specialties
Years of Experience
- 11 years of experience
Years of Experience
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Languages Spoken
- English
Languages Spoken
Gender
- Female
Gender
NPI Number
- 1700149895
NPI Number
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Education & Certifications
Fellowship
- UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON
Fellowship
Residency
- Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals
Residency
Internship
- Drexel University College of Medicine
Internship
Medical Education
- Drexel University College of Medicine
Medical Education
Board Certifications
- Neurology and Vascular Neurology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?
A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Hospital Affiliations
- Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
- Jefferson Methodist Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Alam accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.
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Dr. Alam has seen patients for Stroke, Cerebral Artery Thrombosis and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Alam on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.
115 patients have reviewed Dr. Alam. The overall rating for this provider is 4.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Alam.
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