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Dr. Thomas Pfiffner, MD

Neurology*
3.1 (32)
Map Pin Small Buffalo, NY
Accepting new patients
15 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Thomas Pfiffner, MD

Dr. Thomas Pfiffner, MD is a Neurology Specialist in Buffalo, NY. They specialize in Neurology, has 15 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurology. They graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Jones Memorial Hospital, Bertrand Chaffee Hospital, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, Olean General Hospital, Sisters Of Charity Hospital, Sisters of Charity Hospital, St. Joseph Campus and UPMC Chautauqua. Dr. Pfiffner, completed a residency at University of Minnesota. Patients rated Dr. Pfiffner an average 3.1 star rating.

Dr. Pfiffner works at Practice in Buffalo, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Myelopathy along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York 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. Pfiffner's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Office
    40 George Karl Blvd Ste 120, Buffalo, NY 14221 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 250-2000
  2. 2
    Mercy Hospital
    565 Abbott Rd, Buffalo, NY 14220 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 826-7000
    Monday
    00:00 - 23:45
    Tuesday
    00:00 - 23:45
    Wednesday
    00:00 - 23:45
    Thursday
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    Friday
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    Saturday
    00:00 - 23:45
    Sunday
    00:00 - 23:45
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    3980 Sheridan Dr, Buffalo, NY 14226 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 250-2000

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Kenmore Mercy Hospital
  • Jones Memorial Hospital
  • Bertrand Chaffee Hospital
  • Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center
  • Olean General Hospital
  • Sisters Of Charity Hospital
  • Sisters of Charity Hospital, St. Joseph Campus
  • UPMC Chautauqua

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Myelopathy
Low Back Pain
Chronic Pain
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anemia
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Brain Cancer
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Dementia
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Difficulty With Walking
Epilepsy
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Gait Abnormality
Headache
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Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Radiculopathy
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Tension Headache
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Traumatic Brain Injury
Alzheimer's Disease
Aneurysm
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Anterior Horn Disease
Ataxia
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Aural Migraine
Bell's Palsy
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Tumor
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebrovascular Disease
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuritis
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
Cluster Headache
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Concussion
Confusion
Cranial Trauma
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diplopia
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Dystonia
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Essential Tremor
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy
Insomnia
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Kidney Cancer
Lennox Gastaut Syndrome
Meningiomas
Menstrual Migraine
Migraine
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Myasthenia Gravis
Myeloma
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Myoclonus
Optic Neuritis
Osteosarcoma
Parkinson's Disease
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Polyneuropathy Due to Alcohol and Drugs
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP)
Prostate Cancer
Restless Leg Syndrome
Secondary Malignancies
Seizure Disorders
Sleep Apnea
Spinal Demyelination
Stroke
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Syncope
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Syringomyelia
Torticollis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Tremor
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Vasculitis
Vertigo
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Visual Field Defects
Vitamin B Deficiency
Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response Test
Cancer Screening
Cognitive Function Testing
Compound Muscle Action Potential (CMAP) Scan
Deep Brain Stimulation Evaluation
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
EEG (Electroencephalogram)
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
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Oral Cancer Screening
Peripheral NeuropathyTesting
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Skin Screenings
Sleep Study
Sudoscan
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    3.1
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    Based on 32 ratings
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    4 Star
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    About Dr. Thomas Pfiffner, MD

    Specialties*
    • Neurology

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    Years of Experience
    • 15 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1477780054
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Dent Nerurologic Institute
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of Minnesota
    Residency
    Internship
    • Long Island College Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • St. George's University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Northeast Missouri State Univeristy
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Neurology
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Thomas Pfiffner, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Pfiffner is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

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

    32 patients have reviewed Dr. Pfiffner. The overall rating for this provider is 3.1. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Pfiffner.

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