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Dr. Thomas Pfiffner, MD

Neurology
3.1 (32)
Map Pin Small Amherst, NY
Accepting new patients
14 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Thomas Pfiffner, MD

Dr. Thomas Pfiffner, MD is a Neurology Specialist in Amherst, NY. They specialize in Neurology, has 14 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurology. They graduated from Saint George's University / School Of Medicine and is affiliated with Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center, Iowa Specialty Hosital - Clarion, Floyd County Medical Center, Iowa Specialty Hospital - Belmond and Mercyone New Hampton Medical Center. Dr. Pfiffner, completed a residency at University Of Minnesota. Patients rated Dr. Pfiffner an average 3.1 star rating.

Dr. Pfiffner works at DENT Neurologic Institute in Amherst, NY with other offices in Buffalo, NY and Mason City, IA. They frequently treat conditions like Myelopathy along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield and CareFirst 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. Pfiffner's Office Locations

  1. 1
    DENT Neurologic Institute
    3980 Sheridan Dr, Amherst, NY 14226 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 250-2000
  2. 2
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    40 George Karl Blvd Ste 120, Buffalo, NY 14221 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 250-2000
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    Neurology
    250 S Crescent Dr, Mason City, IA 50401 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (641) 494-5290

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  • Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center
  • Iowa Specialty Hosital - Clarion
  • Floyd County Medical Center
  • Iowa Specialty Hospital - Belmond
  • Mercyone New Hampton Medical Center

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    About Dr. Thomas Pfiffner, MD

    Specialties
    • Neurology
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 14 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • 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
    • Saint 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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