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Dr. Amar Sawar, MD
Neurology* Age 64
Dr. Amar Sawar, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

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Dr. Amar Sawar, MD is a Neurologist in Carbondale, IL.
Dr. Amar Sawar, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Amar Sawar, MD

Neurology* Age 64
Carbondale, IL
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Amar Sawar, MD is a Neurologist in Carbondale, IL.

About Dr. Amar Sawar, MD

Dr. Sawar graduated from Damascus University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Amar Sawar, MD is a Neurologist in Carbondale, IL and has 41 years experience. Dr. Sawar currently practices at Sawar's Neurological Institute PC and is affiliated with HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Herrin Hospital, SIH St. Joseph Memorial Hospital, HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Breese, Heartland Regional Medical Center, HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Highland, Marshall Browning Hospital, Memorial Hospital of Carbondale and Sparta Community Hospital. Dr. Sawar has experience treating conditions like Restless Leg Syndrome, Low Back Pain, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Vitamin B Deficiency, Malaise and Fatigue, Joint Pain, Lupus, All Headaches (incl. Migraine), Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Herniated Disc, Arthritis and Intervertebral Disc Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Sawar's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Sawar also speaks Arabic and French. Dr. Sawar is board certified in Clinical Neurophysiology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Restless Leg Syndrome
Low Back Pain
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Restless Leg Syndrome
Low Back Pain
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Vitamin B Deficiency
Malaise and Fatigue
Joint Pain
Lupus
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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Fibromyalgia
Herniated Disc
Arthritis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Degenerative Disc Disease
Epilepsy
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Limb Pain
Muscle Cramping
Headache
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Nerve Conduction Studies
Sleep Apnea
Spinal Stenosis
Migraine
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Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Tension Headache
Vertigo
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Gout
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Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteopenia
Sleep Study
Osteoporosis
Cervical Stenosis
Essential Tremor
Tremor
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Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Insomnia
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Sjögren's Syndrome
Cerebrovascular Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Raynaud's Disease
Hypersomnia
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Spinal Demyelination
Dizziness
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Gait Abnormality
Cervical Vertigo
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Aural Migraine
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Stroke
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Myasthenia Gravis
Bursitis
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Chondrocalcinosis
Parkinson's Disease
Alzheimer's Disease
Spondylitis
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Chronic Pain
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Amyloidosis
Aneurysm
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Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anosmia
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Anterior Horn Disease
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Aphasia
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Arthritis of the Neck
Ataxia
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Autoimmune Diseases
Autonomic Disorders
Behçet's Disease
Bell's Palsy
Bone Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Disorders
Burning Mouth Syndrome
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cataplexy
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Chorea (Excluding Huntington's Chorea)
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuritis
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP)
Chronic Neck Pain
Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
Cluster Headache
Complete Spinal Cord Injury
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Compressed Spinal Cord
Concussion
Confusion
Congenital Brain Malformations
Cranial Trauma
Cryoglobulinemia
De Quervain's Disease
Dementia
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Dermatomyositis
Diabetic Coma
Diplopia
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Drug-Induced Parkinsonism
Dry Eyes
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Dupuytrens Contracture
Dysphagia
Dystonia
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Elbow Injuries
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Facial Nerve Disorder
Felty's Syndrome
Fever
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Foot Conditions
Fragile X Syndrome
Goodpasture's Disease
Hammer Toe
Hand Conditions
Hepatitis B
Hereditary Amyloidosis
Huntington's Disease
Hydrocephalus
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Impairments of Consciousness
Infective Arthritis
Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Knee Disorders
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Limb Swelling
Long COVID Disorder
Lyme Disease
Meningiomas
Meningitis
Muscle Weakness
Myelopathy
Myoclonus
Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy and Cataplexy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Neurosyphilis
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Optic Neuritis
Parkinsonism
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pineal Region Tumors
Pituitary Tumor
Polymyositis
Polyneuropathy
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Posterior Uveitis
Primary Generalized Absence Epilepsy
Psoriatic Arthritis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rathke's Cleft Cyst
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Shoulder
Sarcoidosis
Schizophreniform and Schizoaffective Disorder
Scleroderma
Seizure Disorders
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Sleep Disorders
Sleep Related Hypoxemia
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Disorders
Stiff-Man Syndrome
Still's Disease
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Syncope
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Syphilis Infections
Systemic Chondromalacia
Systemic Sclerosis
Temporal Arteritis
Thoracic Stenosis
Tic Disorders
Torticollis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Trigger Finger
Vascular Dementia
Vertebral Column Tumors
Visual Field Defects
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Bone Density Scan
Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response Test
Compound Muscle Action Potential (CMAP) Scan
Deep Brain Stimulation Evaluation
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
EEG (Electroencephalogram)
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
Joint Fluid Test
Memory Evaluation
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Osteoporosis Screening
Peripheral Neuropathy Testing
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Steroid Injection
Sudoscan
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TCD Bubble Test
Trigger Point Injection
Ultrasound, Musculoskeletal
Wada Test

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  • Coventry Health Care
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
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  • MultiPlan PPO
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  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Cigna PPO
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  • Health Alliance PPO
    HAP Insurance
  • Blue Network L
  • Alliance EPO
  • Blue Choice Select PPO
    Blue Print PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Humana
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
    First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate POS
    Medica Choice
    Options PPO
    United Healthcare
    Navigate HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Savings Plus of IL OA Select
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II
  • HealthLink

Where Dr. Amar Sawar, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Sawar's Neurological Institute PC
    714 E Walnut St, Carbondale, IL 62901
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Deaconess Illinois Medical Center
    3333 W Deyoung St, Marion, IL 62959
  3. 3 HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Highland
    12866 Troxler Ave, Highland, IL 62249
  4. 4 Pinckneyville Community Hospital
    5383 State Route 154, Pinckneyville, IL 62274
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00

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Jul 25, 2022
Excellent experience! Some reviews mention about the wait, but it's worth the wait! He takes time with each patient, very thorough & knowledgeable. His office is very busy, but that is also a reflection of what a wonderful specialist he is with a hard working staff. He also is easy to talk with & explains the what, why, & treatment, truly invested & cares about his patient's health & wellbeing. I'm very grateful to have found him in this area & to be getting answers!
B — Jul 25, 2022
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Meet Dr. Amar Sawar, MD

Languages Spoken
Arabic
French
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Specialties*
Clinical Neurophysiology
Rheumatology
Neurology
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Dr. Sawar frequently treats the following conditions: Restless Leg Syndrome, Low Back Pain, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Vitamin B Deficiency, Malaise and Fatigue, Joint Pain, Lupus, All Headaches (incl. Migraine), Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Herniated Disc, Arthritis and Intervertebral Disc Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Amar Sawar, MD is affiliated with HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Herrin Hospital, SIH St. Joseph Memorial Hospital, HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Breese, Heartland Regional Medical Center, HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Highland, Marshall Browning Hospital, Memorial Hospital of Carbondale and Sparta Community Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Amar Sawar, MD holds board certification in Clinical Neurophysiology, Epilepsy and Neurology.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Damascus University Faculty of Medicine
    1985
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Clinical Neurophysiology, Epilepsy and Neurology
Board Certifications
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Hospitals Where Dr. Amar Sawar, MD Practices

  • HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital

    1 Saint Elizabeth Blvd, O Fallon, IL

  • Herrin Hospital

    201 S 14th St, Herrin, IL

  • SIH St. Joseph Memorial Hospital

    2 S Hospital Dr, Murphysboro, IL

  • HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Breese

    9515 Holy Cross Ln, Breese, IL

  • Heartland Regional Medical Center

    3333 W Deyoung St, Marion, IL

  • HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Highland

    12866 Troxler Ave, Highland, IL

  • Marshall Browning Hospital

    900 N Washington St, Du Quoin, IL

  • Memorial Hospital of Carbondale

    405 W Jackson St, Carbondale, IL

  • Sparta Community Hospital

    818 E Broadway St, Sparta, IL

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