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Dr. Rima Dafer, MD
Neurology* Age 62
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Dr. Rima Dafer, MD

Neurology* Age 62
Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Rima Dafer, MD is a Neurologist in Chicago, IL.
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Dr. Dafer graduated from Baghdad University, College Of Medicine in 1989 and completed a residency at American University Of Beruit. Dr. Rima Dafer, MD is a Neurologist in Chicago, IL and has 37 years experience. Dr. Dafer has experience treating conditions like All Headaches (incl. Migraine), Non-Traumatic Brain Injury, Migraine and Stroke among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Dafer's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Dafer also speaks Arabic and French. Dr. Dafer is board certified in Neurology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Migraine
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Migraine
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Stroke
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Headache
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Cerebrovascular Disease
Hereditary Amyloidosis
Chronic Migraine
Non-Cosmetic Botox® Injection
Cerebral Embolism
Embolic Stroke
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Aural Migraine
Somatic Nerve Block
Peripheral Nerve Block
EEG (Electroencephalogram)
Visual Field Defects
Tension Headache
Epilepsy
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Dizziness
Dysphagia
Cervical Vertigo
Sleep Apnea
Cerebral Edema
Aphasia
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Facial Nerve Disorder
Alzheimer's Disease
Aneurysm
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Anterior Horn Disease
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Astrocytoma
Ataxia
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Autonomic Disorders
Bell's Palsy
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Brainstem Stroke Syndrome
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Carotid Artery Disease
Carotid Artery Stenosis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Central Pain Syndrome
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Vascular Disease
Cervical Stenosis
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Chronic Cluster Headache
Chronic Pain
Cluster Headache
Compressed Spinal Cord
Concussion
Cranial Trauma
Dementia
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Diabetic Coma
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Difficulty With Walking
Diplopia
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Drug-Induced Parkinsonism
Dysphagia Cerebrovascular Accident
Dystonia
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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Embolism
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Encephalomyelopathy
Episodic Cluster Headache
Essential Tremor
Gait Abnormality
Hemispacial Neglect
Herniated Disc
Hydrocephalus
Hypertensive Encephalopathy
Impairments of Consciousness
Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy
Insomnia
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Intervertebral Disc Disease
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Low Back Pain
Medulloblastoma
Meningiomas
Meningitis
Moyamoya Disease
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Myasthenia Gravis
Myelitis
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Myelopathy
Myoclonus
Narcolepsy
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Nystagmus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Parkinson's Disease
Parkinsonism
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Postherpetic Neuralgia
Primary Insomnia
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP)
Pseudobulbar Affect
Psychophysiologic Insomnia
Radiculopathy
Restless Leg Syndrome
Schwannoma
Seizure Disorders
Spinal Stenosis
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hematoma
Syncope
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Syphilis Infections
Temporal Arteritis
Thoracic Stenosis
Thrombosis
Tic Disorders
Torticollis
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Tremor
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Tuberculosis Meningitis
Vascular Dementia
Vasculitis
Vertigo
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Vitamin B Deficiency
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
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Peripheral Neuropathy Testing
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Sleep Study
Sudoscan
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TCD Bubble Test
Thrombolysis
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
Wada Test

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Card PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
    Preferred PPO
  • Cigna
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna

Locations

  1. 1 Rush Pulmonary Function Lab
    1520 W Harrison St Fl 6, Chicago, IL 60607
  2. 2 Office
    1725 W Harrison St Ste 1106, Chicago, IL 60612
  3. 3 Rush University Medical Center
    1653 W Congress Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60612
  4. 4 Office
    1725 W Harrison St Ste 1118, Chicago, IL 60612

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About Me

Languages Spoken
Arabic
French
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Neurology
Specialties*
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Rima Dafer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Dafer's profile.

Dr. Dafer frequently treats the following conditions: All Headaches (incl. Migraine), Non-Traumatic Brain Injury, Migraine and Stroke. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Rima Dafer, MD is affiliated with Rush University Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Rima Dafer, MD holds board certification in Neurology and Vascular Neurology.

Education
Medical Education
  • Baghdad University, College Of Medicine
    1989
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.
Internship
  • University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences
    2001
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • American University Of Beruit
    1994
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • HENRY FORD HOSPITAL
    1996
Fellowship Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • Rush University Medical Center

    1653 W Congress Pkwy, Chicago, IL

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