Fatima Alao, MD

Dr. Fatima Alao specializes in neurology, focusing on comprehensive care for patients with neurological conditions. She completed her medical education at Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre Y Maestra in the Dominican Republic before pursuing her residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, New York. Dr. Alao further advanced her expertise through a fellowship in Neurophysiology and Epilepsy at the same prestigious institution. She holds board certification in Neurology from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and provides care in English.

Dr. Alao practices at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Illinois, where she treats patients with various neurological concerns. Her clinical expertise includes managing migraine headaches and pediatric migraines, helping both adult and young patients find relief from these debilitating conditions. She also addresses tobacco use disorder as part of comprehensive patient care. Dr. Alao …utilizes advanced diagnostic tools such as electroencephalograms to evaluate brain function and incorporates physical therapy and strength training into treatment plans when appropriate. Patients consistently rate her care highly, with an average rating of 5.0.