Dr. Jafar J. Jafar, MD | New York, NY | Neurosurgeon

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Dr. Jafar graduated from the Shiraz University of Medical Sciences in 1976. He works in New York, NY and 1 other location and specializes in Neurosurgery. Dr. Jafar is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital.

4.4

36 Ratings
50 years of experience
3 insurance plans accepted
speaks Portuguese, Spanish
University Of Chicago Medicine
13 written reviews
1 specialty
15 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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4.4

36 Ratings with 13 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 11 Minutes

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he is a great surgeon, and a very kind man. I would give him 5 stars.

February 7th, 2020

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I am so thankful to Dr. Jafar Jafar. He is an excellent surgeon! He had wonderful bed side manner. He removed a brain tumor and saved my face from facial paralysis. Very skilled and knowledgeable.

July 28th, 2019

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This man is a phenomenal surgeon, he removed a tumor from inside my spinal cord. He was kind and caring and made sure that I had everything in place to recovery properly. If it were not for him I am not sure where I would even be today. He really gave me a second chance

April 26th, 2019

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This man is a phenomenal surgeon, he removed a tumor from inside my spinal cord. He was kind and caring and made sure that I had everything in place to recovery properly. If it were not for him I am not sure where I would even be today. He really gave me a second chance

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

April 26th, 2019

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He was my chief surgeon for a brain AVM situation. He opted to go with Gamma Knife Radiosurgery which turned out well and for me at least was more preferable than opening my skull open and physically going in to remove the malformation. Like others said the after care was barely there. Post surgery had more symptoms than before so it was scary. All in all it was mostly successful. Mostly because the AVM is not entirely gone but it has shrunk significantly. A lot of my hair did fall out, lots has since grown back but its not the same anymore. It is much thinner and wavy where it used to be thick and straight. He does seem to have a bit of an aura of super star surgeon which can be off putting in other people but not necessarily in your brain surgeon!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

December 11th, 2018

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Operated on my husband , was able to remove enire 5cm tumor, but once that was done, did not care at all about after care. WHen you call his office there is no covering service, he was angry, arrogant and down right nasty when had to answer questions. Due to his protocol we had no visiting nurse and my husband ending up back in the hospital for 10 days, resulting in other complications. I would not recommend Dr. Jafar

January 31st, 2017

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I had a ruptured brain anuerysm and DR. Jafar saved my life. I am now 100% back at work with no physical or cognitive side effects. He was very attentive and always available for me.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

November 29th, 2011

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BEST DOCTOR I'VE EVER HAD!!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

June 25th, 2011

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This doctor saved my life not once but on two seperate ocassions. When other doctors were ready to give up on me, he tried all kinds of new techniques and stayed with me until I recovered. I consider him my hero.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

February 16th, 2011

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this man saved my life!!!!!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit

Needs Improvement

October 26th, 2010

Dr. Jafar Jewad Jafar

530 1st Ave Ste 7WNew York, NY 10016

Mon9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Tue9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Wed9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Thu9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Fri9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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NYU Langone Neurosurgery Associates

530 1st Avenue Skirball Suite 7WNew York, NY 10016

Tel: (212) 263-6312


Dr. Jafar Jewad Jafar, MD	Dr. Kimberly B Ashayeri, MD	Dr. Peter A. Zahos, MD, FAANS, FACS	Dr. Ronald Benitez, MD
Neurosurgery	Neurosurgery	Neurosurgery	Neurosurgery
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.4 (36 Ratings)	5 (27 Ratings)	4.3 (3 Ratings)	4.5 (87 Ratings)
50 Years of Experience	10 Years of Experience		32 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Portuguese, Spanish	Speaks English		Speaks English, Korean, Spanish
New York , NY	Morristown , NJ	Paramus , NJ	Morristown , NJ
Med School: Shiraz University Of Medical Sciences	Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University	Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences	Med School: Georgetown University School Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Neurosurgery

Aneurysm
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Arteriovenous Malformation (Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations)
Brain Cancer
Brain Surgery
Brain Tumor
Cerebrovascular Disorders
Craniotomy
Glioblastoma
Laminectomy
Neurosurgical Procedures
Skull Base Cancer
Spinal Cord Diseases
Stroke
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

Dr. Jafar Jewad Jafar holds an active medical license in the state of New York.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New York.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Of Chicago Medicine.

Medical School

Graduated from Shiraz University Of Medical Sciences in 1976.

NPI Number

Dr. Jafar's NPI number is 1326054834.

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Is Dr. Jafar Jafar accepting new patients?: Dr. Jafar Jafar has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. Jafar Jafar's office located?: Dr. Jafar Jafar's office is located at 530 1st Ave Ste 7W, New York, NY, 10016.
Does Dr. Jafar Jafar accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Jafar Jafar accepts on their Vitals profile.
Which hospitals is Dr. Jafar Jafar affiliated with?: Dr. Jafar Jafar is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital.
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