Search

 See All Neurologists in Chicago, IL

Dr. Rima Dafer, MD

Neurology* Age 61
Dr. Rima Dafer, MD
5.0 (6 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

Share
icon-circle-check
Link Copied!
Profile link copied to clipboard!
Map Pin Small Chicago, IL
Dr. Rima Dafer, MD is a Neurologist in Chicago, IL.
Dr. Rima Dafer, MD
5.0 (6 Ratings)
 Share
icon-circle-check
Link Copied!
Profile link copied to clipboard!

Dr. Rima Dafer, MD

Neurology* Age 61
Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Rima Dafer, MD is a Neurologist in Chicago, IL.

About

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 35 years experience. Dr. Dafer currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Rush University Medical Center. Dr. Dafer has experience treating conditions like All Headaches (incl. Migraine), Traumatic Brain Injury and Stroke among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Dafer received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. 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.

Explains Conditions Well

Patients said this doctor explains conditions well.

Trustworthy

Patients said this doctor is trustworthy.

Friendly Staff

Patients said the staff was friendly.

Experience Check

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

Insurance Accepted

* Please verify this information when scheduling an appointment.
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Cigna HMO
    Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Preferred PPO
    Choice Care PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Aetna HMO
    Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0

Locations

  1. 1 Rush Pulmonary Function Lab
    1520 W Harrison St Fl 6, Chicago, IL 60607
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (312) 942-4500
  2. 2 Office
    1725 W Harrison St Ste 1106, Chicago, IL 60612
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (312) 942-1547
  3. 3 Affiliated Radiologists SC
    1725 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60612
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (312) 942-4500

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Dafer
5.0
Based on 6 Reviews
5 Stars (6)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (0)

Leave a review

How likely are you to recommend Dr. Dafer?

(Select your rating)
Patient Reviews
Jun 28, 2022
I have only outstanding experiences with Dr. Dafer. She knows me and my conditions we. I have the utmost respect for her.
Bruce E. Scher — Jun 28, 2022
See more reviews on Healthgrades
Photo: Dr. Rima Dafer, MD
How would you rate your experience with Dr. Rima Dafer, MD?
  • Likelihood of recommending Dr. Dafer to family and friends

Dr. Dafer's Office & Staff

  • Ease of scheduling urgent appointments
  • Office environment, cleanliness, comfort, etc.
  • Staff friendliness and courteousness
  • Total wait time (waiting & exam rooms)

Experience with Dr. Dafer

  • Level of trust in provider's decisions
  • How well provider explains medical condition(s)
  • How well provider listens and answers questions
  • Hpends appropriate amount of time with patients

Tell Us About Yourself

  • Your gender:
  • Your age group:
  • Number of office visits you've had in the last 2 years:

Finish Here

  • How would you like to confirm your survey information?
    Standard text messaging and data rates may apply.
Thank you for sharing your feedback about Dr. Rima Dafer, MD.
Claim Your Profile
Are you Dr. Rima Dafer, MD?
Respond to reviews, add information, and reach more patients. Claiming is free and only takes a minute.

Claim my profile
Telehealth Options
This provider has not specified a telehealth appointment method. Would you still like to make an appointment with Dr. Dafer?
Call now to make an appointment
(312) 942-4500

About Me

Languages Spoken
Arabic
French
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Neurology
Specialties*
  • *Sharecare does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.
Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Baghdad University, College Of Medicine
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

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

Internship
  • University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences
    2001
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • American University Of Beruit
    1994
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Henry Ford Hospital
    1996
Fellowship Hospital
Common Questions and Answers
Responses are sourced directly from patients.
Does Dr. Dafer communicate via email?
1 user said yes.
Yes
(1)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Dafer offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Dafer offer an online patient portal?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Dafer have free onsite parking?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Dafer offer weekend visits?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Dafer offer evening visits?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Dafer specialize in working with children or adolescents?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Dafer specialize in working with seniors?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Dafer specialize in couples therapy?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Dafer specialize in working with LGBTQ+ community?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Dafer accept insurance?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)

Frequently Asked Questions

Find contact information here to make an appointment.

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), Traumatic Brain Injury 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.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Rush University Medical Center

    1653 W Congress Pkwy, Chicago, IL