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Dr. Shaista Alam, MD

Neurology* Age 42
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Dr. Shaista Alam, MD is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, PA.
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Dr. Shaista Alam, MD

Neurology* Age 42
Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new patients
12 years of experience
Dr. Shaista Alam, MD is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, PA.
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Dr. Alam graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in 2012 and completed a residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals.Dr. Shaista Alam, MD is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, PA and has 12 years experience. Dr. Alam currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Jefferson Bucks Hospital, Jefferson Torresdale Hospital and Jefferson Frankford Hospital. Dr. Alam has experience treating conditions like Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Alam received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 130 times. Dr. Alam's office accepts new patients. Dr. Alam is board certified in Neurology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Locations

  1. 1 Stroke Center
    1101 Chestnut St Fl 10, Philadelphia, PA 19107
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Experience and Background Check

Traumatic Brain Injury
Stroke
Cerebrovascular Disease
Traumatic Brain Injury
Stroke
Cerebrovascular Disease
Traumatic Brain Injury
Stroke
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Cerebrovascular Disease
Cerebral Embolism
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Embolic Stroke
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Aural Migraine
Autonomic Disorders
Brain Aneurysm
Cervical Vertigo
Dizziness
Epilepsy
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Headache
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Insomnia
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Migraine
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Sleep Apnea
Visual Field Defects
EEG (Electroencephalogram)
Thrombolysis
Alzheimer's Disease
Aneurysm
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Ataxia
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Bell's Palsy
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain Cancer
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Edema
Cervical Stenosis
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Chorea (Excluding Huntington's Chorea)
Chronic Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Compressed Spinal Cord
Concussion
Cranial Trauma
Dementia
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Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Difficulty With Walking
Diplopia
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Dysphagia
Dysphagia Cerebrovascular Accident
Dystonia
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Encephalomyelopathy
Essential Tremor
Facial Nerve Disorder
Gait Abnormality
Hemiplegic Migraine
Hemispacial Neglect
Hereditary Amyloidosis
Herniated Disc
Hypertensive Encephalopathy
Hypothalamus Cancer
Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Lyme Disease
Moyamoya Disease
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Myelopathy
Myoclonus
Narcolepsy and Cataplexy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nystagmus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Optic Neuritis
Parkinson's Disease
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Polyneuropathy Due to Alcohol and Drugs
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Postherpetic Neuralgia
Primary Central Sleep Apnea
Radiculopathy
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Restless Leg Syndrome
Schizophreniform and Schizoaffective Disorder
Seizure Disorders
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Stroke
Spinal Demyelination
Spinal Stenosis
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Syncope
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Temporal Arteritis
Tension Headache
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Tremor
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Vasculitis
Vertigo
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Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response Test
Compound Muscle Action Potential (CMAP) Scan
Deep Brain Stimulation Evaluation
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
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
Nerve Conduction Studies
Peripheral Neuropathy Testing
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Sudoscan
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TCD Bubble Test
Wada Test

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4 Stars (16)
3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (2)

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Insurance Accepted

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  • Humana
  • QualCare
  • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • Cigna
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  • UPMC
  • WellPoint
  • United Healthcare
  • US Family Health Plan
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Shaista Alam, MD is a neurologist in Philadelphia, PA and has over 11 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in 2012. She specializes in Neurology.
Biography
Specialties*
Neurology
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • Drexel University College of Medicine
    2012
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurology and Vascular Neurology
Board Certifications
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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
  • Drexel University College of Medicine
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Shaista Alam, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Alam's profile.

Dr. Alam frequently treats the following conditions: Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Shaista Alam, MD is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Jefferson Bucks Hospital, Jefferson Torresdale Hospital and Jefferson Frankford Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Shaista Alam, MD holds board certification in Neurology and Vascular Neurology.

Dr. Alam has over 12 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

    111 S 11th St, Philadelphia, PA

  • Jefferson Bucks Hospital

    380 N Oxford Valley Rd, Langhorne, PA

  • Jefferson Torresdale Hospital

    10800 Knights Rd, Philadelphia, PA

  • Jefferson Frankford Hospital

    4900 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA

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