SLUCare Physician Group
Jafar Kafaie, MD
Neurology, Neuromuscular Medicine
2 Locations
1201 S. Grand Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63104
In his practice, he uses electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction velocity (NCV) testing to help evaluate and treat problems related to nerves or muscles.
Dr. Kafaie's research interests are motor neuron disease, peripheral neuropathy, and myopathy.
He is an assistant professor of Neuromuscular Diseases in the at Saint Louis University School of Medicine.
Dr. Kafaie is a member of the American Association of Neurology and the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine.
About Me
Education:
Medical School
Faculty of Medicine -University of Teheran
Internship
Hurley Medical Center
Doctor of Philosophy - Psychology
McGill University
Fellowship
Washington University - Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Residency
Washington University - Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Hospital Affiliations:
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis
Certifications:
Am Brd Psychiatry/Neuro-Neuromuscular Medicine
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
Drug Enforcement Administration
Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation
Missouri Dept of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs
Missouri State Board of Registration
Medical Interests:
ALS Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Congenital deformities
EMG Electromyography
Guillain barre syndrome
Inflammatory myositis
Muscular dystrophy
Neuromuscular disorders
Neuromuscular junction disorder
Neuron disorders
Peripheral entrapment neuropathies
ALS Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Congenital deformities
EMG Electromyography
Guillain barre syndrome
Inflammatory myositis
Muscular dystrophy
Neuromuscular disorders
Neuromuscular junction disorder
Neuron disorders
Peripheral entrapment neuropathies
Spinal disorders
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Specialties: Neurology
Specialties: Neuromuscular Medicine
Specialties: Neuropsychiatry