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Dr. Amar Sawar, MD

Neurology* Age 61
Dr. Amar Sawar, MD
3.9 (77 Ratings)

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Dr. Amar Sawar, MD is a Neurology Specialist in Benton, IL.
Dr. Amar Sawar, MD
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Dr. Amar Sawar, MD

Neurology* Age 61
Benton, IL
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Amar Sawar, MD is a Neurology Specialist in Benton, IL.

About

Dr. Amar Sawar, MD is a Neurology Specialist in Benton, IL and has 39 years experience. They graduated from Damascus University Faculty of Medicine. They currently practice at Neurology and Arthritis Clinic and are affiliated with HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Good Samaritan Regional Health Center, HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Highland, Herrin Hospital, Hshs Holy Family Hospital, HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Breese, Anderson Hospital, Franklin Hospital, Heartland Regional Medical Center, Marshall Browning Hospital, Memorial Hospital Of Carbondale, Pinckneyville Community Hospital, SIH St. Joseph Memorial Hospital and Sparta Community Hospital. Dr. Sawar has experience treating conditions like Vitamin B Deficiency, Restless Leg Syndrome and Malaise and Fatigue among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Sawar received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 77 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Sawar also speaks Arabic and French. Dr. Sawar is board certified in Clinical Neurophysiology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Vitamin B Deficiency
Restless Leg Syndrome
Malaise and Fatigue
Vitamin B Deficiency
Restless Leg Syndrome
Malaise and Fatigue
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Chronic Neck Pain
Fibromyalgia
Joint Pain
Low Back Pain
Lupus
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Arthritis
Epilepsy
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Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Alzheimer's Disease
Aural Migraine
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Stenosis
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Pain
Cranial Trauma
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Degenerative Disc Disease
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Difficulty With Walking
Essential Tremor
Gait Abnormality
Gout
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Headache
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Herniated Disc
Insomnia
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Intervertebral Disc Disease
Limb Pain
Migraine
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Muscle Cramping
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Parkinson's Disease
Raynaud's Disease
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Sleep Apnea
Spinal Stenosis
Stroke
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Syncope
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Tension Headache
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tremor
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Vertigo
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EEG (Electroencephalogram)
Nerve Conduction Studies
Sleep Study
Achilles Tendinitis
Amyloidosis
Aneurysm
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Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anosmia
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Anterior Horn Disease
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Arthritis of the Neck
Ataxia
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Autoimmune Diseases
Autonomic Disorders
Behçet's Disease
Bell's Palsy
Bone Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Disorders
Brain Injury
Burning Mouth Syndrome
Bursitis
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Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Vertigo
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Chondrocalcinosis
Chorea (Excluding Huntington's Chorea)
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuritis
Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
Cluster Headache
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Compressed Spinal Cord
Concussion
Confusion
De Quervain's Disease
Dementia
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Dermatomyositis
Diplopia
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Dizziness
Drug-Induced Parkinsonism
Dry Eyes
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Dupuytrens Contracture
Dysphagia
Dystonia
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Elbow Injuries
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Facial Nerve Disorder
Felty's Syndrome
Foot Conditions
Goodpasture's Disease
Hammer Toe
Hand Conditions
Hereditary Amyloidosis
Huntington's Disease
Hydrocephalus
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Infective Arthritis
Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Knee Disorders
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Limb Swelling
Lyme Disease
Meningiomas
Meningitis
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Muscle Weakness
Myasthenia Gravis
Myelopathy
Myoclonus
Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy and Cataplexy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Neurosyphilis
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Optic Neuritis
Parkinsonism
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pinched Nerve in Back
Pineal Region Tumors
Pituitary Tumor
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polymyositis
Polyneuropathy
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Primary Generalized Absence Epilepsy
Psoriatic Arthritis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rathke's Cleft Cyst
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Sarcoidosis
Seizure Disorders
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Sleep Disorders
Sleep Related Hypoxemia
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Demyelination
Spine Disorders
Spondylitis
Stiff-Man Syndrome
Still's Disease
Syphilis Infections
Systemic Chondromalacia
Systemic Sclerosis
Temporal Arteritis
Torticollis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Trigger Finger
Vascular Dementia
Vertebral Column Tumors
Visual Field Defects
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Bone Density Scan
Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response Test
Compound Muscle Action Potential (CMAP) Scan
Deep Brain Stimulation Evaluation
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
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
Joint Fluid Test
Memory Evaluation
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Osteoporosis Screening
Peripheral NeuropathyTesting
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Steroid Injection
Sudoscan
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TCD Bubble Test
Trigger Point Injection
Wada Test

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Savings Plus of IL OA Select
  • Blue Preferred Options-MO PPO
    Gold Blue Preferred Options-MO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Blue Choice Select PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
    Blue Print PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Cross and Blue Shield
    Preferred Care Blue PPO
  • Blue Network L
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
    First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Health Alliance PPO
  • Health Alliance HMO-POS
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Franklin County Hospital (Specialty Clinic)
    201 Bailey Ln # 33, Benton, IL 62812
  2. 2 Memorial Hospital (Specialty Clinic)
    1900 State St, Chester, IL 62233
  3. 3 Marshall Browning Hospital (Specialty Clinic)
    900 N Washington St, Du Quoin, IL 62832
  4. 4 HSHS St. Joesph Hospital
    12866 Troxler Ave # 11, Highland, IL 62249
  5. 5 Anderson Wellness Center
    2133 Vadalabene Dr, Maryville, IL 62062
  6. 6 Neurology and Arthritis Clinic
    714 E Walnut St, Carbondale, IL 62901
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sawar
3.9
Based on 77 Reviews
5 Stars (52)
4 Stars (3)
3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (19)

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Patient Reviews
Jun 02, 2023
He is very compassionate and very intelligent, and he spends a lot of time with the patients. I highly recommend him. He Practices good manners. ... He shows personal interest. ... He Takes the time to think about what the patients have been through. ... He Always acknowledges the patients' feelings. ... He takes time to care for the patient's own emotional needs.
— Jun 02, 2023
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Arabic
French
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Neurology
Rheumatology
Clinical Neurophysiology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Damascus University Faculty of Medicine
    1985
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Clinical Neurophysiology, Epilepsy and Neurology
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Amar Sawar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Sawar's profile.

Dr. Sawar frequently treats the following conditions: Vitamin B Deficiency, Restless Leg Syndrome and Malaise and Fatigue. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Amar Sawar, MD is affiliated with HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Good Samaritan Regional Health Center, HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Highland, Herrin Hospital, Hshs Holy Family Hospital, HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Breese, Anderson Hospital, Franklin Hospital, Heartland Regional Medical Center, Marshall Browning Hospital, Memorial Hospital Of Carbondale, Pinckneyville Community Hospital, SIH St. Joseph Memorial Hospital and Sparta Community Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Amar Sawar, MD holds board certification in Clinical Neurophysiology, Epilepsy and Neurology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital

    1 Saint Elizabeth Blvd, O Fallon, IL

  • Good Samaritan Regional Health Center

    1 Good Samaritan Way, Mount Vernon, IL

  • HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Highland

    12866 Troxler Ave, Highland, IL

  • Herrin Hospital

    201 S 14th St, Herrin, IL

  • Hshs Holy Family Hospital

    200 Health Care Dr, Greenville, IL

  • HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Breese

    9515 Holy Cross Ln, Breese, IL

  • Anderson Hospital

    6800 State Route 162, Maryville, IL

  • Franklin Hospital

    201 Bailey Ln, Benton, IL

  • Heartland Regional Medical Center

    3333 W Deyoung St, Marion, IL

  • Marshall Browning Hospital

    900 N Washington St, Du Quoin, IL

  • Memorial Hospital Of Carbondale

    405 W Jackson St, Carbondale, IL

  • Pinckneyville Community Hospital

    5383 State Route 154, Pinckneyville, IL

  • SIH St. Joseph Memorial Hospital

    2 S Hospital Dr, Murphysboro, IL

  • Sparta Community Hospital

    818 E Broadway St, Sparta, IL