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Dr. Pegah Afra, MD

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Dr. Pegah Afra, MD
4.4 (7 Ratings)

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Dr. Pegah Afra, MD

Neurology*
New York, NY
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Pegah Afra, MD is a Neurology Specialist in New York, NY.

About

Dr. Pegah Afra, MD is a Neurology Specialist in New York, NY and has 25 years experience. They graduated from ALBERT SZENT-GYORGYI MEDICINE STUDY UNIVERSITY. They currently practice at Epilepsy Center and are affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Queens, NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital and New York Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Afra has experience treating conditions like Epilepsy among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Afra received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Afra also speaks Persian and Spanish. Dr. Afra is board certified in Clinical Neurophysiology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Epilepsy Center
    520 E 70th St # 607, New York, NY 10021
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Jul 30, 2020
Started seeing Afra when was at University of Utah. Scheduled a visit to her new location. This neurologist is a very knowledgeable caring doctor. So helpful with my epilepsy im coming from Las Vegas.
— Jul 30, 2020
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Persian
Spanish
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Specialties*
Neurology
Clinical Neurophysiology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • ALBERT SZENT-GYORGYI MEDICINE STUDY UNIVERSITY
    1999
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Clinical Neurophysiology, Epilepsy and Neurology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Pegah Afra, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Afra's profile.

Dr. Pegah Afra, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Queens, NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital and New York Presbyterian Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Pegah Afra, MD holds board certification in Clinical Neurophysiology, Epilepsy and Neurology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • NewYork-Presbyterian Queens

    5645 Main St, Flushing, NY

  • NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital

    506 6th St, Brooklyn, NY

  • New York Presbyterian Hospital

    525 E 68th St, New York, NY