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Jafar Kafaie

Neurology

Jafar Kafaie, MD

Assistant Professor of Neuromuscular Diseases, Department of Neurology, Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Saint Louis, MO

Dr. Jafar Kafaie treats adults and children with neurological, neuromuscular and muscle diseases (muscular dystrophy, inflammatory myositis). He cares for patients with neuromuscular junction disorder, peripheral neuropathy, and motor neuron diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, or Lou Gehrig&rsquos disease) and spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).In his practice, he uses electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction velocity (NCV) testing to help evaluate and treat problems related to ne

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30+

Years in Practice

Peer Recognition

  • Castle ConnollyTop Doctor

    2022-2026 (5 years)

  • HealthgradesHealthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Neuromuscular Medicine

Conditions & Treatments

ALS & Motor Neuron DiseasePeripheral NeuropathyMuscular Dystrophy

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

  • SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

Experience

30+ years in practice