RimaMahmudDaferMDMPH

Headache, Vascular Neurology

Professor, Department of Neurological Sciences, Rush Medical College

Overview of Dr. Dafer

Dr. Rima Dafer is a neurologist in Chicago, IL and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Rush University Medical Center, Rush Oak Park Hospital, and Loyola University Medical Center. She received her medical degree from University of Baghdad College of Medicine and has been in practice 28 years. Dr. Dafer accepts several types of health insurance, listed below. She is one of 218 doctors at Rush University Medical Center and one of 345 doctors at Loyola University Medical Center who specialize in Neurology. She also speaks multiple languages, including Arabic and French. She has more than 50 publications and over 500 citings.

Office
Rush University Medical Center
1725 W. Harrison Street, Suite 1121
Chicago, IL 60612
Book by Phone+1(872) 259-9591

Fax+1 312-942-2380

Education & Training

University of ToledoResidency, Internal Medicine, 2001 - 2002
University of ToledoResidency, Neurology, 1998 - 2001
Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford HospitalFellowship, Vascular Neurology, 1994 - 1996
University of Baghdad College of MedicineClass of 1989

Certifications & Licensure

IL State Medical License 2005 - 2026
IN State Medical License 2017 - 2025
MI State Medical License 1996 - 2015
OH State Medical License 1996 - 2009
FL State Medical License 2005 - 2008
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Vascular Neurology
United council of neurological subspecialtiesHeadache medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011-2013

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

An Integrative Migraine Polygenic Risk Score Is Associated with Age at Onset But Not Chronification.
Bruce A Chase, Roberta Frigerio, Susan Rubin, Tiffani Franada, Irene Semenov
Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2024-10-29
Cardiovascular safety of dihydroergotamine mesylate delivered by precision olfactory delivery (INP104) for the acute treatment of migraine.
Rima M Dafer, Gretchen E Tietjen, John F Rothrock, Robert E Vann, Stephen B Shrewsbury
Headache. 2024-09-01
3 citations
Advances in Management of the Stroke Etiology One-Percenters.
Nicholas D Osteraas, Rima M Dafer
Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports. 2023-06-01

Press Mentions

Sending Aid to LebanonAugust 28th, 2020
Safe for Stroke Patients to Continue Blood Thinners Before Minor Surgical ProceduresFebruary 10th, 2016

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Neurology - AAN
Member
American Heart Association - AHA
Fellow

Other Languages

Arabic, French

Insurance Accepted

Aetna Choice POS II
Aetna HMO
BCBS Blue Card PPO
BCBS California CaliforniaCare HMO
BCBS California PowerSelect HMO
BCBS California PPO
BCBS Illinois BlueChoice Select
BCBS Illinois PPO
Blue Shield California HMO
Blue Shield California PPO
CIGNA HMO
CIGNA Open Access
CIGNA PPO
Cofinity PPO
Coventry Health Care PPO Platinum
First Health PPO
Great West PPO
Health Net California Large Group PPO
Health Net HMO - Employer Group
HealthLink PPO
Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
Multiplan PHCS PPO
Multiplan PHCS PPO - Kaiser
Multiplan PPO
Pacificare HMO
United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO
Please verify your coverage with the provider's office directly when scheduling an appointment