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Rima Dafer, MD

4.9
RUSH University Medical Group
Clinical Area:
Neurology Services
Specialties: Neurology, Vascular Neurology
Languages:
Arabic, English, French

Locations & Appointments

Primary location
RUSH Comprehensive Stroke-Cardiology Clinic
RUSH Comprehensive Stroke-Cardiology Clinic
1725 W Harrison St
Professional Building
Suite 1159
Chicago, IL, 60612

(312) 942-4500
Directions
RUSH Comprehensive Stroke-Neurosurgery Clinic
RUSH Comprehensive Stroke-Neurosurgery Clinic
1520 W Harrison St
Joan and Paul Rubschlager Building
6th Floor
Chicago, IL, 60607

(312) 942-4500
Directions
RUSH Stroke Care - Chicago
RUSH Stroke Care - Chicago
1520 W Harrison St
Joan and Paul Rubschlager Building
7th Floor
Chicago, IL, 60607

(312) 942-4500
(312) 942-2380
Directions

Credentials

Certifications

Vascular Neurology
Neurology

Education and Training

American University of Beirut - Internal Medicine
The Medical College of Ohio - Neurology
American University of Beirut - Neurology
Henry Ford Hospital - Vascular Neurology
University of Baghdad College of Medicine, Iraq

Clinical Expertise

Brain aneurysm
Carotid artery disease
Cerebrovascular disease
Intracerebral hemorrhage
Migraine
Stroke
Stroke in young adults
Stroke prevention
Vascular malformations

Academics & Publications

In addition to providing patient care, many of our clinicians have faculty appointments at RUSH University and perform clinical, basic science and community-based research. Our education and research endeavors are dedicated to enhancing excellence in patient care — now and in the future.

Insurance

Aetna
Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
Aetna PPO Exchange
Affiliated Physician Group
Ambetter of Illinois
Beech Street
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
Blue Cross Community Medicaid (FHP & ICP)
Chicago Health System(MacNeal Health Provider) Com
Chicago Health System(MacNeal Health Provider) Gov
Cigna
Cigna Medicare Advantage
Community Healthcare Partners, LLC
CorVel
CountyCare
Coventry
Devoted Health
Dolton Medical Clinic
Dreyer Medical Clinic
Dupage Medical Group
ElmCare, LLC
Essential Health Partners
Fox Valley Medicine, Ltd.
Great-West Healthcare
Health Care's Finest Network (HFN)
Hinsdale Physician Group
Humana
Humana Medicare Advantage
Humana Medicare-Medicaid Alignment Initiative
IlliniCare YouthCare
Ingalls Provider Group
Little Company of Mary Health Providers
Meridian Complete (MMAI)
Meridian Health Plan
Molina Dual Options
Molina Healthcare of Illinois
Molina Healthcare of Illinois, Inc Marketplace
MultiPlan
NorthShore Physician Associates, Inc
Northwest Community Health Partners
Northwest Suburban IPA
Physician Care Network
Preferred Plan (Healthsmart)
Progress Health
Pronger-Smith Medical Care
Silver Cross Managed Care Organization
Specialty Physicians of Illinois
Swedish Covenant Physician Partners
USA Managed Care Organization
Union Health Services
United Healthcare
United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
University of Chicago Health Plans (Inactive)
University of Illinois at Chicago
WellCare Medicare Advantage
Zing Health

Accepted insurance plans are subject to change without notice. Please contact your insurance company to verify that the location or provider you plan to visit is included in your network before your visit. If you schedule an appointment and your provider is not in network with your insurance, your out of pocket liability may be higher than expected.

Ratings and Reviews

Overall
4.9
Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (risks, benefits, etc.)
5
Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care
5
Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
4.9
Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
5
Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others
5
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Feb 2024
Dr Dafer is very caring and compassionate. She is very thorough and strives for the best outcome in her care for her patient. She is highly respected for the interest and time she gives her patient and while she gives the best care!
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Feb 2024
Love dr dafer!!!
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Feb 2024
Dr. Dafer was simply the best. She spent about an hour with me and it was truly appreciated it. We discussed all images and if I had questions, she wouldn't hesitate to stop and answer them fully. She is also witty, funny and made me feel extremely comfortable.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Feb 2024
Dr Dafer is absolutely fantastic and I highly recommend her.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Jan 2024
Best Dr I have ever seen . All Drs should be trained under her!
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Jan 2024
Love Dr Dafer she is always very thorough during the visit.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Jan 2024
Dr Dafer was beyond very good!
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Oct 2023
Dr. Dafer is a "one in a million" doctor. I was extremely impressed with her knowledge, ability to communicate with me, explaining her findings after thoroughly reviewing all tests I had brought to her. My wife, as well, felt the same way. She spent an hour with us - no Dr. Ever spent that long with me.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Oct 2023
Dr. Dafer is a very skilled and impressive physician. Raised issues others had never done and provided valuable insights on medication and treatment of some conditions.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Sep 2023
Dr. Dafer showed great care for my diagnosis. She showed empathy and tried to set me at ease. Dr. Dafer answered all of my questions and went over all my MRIs and explained everything I was shown. She also gave me further ways to contact her or her nurse.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Aug 2023
I have infinite respect for Dr Dafer. She was thorough, very compassionate and really took time to listen to me. That does not happen very often with other practitioners that I see.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Aug 2023
Explained everything fully and easy to understand.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Jul 2023
Dr. Dafer and her nurse are both amazing. I've never worked with someone who cares as much and listens to everything I say. I can't say enough good things about her. Her nurse is also wonderful. It's actually an enjoyable time and that is not common.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Jul 2023
Dr Dafer is wonderful. A very smart doctor who talks With, not At, her patients. Benchmark status.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Jul 2023
Dr Dafer conducted thorough examination and provided clear explanation of medical condition and recommendations. She encouraged patient/family participation in the plan of care. We need more MDs like her!
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - May 2023
Dr. Dafer is great. I have already recommended her to my friends.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - May 2023
Dr. Dafer is a world class doctor.