About Me
I’m a neurologist with more than 11 years of experience. I have advanced training in the management of stroke patients. Unfortunately, there is a very high incidence of this debilitating disease in Ohio.
In acute ischemic stroke patients, rapid diagnosis and treatment can preserve millions of neurons and have a tremendous impact on the return to premorbid functional status, thereby saving the patient's life. I can decide whether to involve intravenous thrombolysis or mechanical thrombectomy in acute ischemic stroke patients before even reaching the ER. In addition, I can manage patients with intracerebral hemorrhage and subarachnoid hemorrhage in the ER, ICU and on the floor.
I like to provide compassionate care to all my patients and treat them as if they are part of my family. I enjoy the friendly atmosphere at Ohio State because all of the doctors, nurses and staff support each other, which helps in the efficient management of patients.
In my free time, I enjoy watching television as well as reading newspapers and medical journals.
Highlights
- Trained by Dr. L.R. Caplan in a Harvard-affiliated hospital in Boston during my fellowship
- Received many awards in my previous job at Michigan State University regarding the teaching of residents, nurses and students
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Stroke
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Atherosclerosis
- Ischemic Attack, Transient
- Carotid Artery, Internal, Dissection
- Foramen Ovale, Patent
Locations Where I Practice
2050 Kenny Road
Columbus, OH 43221
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Rawalpindi Medical College, Rawalpindi, Punjab,
MD
1/1/1986 - 5/15/1994
Research
Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals, Milwaukee, WI
4/1/1999 - 6/30/2001
Research Fellowship
Millard Fillmore Hospital, Williamsville, NY
7/1/2001 - 11/30/2002
Research Fellowship
Rutgers University Hospital, Newark, NJ
12/1/2002 - 6/30/2003
Residency
Rutgers University Hospital, Newark, NJ
7/1/2003 - 6/30/2007
Fellowship
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA
7/1/2007 - 6/30/2008
Board Certifications
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Subspecialty: Vascular Neurology)
8/13/2012
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Subspecialty: Neurology)
4/29/2019
Academic Information
My Department
Neurology
Consulting and Related Relationships
At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.
As of 10/25/2021, Dr. Safdar has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
