33 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Iskander, Neurologist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Raafat Iskander, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified. Dr. Iskander graduated from University of Alexandria Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency at Flushing Hospital Medical Center. He is a member of the MemorialCare Physician Society. Dr. Iskander is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Iskander’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Iskander’s office at (323) 939-0008.
Where did Dr. Iskander go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Children's Medical Center - Dallas | State University of NY - Stony Brook
Residency: Flushing Hospital Medical Center | Flushing Hospital Medical Center Program
Medical School: University of Alexandria Faculty of Medicine
Is Dr. Iskander board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Raafat Iskander, MD is board certified by the American Board of Urology
What languages does Dr. Iskander speak?
Dr. Iskander and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Iskander typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Iskander diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Iskander. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Intractable Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Epilepsy
- Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Drug-resistant LGS
- Refractory Lennox-Gastaut
- Hard-to-treat LGS
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40814: Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Migraine
- Sick Headache
- Vascular Headache
- Hemicrania
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43911: Migraine, unspecified, intractable, with status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism
- Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Iskander typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Raafat Iskander may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
Please contact Dr. Iskander's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Iskander accept my insurance?
Dr. Iskander accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 939-0008 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Iskander accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Iskander in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
AllCare Health
Blue Shield of California
Care N' Care Insurance Company
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Iskander's office located?
Dr. Raafat Iskander's Primary Practice
6200 Wilshire Blvd Ste 1708
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 939-0008
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
MemorialCare Physician Society
Member
What is Dr. Iskander's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Iskander's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407958234.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Iskander?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Iskander
What is Dr. Raafat Iskander's specialty?
Dr. Iskander is a Neurologist near Los Angeles, CA.
What does a Neurologist do?
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Is this Dr. Raafat Iskander affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Iskander is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Adventist Health Glendale, Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles General Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Panorama City Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see a Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Raafat Iskander accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Raafat Iskander is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Raafat Iskander offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Iskander's office at (323) 939-0008 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Raafat Iskander?
Please contact Dr. Iskander's office at (323) 939-0008 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Raafat Iskander have?
Dr. Raafat Iskander is certified by the American Board of Urology.
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