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Rima Dafer, MD

4.9
Rush Medical Group
Clinical Area:
Neurology Services
Specialties: Neurology, Vascular Neurology
Languages:
Arabic, English, French
Phone: (312) 942-4500

Locations & Appointments

Primary location
Rush Cardiology & Neuro Comprehensive Clinic - Chicago
Rush Cardiology & Neuro Comprehensive Clinic - Chicago
1725 W Harrison St
Professional Building
Suite 1159
Chicago, IL, 60612

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

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(312) 942-4500
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Rush Neurology Stroke Clinic - Chicago Rubschlager Building
Rush Neurology Stroke Clinic - Chicago Rubschlager Building
1520 W Harrison St
Joan and Paul Rubschlager Building
7th Floor
Chicago, IL, 60607

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(312) 942-4500
(312) 942-2380
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Rush Glenview
Rush Glenview
2601 Compass Rd
Suite 110
Glenview, IL, 60026

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(708) 660-2503
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Rush Neurology Headache - Chicago Rubschlager Building
Rush Neurology Headache - Chicago Rubschlager Building
1520 W Harrison St
Joan and Paul Rubschlager Building
7th Floor, Pod C
Chicago, IL, 60607

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(312) 942-4500
(312) 942-2380
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Credentials

Certifications

Neurology
Vascular 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

Clinical Expertise

Brain aneurysm
Carotid artery disease
Cerebrovascular disease
Headache
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.

Professor
View Dr. Dafer, MD's Academic Profile
View Dr. Dafer, MD's Publications

Insurance

Insurance plans marked with an asterisk (*) require a referral from your Independent Practice Association (IPA) or medical group.

Aetna
Aetna Better Health-Medicaid
Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
Aetna Medicare FIDE HMO (DSNP)
Ambetter of Illinois
Beech Street
Blue Choice
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)
Cigna
Cigna IFP Connect - Exchange
Claritev (fka:MultiPlan)
Community Healthcare Partner LLC dba Power Health*
CorVel
CountyCare
Coventry
Devoted Health
Dolton Medical Clinic*
Dreyer Medical Clinic*
Dupage Medical Group/dba: Duly*
Essential Health Partners*
Great-West Healthcare
Health Care's Finest Network (HFN)
Health Spring Medicare Advantage
Hinsdale Physician Grp dba/UChgo Med AdventHealth*
Humana Medicare Advantage
Humana-MMAI (Inactive)
IlliniCare YouthCare
Ingalls Provider Group dba/UChgo Med AdventHealth*
Lawndale Christian Health Center (PACE only)
Meridian Health Plan
Molina Healthcare of Illinois
Molina Healthcare of Illinois Inc Marketplace
Molina Medicare Complete Care Plus HMO (DSNP)
NorthShore Physician Associates (Endeavor Health)*
Northwest Community Health Ptnrs(Endeavor Health)*
Northwest Suburban IPA*
OSF Little Company of Mary dba/Southwest Health*
OSF Specialty Physicians of Illinois*
Preferred Plan (Healthsmart)
Progress Health*
Swedish American Health System fml: Phys Care Net*
Swedish Covenant Phys Partners (Endeavor Health)*
USA Managed Care Organization
Union Health Services*
United Healthcare
United Healthcare Illinois Marketplace
United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
University of Illinois at Chicago*
WellCare Medicare Advantage
WellCare Meridian Dual Align (DSNP)
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
Likelihood of recommending this provider

4.9
Provider discussed treatment options

5
Provider explained things clearly

4.9
Provider showed concern

4.9
Provider included you in decisions

5
5
A Patient at Rush - Apr 2026
What a wonderful doctor! I felt like I have been Dr. Dafer's patient for years and not just meeting her for the first time. I'm so grateful to continue my headache care with her.
5
A Patient at Rush - Apr 2026
She truly care about my well-being; she listens & clarifies better than any other doctor I have seen in any hospital system.
5
A Patient at Rush - Feb 2026
Excellent, very good Communication, depth of knowledge and insight.
5
A Patient at Rush - Feb 2026
Dr. Dafer is an exceptional doctor whom I have referred my family to and held in high regard for many years. Her bedside manner and knowledge of my health as a whole are amazing!
5
A Patient at Rush - Feb 2026
Dr. Dafer was great. I wish every doctor had her demeanor.
5
A Patient at Rush - Jan 2026
She is an excellent doctor. I'm very pleased with her attention to detail and her professionalism.
5
A Patient at Rush - Jan 2026
Genuinely can not recommend her enough. She was absolutely amazing and the appointment was absolutely amazing
5
A Patient at Rush - Dec 2025
Dr. Dafer is an outstanding neurologist. We appreciated her medical service. I have confidence in her, feeling in a safe hand.
5
A Patient at Rush - Dec 2025
She is very thorough, professional, compassionate, capable, and impressive.
5
A Patient at Rush - Nov 2025
Dr Dafer was an excellent clinician and patient educator. Procedure went well and I benefitted from a discussion of additional treatment options.
5
A Patient at Rush - Oct 2025
Dr Dafer is top notch . On time and spends so much time with me. She's absolutely amazing
5
A Patient at Rush - Oct 2025
Dr Dafer is a wonderful, compassionate, knowledgeable and kindhearted doctor. I recommend her without reservation.