Safa Hakim Elnazer, MD

Safa Hakim Elnazer, MD, specializes in neurology with a focus on vascular neurology. She diagnoses and treats conditions related to blood vessels in the brain, such as strokes.

As an assistant professor of neurology at Yale School of Medicine, Dr. Elnazer contributes to both clinical and academic advancements in her field. Her research focuses on stroke genomics, where she investigates how specific genes influence stroke outcomes, particularly in the context of COVID-19. Her research aims to enhance understanding and treatment strategies for stroke patients.

Dr. Elnazer completed her medical degree at Stony Brook University. She pursued an internship in internal medicine, a neurology residency, and a fellowship in vascular neurology at Yale New Haven Hospital.