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Deena A. Tajfirouz, M.D.

  1. Neurologist
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Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

Deena Tajfirouz, M.D., is a neuro-ophthalmologist who cares for patients with a variety of visual symptoms from neurological causes. Dr. Tajfirouz works in a multi-disciplinary practice with a focus on clinical research and education.

  1. Double vision
  2. Ischemic optic neuropathy
  3. Optic atrophy
  4. Optic neuritis
  5. Papilledema
  6. Pituitary tumor
  7. Pseudotumor cerebri
  • Posterior Cortical Atrophy
  • Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorders
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease
  • Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
  • Giant Cell Arteritis
  • Myasthenia Gravis
  1. 2022
    FellowNeuro-Ophthalmology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 2021
    ResidentNeurology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 2018
    Residency - PGY-1 Transitional YearMercy Hospital
  4. 2017
    MDSchool of Medicine, Saint Louis University
  5. 2008
    Master of Science - Physiology and BiophysicsGeorgetown University
  6. 2006
    BA - ChemistryUniversity of North Carolina
  7. 2006
    BS - Biology University of North Carolina

Certifications

  1. 2022
    NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Awards and honors

  1. 2021
    Futures in Neurologic Research ScholarshipAmerican Academy of Neurology
  2. 2017
    Dr. Robert M. Woolsey Award in NeurologySaint Louis University School of Medicine
  3. 2017
    Missouri State Medical Association Honors Graduate AwardSaint Louis University School of Medicine
  4. 2016
    Gold Humanism Honor SocietyArnold P. Gold Foundation
  5. 2016
    Student Research Forum AwardSaint Louis University School of Medicine
  6. 2013
    Doctor of Medicine with Distinction in Research Award.Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Professional memberships

  1. 2021 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology
  2. 2020 - present
    MemeberNorth American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society
  3. 2018 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Neurology

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