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Yasmine Elhefnawy, MD, FAAP


About

Dr. Yasmine Elhefnawy, MD, FAAP is a Pediatric Neurologist in the Department of Pediatrics of Boston Medical Center. She is an Assistant Professor at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. She serves as the director of the Headache program at Boston Medical Center. She is also a member of the Pediatric Pain Clinic at Boston Medical Center which focuses on pharmacological and integrative management of pain in children. Dr. Elhefnawy's research interests include patient education, headache disorders, SUDEP, and concussion.

  • Primary Location

    725 Albany St
    Boston, MA 02218

  • Administrative Title

    Director of Headache Clinic, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine

  • Residency

    Pediatric Residency, Hurley Medical Center, Flint, MI

  • Fellowship

    Pediatric Neurology residency, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Pediatrics, American Board of Neurology with special qualifications in Child Neurology

  • Research Interests

    Headaches