Zainab Contractor

Experience

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  Long Island Jewish Medical Center

  Jul 1998 - Jun 2002

  • Fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology

    Jul 1999 - Jun 2002

  • Residency in Neurology

    Jul 1998 - Jun 1999
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  Valley Diagnostic Clinic

  Oct 2003 - Jun 2007

  Neurologist

  - Private Practice in General Neurology- Founder and Director of the first JACHO (Joint Commission) certified Stroke Center in the Rio Grande Valley- Initiated the process of educating the staff (EMT), as well as the broader Harlingen community to identify the symptoms of a stroke. Also responsible for developing best practices for first responders in the event of a stroke, as well as follow up procedures for hospital emergency staff

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  Good Samaritan Hospital

  Sept 2007 - Apr 2009

  Attending Physician
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  Mercy Health

  Sept 2007 - Apr 2009

  Attending Physician
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  The Affinity Center

  Oct 2009 - now

  Medical Director

  - The Affinity Center provides a dual pronged approach to treating ADD/ADHD and mood disorders using intensive psychotherapy and medical intervention where warranted.- Partnering with the Affinity Center therapists and psychologists to provide the requisite medical intervention for patients.- Responsible for prescription and management of medicine in conjunction with treatments by Clinical Psychologists.

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  NEUROLOGIC & HEADACHE ASSOCIATES

  May 2010 - Feb 2013

  Neurologist

  - Out-patient Neurology Practice and Clinical Research in Headache Medicine- Specialty practice catering to diagnosis and treatment of headache disorders- Principal Investigator for research sponsored by Merck Pharmaceutical. Research pertained to Duramed acute migraine treatment study, NINDS chronic migraine treatment study, MAP acute migraine treatment study and Alexa acute migraine treatment study

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  Mercy Health Systems Neurology and Headache Center

  Mar 2013 - Mar 2018

  Founder

  - Responsible for setting up and managing Greater Cincinnati’s first Adult Headache Center- The Headache Center attracted more than 700 new patient visits per year where patients were provided multidisciplinary and comprehensive approach to the diagnosis, treatment and management of migraine and other headache disorders

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  TriHealth Systems Neurology and Headache Center

  May 2018 - May 2021

  Founder

  - Transformational leader responsible for setting up and managing TriHealth Systems first Adult Headache Center.- The Headache Center has been designed to provide multidisciplinary and comprehensive approach to the diagnosis, treatment and management of migraine and other headache disorders- Proficient in General Neurology. Capable of managing up to 20 patients per day. Responsible for diagnosing and treating common neurological conditions like epilepsy, stroke, neuromuscular and cognitive disorders Show less

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  Cincinnati Functional Neurology

  Jun 2021 - now

  Founder

  - Premiere specialty neurology and functional medicine practice in Cincinnati, Ohio serving patients with neurological conditions with a subspecialty focus on migraines and other headache disorders.- The Center offers a holistic approach to diagnosing, treating, and managing various neurological conditions. Our patient-centered care combines modern, alternative, and functional medicine. We meticulously tailor unique treatment plans for each patient, ensuring a comprehensive and personalized approach. Show less