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Irfan M. Altafullah, MD

Brain & Neurology
I believe that every person’s situation is unique and enjoy listening to customers tell me their stories, in their own words.

Approach To Care

While a significant part of his practice includes customers who have experienced a stroke, Dr. Altafullah also likes to see customers with other neurological conditions such as MS, Parkinson’s disease and seizures. He is interested in the application of computer technology to improve healthcare delivery.

Dr. Altafullah’s aim is always to tailor each customer’s treatment to suit the individual. He feels blessed to be a physician and have the opportunity to help people.

Experience

Education

  • Medical School – University of Nagpur
  • Internship – Hennepin County Medical Center

Residency

  • University of Minnesota

Certification

  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (Adult Neurology)
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (Clinical Neurophysiology)
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (Vascular Neurology)

Personal

Dr. Altafullah has given many presentations at churches, community centers and health fairs about how to reduce the risk of having a stroke. He is also a member of a charity clinic at a community center in Fridley. In his spare time, Dr. Altafullah likes to read, travel with his family, and photograph landscapes and wildlife.

Accepted Insurance

All North Memorial Health providers, with the exception of senior clinic providers, accept the following insurance carriers. Because health insurance plan payments vary and benefit levels are unique to each plan, you may confirm out of pocket cost with your insurance carrier by calling the number on the back of your insurance card.

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Medica
  • Medical Assistance
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Preferred One
  • Ucare
  • UnitedHealthcare