Dr. Syed Zaffer is fellowship trained and board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and in electromyography by the American Board of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine.
Dr. Syed Zaffer is fellowship trained and board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and in electromyography by the American Board of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine.
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Explained everything thoroughly.
(2 days ago)
Dec-2025
Great doctor
(4 days ago)
Dec-2025
Very efficient, courteous, professional, answered all my questions & explained tests to me.
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
Prior to the test he explained well what would be happening.
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
His assistant who performed the first test was awesome! Great personality, very friendly and compassionate. Dr. Zaffer performed this same test on me about 7 years ago and was still as compassionate as the first time.
(2 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
Very nice,
(3 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
Very conscientious and friendly
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
No complaints. Dr. Gaffer took the time to explain the procedure,what he was evaluating and how the follow up would happen.
Dr. Syed Zaffer is fellowship trained and board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and in electromyography by the American Board of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine. A physiatrist with more than 16 years of pain management and rehabilitation experience, Dr. Zaffer utilizes his extensive knowledge to educate patients about the options available, including treatment with non-surgical and interventional pain techniques.
Prior to joining Florida Orthopaedic Institute, Dr. Zaffer was the medical director of a private practice in outpatient physical medicine and rehabilitation as well as in electrodiagnostic medicine. He has focused on treating patients with physiatric conditions for over 12 years. As an expert in the field of pain medicine, Dr. Zaffer was a guest lecturer at Indiana University, speaking on topics pertaining to Physical Medicine techniques and treatment for rehabilitation patients. Dr. Zaffer has authored articles in the American Journal of Physical Medicine and the Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine, along with clinical research studies in neuropathy and sclerosis.
Dr. Zaffer studied medicine at Osmania University in India and pursued his passion for physical medicine and rehabilitation at Indiana University. He taught at Loyola University Medical Center in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation. Dr. Zaffer is a member of the American Academy of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine, the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and the American Society of Bariatric Physicians.
In his free time, Dr. Zaffer enjoys spending time with his family, hiking and reading.
Explained everything thoroughly.
Great doctor
Very efficient, courteous, professional, answered all my questions & explained tests to me.
Prior to the test he explained well what would be happening.
His assistant who performed the first test was awesome! Great personality, very friendly and compassionate. Dr. Zaffer performed this same test on me about 7 years ago and was still as compassionate as the first time.
Very nice,
Very conscientious and friendly
No complaints. Dr. Gaffer took the time to explain the procedure,what he was evaluating and how the follow up would happen.
Very professional and kind.
Dr Zaffer was excellent!