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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Very skilled practitioner and wonderful staff.
(3 days ago)
Apr-2026
Excellent Physician
(4 days ago)
Mar-2026
Dr Zaffer was very personable and very pleasant.
He took the time to explain every step of my procedure which was very calming to me.
(5 days ago)
Mar-2026
Dr. Zaffer was very nice, and very professional and easy to talk with. Thank you
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Very personable and informative.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Amazing dr
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Explained procedure from beginning to end. Was kind and let me know what was happening next, very professional. I highly recommend this doctor! Thank you Dr. Syed M. Zaffer for helping me feel at ease during the medical procedure. God bless you!
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
No valet parking
Too far to walk
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
He and his staff are kind and professional
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Very thoughtful and kind. Made the procedure very easy for me
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.
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Very skilled practitioner and wonderful staff.
Excellent Physician
Dr Zaffer was very personable and very pleasant. He took the time to explain every step of my procedure which was very calming to me.
Dr. Zaffer was very nice, and very professional and easy to talk with. Thank you
Very personable and informative.
Amazing dr
Explained procedure from beginning to end. Was kind and let me know what was happening next, very professional. I highly recommend this doctor! Thank you Dr. Syed M. Zaffer for helping me feel at ease during the medical procedure. God bless you!
No valet parking Too far to walk
He and his staff are kind and professional
Very thoughtful and kind. Made the procedure very easy for me