Adil Javed, MD, PhD, has expertise in autoimmune diseases of the brain and spine, including multiple sclerosis, lupus, Sjögren's disease, and other related connective tissue diseases. He has particular clinical and research interests in neuromyelitis optica (NMO), also known as Devic's disease. In addition, he specializes in nervous system complications of infectious and post-infectious diseases.
Dr. Javed is also a principle investigator in many multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica clinical trials. His translational research interests include analyzing brain pathology using new and advanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques.
Specialties
Areas of Expertise
- Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM)
- Lupus
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Connective Tissue Diseases
- Optic Neuritis
- Sjogren's Syndrome
- Neurosarcoidosis
- Transverse Myelitis
- Demyelinating Disease
- MOG Antibody Disease
Board Certifications
- Neurology
Memberships & Medical Societies
- American Academy of Neurology
Practicing Since
- 2006
Languages Spoken
- English
Medical Education
- Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Internship
- Evanston Hospital
Residency
- Yale New Haven Hospital
Fellowship
- University of Chicago Medicine
Other Grad Education
- Southern Illinois University,PhD
News & Research
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- Aetna POS
- Aetna PPO
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- BCBS PPO
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna POS
- Cigna PPO
- CountyCare *see insurance page
- Aetna Better Health *see insurance page
- Medicare
- Multiplan PPO
- PHCS PPO
- United Choice Plus POS/PPO
- United Options (PPO)
- United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only)
- United W500 Emergent Wrap
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- BCBS Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Choice PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Choice PFFS
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Plus HMO
- United Choice HMO (specialists only)
- University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP)
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