Nesreen Jaafar, MD, is a neurologist who holds board certifications in neurology and electrodiagnostic medicine and has further fellowship training in caring for genetic, or inherited, nerve conditions. She treats neurological and degenerative neuromuscular diseases, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), muscular dystrophy, myasthenia gravis, neuropathy, myopathy and Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.

Dr. Jaafar’s lifelong interest in science and biology inspired her to pursue medicine. She finds neurology especially rewarding because it allows her to make a meaningful difference in her patients’ quality of life. Because of how complex neuromuscular disorders can be, Dr. Jaafar’s care philosophy begins with giving patients clarity and working toward their individual goals through a team-based treatment plan.

She and her husband have a young daughter who is curious and loves the outdoors, so their weekends are often spent exploring Columbia and the surrounding towns and parks. Dr. Jaafar’s hobbies also include swimming and visiting new places with her family.