Alexandr L. Safarov, MD
Clinical NeurophysiologyNeurology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 18-65
- Older Adult >65
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleHospital Affiliations
- Nuvance Health - Vassar Brothers Medical Center
- Nuvance Health - Northern Dutchess Hospital
About Alexandr L. Safarov
Professional Statement
Dr. Alexandr Safarov is a general neurologist and is board certified by the American Board of Neurology and Psychiatry. Dr. Safarov is dedicated to helping patients with a variety of neurological disorders. He believes that trust between doctor and patient and detailed history of conditions are the cornerstones for successful treatment of various neurological conditions. His areas of expertise include electrophysiology such as EEG, EMG testing and treatment of epilepsy and neuropathies among other common disorders such as stroke, dementia, Parkinson’s disease and migraines. Dr. Safarov was named a Top Doctor in the field of neurology by Hudson Valley Magazine for three consecutive years. In his free time, Dr. Safarov enjoys spending time with his family, kids and playing chess and soccer.
Get To Know Me
Thorough history and examination, trust and honesty will help to serve in the best interests of patients.
What is the most important thing your patients should expect from their professional relationship with you? What do you expect from them?
Patients can expect a professional, personalized approach to each individual. I also expect mutual trust and honesty.
How do you spend your personal time when you're not caring for patients?
I love to spend time with my family. My passions are soccer and chess.
Why did you choose your specialty and what is its greatest reward?
I was always fascinated by the intricate, yet logical, nervous system. That prompted me to find interest in the field of neurology. My greatest rewards are kind words by my patients and their family.
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Northwell Health - Lenox Hill Hospital, Epilepsy and EEG, 2005
- Residency: North Shore University Hospital-Manhasset, Neurology, 2004
- Internship: Brooklyn Hospital-Caledonian Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2001
- Medical School: First Tashkent State Medical Institute, 1993
Board Certifications
- Neurology: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- Psychiatry: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Locations
- Nuvance Health Medical Practice - Neurology Poughkeepsie
- 21 Reade Place, Suite 1100, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
- Get Directions
- phone: 845-214-1922
- fax: 845-214-1930
- Nuvance Health Medical Practice - Neurosurgery Poughkeepsie
- 21 Reade Place, Suite 1100, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
- Get Directions
- phone: 845-214-1922
- fax: 845-214-1930
- Nuvance Health Medical Practice - Neurosurgery Poughkeepsie (Columbia St.)
- 30 Columbia Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
- Get Directions
- phone: 845-214-1922
- fax: 845-214-1930
- Nuvance Health Medical Practice - Neurology Kingston
- 1240 Ulster Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401
- Get Directions
- phone: 845-331-5165
- fax: 845-331-6238
Insurance
- Aetna
- Capital District Physicians' Health Plan
- Centivo
- Cigna
- Coventry-Aetna
- Emblem Health
- EmblemHealth
- Empire BlueCross Blue Shield
- Empire Health Plan
- Empire Plan
- Fidelis Care
- Hamaspik
- MagnaCare
- Medicaid Connecticut
- Medicaid New York
- Medicare New York
- Medicare Railroad
- Multiplan Inc
- MVP Health Care
- Northwell Direct
- Oxford Health Plans
- Tricare Humana Military
- United Healthcare
- Wellcare
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
264 ratings, 11 reviewsProvider star ratings are calculated using patient responses to the provider care questions in our patient experience survey. Below you can see the provider’s star rating and the number of his or her patients who have provided feedback. Ratings depicted represent those clinicians that have at least 30 completed surveys on a rolling 12 month basis.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
He is patient and doesn’t give up on you the first time you don’t remember things. He might even give you a hint to the answer.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/15/2025
Dr Safarov was very professional and explained the treatment or test that he was going to order to find out what to try to find out the root or cause of my health issue.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2025
Knowledgeable, curtious and informative.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2025
He takes his time and explains things clearly and compassionately
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2025
He was great and helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/28/2025
Dr Safarov is one of the kindest and most through drs that I’ve ever been to. I would surely recommend him to anyone looking for a neurologist
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/16/2025
Very caring and compassionate. Listened and understood my problem. He ordered test and MRI
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2025
He was thorough spoke plainly and answered all my questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/28/2025
Very knowledgeable about MS. He is kind and understanding.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2025
He explained everything to me in detail you answered all my questions and I was well satisfied
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/3/2025
He was thorough. Explained well what I should do next.