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Dr. Islam Tafish, MD

Dr. Islam Tafish, MD

Neurology*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Islam Tafish, MD is a neurologist in Lima, OH and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from International Medical and Technological University School of Medicine (Vignan) in 2005. He is affiliated with medical facilities Mercy Health-St. Rita's Medical Center and Saint Francis Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Practice

770 W High St Ste 160 Lima, OH 45801

Dr. Tafish is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
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Dr. Tafish's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tafish

3.7

11 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 Star
64%
64%
4 Star
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3 Star
9%
9%
2 Star
0%
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1 Star
27%
27%

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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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honest reviews – Sep 23, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Norma Cotera – Sep 22, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Meme – May 18, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Shah – Mar 26, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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actual disabled patient – Nov 26, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Jacksonville, FL – Dec 01, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Misty in MC ALPIN – Nov 01, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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wayne black in palatka, fl – Sep 24, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Beverly S. Goldman in Orange Park, FL – Jun 07, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Islam Tafish, MD is a neurologist in Lima, OH and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from International Medical and Technological University School of Medicine (Vignan) in 2005. He is affiliated with medical...read more
  • Neurology

  • Vascular Neurology

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  • International Medical And Technological University School Of Medicine (vignan)

    Medical School, 2005
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
Neurology
Vascular Neurology
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Dr. Tafish is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurology

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    Locations

    Practice

    St. Ritas Neuroscience and Rehabilitation Center770 W High St Ste 160 Lima, OH 45801
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Saint Francis Hospital

      6161 S Yale Ave
      Tulsa, OK 74136
      Recipient of 6
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      79%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      14% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Mercy Health-St. Rita's Medical Center

      730 W Market St
      Lima, OH 45801
      Recipient of 36
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      78%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      3% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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