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Islam M. Zaydan

Islam M. Zaydan, MD

Neuro-Ophthalmology

Neurology

Neuroimmunology

Accepting New Patients
4.9 of 5 stars45 ratings, 12 reviews
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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Languages

  • English
  • French
  • Arabic

Gender

Male

About Islam M. Zaydan

Islam Zaydan, MD, is a neurologist and is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is co-director of the Multiple Sclerosis Center of Excellence at the Pittsburgh VA Hospital. He is also an associate professor of Neurology and Ophthalmology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Alexandria University and completed his residency and fellowship at the Medical College of Virginia.

Dr. Zaydan’s clinical interests include providing longitudinal care and treatment for patients with neurological and neuro-ophthalmic conditions, and his research interests include multiple sclerosis and meuromyelitis optica. He has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and is a member of the American Academy of Neurology and the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society.

View the full list of Dr. Zaydan’s publications on PubMed.

This provider is affiliated with UPMC.

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Provider Type

Physician

Locations

  1. UPMC Department of Neurology
    • 3471 5th Avenue, Suite 810, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
    • UPMC Vision Institute
      • 1622 Locust Street, Floor 2, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

      Expertise

      Education

      Virginia Commonwealth University Medical College

      Fellowship

      Virginia Commonwealth University Medical College

      Residency

      Matrouh General Hospital Ministry of Health

      Residency

      Matrouh General Hospital Ministry of Health

      Residency

      Alexandria University

      Medical Education

      Board Certifications

      Neurology

      American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

      Vascular Neurology

      American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

      Insurance

      Please call the physician's office to verify insurance coverage.
      Search plans
      • UPMC for Life
      • UPMC for You
      • UPMC Health Plan
      • Aetna
      • Amerihealth Caritas
      • Cigna
      • Gateway
      • Health America
      • Health America / Advantra
      • Highmark
      • Humana
      • Independent Health
      • Medical Mutual of OH
      • Medicare
      • Non-PA Medical Assistance
      • PA Health And Wellness
      • PA Medical Assitance
      • Palmetto
      • Tricare
      • Unison
      • United Healthcare
      • Veterans Choice

      Ratings & Reviews

      4.9 out of 5

      45 ratings, 12 reviews

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      Average provider Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Average provider Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Average provider Care provider's efforts to include you in the decisions about your care rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
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        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/26/2025

        Dr. Zaden's team is a compassionate, well-oiled machine! That's a pretty rare combination!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/13/2024

        The fellow/resident or whatever his title is was EXCELLENT. He was knowledgeable, compassionate, and patient. I wish I could be in his care ongoing.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/6/2024

        The doctor was so caring and able to explain to me what was wrong when other doctors I had seen previously could not.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/27/2024

        Excellent "bed side" manners. Answered questions to satisfaction. Competent and professional as well as personable.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/27/2024

        Very clear discussion

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/21/2024

        Great experience with Dr. Zaydan! I appreciated how attentive he was with my concerns.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/24/2024

        Dr. Zaydan was very professional while being very calm, caring, patient, and relatable.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/17/2024

        Dr. Zayden was excellent at explaining everything clearly and answering my questions. He was friendly and approachable also. I would definitely recommend him to others.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/13/2023

        The provider was just incredible. They spent the time with me to look at my (now known) healthy eyes, provided an explanation to a head tilt I've had for 20 years, and did a full exam. They were very thorough, spoke slowly enough for me to understand, provided ample time for questions. I really appreciated they gave their resident the opportunity to see the things they were looking at, that's how people learn (and we hopefully get more than 2 in Pittsburgh)

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/15/2023

        Absolutely loved Dr. Zaydan. Extremely knowledgeable in all areas of concern.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/8/2023

        I'm very happy that Dr. Zeydan has returned to UPMC! He always listens carefully, communicates clearly, is very thorough and is genuinely kind and easy to talk to.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/25/2023

        When I met with the doctor I was very happy with the explanation given to me and the care I received when with him.