Renata Chalfin, MD
Renata Chalfin, MD, is a board-certified neurologist proudly serving the Boca Raton community at First Choice Neurology. Having immigrated from the former Soviet Union as a young child, Dr. Chalfin was raised in Boca Raton and is deeply connected to the area. She graduated as a Salutatorian from Olympic Heights High School and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Biology and Education with Honors from Cornell University. While pursuing a Ph.D. at Johns Hopkins, she discovered her passion for clinical medicine and shifted her focus, earning her M.D. with distinction from the University of Central Florida College of Medicine. There, she was awarded a full-tuition scholarship and inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha, the prestigious medical honor society. Dr. Chalfin completed her internship and neurology residency at the University of Miami at Jackson Memorial Hospital.
Dr. Chalfin’s career began with her independent solo micro practice, Ideal Neurology Clinic, where she became known for her highly personalized and compassionate patient care. During the pandemic, she expanded her expertise as a tele-neurologist, delivering acute neurological care to more than 3,000 stroke patients across 200 hospitals in 30 states.
With a steadfast dedication to patient-centered care, Dr. Chalfin takes an integrative approach to treatment, addressing physical, psychological, and social factors while tailoring diagnoses and care plans to each patient’s unique needs. Her commitment to improving patients’ quality of life is mirrored by her passion for education, research, and advancing neurological care. Beyond clinical practice, she has served as a medical expert in independent medical examinations, disability claim reviews, and research trials, and as a reviewer of medical literature for public education.
Dr. Chalfin has a particular interest in treating conditions such as stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, migraines, and Parkinson’s disease—aligning with her lifelong fascination with the brain and nervous system.
She resides in Boca Raton with her husband, three sons, and their cat. In her free time, Dr. Chalfin enjoys baking, reading, gardening, pickleball, and arts and crafts. She is honored to serve the community that shaped her and continues to inspire her work.
Specialties
ADHD, ALS, Alzheimer's Disease, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Concussion, Dementia, Dizziness, Epilepsy, Facial Pain, Gait Disorders, Headaches/Migraines, Memory, Movement Disorders, Neurology, Neuropathy, Neuroradiology, Nutrition & Wellness, Parkinson's Disease, Seizures, Spine Disorders, Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, Tremors, Vertigo
Board Certifications
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Medical Interests
Mind-body disorders, prevention of illness, stroke, cognitive impairment, headache, tremor, seizures
Education
M.D., University of Central Florida
Graduate coursework, Johns Hopkins University
Bachelor of Arts, Cornell University
Residency
Internal Medicine, University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital
Neurology, University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital
Awards & Accolades
Alpha Omega Alpha, UCF, 2014
Full-tuition merit-based scholarship, UCF, 2010 – 2014
Fred and Ruth Kort Young Scholar Award, Johns Hopkins, 2008
Phi Beta Kappa, Cornell University, 2008
Research & Clinical Trials
Peer-Reviewed Publications
Sevilis T, Chalfin R, et al. Sex differences in acute telestroke care: more to the story. Front. Neurol. 2023.
Saini V, Chalfin R, et al. Bismuth neurotoxicity from the use of topical dressing for burns. Neurology. 2019.
Sun Q, Chalfin R, et al. Pre-transplant myeloid dendritic cell deficiency in kidney transplant outcomes. Transpl Infect Dis. 2012.
Womer K, Chalfin R, et al. Dendritic Cell Deficiency and BK Viremia in Renal Transplant Recipients. Transplantation. 2010.
Poster Presentations
Sevilis T, Chalfin R, et al. Sex-based Variation in Acute Stroke Care via Telestroke. International Stroke Conference (February 2023)
Shraybman R, Chalfin R, et al. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and Working Memory in Medical Students. UCF COM FIRE Mini-Conference (March 2012)
Oral Presentations
Chalfin R. Recent advancements in neurology and Q&A. West Boca Medical Center public forum (January 2020)
Shraybman R, Chalfin R, et al. Developing SARS-Permissive Cells. Cornell Hughes Scholar Program (2006)
Accepts New Patients
Yes
Google Reviews
Read Dr. Chalfin's Google Reviews
Insurance
List of insurance plans accepted
Languages
English, a little Russian, very little Spanish
Locations
Neurology Offices of South Florida
9970 Central Park Blvd, Suite 207
Boca Raton, FL 33428
Phone (561) 482-1027
Fax (561) 482-1028
2605 W. Atlantic Avenue, C-102
Delray Beach, FL 33445
Phone (561) 482-1027
Fax (561) 482-1028
Hours
Monday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (Boca Raton)
Tuesday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (Delray Beach)
Wednesday: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (Boca Raton)
Thursdays: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (Boca Raton)
Renata Chalfin, MD, is a board-certified neurologist in Boca Raton and Delray Beach, Florida. You can contact her office for an appointment at (561) 482-1027.