Dario M Zagar

Dario M. Zagar, MD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Neurology at Yale School of Medicine and serves as Medical Director for the Fairfield/Milford Practice at Yale Medicine. With a focus on general neurology and headache medicine, he treats conditions including migraine, epilepsy, stroke, and Parkinson’s disease.

Education

• BA in Premedical Studies/Psychology, Columbia University (1993)
• MD, Albert Einstein College of Medicine (1999)

Research & Clinical Interests
Dr. Zagar specializes in clinical trials for migraine, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and multiple sclerosis (MS). His work bridges mind-body medicine with functional neurological disorders, emphasizing patient-centered therapies to improve quality of life. As a migraine sufferer himself, he brings unique empathy to headache patient care.

Honors

• Community Physician Medicine Teaching Award, St. Vincent’s Medical Center (2016-2017, 2018-2019)
• Featured in Yale Medicine’s 'Top Doctors' (2023, 2024)

Clinical Expertise
Board-certified in neurology, Dr. Zagar combines diagnostic problem-solving with evidence-based treatments, particularly for headache disorders and neurodegenerative conditions.