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Dr. Ashar Afzal, MD

Dr. Ashar Afzal, MD

Interventional Pain Medicine*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Ashar Afzal, MD is an interventional pain medicine physician in Waterloo, IA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF THE PUNJAB / FATIMA JINNAH MEDICAL COLLEGE FOR WOMEN in 2005. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Grundy County Memorial Hospital and UnityPoint Health-Allen Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Allen Center for Pain Medicine

3630 W 4th St Waterloo, IA 50701
Telehealth available

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(319) 235-7246

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Afzal specializes in the area of Pain Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Afzal's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Afzal

3.8

13 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 Star
62%
62%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
15%
15%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
23%
23%

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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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Dave H – Aug 15, 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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Linda – May 19, 2020
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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Des Moines, IA – Nov 24, 2016
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About Me

biography

Ashar Afzal, MD Medical Education Allama Iqbal Medical College/Punjab University Lahore, Pakistan - MBBS, 1993 Residency University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Iowa City, IA - Anesthesiology, 2001 Fellowship University of Iowa Hospitals and...read more

  • Interventional Pain Medicine

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  • University Of The Punjab / Fatima Jinnah Medical College For Women

    Medical School, 2005
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Anesthesiology®
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Pain Medicine
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Locations

Allen Center for Pain Medicine

Allen Center for Pain Medicine3630 W 4th St Waterloo, IA 50701
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Waverly Health Center

    312 9th St SW
    Waverly, IA 50677

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

    88%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Grundy County Memorial Hospital

    201 E J Ave
    Grundy Center, IA 50638

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    82%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • UnityPoint Health-Allen Hospital

    1825 Logan Ave
    Waterloo, IA 50703
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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