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Dr. Fawad Zafar, MD

Dr. Fawad Zafar, MD

Urology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Fawad Zafar, MD is a urologist in West Des Moines, IA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Zafar has extensive experience in Urinary Calculi & Removal and Urinary Conditions. He graduated from King Edward Medical University in 1985. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Adair County Memorial Hospital and Audubon County Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 48 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (48 reviews)

Practice

1000 73rd St Ste 17 West Des Moines, IA 50265
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(515) 277-8900

Dr. Zafar is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Urology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • 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. Zafar's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Zafar

4.6

48 ratings, 31 with a written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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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Snickademous – Apr 26, 2024
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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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Jun 01, 2023
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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
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Nate W. – May 14, 2023
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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
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Dave Rogers – Dec 21, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 21, 2021
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Steve – Oct 09, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 21, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 14, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 13, 2019
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What went well
No results
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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
JGL in Des Moines , IA – Dec 08, 2018
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Rowan45192 in Windsor Heights, IA – Mar 23, 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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Donnie05 in Windsor Heights, IA – Mar 02, 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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Tracy0223 in Windsor Heights, IA – Feb 25, 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
Helpful
West Des Moines, IA – Feb 15, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Devin86102 in Windsor Heights, IA – Jan 28, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Ragan8555 in Windsor Heights, IA – Jan 18, 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
Helpful
Dennis764 in Windsor Heights, IA – Jan 04, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Des Moines, IA – Dec 23, 2016
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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
Helpful
Jim910226 in Windsor Heights, IA – Oct 28, 2016
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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
Helpful
Ragan7548 in Windsor Heights, IA – Sep 02, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Our Purpose

Our purpose as an organization is to give high quality care to both male and female patients in the specialty of Urology. Our services include diagnosis and treatment of bladder, kidney, and prostate cancer, treatment...read more

biography

Fawad Zafar, M.D. has been in practice since 1985 and has been serving the Iowa community since 1996.

At King Edward Medical College he was the recipient of the ``Most Distinguished Student`` award and graduated at the top of his...read more

  • Urology

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  • Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1994

  • Fellow Of Royal College Of Surgeons (glasgow)

    1992

  • Sheikh Zayed Postgrad Inst & Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1988

  • King Edward Medical University

    Medical School, 1985
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Dr. Zafar is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Urology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Lakeview Center for Urology1000 73rd St Ste 17 West Des Moines, IA 50265
    1

    Alegent Health Community Memorial Hospital

    Audubon County Memorial Hospital515 Pacific Ave Audubon, IA 50025
    2

    Lakeview Center For Urology

    Office800 E 1st St Ste W230 Ankeny, IA 50021
    3
    West Des Moines and Ankeny1000 73 St Ste 17 Windsor Heights, IA 50324
    4

    Mercy Medical Center

    Mercyone Centerville Medical Center1 Saint Joseph Dr Centerville, IA 52544
    5

    Practice

    Wayne County Hospital and Clinic System417 S East St Corydon, IA 50060
    6

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Adair County Memorial Hospital

      609 SE Kent St
      Greenfield, IA 50849

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

      82%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

      79%
      Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Audubon County Memorial Hospital

      515 Pacific Ave
      Audubon, IA 50025

    • Wayne County Hospital

      417 S East St
      Corydon, IA 50060
      Recipient of 2
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

      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

      View all awards

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

      89%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      7% higher than the national average

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      View all patient feedback
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