Summary

As the son of a surgeon, and a track and cross-country athlete in college, Dr. Muzaffar thought he would be an orthopedic surgeon as a way to combine his interests in sports and surgery.

However, an experience in medical school changed his life.

“I saw a photograph of a child with cleft lip and palate – before and after surgery. It captured my imagination,” Dr. Muzaffar said. “The more I learned about plastic and reconstructive surgery the more I found it interested, excited and stimulated me.”

Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Muzaffar performs the cosmetic procedures most patients expect of a plastic surgeon and other surgeries people might not expect, including Pediatric Plastic surgery, Craniofacial surgery, Cleft lip/palate surgery, Pediatric/congenital hand surgery, Facial aesthetic surgery, Rhinoplasty, Breast/body contouring surgery, Hand surgery, Vascular lesions/birth marks

One of Dr. Muzaffar’s most memorable cases involved a patient with Craniosynostosis.

“All of the bones of his skull had fused together, contributing to extensive deformity and to pressure on his brain,” Dr. Muzaffar said. “His mother told me because of the surgery he was able to speak his first words in the recovery room. He was two years old. That stays with me.”

In addition to sports and surgery, Dr. Muzaffar loves music, particularly the trumpet.

“I started playing in 5th grade after seeing and hearing the middle school concert band play a Christmas concert. I thought that looked like fun.”

Special Interests

Craniofacial surgery, Cleft lip/palate surgery, Pediatric Plastic surgery, Hand surgery, Pediatric/congenital hand surgery, Aesthetic surgery, Rhinoplasty, Facial aesthetic surgery, Breast/body contouring surgery, Vascular lesions/birth marks

Additional Resources

ASPS (American Society of Plastic Surgery)

ASAPS (American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery)

ACPA (American Cleft Palate Association)

AAHS (American Association for Hand Surgery)

ASMS (American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons)

ASSH (American Society for Surgery of the Hand)
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.1
  • 31 years of experience
  • 24 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Yale University School Of Medicine
  • 3 written reviews
  • 4 specialties
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Blessing Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

4800 Maine St Ste 48-202Quincy, IL 62305
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Arshad Muzaffar

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Health Alliance
  • Healthlink
  • Healthlink - PPO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meridian Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Mutual of Omaha - Medicare
  • SIHO Insurance Services
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO

Medical Specialties

Arshad Muzaffar has the following 4 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Arshad Muzaffar has the following 15 areas of expertise

  • Cleft Lip
  • Cleft Palate
  • Cosmetic Dermatologist
  • Cosmetic Surgery
  • Dermabrasion
  • Eyelid surgery (Blepharoplasty)
  • Hair Restoration
  • Hand Surgeon
  • Laser Resurfacing
  • Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Nose Job (Rhinoplasty)
  • Plastic Surgeon
  • Reconstructive Surgery
  • Reconstructive Surgical Procedures
  • Skin Cancer

Certifications, License, & Education

31 Years Experience

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Yale University School Of Medicine in 1995.

NPI Number

Arshad Muzaffar's NPI number is 1881621001.

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