Summary

Dr. Ashwad Afzal specializes in internal medicine, providing comprehensive care for adult patients with a focus on preventive health and chronic disease management. He earned his medical degree from St Matthews University School of Medicine in Grand Cayman and completed his residency training at New York Methodist Hospital. With 15 years of clinical experience, Dr. Afzal brings extensive knowledge to his practice. He is fluent in English.

Dr. Afzal is affiliated with NewYork Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital and maintains practice locations throughout Brooklyn and Jamaica, New York. He has particular expertise in managing cholesterol disorders, including high cholesterol in children and teens, familial lipid disorders, and hyperlipidemia. His practice includes routine blood testing to monitor patient health and preventive care services such as administering flu and shingles vaccines to help protect patients from serious infections.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 15 years of experience
  • 31 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • New York Methodist Hospital
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Ashwad Afzal has 4 locations

Afzal Hossain Physician Pc

8781 169th StJamaica, NY 11432
Mon10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tue10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thu10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fri1:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sat9:00 am - 3:00 pm
SunClosed

New York City Health And Hospitals Queens

8268 164th StJamaica, NY 11432

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center

8900 Van Wyck ExpyJamaica, NY 11418

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Med School: St Matthews University School Of Medicine (Grand Cayman) Med School: State University of New York Med School: University Of Belgrade Faculty Of Medicine Med School: Dhaka Medical College And Hospital
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ashwad Afzal

  • 1199SEIU
  • Aetna
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • CenterLight Healthcare
  • Centers Plan for Healthy Living
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Elderplan
  • EmblemHealth
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - HMO
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MetroPlus Health Plan
  • MetroPlus Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Priority Partners
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • VillageCareMax
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Ashwad Afzal has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Ashwad Afzal has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

15 Years Experience

Dr. Ashwad Afzal holds an active medical license in the state of New York.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New York that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at New York Methodist Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from St Matthews University School Of Medicine (Grand Cayman) in 2011.

NPI Number

Dr. Afzal's NPI number is 1003174301.

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Dr. Ashwad Afzal's office is located at 506 6th St, Brooklyn, NY, 11215.
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Dr. Ashwad Afzal speaks English.
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