Summary

Dr. Elham Afghani is a gastroenterologist who specializes in digestive health and disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. She earned her medical degree from the University of California Irvine College of Medicine and holds an additional Master of Public Health degree. With 19 years of clinical experience, Dr. Afghani brings extensive knowledge to her practice. She is fluent in both Farsi and English, allowing her to serve patients from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Afghani is affiliated with Cedars Sinai Medical Center and practices at multiple locations in Maryland, including Lutherville and Baltimore. She focuses on treating common digestive conditions such as colon polyps, GERD, and hemorrhoids. Her expertise includes performing colonoscopies and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures with sedation to ensure patient comfort. Patients consistently rate Dr. Afghani highly for her care, giving her an average rating of 5.0.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 19 years of experience
  • 22 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Farsi, English
  • University Of California Irvine College Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Elham Afghani has 2 locations

Levi Watkins, Jr., M.D., Outpatient Center

601 North Caroline Street Floor 8Baltimore, MD 21287

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GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyNurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
19 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Farsi, English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Lutherville , MDBaltimore , MDTempe , AZColumbia , MD
Med School: University Of California Irvine College Of Medicine Med School: Wilmington University Med School: University of Cincinnati
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Elham Afghani

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Cigna
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MedStar Family Choice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Priority Partners
  • Priority Partners - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Riverside Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Elham Afghani has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Elham Afghani has the following 7 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

19 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Maryland, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of California Irvine College Of MedicineGraduated in 2007

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Which hospitals is Elham Afghani affiliated with?
Elham Afghani is affiliated with Cedars Sinai Medical Center.
Does Elham Afghani accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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What languages does Elham Afghani speak?
Elham Afghani speaks Farsi and English.

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