Iqra Aftab

Dr Aftab misdiagnosed my type of arthritis and prescribed unnecessary medication with harmful side effects. It is customary for rheumatologists to rely on blood work, imaging, and physical examination of affected joints to make an educated diagnosis. Surprisingly, she never examined my hands and totally ignored the results of the blood work and imaging reports (that made the correct diagnosis). She was content to hold future appointments by Zoom so there never would be a visual examination of my affected joints and possible deterioration. I sought out 2 doctors for second opinions and both performed a visual exam and reviewed my blood work and imaging. Both concluded Dr. Aftab’s diagnosis was a mistake. Frankly, any rheumatologist who does not perform a physical examination of arthritic joints, ignores the reports from tests she ordered, and then does not need to meet with the patient in person for any follow-up care after the initial visit is performing a grave injustice to her… patients.