Summary

Dr. Sameer Gafoor specializes in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology, bringing over two decades of expertise to cardiac care. He earned his medical degree from Northwestern University Medical School and completed his residency at the University of Michigan Medical School. Dr. Gafoor pursued advanced fellowship training at multiple prestigious institutions, including MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Emory University Hospital, and the Cardiovascular Center in Frankfurt. His extensive training reflects his commitment to staying at the forefront of cardiac medicine. He is fluent in English, German, and Urdu.

Dr. Gafoor practices at Swedish Medical Center across multiple locations, including the Cherry Hill, First Hill, and Ballard campuses in Seattle, Washington. He focuses on treating coronary artery disease and addresses the unique cardiac needs of women with heart conditions. His expertise extends to managing myocardial ischemia, helping patients restore proper blood flow to the heart. Dr. Gafoor performs cardiac catheterization procedures to diagnose and treat heart conditions. He also specializes in cardiac rehabilitation, guiding patients through structured exercise programs designed to strengthen the heart and improve overall cardiovascular health.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 21 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, German, Urdu
  • Cardio Vascular Center Frankfurt
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 3 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location
  • Male

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Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
21 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience 44 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, German, Urdu Speaks English Speaks Chinese, Spanish Speaks Spanish, Vietnamese
Seattle , WAKirkland , WABellevue , WAAlbuquerque , NM
Med School: Northwestern University Medical School Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Kansas School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Sameer A. Gafoor

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO
  • Aetna PPO
  • Ambetter Cascade Select
  • Carelon Medicare Advantage
  • Carelon PPO
  • Cigna PPO
  • Coordinated Care Medicaid
  • Evernorth PPO
  • First Choice PPO
  • First Health-Coventry PPO
  • HCSC HealthSpring Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO
  • Health Net Tricare
  • Health Smart PPO
  • Humana Medicare Advantage
  • Humana PPO
  • Kaiser
  • Kaiser Medicare Advantage
  • Molina Medicaid
  • Premera Medicare Advantage
  • Providence Health Plan
  • Providence Health Plan Medicare Advantage-HMO
  • Providence Health Plan PPO
  • Regence BlueShield Of Washington Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO
  • Regence BlueShield Of Washington PPO
  • Seven Corners
  • United Behavioral Health PPO
  • United Healthcare Medicaid
  • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • United Healthcare PPO
  • Wellcare Medicare Advantage-HMO

Medical Specialties

Sameer A. Gafoor has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Sameer A. Gafoor has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Internal Medicine
  • Interventional Cardiology

Certifications, License, & Education

21 Years Experience

Sameer A. Gafoor holds an expired medical license in the state of Washington.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Washington that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Cardio Vascular Center Frankfurt in 2013, Emory University Hospital in 2012, Washington Hospital Center in 2011, and MedStar Washington Hospital Center in 2011.

Residency

Completed their residency at University of Michigan in 2008 and University of Michigan Medical School in 2008.

Medical School

Graduated from Northwestern University Medical School in 2005 and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 2005.

NPI Number

Sameer A. Gafoor's NPI number is 1003933987.

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