Summary

Dr. Shafkat Anwar is a cardiovascular disease specialist who has dedicated over two decades to caring for patients with heart conditions. He earned his medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and completed his residency at St. Louis Children's Hospital. With 21 years of experience in cardiovascular medicine, Dr. Anwar has developed extensive expertise in diagnosing and treating complex heart disorders.

Dr. Anwar practices at multiple locations throughout San Francisco, including specialized programs for cardiac imaging and comprehensive heart care. He treats patients with congenital heart disease, heart valve problems, and Eisenmenger syndrome. His procedural expertise includes performing stress echocardiograms and advanced heart imaging studies to evaluate heart function. Dr. Anwar maintains an affiliation with Saint Louis Children's Hospital and has earned a perfect 5.0 patient rating, reflecting his commitment to excellent cardiovascular care.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 21 years of experience
  • 23 insurance plans accepted
  • St Louis Childrens Hospital
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Shafkat Anwar has 3 locations

Cardiology Clinic

1825 4th StSan Francisco, CA 94143

3D+ Program

550 16th St # 544San Francisco, CA 94158

Cardiac MRI & CT Imaging Program

1975 4th St Rm C-1408San Francisco, CA 94143

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4.4 
21 Years of Experience 26 Years of Experience 48 Years of Experience 30 Years of Experience
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Speaks English Speaks English
San Francisco , CAStanford , CAStanford , CAStanford , CA
Med School: GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES Med School: UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO DIVISION OF THE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES THE PRITZKER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Med School: St Georges University Of London Med School: University Of Glasgow Faculty Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Shafkat Anwar

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • AllCare Health
  • AllCare Health - IPA
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Mateo
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Partnership HealthPlan of California
  • SilverSummit Healthplan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Western Health Advantage - HMO

Medical Specialties

Shafkat Anwar has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Shafkat Anwar has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Pediatrics

Certifications, License, & Education

21 Years Experience

Shafkat Anwar holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at St Louis Childrens Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES in 2008 and George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences in 2005.

NPI Number

Shafkat Anwar's NPI number is 1417114141.

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Shafkat Anwar's office is located at 1825 4th St, San Francisco, CA, 94143.
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