Dr. William James Zafirau, MD

Dr. William Zafirau specializes in geriatric medicine, family medicine, and hospice and palliative medicine, bringing comprehensive care to patients across all stages of life. He earned his medical degree from Ohio State University College of Medicine & Public Health and completed his residency at Summa Health System. With 26 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Zafirau has developed expertise in caring for older adults while maintaining a broad family practice foundation. He is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Zafirau practices at Cleveland Clinic and maintains affiliations with Summa Akron City Hospital, providing care in Cleveland and Akron, Ohio. His clinical focus includes managing complex conditions such as type 2 diabetes and heart failure. He also addresses issues like weakness that commonly affect older patients. Dr. Zafirau incorporates therapeutic approaches including physical therapy and strength training into …patient care plans. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.3 on Vitals, reflecting their experiences with his comprehensive approach to geriatric and family medicine.