Experienced in Achalasia

Dr. Nazar Hafiz

Gastroenterology
Providence
1270 Lee Boulevard, Suite B, 
Richland, WA 
Accepting New Patients
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10 Years of Experience

Experienced in Achalasia
Providence
1270 Lee Boulevard, Suite B, 
Richland, WA 
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Overview

Nazar Hafiz is a Gastroenterologist in Richland, Washington. Dr. Hafiz has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Gastroparesis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Achalasia, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hafiz is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Achalasia.

Graduate Year
2016
Specialties
Gastroenterology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in WA
Hospital Affiliations
Kadlec Regional Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

1270 Lee Boulevard, Suite B, Richland, WA 99352
Call: 509-371-3599

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


6 Total Publications

Short-term Outcome of Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy Performed by the Same Endoscopist on Achalasia and Nonachalasia Esophageal Motility Disorders.
Short-term Outcome of Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy Performed by the Same Endoscopist on Achalasia and Nonachalasia Esophageal Motility Disorders.
Journal: Surgical laparoscopy, endoscopy & percutaneous techniques
Published: May 19, 2023
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