Overview
Aasim Afzal, MD, MBA is board certified and specializes in treating patients with advanced heart failure. Dr. Afzal received his medical education at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX. He completed an Internal Medicine residency at Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health, where he also served as the Chief Cardiology Fellow. Dr. Afzal holds a Master's in Business Administration with a focus in Healthcare Management from the University of Texas at Dallas. To view Dr. Afzal's publications, please click here .
Dr. Afzal is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Heart Transplant, and Embolectomy.
Dr. Afzal is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease- American Board Of Internal Med/Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med, Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology- American Board Of Internal Med/Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Cardiovascular Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 60 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials.
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6601 Preston Rd, Plano, TX 75024
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Aasim M. Afzal
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Aasim M. Afzal?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Aasim M. Afzal by calling their office at 469-800-6300. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Aasim M. Afzal a top-rated expert for Cardiomyopathy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Aasim M. Afzal is classified as an Distinguished expert for Cardiomyopathy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Aasim M. Afzal specialize in?
While Dr. Aasim M. Afzal is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure, and Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology.
Does Dr. Aasim M. Afzal participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Aasim M. Afzal has published 60 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cardiomyopathy. You can view a list of Dr. Aasim M. Afzal's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Aasim M. Afzal accept my insurance?
Dr. Aasim M. Afzal accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 469-800-6300 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- CardiomyopathyDr. Afzal isDistinguished. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Heart FailureDr. Afzal isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Advanced
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Afzal isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- Heart AttackDr. Afzal isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Attack.
- Heart TransplantDr. Afzal isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Transplant.
- Hypertensive Heart DiseaseDr. Afzal isAdvanced. Learn about Hypertensive Heart Disease.
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Afzal isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
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- AnginaDr. Afzal isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery
- ApoplexyDr. Afzal isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Afzal isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Afzal isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Afzal isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.