Expertise in
13
conditions
Expertise in
13
conditions
Carle Foundation Hospital
611 W Park St, 
Urbana, IL 

Overview

Abu Zafar is an Ophthalmologist in Urbana, Illinois. Dr. Zafar is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Meibomianitis, and Fuchs Dystrophy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Ophthalmology

Licenses

Ophthalmology in IL

Hospital Affiliations

Carle Foundation Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Group Health Cooperative
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  • POS
  • PPO
Health Alliance
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
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  • MEDICARE SNP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
TeamCare
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Trustmark
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
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Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Carle Foundation Hospital
611 W Park St, Urbana, IL 61801
Other Locations
C A T F-Outpatient Services
3105 Fields South Dr, Champaign, IL 61822

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. Abu Zafar

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Abu Zafar?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Abu Zafar by calling their office at 217-383-3150. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Abu Zafar a top-rated expert for Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Abu Zafar is classified as an Distinguished expert for Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, 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. Abu Zafar specialize in?

While Dr. Abu Zafar is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, and Meibomianitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.

Does Dr. Abu Zafar participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Abu Zafar has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness. You can view a list of Dr. Abu Zafar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Abu Zafar accept my insurance?

Dr. Abu Zafar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 217-383-3150 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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