UC San Diego
200 W Arbor Dr, 
San Diego, CA 

Overview

Afaaf Shakir is a Plastic Surgeon in San Diego, California. Her top area of expertise is Osteotomy.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 24 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Plastic Surgery

Licenses

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

UC San Diego
200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
Other Locations
McGrath Outpatient Pavilion-Plastic Surgery
4250 1st Ave Ste 15, San Diego, CA 92103

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. Afaaf Shakir

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Afaaf Shakir?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Afaaf Shakir by calling their office at 800-926-8273. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Afaaf Shakir a top-rated expert for Osteotomy?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Afaaf Shakir is classified as an Experienced expert for Osteotomy, 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. Afaaf Shakir specialize in?

While Dr. Afaaf Shakir is a Plastic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Osteotomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Plastic Surgery.

Does Dr. Afaaf Shakir participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Afaaf Shakir has published 24 articles and abstracts on conditions like Osteotomy. You can view a list of Dr. Afaaf Shakir's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Afaaf Shakir accept my insurance?

Dr. Afaaf Shakir accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-926-8273 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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