Overview
Afif Kulaylat is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Kulaylat is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Biliary Dyskinesia, Imperforate Anus, Appendectomy, and Ileostomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 93 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033
1430 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601
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. Afif Kulaylat
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Afif Kulaylat?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Afif Kulaylat by calling their office at 800-243-1455. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Afif Kulaylat a top-rated expert for Appendicitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Afif Kulaylat is classified as an Advanced expert for Appendicitis, 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. Afif Kulaylat specialize in?
While Dr. Afif Kulaylat is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Appendicitis, Biliary Dyskinesia, and Appendectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Afif Kulaylat participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Afif Kulaylat has published 93 articles and abstracts on conditions like Appendicitis. You can view a list of Dr. Afif Kulaylat's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Afif Kulaylat accept my insurance?
Dr. Afif Kulaylat accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and Gateway Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-243-1455 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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- Advanced
- AppendectomyDr. Kulaylat isAdvanced. Learn about Appendectomy.
- AppendicitisDr. Kulaylat isAdvanced. Learn about Appendicitis.
- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Kulaylat isAdvanced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.
- Gallbladder RemovalDr. Kulaylat isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Removal.
- IleostomyDr. Kulaylat isAdvanced. Learn about Ileostomy.
- Imperforate AnusDr. Kulaylat isAdvanced. Learn about Imperforate Anus.
- Experienced
- Adrenal CancerDr. Kulaylat isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Cancer.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Kulaylat isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Collapsed LungDr. Kulaylat isExperienced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of LungDr. Kulaylat isExperienced. Learn about Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung.
- Donnai-Barrow SyndromeDr. Kulaylat isExperienced. Learn about Donnai-Barrow Syndrome.
- EndoscopyDr. Kulaylat isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
