Overview
Dr. Afshan Hameed is a board-certified UCI Health cardiologist and maternal-fetal medicine specialist. She is a nationally recognized expert who co-authored the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' inter-conception care guidelines for women with hypertension to improve post-partum care and follow up.Her clinical interests include heart disease in pregnancy, fetal echocardiography, preeclampsia and anticoagulation in pregnancyHameed received her medical degree from King Edward Medical University in Lahore, Pakistan, followed by residencies in internal medicine and obstetrics and gynecology at Los Angeles County/USC Medical Center, where she also completed a fellowship in cardiology.Her research focus is on maternal cardiac disease, anticoagulation in pregnancy and improving maternal morbidity and mortality. She maintains current funding for four active research projects examining cardiac disease and its relationship to pregnancy, with an emphasis on heart failure, valvular disease and anticoagulation in pregnancy. Her goal is to eliminate preventable causes of maternal morbidity and mortality.Hameed serves on the California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC) Pregnancy-Associated Mortality Review Advisory Committee (PAMR), which reviews all cases of maternal mortality to identify gaps in care for quality improvement opportunities. She also helped develop the cardiovascular and venous thromboembolism toolkits published by CMQCC. She also served on the American College of Gynecology's Presidential Task Force for the publication of its 2019 Practice Bulletin on Heart Disease in Pregnancy.She currently is developing the Obstetrics Basic Life Support curriculum to integrate into the American Heart Association Life Support Program and serves on the writing committee for Heart Rhythm Society’s “Arrhythmias in Pregnancy Guidelines” and the Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine's Quality and Patient Safety Committee.
Dr. Hameed is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Peripartum Cardiomyopathy, Preeclampsia, Methimazole Antenatal Exposure, and Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD).
Dr. Hameed is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology - Obstetrics And Gynecology, and American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology - Maternal And Fetal Medicine. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 62 peer reviewed articles.
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200 South Manchester Avenue, Suite 600, Orange, CA 92868
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
800 North Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
101 The City Drive South, Orange, CA 92868
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Afshan B. Hameed
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Afshan B. Hameed?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Afshan B. Hameed by calling their office at 714-456-2911. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Afshan B. Hameed a top-rated expert for Peripartum Cardiomyopathy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Afshan B. Hameed is classified as an Advanced expert for Peripartum 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. Afshan B. Hameed specialize in?
While Dr. Afshan B. Hameed is a Neonatology, they have specific expertise in Peripartum Cardiomyopathy, Preeclampsia, and Methimazole Antenatal Exposure. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neonatology.
Does Dr. Afshan B. Hameed participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Afshan B. Hameed has published 60 articles and abstracts on conditions like Peripartum Cardiomyopathy. You can view a list of Dr. Afshan B. Hameed's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Afshan B. Hameed accept my insurance?
Dr. Afshan B. Hameed accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 714-456-2911 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Peripartum CardiomyopathyDr. Hameed isAdvanced. Learn about Peripartum Cardiomyopathy.
- PreeclampsiaDr. Hameed isAdvanced. Learn about Preeclampsia.
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- EclampsiaDr. Hameed isExperienced. Learn about Eclampsia.
- Gestational DiabetesDr. Hameed isExperienced. Learn about Gestational Diabetes.
- HELLP SyndromeDr. Hameed isExperienced. Learn about HELLP Syndrome.
- Methimazole Antenatal ExposureDr. Hameed isExperienced. Learn about Methimazole Antenatal Exposure.
- Placenta PreviaDr. Hameed isExperienced. Learn about Placenta Previa.
- PolyhydramniosDr. Hameed isExperienced. Learn about Polyhydramnios.