Expertise in
22
conditions

Dr. Afzal I. Hossain

Internal Medicine
Office
8781 169th St, 
Jamaica, NY 
44 Years of Experience
Expertise in
22
conditions
Office
8781 169th St, 
Jamaica, NY 

Overview

Afzal Hossain is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Jamaica, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years.

Dr. Hossain is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Cirrhosis, and Muscle Spasms.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Year

1982

Specialties

Internal Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in NY

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CenterLight Healthcare
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health First
  • HMO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
MetroPlus Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Northwell Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
The Wellness Plan Medical Centers
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  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
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  • 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

Office
8781 169th St, Jamaica, NY 11432

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.

2 Total Publications

A Comprehensive Evaluation of Iris Segmentation on Benchmarking Datasets.
A Comprehensive Evaluation of Iris Segmentation on Benchmarking Datasets.
Journal: Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
Published: July 25, 2024
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Afzal I. Hossain

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Afzal I. Hossain?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Afzal I. Hossain by calling their office at 718-297-4300. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Afzal I. Hossain a top-rated expert for Xanthoma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Afzal I. Hossain is classified as an Advanced expert for Xanthoma, 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. Afzal I. Hossain specialize in?

While Dr. Afzal I. Hossain is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Cirrhosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.

Does Dr. Afzal I. Hossain participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Afzal I. Hossain has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Xanthoma. You can view a list of Dr. Afzal I. Hossain's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Afzal I. Hossain accept my insurance?

Dr. Afzal I. Hossain accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 718-297-4300 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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