Overview
John Afthinos is a General Surgeon in Smithfield, North Carolina. Dr. Afthinos is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Afthinos is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
131 E Market St, Smithfield, NC 27577
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. John N. Afthinos
How do I make an appointment with Dr. John N. Afthinos?
You can book an appointment with Dr. John N. Afthinos by calling their office at 919-934-5441. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. John N. Afthinos a top-rated expert for Gallbladder Removal?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John N. Afthinos is classified as an Advanced expert for Gallbladder Removal, 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. John N. Afthinos specialize in?
While Dr. John N. Afthinos is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Gallbladder Removal, Hernia, and Gallbladder Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. John N. Afthinos participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. John N. Afthinos has published 12 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gallbladder Removal. You can view a list of Dr. John N. Afthinos's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. John N. Afthinos accept my insurance?
Dr. John N. Afthinos accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 919-934-5441 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- CholecystitisDr. Afthinos isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Afthinos isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Gallbladder RemovalDr. Afthinos isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Removal.
- Gastric BypassDr. Afthinos isAdvanced. Learn about Gastric Bypass.
- HerniaDr. Afthinos isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
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- AppendectomyDr. Afthinos isExperienced. Learn about Appendectomy.
- AppendicitisDr. Afthinos isExperienced. Learn about Appendicitis.
- CellulitisDr. Afthinos isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Afthinos isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- ColostomyDr. Afthinos isExperienced. Learn about Colostomy.
- EndoscopyDr. Afthinos isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.