Overview
John Afthinos is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Smithfield, North Carolina.
Dr. Afthinos is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastric Bypass.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Afthinos is currently accepting new patients.
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- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
131 E Market St, Smithfield, NC 27577
509 N Brightleaf Blvd, 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 Gastric Bypass. 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 11 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.
- Experienced
- 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.
- Femoral HerniaDr. Afthinos isExperienced. Learn about Femoral Hernia.
- GallstonesDr. Afthinos isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.
- GastrectomyDr. Afthinos isExperienced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Afthinos isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- HemorrhoidectomyDr. Afthinos isExperienced. Learn about Hemorrhoidectomy.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Afthinos isExperienced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- NecrosisDr. Afthinos isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- ObesityDr. Afthinos isExperienced. Learn about Obesity.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Afthinos isExperienced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Afthinos isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- Pilonidal Sinus DiseaseDr. Afthinos isExperienced. Learn about Pilonidal Sinus Disease.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Afthinos isExperienced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.
- Sleeve GastrectomyDr. Afthinos isExperienced. Learn about Sleeve Gastrectomy.