Overview
Dr. Wais Afzal is a rheumatologist and strives to provide individualized patient care. He treats bone, joint and autoimmune disorders. He specializes in these procedures: He mainly treats: Dr. Afzal is an assistant professor of medicine at the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine. Speaks: English, Persian, Dari, Pashtu.
Dr. Afzal is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.
Dr. Afzal is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine: RheumatologyAmerican Board Of Internal Medicine: Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Afzal is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1321 W. 22nd St., Sioux Falls, SD 57105
3015 Third Ave. SE, Aberdeen, SD 57401
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. Wais Afzal
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Wais Afzal?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Wais Afzal by calling their office at 605-328-3485. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Wais Afzal a top-rated expert for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Wais Afzal is classified as an Distinguished expert for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), 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. Wais Afzal specialize in?
While Dr. Wais Afzal is a Rheumatology, they have specific expertise in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Rheumatology.
Does Dr. Wais Afzal participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Wais Afzal has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). You can view a list of Dr. Wais Afzal's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Wais Afzal accept my insurance?
Dr. Wais Afzal accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 605-328-3485 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)Dr. Afzal isDistinguished. Learn about Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).
- Advanced
- ArthritisDr. Afzal isAdvanced. Learn about Arthritis.
- Calcium Pyrophosphate ArthritisDr. Afzal isAdvanced. Learn about Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.
- Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)
- Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)Dr. Afzal isAdvanced. Learn about Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA).
- Juvenile Temporal ArteritisDr. Afzal isAdvanced. Learn about Juvenile Temporal Arteritis.
- Necrotizing VasculitisDr. Afzal isAdvanced. Learn about Necrotizing Vasculitis.
- Polymyalgia RheumaticaDr. Afzal isAdvanced. Learn about Polymyalgia Rheumatica.
- Rhizomelic PseudopolyarthritisDr. Afzal isAdvanced. Learn about Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis.
- Sjogren SyndromeDr. Afzal isAdvanced. Learn about Sjogren Syndrome.
- Temporal ArteritisDr. Afzal isAdvanced. Learn about Temporal Arteritis.
- Experienced
- Ankylosing SpondylitisDr. Afzal isExperienced. Learn about Ankylosing Spondylitis.
- Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)Dr. Afzal isExperienced. Learn about Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA).
- BursitisDr. Afzal isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- DermatomyositisDr. Afzal isExperienced. Learn about Dermatomyositis.
- Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis
- Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE)Dr. Afzal isExperienced. Learn about Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE).
- Goodpasture SyndromeDr. Afzal isExperienced. Learn about Goodpasture Syndrome.
- GoutDr. Afzal isExperienced. Learn about Gout.
- Granulomatosis with PolyangiitisDr. Afzal isExperienced. Learn about Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis.
- Hypersensitivity VasculitisDr. Afzal isExperienced. Learn about Hypersensitivity Vasculitis.
- Hypocomplementemic Urticarial Vasculitis
- Inclusion Body MyositisDr. Afzal isExperienced. Learn about Inclusion Body Myositis.
- Interstitial KeratitisDr. Afzal isExperienced. Learn about Interstitial Keratitis.
- Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)Dr. Afzal isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA).
- Lupus NephritisDr. Afzal isExperienced. Learn about Lupus Nephritis.
- Mevalonate Kinase DeficiencyDr. Afzal isExperienced. Learn about Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency.
- NeuroretinitisDr. Afzal isExperienced. Learn about Neuroretinitis.
- NeurosarcoidosisDr. Afzal isExperienced. Learn about Neurosarcoidosis.
- Polyarteritis NodosaDr. Afzal isExperienced. Learn about Polyarteritis Nodosa.
- PolymyositisDr. Afzal isExperienced. Learn about Polymyositis.
- PsoriasisDr. Afzal isExperienced. Learn about Psoriasis.
- Psoriatic ArthritisDr. Afzal isExperienced. Learn about Psoriatic Arthritis.
- Raynaud PhenomenonDr. Afzal isExperienced. Learn about Raynaud Phenomenon.
- Reactive ArthritisDr. Afzal isExperienced. Learn about Reactive Arthritis.
- Rheumatoid Lung DiseaseDr. Afzal isExperienced. Learn about Rheumatoid Lung Disease.
- Rheumatoid PneumoconiosisDr. Afzal isExperienced. Learn about Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis.
- Rheumatoid VasculitisDr. Afzal isExperienced. Learn about Rheumatoid Vasculitis.
- SarcoidosisDr. Afzal isExperienced. Learn about Sarcoidosis.
- SclerodermaDr. Afzal isExperienced. Learn about Scleroderma.
- ScleromaDr. Afzal isExperienced. Learn about Scleroma.
- SynovitisDr. Afzal isExperienced. Learn about Synovitis.
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)Dr. Afzal isExperienced. Learn about Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).
- Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)Dr. Afzal isExperienced. Learn about Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).
- TenosynovitisDr. Afzal isExperienced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.
- VasculitisDr. Afzal isExperienced. Learn about Vasculitis.
- VEXAS SyndromeDr. Afzal isExperienced. Learn about VEXAS Syndrome.