Overview
Wais Afzal is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Aberdeen, South Dakota.
Dr. Afzal is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
3015 3rd 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.
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 605-226-5500. 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 605-226-5500 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
- Distinguished
- Calcium Pyrophosphate ArthritisDr. Afzal isDistinguished. Learn about Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)Dr. Afzal isDistinguished. Learn about Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).
- Advanced
- ArthritisDr. Afzal isAdvanced. Learn about 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.
- 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).