Overview
Waqas Azhar is an Oncologist in Springfield, Illinois. His top areas of expertise are Familial Benign Copper Deficiency, Pulmonary Embolism, Pure Red Cell Aplasia, Breast Cancer in Men, and Bladder Reconstruction.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
400 N 9th St, Springfield, IL 62702
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. Waqas Azhar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Waqas Azhar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Waqas Azhar by calling their office at 217-545-8000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Waqas Azhar a top-rated expert for Familial Benign Copper Deficiency?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Waqas Azhar is classified as an Experienced expert for Familial Benign Copper Deficiency, 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. Waqas Azhar specialize in?
While Dr. Waqas Azhar is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Familial Benign Copper Deficiency, Pulmonary Embolism, and Pure Red Cell Aplasia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. Waqas Azhar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Waqas Azhar has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Familial Benign Copper Deficiency. You can view a list of Dr. Waqas Azhar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Waqas Azhar accept my insurance?
Dr. Waqas Azhar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 217-545-8000 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.
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- AnemiaDr. Azhar isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Azhar isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- Breast Cancer in MenDr. Azhar isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer in Men.
- Familial Benign Copper DeficiencyDr. Azhar isExperienced. Learn about Familial Benign Copper Deficiency.
- Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS)
- Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Azhar isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Embolism.