Dr. Zafar S. Khan
Overview
Dr. Zafar S. Khan is a board certified Orthopaedic Surgeon, practicing at Fountain Valley Regional Medical Center. He sub-specializes in Spine Surgery. Dr. Khan graduated from Johns Hopkins University and University of Maryland School of Medicine. He completed his Orthopaedic Surgery residency at the University of Illinois in Chicago. This was followed by a fellowship in Spine Surgery at the prestigious Leatherman Spine Center in Louisville, Kentucky.
Dr. Khan has published and spoken numerous times on key and emerging topics in Spine Surgery. He has served as an instructor in Spine Surgery and has participated in the development of numerous implants. Considered an expert in robotic spine surgery, Dr. Zafar Khan instructs other surgeons on its use and application.
Dr. Khan has served as Chairman of Surgery at Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and as Chairman of the Quality Review Committee. He has been named a Physician of Excellence in 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 by the Orange County Medical Association and Orange Coast Magazine. Additionally, Dr. Zafar Khan was awarded, "Top Doctor" in America by Castle Connolly in 2016 and 2017.
Dr. Khan is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Fractured Spine, Invertebral Disc Disease, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- EPO
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- POS
- PPO
Locations
8700 Warner Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Khan has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Zafar S. Khan
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Zafar S. Khan?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Zafar S. Khan by calling their office at 714-435-9909. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Zafar S. Khan a top-rated expert for Spinal Stenosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Zafar S. Khan is classified as an Distinguished expert for Spinal Stenosis, 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. Zafar S. Khan specialize in?
While Dr. Zafar S. Khan is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Spinal Stenosis, Fractured Spine, and Invertebral Disc Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Zafar S. Khan accept my insurance?
Dr. Zafar S. Khan accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 714-435-9909 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
- Fractured SpineDr. Khan isDistinguished. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Khan isDistinguished. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- Advanced
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Khan isAdvanced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- Experienced
- Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis
- Bone GraftDr. Khan isExperienced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Khan isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Khan isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Khan isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis