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Dr. Alex Afshar, MD

Phlebology*
4.9 (178)
Map Pin Small Avon, CT
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Alex Afshar, MD

Dr. Alex Afshar, MD is a Phlebologist in Avon, CT. They specialize in Phlebology, has 23 years of experience. They graduated from Ross University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Danbury Hospital. Dr. Afshar, completed a residency at Columbia University College Of Physicians and Surgeons/The Stamford Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Afshar an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Afshar works at Vein Institute in Avon, CT with other offices in Newtown, CT and Fairfield, CT. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Afshar's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Vein Institute
    51 E Main St, Avon, CT 06001 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (203) 426-5554
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 18:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 18:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:00
  2. 2
    Vein Institute of Connecticut
    33 Church Hill Rd, Newtown, CT 06470 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (203) 426-5554
    Monday
    08:00 - 18:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 18:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 18:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 18:00
  3. 3
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    1305 Post Rd Ste 202, Fairfield, CT 06824 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (203) 426-5554

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  • Danbury Hospital

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    About Dr. Alex Afshar, MD

    Specialties*
    • Phlebology

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    Years of Experience
    • 23 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Persian and Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1750401071
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Columbia University College Of Physicians and Surgeons/The Stamford Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • Stamford HOsp/Columbia University
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Ross University School of Medicine
    Medical Education

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    Dr. Alex Afshar, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Afshar is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    178 patients have reviewed Dr. Afshar. The overall rating for this provider is 4.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Afshar.

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