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Dr. Mehrdad Ghaffari, MD

Critical Care Medicine*
3.3 (6)
Map Pin Small Altoona, PA
Accepting new patients

Overview of Dr. Mehrdad Ghaffari, MD

Dr. Mehrdad Ghaffari, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Altoona, PA. They graduated from MASHHAD UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES / MEDICAL SCHOOL and is affiliated with Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital, Upmc Altoona and Penn Highlands Huntingdon. Patients rated Dr. Ghaffari an average 3.3 star rating.

Dr. Ghaffari works at Practice in Altoona, PA. They frequently treat conditions like Sleep Apnea and Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna 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. Ghaffari's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Upmc Altoona Station Medical Center Lab
    1516 9th Ave, Altoona, PA 16602 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (814) 889-4466
  2. 2
    Office
    1414 9Th Ave, Altoona, PA 16602 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (814) 946-1655
  3. 3
    Altoona Regional Health System
    620 Howard Ave, Altoona, PA 16601 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 655-2656

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital
  • Upmc Altoona
  • Penn Highlands Huntingdon

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Sleep Apnea
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
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COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Shortness of Breath
Acidosis
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Asthma
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Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Emphysema
Gallstones
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Cancer
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pneumonia
Primary Central Sleep Apnea
Pulmonary Hypertension
Respiratory Failure
Traumatic Brain Injury
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bronchiolitis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Alkalosis
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anorectal Abscess
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Pleural Neoplasm
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Bronchiolitis
Bronchospasm
Candidiasis of Lung
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cholangiocarcinoma
Chronic Bronchitis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Cough
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Crohn's Disease
Cryptococcosis
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Influenza (Flu)
Inguinal Hernia
Insomnia
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Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Lung Abscess
Lung Nodule
Lymph Node Sarcoidosis
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
Pneumonitis
Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Rheumatoid Lung Disease
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sarcoidosis
Secondary Malignancies
Septic Embolism
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Swine Flu
Systemic Sclerosis
Testicular Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Viral Infection
Wheezing
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Respiratory Management
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Thoracentesis
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    About Dr. Mehrdad Ghaffari, MD

    Specialties*
    • Critical Care Medicine

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1770700718
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • MASHHAD UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES / MEDICAL SCHOOL
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Mehrdad Ghaffari, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Ghaffari is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Ghaffari has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Ghaffari has seen patients for Sleep Apnea and Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Ghaffari on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    6 patients have reviewed Dr. Ghaffari. The overall rating for this provider is 3.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Ghaffari.

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