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Dr. Melinda Afzal, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
3.0 (8)
Map Pin Small Columbia, MD
Accepting new patients

Overview of Dr. Melinda Afzal, MD

Dr. Melinda Afzal, MD is an Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialist in Columbia, MD. They graduated from Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Virginia and is affiliated with Howard County General Hospital and Medstar Georgetown University Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Afzal an average 3.0 star rating.

Dr. Afzal works at Practice in Columbia, MD with other offices in Fulton, MD and Odenton, MD. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and CareFirst 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. Afzal's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Johns Hopkins Community Physicians - Obgyn Howard County
    6350 Stevens Forest Rd Ste 107, Columbia, MD 21046 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (443) 367-4700
  2. 2
    Genuine Groups Inc.
    8115 Maple Lawn Blvd, Fulton, MD 20759 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (240) 459-1800
  3. 3
    Hcgh Ob. Gyn. Associates Series
    10710 Charter Dr Ste 200, Columbia, MD 21044 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (443) 367-4700
  4. 4
    Office
    1132 Annapolis Rd Ste 203, Odenton, MD 21113 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (443) 367-4700

Hospital Affiliations
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  • Howard County General Hospital
  • Medstar Georgetown University Hospital

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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
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Amniocentesis
Bacteriuria Screening
Birth Control
Breast Cancer Screening
C-Section
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Colporrhaphy
Colposcopy
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Dipstick Urinalysis
Fetal Cardiac Monitoring
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Fetal Ultrasound
First Trimester Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Gonorrhea Screening
Gynecologic Cancer Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Human Papillomavirus DNA Testing
Hysteroscopy
Infertility Evaluation
Intrauterine Device (IUD) Placement
Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Mammography
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Newborn Metabolic Screening
Nuchal Translucency Screening
Oophorectomy
Open Hysterectomy
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pap Smear
Phenylketonuria Screening
Pregnancy Non-Stress Test
Pregnancy Test
Pregnancy Ultrasound
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Rh Incompatibility Screening
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
STD Screening
Syphilis Screening
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Vaginal Delivery and VBAC
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Vaginosis Screening
Wound Repair
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    About Dr. Melinda Afzal, MD

    Specialties*
    • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1255586509
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Virginia
    Medical Education

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

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    8 patients have reviewed Dr. Afzal. The overall rating for this provider is 3.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Afzal.

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