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Dr. Paul Afek, MD

Family Medicine*
3.4 (19)
Map Pin Small Rio Rancho, NM
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Paul Afek, MD

Dr. Paul Afek, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Rio Rancho, NM. They specialize in Family Medicine, has 32 years of experience, and is board certified in Family Practice. They graduated from University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine and is affiliated with Unm Hospital and Unm Sandoval Regional Medical Center. Dr. Afek, completed a residency at Forbes Fam Prac Forbes Health Center. Patients rated Dr. Afek an average 3.4 star rating.

Dr. Afek works at Practice in Rio Rancho, NM with other offices in Albuquerque, NM. They are accepting new patients and accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna and Humana 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. Afek's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Unm Sandoval Regional Medical Center
    3001 Broadmoor Blvd NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (505) 994-7000
  2. 2
    University of New Mexico Hospitals
    2211 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (505) 272-2111
  3. 3
    Unm Family Health Clinic North Valley - Radiology & Imaging
    3401 4th St Nw, Albuquerque, NM 87107 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (505) 994-5300

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  • Unm Hospital
  • Unm Sandoval Regional Medical Center

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    Specialties*
    • Family Medicine

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    • 32 years of experience
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    • English, Hebrew and Spanish
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    • 1083696546
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Forbes Fam Prac Forbes Health Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Forbes Fam Prac
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • City College of New York
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    • Family Practice
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