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Dr. Shahzad Zafar, MD

General Surgery
3.7 (3)
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26 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Shahzad Zafar, MD

Dr. Shahzad Zafar, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Stamford, CT. They specialize in General Surgery, has 26 years of experience, and is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF THE PUNJAB / KING EDWARD MEDICAL COLLEGE and is affiliated with Stamford Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Zafar an average 3.7 star rating.

Dr. Zafar works at Practice in Stamford, CT with other offices in Wilton, CT. They frequently treat conditions like Intestinal Fistula along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Zafar's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Stamford Health Medical Group - Colon and Rectal Surgery
    29 Hospital Plz Ste 604, Stamford, CT 06902 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (203) 323-8989
  2. 2
    Gastroenterology Hepatology Assoc.
    32 Strawberry Hill Ct, Stamford, CT 06902 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (203) 276-7300
  3. 3
    Stamford Health
    1 Hospital Plz, Stamford, CT 06902 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (203) 276-1000
  4. 4
    Wilton Surgery Center LLC
    195 Danbury Rd, Wilton, CT 06897 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (203) 563-9470

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  • Stamford Hospital

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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage) Chevron Icon
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Excision of Anal Tags Chevron Icon
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Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft) Chevron Icon
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Tracheal Surgery Chevron Icon
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open Chevron Icon
Wedge Resection Colon Chevron Icon
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    About Dr. Shahzad Zafar, MD

    Specialties
    • General Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 26 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1780793711
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF THE PUNJAB / KING EDWARD MEDICAL COLLEGE
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Colon & Rectal Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Zafar has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Zafar has seen patients for Intestinal Fistula, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Zafar on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    3 patients have reviewed Dr. Zafar. The overall rating for this provider is 3.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Zafar.

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