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Dr. Shazia Zafar, MD

Oncology*
4.2 (49)
Map Pin Small Pembroke Pines, FL
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Shazia Zafar, MD

Dr. Shazia Zafar, MD is an Oncology Specialist in Pembroke Pines, FL. They specialize in Oncology, has 24 years of experience, and is board certified in Medical Oncology. They graduated from Rawalpindi Medical College, University Of Health Sciences Lahore and is affiliated with HCA Florida Aventura Hospital, Broward Health Coral Springs, Holy Cross Hospital, Memorial Hospital Miramar, Memorial Hospital West, Weston Hospitial, Broward Health Medical Center, North Shore Medical Center, Memorial Hospital Pembroke and Memorial Regional Hospital. Dr. Zafar, completed a residency at Creighton University Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Zafar an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Zafar works at Southwest Florida Cancer Care in Pembroke Pines, FL. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida 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. Zafar's Office Locations

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    Southwest Florida Cancer Care
    1000 N Hiatus Rd Ste 110, Pembroke Pines, FL 33026 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (954) 883-2500
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

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  • HCA Florida Aventura Hospital
  • Broward Health Coral Springs
  • Holy Cross Hospital
  • Memorial Hospital Miramar
  • Memorial Hospital West
  • Weston Hospitial
  • Broward Health Medical Center
  • North Shore Medical Center
  • Memorial Hospital Pembroke
  • Memorial Regional Hospital

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    4.2
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    Specialties*
    • Oncology

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    Years of Experience
    • 24 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish and Urdu
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    NPI Number
    • 1053522862
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Creighton University Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Texas Tech Health Science Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Rawalpindi Medical College, University Of Health Sciences Lahore
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Medical Oncology
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    Dr. Shazia Zafar, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Zafar is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Zafar accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida and CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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

    Dr. Zafar works at Southwest Florida Cancer Care in Pembroke Pines, FL. View the full address on Dr. Zafar’s profile.

    Dr. Zafar speaks Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish and Urdu.

    49 patients have reviewed Dr. Zafar. The overall rating for this provider is 4.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Zafar.

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