Dr. Afshan Hafiz ahmed MD
Hospice and Palliative Care Specialist | Hospice and Palliative Medicine
5101 WILLOW SPRINGS RD LA GRANGE IL, 60525About
Dr. Afshan Hafiz ahmed is a hospice and palliative care specialist practicing in Lombard, IL. Dr. Hafiz ahmed provides care to people who are seriously ill. As a hospice and palliative care specialist, Dr. Hafiz ahmed works to relieve the pain and suffering of people who have a severe medical condition and are in a critical state. Hospice and palliative care specialists try to improve the quality of life for a person who may not have much time left to live.
Education and Training
Siddartha Med Coll- Univ Of Hlth Sci- Vijayawada- Ap- India 1994
Siddhartha Med College University Of Health Sciences 1997
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM- Geriatric Medicine
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