Dr. Zulfaqqar M Jaffar MD
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
215 East Quincy St. Suite B100 San Antonio TX, 78215Practice Philosophy
Traditional Medicine
About
Board certified in Hematology and Medical Oncology Dr. Jaffar completed his residency in Internal Medicine at St. Luke's/Roosevelt Hospital, New York, New York, followed by a fellowship in Hematology ...
Education and Training
Dow Med College University Of Karachi Pakistan MBBS 1991
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Hematology- 1998
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Experience & Accolades
- Vice President/ Physician2006Oncology San Antonio
- Physician 1992 - 1999Dubai Hospital
- Attending Staff2002 - 2006Texas Oncology, PA
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