Saima Zafar M.D.?
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Saima Zafar M.D.

Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease

5/5(10)
1301 Penn Avenue Suite 100 Des Moines IA, 50316
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5/5

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Dr. Saima Zafar is a cardiologist practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Zafar specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Zafar also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

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Saima Zafar M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 1301 Penn Avenue Suite 100

1301 Penn Avenue Suite 100 -
Des Moines, IA 50316
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New patients: 515-263-0900
Fax: 515-263-0998

115 MEDICAL CIR STE 102 -
ATHENS, TX 75751
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New patients: 903-676-5880
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Patient Experience with Dr. Zafar


5.0

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Saima Zafar M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 10 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Cardiologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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