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Dr. Bilal Shafi, MD

Dr. Bilal Shafi, MD

Cardiology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Bilal Shafi, MD is a cardiologist in San Jose, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Shafi has extensive experience in Heart Conditions, Interventional Cardiac Procedures, and Cardiac Implantable Device Procedures. He graduated from Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in 1997. He is affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Locations

PAMF Heart Associates of Northern California

PAMF Heart Associates of Northern California2581 Samaritan Dr Ste 202 San Jose, CA 95124
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Palo Alto Medical Foundation

Palo Alto Medical Foundation2400 Samaritan Dr Ste 203 San Jose, CA 95124
2

Santa Cruz Cardiothoracic Surgery

Santa Cruz Cardiothoracic Surgery1667 Dominican Way Ste 230 Santa Cruz, CA 95065
3

Dr. Shafi is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Shafi specializes in the area of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • TrustworthyPatients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews

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Dr. Shafi's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shafi

4.7

12 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jan 16, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Nick Vrolyk – Jan 16, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Tony – Sep 28, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Jan 17, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Girish Vasavada Ed.D – Jul 30, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Yanmin Tao – May 25, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 24, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Santa Cruz, CA – Apr 24, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Bilal Shafi, MD is a cardiologist in San Jose, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Shafi has extensive experience in Heart Conditions, Interventional Cardiac Procedures, and Cardiac Implantable Device Procedures....read more
  • Cardiology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Loyola University Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1999
  • Dr. William M. Scholl College Of Podiatric Medicine

    Medical School, 1997
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Thoracic Surgery®
Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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Dr. Shafi is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Good Samaritan Hospital

      2425 Samaritan Dr
      San Jose, CA 95124
      Recipient of 33
      hospital awards

      America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      82%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% lower than the national average

      70%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      5% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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