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Dr. Muhammad Afzal, MD

Dr. Muhammad Afzal, MD

Pulmonary Disease*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Muhammad Afzal, MD is a pulmonologist in Sacramento, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Quaid-i-azam Medical College in 1984. He is affiliated with Sutter Medical Center-Ose Adams Medical Pavilion. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 31 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (31 reviews)

Practice

1508 Alhambra Blvd Ste 200 Sacramento, CA 95816
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(916) 325-1040

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Afzal is affiliated with Sutter Medical Center-Ose Adams Medical Pavilion Sacramento, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Afzal specializes in the areas of Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine & Pulmonary Disease. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Afzal's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Afzal

4.5

31 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 Star
87%
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 23, 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sanya in Sacramento, CA – Apr 17, 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
Helpful
Jan 14, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Ron Cole in Davis, CA – Oct 07, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Sacramento, CA – May 08, 2017
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Grass Valley, CA – Mar 23, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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B Sakamoto in Sacramento, CA – Nov 27, 2016
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Oakland, CA – Nov 22, 2016
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Sacramento – Nov 02, 2016
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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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Pam G in Elk Grove, CA – Jul 05, 2016
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Nancy G. Wagner in Vacaville, CA – Jun 21, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Muhammad Afzal, MD is a pulmonologist in Sacramento, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Quaid-i-azam Medical College in 1984. He is affiliated with Sutter Medical Center-Ose Adams Medical Pavilion. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Pulmonary Disease

  • Critical Care Medicine

  • Sleep Medicine

  • Telemedicine

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

  • Case Western Reserve University And St Luke's Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1996

  • University Of California, Davis, Sacramento Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1996

  • Case Western Reserve University And Saint Luke's Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1994

  • Aga Khan University Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1988

  • Bahawal Victoria Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1985

  • Quaid-i-azam Medical College

    Medical School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Critical Care Medicine
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Internal Medicine
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Pulmonary Disease
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  • English

  • Panjabi

  • Spanish

  • Vietnamese

  • Mechanical Ventilation in Severe Asthma, 2001

  • Post-anesthetic hallucinogenic effects of ketamine use of epidural anesthesia in conjunction with general anesthesia to reduce the incidence of deep vein thrombosis in patients with femoral neck fract, 1988

  • Primary mucosa associated lymphoid tissue (MATL) lymphoma of teh trachea, 1999

Focus on Asthma

Locations

Practice

Pulmonary Medicine Associates Sleep Lab Inc.1508 Alhambra Blvd Ste 200 Sacramento, CA 95816
1
Pulmonary Medicine Associates Medical Group Inc.1300 Ethan Way Ste 600 Sacramento, CA 95825
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Sutter Medical Center-Ose Adams Medical Pavilion

    2825 Capitol Ave
    Sacramento, CA 95816
    Recipient of 19
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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