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Dr. Shahzad Zafar, MD

Dr. Shahzad Zafar, MD

General Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Shahzad Zafar, MD is a general surgeon in Stamford, CT and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF THE PUNJAB / KING EDWARD MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1997. He is affiliated with Stamford Hospital.

4 Star Rating
Based on 4 reviews 4 Star Rating (4 reviews)

Practice

29 Hospital Plz Ste 604 Stamford, CT 06902

Make an Appointment

(203) 323-8989

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Zafar is affiliated with Stamford Hospital Stamford, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for general surgery.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Zafar specializes in the areas of Colon & Rectal Surgery & General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Clean Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. • See hospitals
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Dr. Zafar's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Zafar

4.0

4 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 Star
75%
75%
4 Star
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3 Star
0%
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2 Star
0%
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1 Star
25%
25%

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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
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Cait K – Sep 13, 2024
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
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Incompetent at Best – Apr 06, 2021
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Efimia Spinu – Apr 19, 2020
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About Me

biography

Dr. Shahzad Zafar, MD is a general surgeon in Stamford, CT and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF THE PUNJAB / KING EDWARD MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1997. He is affiliated with Stamford Hospital.

  • General Surgery

  • Colorectal Surgery

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  • University Of The Punjab / King Edward Medical College

    Medical School, 1997
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery®
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Colon & Rectal Surgery
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Stamford Health Medical Group Colon And Rectal Surgery-Stamford29 Hospital Plz Ste 604 Stamford, CT 06902
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Gastroenterology Hepatology Assoc.32 Strawberry Hill Ct Stamford, CT 06902
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Office372 Danbury Rd Ste 197 Wilton, CT 06897
3

Practice

Stamford Health1 Hospital Plz Stamford, CT 06902
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Stamford Hospital

    1 Hospital Plz
    Stamford, CT 06902
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

    Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% 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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