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Dr. Atif Iqbal, MD

Dr. Atif Iqbal, MD

General Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Atif Iqbal, MD is a general surgeon in Fountain Valley, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Allama Iqbal Medical College, University Of Health Sciences Lahore in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center and Foothill Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 75 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (75 reviews)

Practice

18225 Brookhurst St Ste 5 Fountain Valley, CA 92708
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Dr. Iqbal's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Iqbal

4.2

75 ratings, 23 with a written review
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3 Star
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Brad Phillips – Jul 29, 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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Laura Hernandez – Jun 03, 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
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Hiatal Hernia Repair – Mar 11, 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
2 people found this helpful
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christina fosados – Jan 11, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Imran ali – Dec 26, 2019
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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
7 people found this helpful
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Feb 27, 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
10 people found this helpful
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Emily in Huntington Park, CA – Aug 10, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
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Maria alvarez in Anaheim, Calif – Jun 20, 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
5 people found this helpful
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Ahilien Obispo in Buena Park, 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
7 people found this helpful
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ThuyDiem Vo in Fountain Valley, CA – May 07, 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
2 people found this helpful
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Javier Gonzalez in Anaheim, CA – Apr 25, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
14 people found this helpful
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James taylor in Anaheim ca – Apr 08, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Fullerton, CA – Mar 22, 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
3 people found this helpful
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Daneen Burtch in Long Beach, CA – Mar 22, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
11 people found this helpful
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Cypress, CA – Dec 03, 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
6 people found this helpful
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Mary Wang in Trabuco Cyn. CA – Nov 18, 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
4 people found this helpful
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Jackie Armstrong in huntington beach, ca – Oct 24, 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
2 people found this helpful
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ADD in Fullerton, CA – Oct 14, 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
3 people found this helpful
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Reyna Kelley in Garden Grove, Ca – Apr 20, 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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Huntington Beach, CA – Jan 30, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Atif Iqbal, MD is a general surgeon in Fountain Valley, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Allama Iqbal Medical College, University Of Health Sciences Lahore in 1994. He is affiliated with medical...read more
  • General Surgery

  • Bariatric Surgery

  • Gastroenterological Surgery

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  • University Of Nebraska Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 2007
  • Wayne State University

    Residency Hospital, 2006
  • Brooklyn Hospital Center

    Internship Hospital, 2001
  • Allama Iqbal Medical College, University Of Health Sciences Lahore

    Medical School, 1994
  • Forman Christian College

    Undergraduate School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
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  • English

  • Punjabi

  • Spanish

  • Urdu

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Locations

Practice

Unavail18225 Brookhurst St Ste 5 Fountain Valley, CA 92708
1

Practice

MemorialCare Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center9920 Talbert Ave Fountain Valley, CA 92708
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center

    24451 Health Center Dr
    Laguna Hills, CA 92653
    Recipient of 25
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

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

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025, 2023)

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

    View all awards

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% 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
  • MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center

    2801 Atlantic Ave
    Long Beach, CA 90806
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center

    18111 Brookhurst St
    Fountain Valley, CA 92708
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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