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Dr. Muhammad Zafar, MD

Dr. Muhammad Zafar, MD

Hematology*
55+ years of experience

Dr. Muhammad Zafar, MD is a hematologist in Flanagan, IL and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Zafar has extensive experience in Pancreatic Neoplasms. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF THE PUNJAB / KING EDWARD MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1969. He is affiliated with medical facilities OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center and OSF Saint James-John W. Albrecht Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 7 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (7 reviews)

Practice

122 S Main St Flanagan, IL 61740

Make an Appointment

(815) 796-4436

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Zafar is affiliated with OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center Ottawa, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Zafar specializes in the areas of Hematology, Internal Medicine & Medical Oncology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Good Patient Care
    Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Zafar's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Zafar

4.4
7 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 star
86%
86%
4 star
0%
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3 star
0%
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2 star
0%
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1 star
14%
14%

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Telehealth
Excellent
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
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Sep 19, 2023
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Great Dr.
Great, he is caring and explains everything well. He will not leave you hanging but will break down his knowledge to plain English so that you understand everything.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Kathy – Mar 01, 2023
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Very good Dr. who cares
Dr. Zafar is very knowledgeable in many endocrine disorders. He explains lab results and very thorough in relaying these to his patients. He is also an oncologist who knows much about blood related illnesses.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Kathy – Mar 01, 2023
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He is absolutely AWFUL! It took over a month of calling to get my everyday (NOT NEW) medication refilled, only to have him say he wasn't going to fill it after all. He books multiple patients (I've witnessed up to four) all at the exact same appointment time because that's how little time he cares to spend with his patients! Which in itself is bad enough but he is CONSTANTLY running an hour late for appointments since he drives in from elsewhere. My friend didn't believe me when i told her how short the appointments were until she came to one with me. We sat in waiting room for one hour and then sat in a patient room for about 15 minutes, all for a visit with him which was two and a half minutes (she timed it!) After a test result came back he gave me the name of this new diagnosis but would tell me absolutely nothing else about it! Honestly, there is not a single good quality that would cause me to recommend him to anyone!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
Helpful
Apr 10, 2021
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Dr. Zafar has consistently been professional and thoroughly explains problems in an easy to understand manner. His staff is top notch and has always been attentive and happy to assist with paperwork and appointment scheduling.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
Lance Allison in Streator, IL – Aug 09, 2018
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I have to be seen by Dr. Zafar twice a month for blood issues and cancer. He is thorough with explaining things and is willing to answer questions.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Streator, IL – Mar 25, 2016
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I have been with Dr Zafar for about a year and a half. I trust him completely with my care. He actively listens to concerns from not only me, but my husband as well & takes the time to make sure we understand before moving on to the next. He LISTENS and adjusts for the best course of treatment. I feel more like myself than I have in years and I have him to thank for that!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
Helpful
Cherie in Ottawa, IL – Feb 23, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Muhammad Zafar, MD is a hematologist in Flanagan, IL and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Zafar has extensive experience in Pancreatic Neoplasms. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF THE PUNJAB / KING EDWARD MEDICAL COLLEGE...read more

  • Hematology

  • Medical Oncology

  • Internal Medicine

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

  • University Of The Punjab / King Edward Medical College

    Medical School, 1969
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Hematology
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Internal Medicine
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Medical Oncology
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Locations

Practice

Office122 S Main St Flanagan, IL 61740
1

Practice

HSHS St. Mary's Hospital111 Spring St Streator, IL 61364
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • OSF Saint James-John W. Albrecht Medical Center

    2500 W Reynolds St
    Pontiac, IL 61764
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center

    1100 E Norris Dr
    Ottawa, IL 61350
    Recipient of 13
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (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.

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

    4% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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