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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

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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
0%
0%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
25%
25%

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Saved my life in the ER
I was admitted to the emergency dept and I was fortunate to have Dr. Zafar perform life saving surgery on me. I wouldn’t be here now but for him and the team he led that day. He is very modest though, about his role, and attributes survival to one’s own body’s ability to heal. It was his skill that saved me, no doubt in my mind about that! My surgery was quite a challenge. He also took care of me on a weekly basis after my three week hospital stay, with wound care and recovery from what was a very difficult surgery (for me). I would recommend him as a Colo-rectal specialist and surgeon to anyone I can, and definitely to those close to me. His office staff are also all nice, professional, and return calls when required.
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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Dr Zafar does not give the patient proper preparation instructions. He performs the colonoscopy anyway. However his only comment after is the patient is properly prepared. He takes your money for nothing.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Incompetent at Best – Apr 06, 2021
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In March of 2020, Dr. Zafar performed a complicated surgery on my colon, which resulted in very succesful results. Before the surgery, Dr. Zafar took his time explaining my condition and all possible alternatives for treatment in great detail. After surgery, he was diligent in checking into my successful recovery. I absolutely recommend him on the basis on his professionalism and knowledge in his fields.
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
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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

*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, 1997
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery®
Colon & Rectal Surgery
American Board of Surgery®
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
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Practice

Stamford Health1 Hospital Plz Stamford, CT 06902
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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

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