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Dr. Paul Afek, MD

Family Medicine* Age 70
Dr. Paul Afek, MD
3.4 (19 Ratings)

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Dr. Paul Afek, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Rio Rancho, NM.
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Dr. Paul Afek, MD

Family Medicine* Age 70
Rio Rancho, NM
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Paul Afek, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Rio Rancho, NM.

About

Dr. Afek graduated from University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine in 1992 and completed a residency at Forbes Fam Prac Forbes Health Center.Dr. Paul Afek, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Rio Rancho, NM and has 32 years experience. Dr. Afek currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Sandoval Regional Medical Center and UNM Hospital. At present, Dr. Afek received an average rating of 3.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 19 times. Dr. Afek's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Afek also speaks Hebrew and Spanish. Dr. Afek is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center
    3001 Broadmoor Blvd NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144
  2. 2 University of New Mexico Hospitals
    2211 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
  3. 3 University of New Mexico Hospitals
    2211 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
  4. 4 Unm Family Health Clinic North Valley-Radiology & Imaging
    3401 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107

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3.4
Based on 19 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
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1 Star (6)

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Aug 26, 2019
I highly recommend Dr. Paul Afek. He has been my doctor for years, and he is very friendly, a good listener, and explains things thoroughly.
Mary Ann Sanchez — Aug 26, 2019
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Languages Spoken
Hebrew
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Family Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine
    1992
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Forbes Fam Prac
    1995
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Forbes Fam Prac Forbes Health Center
    1995
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Medical Center
    2006
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Paul Afek, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Afek's profile.

Dr. Paul Afek, MD is affiliated with Sandoval Regional Medical Center and UNM Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Paul Afek, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sandoval Regional Medical Center

    3001 Broadmoor Blvd NE, Rio Rancho, NM

  • UNM Hospital

    2211 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM