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Dr. Payam Afshar, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 49
Dr. Payam Afshar, MD
5.0 (5 Ratings)

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Dr. Payam Afshar, MD is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, CA.
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Dr. Payam Afshar, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 49
San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Payam Afshar, MD is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, CA.

About

Dr. Afshar graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School. Dr. Payam Afshar, MD is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, CA and has 20 years experience. Dr. Afshar currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with El Centro Regional Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center. At present, Dr. Afshar received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Afshar's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Afshar also speaks Arabic and Spanish. Dr. Afshar is board certified in Gastroenterology.

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Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Anemia
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Colorectal Polyp
Dysphagia
Gastritis
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Abdominal Pain
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Celiac Disease
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Congenital Achalasia
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Prolapse
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Pelvic Abscess
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Reflux Esophagitis
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopy
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • California - Southern HMO
    Kaiser Permanente

Locations

  1. 1 Garfield Urology
    5893 Copley Dr, San Diego, CA 92111
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (833) 574-2273
  2. 2 Urology at Garfield Specialty Center
    5893 Copley Dr, San Diego, CA 92111
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 616-5499
  3. 3 SCPMG San Marcos Laboratory
    400 Craven Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 952-3029

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Jan 11, 2022
Competent and friendly doc. The live feed was visible from my bed which made it interesting. The experience was not as bad as I'd feared.
Pascal D. — Jan 11, 2022
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Languages Spoken
Arabic
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School
    2004
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Scripps Green Hospital
    2005
Internship
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Payam Afshar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Afshar's profile.

Dr. Payam Afshar, MD is affiliated with El Centro Regional Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Payam Afshar, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • El Centro Regional Medical Center

    1415 Ross Ave, El Centro, CA

  • Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center

    4647 Zion Ave, San Diego, CA