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Dr. Pouya Afshar, MD

Hospice & Palliative Medicine* Age 52
Dr. Pouya Afshar, MD
2.7 (12 Ratings)

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Dr. Pouya Afshar, MD is a Hospice & Palliative Medicine Internist in San Diego, CA.
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Dr. Pouya Afshar, MD

Hospice & Palliative Medicine* Age 52
San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
17 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Pouya Afshar, MD is a Hospice & Palliative Medicine Internist in San Diego, CA.

About

Dr. Afshar graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch. Dr. Pouya Afshar, MD is a Hospice & Palliative Medicine Internist in San Diego, CA and has 17 years experience. Dr. Afshar currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Poway. Dr. Afshar has experience treating conditions like Difficulty With Walking and Muscle Weakness among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Afshar received an average rating of 2.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Dr. Afshar's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Afshar also speaks Persian. Dr. Afshar is board certified in Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Difficulty With Walking
Muscle Weakness
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Difficulty With Walking
Muscle Weakness
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
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Muscle Weakness
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Locations

  1. 1 Vertical Vein Corp
    7801 Mission Center Ct Ste 310, San Diego, CA 92108
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 795-8346
  2. 2 Office
    3111 Camino del Rio N Ste 625, San Diego, CA 92108
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 738-5566
  3. 3 Arroyo Vista Nursing Center
    3022 45th St, San Diego, CA 92105
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  4. 4 The Pavilion at Ocean Point
    3202 Duke St, San Diego, CA 92110
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May 03, 2022
He and his staff were thorough and patient with my mom. Very responsive.
KB — May 03, 2022
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Languages Spoken
Persian
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Specialties*
Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Internal Medicine
Hospital Medicine
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Education

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Medical Education
  • University of Texas Medical Branch
    2007
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  • Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine and Internal Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Pouya Afshar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Afshar's profile.

Dr. Afshar frequently treats the following conditions: Difficulty With Walking and Muscle Weakness. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Pouya Afshar, MD is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Poway.

Yes, Dr. Pouya Afshar, MD holds board certification in Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Palomar Medical Center Poway

    15615 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA