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Dr. Zahid Afzal, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 55
Dr. Zahid Afzal, MD
2.9 (27 Ratings)
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Dr. Zahid Afzal, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Oak Lawn, IL.
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Dr. Zahid Afzal, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 55
Oak Lawn, IL
Accepting new patients
Dr. Zahid Afzal, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Oak Lawn, IL.

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Dr. Zahid Afzal, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Oak Lawn, IL. Dr. Afzal currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Silver Cross Hospital. Dr. Afzal has experience treating conditions like Abdominal Pain, Constipation and Eosinophilic Esophagitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Afzal received an average rating of 2.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 27 times. Dr. Afzal's office accepts new patients. Dr. Afzal also speaks Hindi. Dr. Afzal is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Abdominal Pain
Constipation
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Abdominal Pain
Constipation
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Chronic Gastritis
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Intestinal Obstruction
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Bowel Strangulation
Colorectal Polyp
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Enteritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Nausea
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Unexplained Weight Loss
Duodenal Polypectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Bile Duct Obstruction
Celiac Disease
Cirrhosis
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Pancreatitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Ascites
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Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Cholangitis
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Cancer
Dysentery
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Fabry's Disease
Food Allergy
Giardiasis
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hereditary Amyloidosis
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Sphingolipidosis
Splenomegaly
Stomach Stenosis
Stomal Ulcer
Toxic Megacolon
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin_Deficiency
Bile Duct Procedure
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Gallbladder Scan
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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Locations

  1. 1 Midwest Center for Digestive Health SC
    9921 Southwest Hwy, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
  2. 2 New Lenox Anesthesia LLC
    678 Cedar Crossings Dr, New Lenox, IL 60451
  3. 3 Pinnacle Gastroenterology SC
    3 N Main St, Manteno, IL 60950
  4. 4 Premiere Endocrine Associates SC
    1890 Silver Cross Blvd, New Lenox, IL 60451
  5. 5 Office
    1890 Silver Cross Blvd Ste 520, New Lenox, IL 60451

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Afzal
2.9
Based on 27 Reviews
5 Stars (11)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (13)

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Patient Reviews
Apr 20, 2024
I’ve been going to Dr.Afzal for several years now and I think he’s one of the best out there.The staff is amazing especially Jamie who’s been through it all with me.Thank you all of you! I cannot say enough about Jamie as she goes above and beyond to help you through this terrible disease.Thanks again!
John Keener — Apr 20, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Hindi
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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  • Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Zahid Afzal, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Afzal's profile.

Dr. Afzal frequently treats the following conditions: Abdominal Pain, Constipation and Eosinophilic Esophagitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Zahid Afzal, MD is affiliated with Silver Cross Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Zahid Afzal, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Silver Cross Hospital

    1900 Silver Cross Blvd, New Lenox, IL