About Me
As a gastroenterologist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and medical director of The Ohio State University Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, I specialize in caring for and treating patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). I enjoy providing compassionate and comprehensive care to my patients.
My areas of research include the clinical outcomes and risks of IBD therapy, pharmacopidemiology, pharmacoeconomics and pregnant women with inflammatory bowel disease.
In collaboration with Seattle Children’s Hospital, I developed the first pediatric to adult IBD transition clinic in the Northwest. I’ve written several peer-reviewed publications and have been invited to lecture on many national and international programs.
I enjoy working at an academic medical center, where we’re able to provide excellent patient care, participate in research and train the next generation of physicians.
Highlights
- Abercrombie and Fitch Endowed Chair in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Co-chair, Crohn’s and Colitis National Professional Education Committee (NPEC)
- Minority Affairs and Cultural Diversity Committee Member of the American College of Gastroenterology
- Board Member/Founder: IBD Horizons® (nonprofit IBD accredited organization)
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Crohn Disease
- Colitis, Ulcerative
- Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Locations Where I Practice
3651 Ridge Mill Drive
Hilliard, OH 43026
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location. Please call the “Schedule an appointment” number shown above for scheduling assistance.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA
MD
8/1/2002 - 6/30/2006
Residency
University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, WA
6/1/2006 - 6/30/2008
Fellowship
University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, WA
7/1/2008 - 6/30/2012
Fellowship
University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, WA
7/1/2011 - 6/30/2012
Board Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine
8/24/2009
American Board of Internal Medicine (Subspecialty: Gastroenterology)
8/4/2015
Academic Information
My Department
Internal Medicine
My Division
Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Reviews
The overall patient satisfaction rating is an average of all patient responses to the six doctor communication related questions shown below from the Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. For additional information about the patient satisfaction survey, please visit our Patient Satisfaction Survey page.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their view and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.
60 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.5 out of 5
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Explains Things Clearly
4.3 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.3 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.5 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.3 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.7 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.1 out of 5
Consulting and Related Relationships
At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.
As of 11/21/2019, Dr. Afzali has reported relationships with the companies or entities listed below. If you have questions about the relationships listed below, please ask the faculty member. If you have questions about how these relationships are monitored by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, please contact our Compliance Office.
- Celgene Corporation
- Pfizer, Inc.
- Takeda Pharmaceutical Company
- IBD Horizons
- UCB Pharma
- AbbVie Inc.
- Janssen Biotech
The doc is so amazing. Her knowledge is unquestionable and I felt lucky to have gotten an appointment with her. Although this was care needed for a more immediate matter and was my first experience meeting the doc, the IBD clinic will now be managing my case on a regular basis.
First visit! She was awesome!
She was awesome! Very thorough.
I liked her. I reacted with stress when she told me I needed a colonoscopy because of previous bad experiences, but she took the time to make sure I was comfortable again.
Thorough, she took a genuine interest in my health issues, answered my questions.
She is awesome explain everything so I understand what my problems are going to have to help them.
This was a first time visit. I liked her very much. Easy to talk to and concerned with my issues.
Excellent
very knowledgeable physician
I waited an hour past my appointment time to see the dr. I really didn't mind because she is an excellent dr. and spends all the time I need explaining everything to me and listening to my concerns & questions - I feel very well cared for by her and her team!