About Me
As a cardiac electrophysiologist, I provide treatment and management for all kinds of heart rhythm disorders. I believe in treating my patients the way I would want my own family to be treated. I take the time to meet with my patients and thoroughly cover all information relating to their condition while encouraging them to engage and ask questions. Besides performing various cardiac device implantations and catheter ablation procedures, I’m also keenly interested in preventative aspects of heart rhythm disorders.
My research interests include outcomes of emerging technology in heart rhythm disorders and stroke prophylaxis with left atrial appendage closure devices. I have actively involved myself in electrophysiology research for over a decade, and published more than 100 peer-reviewed papers.
I enjoy working at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center because it gives me access to the most innovative and evidence-based treatments.
Highlights
- Best Resident in Research Award, 2010–2012
- Best Resident Teacher Award, 2012
- Fellow of the Year Award, American College of Cardiology, 2015
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Atrial Flutter
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Device Removal
- Pacemaker, Artificial
- Defibrillators, Implantable
- Internal Medicine
- Arrhythmias, Cardiac
- Cardiac Electrophysiology
- Catheter Ablation
Locations Where I Practice
6100 North Hamilton Road
Westerville, OH 43081
500 London Ave.
Suite O Marysville, OH 43040
6100 North Hamilton Road
5th Floor, Suite 5B Westerville, OH 43081
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
King Edward Medical University, Lahore, Pakistan,
MBBS
1/1/1999 - 12/31/2005
Research Fellowship
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
9/1/2006 - 6/30/2009
Internship
Good Samaritan Hospital, Cincinnati, OH
7/1/2009 - 6/30/2010
Residency
Good Samaritan Hospital, Cincinnati, OH
7/1/2010 - 6/30/2012
Fellowship
University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS
7/1/2012 - 6/30/2016
Fellowship
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
7/1/2016 - 6/30/2018
Board Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine
8/22/2012
American Board of Internal Medicine (Subspecialty: Cardiovascular)
10/6/2015
American Board of Internal Medicine (Subspecialty: Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)
10/15/2018
Academic Information
My Department
Internal Medicine
My Division
Cardiovascular Medicine
Reviews
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81 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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 11/01/2020, Dr. Afzal has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Made me feel at ease about my condition and the forthcoming procedure.
Actually drew a picture on the white board describing an option for the future.
He explained what is going on with my heart using a plastic model of a heart. He made it very easy to understand.
Dr. Afzal was very concerned about any problems I was having after my ablation. you can ask him anything and he will take the time to not only answer but also explain.
He knew what I needed to know Re: Future treatment. Kind & thoughtful - easy to understand.
Very good.
All good.
All good. I trust this provider with my heart health.
good good
Very smart and articulate. Spoke at my level (high medical knowledge).