About Me
As an electrophysiologist, I provide treatment and management for various types of heart rhythm disorders such as tachycardia, bradycardia and ventricular arrhythmias. I believe in treating my patients the way I would like my own family to be treated. I take the time to meet with each patient and thoroughly cover all information relating to his or her health condition while encouraging them to engage and ask questions. My duties include performing various device and ablation procedures, but I am keenly interested in the preventative aspects of rhythm disorders. In pursuit of interests relating to my clinical work, I have actively involved myself in electrophysiology research for almost a decade, and published more than 50 peer-reviewed papers.
I enjoy working at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center because it possesses a multidisciplinary academic aspect conducive to scholarly pursuit and an excellent patient-friendly environment.
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my beloved wife, son and three daughters.
Highlights
- Best Resident in Research Award, 2010–2012
- Best Resident Teacher Award, 2012
- Fellow of the Year Award, American College of Cardiology, 2015
- My research interests include the outcomes of emerging technology in heart rhythm disorders and stroke prophylaxis with left atrial appendage closure devices
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Pacemaker, Artificial
- Defibrillators, Implantable
- Internal Medicine
- Arrhythmias, Cardiac
- Cardiac Electrophysiology
- Catheter Ablation
- Atrial Flutter
- Device Removal
Locations Where I Practice
920 North Hamilton Road
Gahanna, OH 43230
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
MBBS
King Edward Medical University
12/31/2005
University of Cincinnati
6/30/2009
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
6/30/2018
Good Samaritan Hospital
6/30/2012
Good Samaritan Hospital
6/30/2010
University of Kansas Medical Center
6/30/2016
Academic Information
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)
10/6/2015
American Board of Internal Medicine (Subspecialty: Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)
10/15/2018
My Department
Internal Medicine
My Division
Cardiovascular Medicine
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. Afzal 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.
