About Alireza Afshar, MD
Board-certified physician Alex Afshar, MD, brings more than 20 years of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of venous disease to Vein Institute, located in Fairfield, Newtown, Avon, and Shelton, Connecticut.
Dr. Afshar began his professional pursuits at George Washington University in Washington DC, and Sheffield University in the United Kingdom, where he earned his Bachelor of Science. After graduation, Dr. Afshar enrolled at the Ross University of Medicine in Barbados, where he obtained his Doctor of Medicine.
Before entering private practice, Dr. Afshar completed a residency at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York and the Stamford Hospital in Connecticut. He subsequently participated in medical research at the National Institute of Health, National Cancer Institute in Bethesda, Maryland.
Throughout his career, Dr. Afshar has worked to augment his skills. He has extensive training in the field of phlebology, participating in research and clinical positions affiliated with some of the world’s renowned medical institutions.
Dr. Afshar contributes his expertise to a number of professional organizations and proudly holds memberships in the American College of Phlebology, the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, the American Academy of Family Physicians, and the American Medical Association.
As a physician, Dr. Afshar offers a compassionate bedside manner and gives each patient one-on-one attention, addressing their unique needs and concerns. This attention to care hasn’t gone unnoticed, either. He’s obtained recognition as one of Connecticut’s top physicians year after year and was recently honored with the Patient’s Choice Award and Most Compassionate Physician Award.
Dr. Afshar is also a skilled surgeon, having performed more than 13,000 procedures during his career. When Dr. Afshar isn’t working with patients, you can find him reading, gardening, or participating in two of his favorite sports: motocross and wakeboarding.
Dr. Afshar welcomes any man or woman seeking high-quality vein treatment to Vein Institute.
Practice Locations
Dr. Alireza Afshar sees patients at:
- Vein Institute Of Connecticut in Newtown, CT 06470
- Vein Institute Of Connecticut, LLC in Newtown, CT 06470
- Vein Institute in Avon, CT 06001
Education
Dr. Afshar graduated from Ross University. Alireza Afshar, MD earned a degree of a Doctor of Medicine.
Licenses
Alireza Afshar, MD has been registered with the National Provider Identifier database since March 30, 2007, and his NPI number is 1750401071.
Associations
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Book an Appointment
Dr. Alireza Afshar is a verified phlebologist (vein specialist) on Vitadox.com and currently accepts new patient appointments.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Alireza Afshar, please call (203) 426-5554.
