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Melinda Afzal

Melinda Afzal, DO

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Accepting New Patients
Johns Hopkins Affiliations
  • Johns Hopkins Community Physicians
  • Johns Hopkins School Of Medicine Faculty

26 Insurances Accepted

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About

Background

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Locations

  1. Howard County Medical Pavilion
    • 10710 Charter Drive, Suite 200, Columbia, MD 21044
    • Johns Hopkins Community Physicians - Fulton
      • 8115 Maple Lawn Boulevard, Suite 140, Fulton, MD 20759
      • Johns Hopkins Health Care Center - Odenton
        • 1132 Annapolis Road, Upper Level 203, Odenton, MD 21113

        Expertise

        Education

        St. Luke's Hospital and Health Network

        Residency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2013

        Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Virginia Campus

        Medical Education, DO, 2008

        Board Certifications

        Obstetrics and Gynecology

        American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2016

        Insurance

        Johns Hopkins providers participate in many commercial health insurance plans. To confirm coverage of your specific physician or provider, please contact your insurer directly. For more details, please review our Insurance Information.
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        • Aetna
        • Amerigroup District of Columbia
        • AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia
        • Beech Street
        • Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program (FEP)
        • CareFirst
        • Cigna
        • First Health
        • Geisinger Health Plan
        • HealthSmart/Accel
        • Humana
        • Johns Hopkins Health Plans
        • Kaiser Permanente
        • Medicaid DC
        • Medicaid Maryland
        • Medicare Maryland
        • MedStar Family Choice District of Columbia
        • MultiPlan
        • Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
        • Point Comfort Underwriters
        • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
        • Provider Partners Advantage HMO SNP Medicare Advantage
        • South Central Preferred (SCP)
        • TRICARE (Humana Military East)
        • UnitedHealthcare
        • Wellpoint (Amerigroup MD)

        Reviews

        4.9 of 5 stars

        81 Ratings, 17 Reviews

        The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

        Overall Rating by Patient
        Average provider Overall Rating by Patient rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
        Provider Listened Carefully
        Average provider Provider Listened Carefully rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
        Provider Explained Things Clearly
        Average provider Provider Explained Things Clearly rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
        Provider Knew Medical History
        Average provider Provider Knew Medical History rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
        Provider Showed Respect
        Average provider Provider Showed Respect rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
        Provider Spent Enough Time
        Average provider Provider Spent Enough Time rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
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          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/18/2024

          Dr. Afzal and the outfit are excellent!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/18/2024

          Dr Afzal provided good advice or suggestions; a kind doctor and made me aware of the things she was doing

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 2/21/2024

          Very knowledgeable and calm and methodical and caring.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 2/21/2024

          Had a great experience. Dr Afzal is professional, knowledgeable and has a great bedside manner.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 2/7/2024

          My doctor was kind and she explain all my needs

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 2/1/2024

          I love Dr Afzal. She is very thorough and listens to my concerns. She's the best.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/28/2024

          She was excellent in defining issues and recommendations

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/15/2024

          Provider was great.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/18/2023

          Dr Afzal is the best. She is caring, professional and very knowledgeable. I appreciate her expertise and assistance.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/13/2023

          Melinda Aziz is a very knowledgeable physician. She is very confident in her statement about what to do, and how to stay relax during pregnancy. I do like her a lot.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/6/2023

          Dr. Afzal has been my OBGYN for over 7 years. I've never had any reason to complain. She's very courteous and very knowledgeable. She's definitely someone I'd recommend. She listens to my concerns and answers all my questions.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/6/2023

          Very happy with Dr. Melinda, very professional and a great human being and I will never forget her because she brought my granddaughter into the world.

          4 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/17/2023

          She explained things to me in a calm and easy to understand way.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/16/2023

          Scheduling provider extremely friendly and was able to offer same day appointment. Check in speedy and overall excellent experience. Definite improvement over visits in previous years(prior to pandemic).

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/10/2023

          Provider made time for me to help me with my concern! As nowadays everybody is so busy

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/3/2023

          She is professional, friendly and knowledgeable.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/22/2023

          She's experienced, focused and explain everything you need to know to you. She always comes prepared too(knows all about your health history and what is expected next).