MUSC Health - Floyd Medical Group
Office (843) 674-6737
Fax (843) 669-3725
805 Pamplico Hwy
Florence Medical Pavilion A, Suite 230
Florence, SC 29505
About
Aftab Jafri
Dr. Aftab Jafri is a highly skilled surgeon , certified by the American Board of Surgery (ABS) and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). With a passion for advancing medical knowledge and patient care, Dr. Jafri has accumulated extensive training and experience in various fields of surgery. Dr Jafri is fellowship trained in Minimally Invasive Advanced Gastrointestinal/Foregut and Bariatric surgery. Using cutting-edge technology and the robotic platform, Dr. Jafri is able to treat a variety of acute care and elective general surgical issues, including simple and complex hernias, GERD, appendicitis, diverticulitis, gallbladder issues, colorectal surgery, peritoneal dialysis catheter access and revisions for renal insufficiency and cancer. He also offers weight loss surgery like gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and revisional weight loss and anti-reflux operations. He also performs screening and diagnostic colonoscopies and upper endoscopy (EGD) procedures. Dr. Jafri provides comprehensive, compassionate care to all of his patients and strives for excellence.
Dr. Jafri's professional journey reflects his dedication to continuous learning. He completed a General Surgery Residency at Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, followed by a Minimally Invasive Advanced Gastrointestinal/Foregut and Bariatric Surgery fellowship at Cleveland Clinic Hospital, Weston, Florida. Always inspired by the Physician's Oath, Dr. Jafri's personal motto and approach is, "Let the health and dignity of the patient be the first consideration, and maintain the utmost respect for humanity by focusing on the preservation of quality of life for each individual".
Previously Dr. Jafri completed his medical education at Baqai Medical & Dental College in Pakistan. After one year of internship and three years of general/neurosurgery training in Pakistan, Dr. Jafri decided to pursue further specialization in the United States of America. After successfully completing his USMLE and ECFMG certifications, he gained valuable research experience in surgical quality improvement, followed by a two-year unaccredited general neurological surgery fellowship at Wayne State University/DMC.
Throughout his career, Dr. Jafri has been actively involved in research and has contributed to various publications. He has presented research findings at renowned conferences and received accolades for his scientific contributions.
Besides his dedication to medicine, he enjoys family, music, volleyball, running, and swimming during his leisure time. He is fluent in English, Hindi, and Punjabi, allowing him to connect effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds.
His passion for patient care, research, and surgical expertise exemplifies his commitment to improving health care outcomes and positively impacting the lives of those he serves.
Primary Specialty
Surgeon
Practice
MUSC Health - Floyd Medical Group
Gender
Male
Education
Baqai Medical & Dental College
Training
Cleveland Clinic, Weston, FL, Wayne State University, Wayne State University
Certification
American Board of Surgery
Accepting New Patients
Insurances Accepted
Aetna (PPO), Managed Choice, Open Choice and Exclusive Choice), Ambetter from Absolute Total Care (Marketplace) , BCBS Blue Essentials (Marketplace), Blue Choice Blue Option (Exchange Plan), Blue Choice MyChoice (Available as individual commercial product), Blue Cross Blue Shield Preferred Blue (PPC), Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Choice HealthCare (Group Health Plan), Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal (FEP), Blue Cross Blue Shield Planned Administrators, Blue Cross Blue Shield State Health Plan for South Carolina, Cigna, Coventry, Employers Health Network/SC Business Coalition on Health, First Health, Great West Healthcare (Part of Cigna now), Humana ChoiceCare PPO (Group Health Plan) , Medcost, Tricare, United HealthCare, AllWell by Absolute Total Care, Clover Health , Absolute Total Care (NEIC), Blue Choice Medicaid, First Choice/Select Health (NEIC), Molina Healthcare , WellCare, Absolute Total Care Healthy Connections Prime Dual Medicare/Medicaid Plan , First Choice VIP Care Plus Healthy Connections Prime Dual Medicare/Medicaid Plan, Molina Healthy Connections Prime Dual Medicare/Medicaid Plan
Degrees
Medical Doctor
Office Name
MUSC Health - Floyd Medical Group