
Pouya Afshar M.D.
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
10666 N Torrey Pines Rd La Jolla CA, 92037About
Dr. Pouya Afshar practices Geriatric Medicine in La Jolla, CA. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Afshar works as part of a team with other healthcare providers, to address the natural aging that goes on within the body and to manage multiple medical problems and ensure social support.
Education and Training
University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX Medical Degree
Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, CA Other Degree
Hospitalist Medical Degree
Assistant Professor of Medicine Medical Degree
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Nearest Hospitals
SHARP MEMORIAL HOSPITALl
7901 FROST ST SAN DIEGO CA 92123SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LA JOLLAl
9888 GENESEE AVENUE LA JOLLA CA 92037SCRIPPS GREEN HOSPITALl
10666 NORTH TORREY PINES ROAD LA JOLLA CA 92037UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO MEDICAL CENTERl
200 WEST ARBOR DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92103SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITALl
4077 5TH AVE SAN DIEGO CA 92103