Join to View Full Profile
920 N Hamilton RdGahanna, OH 43230
Phone+1 614-293-1965
Fax+1 614-366-2175
Dr. Afzal is on Doximity
As a Doximity member you'll join over two million verified healthcare professionals in a private, secure network.
- Gain access to free telehealth tools, such as our “call shielding” and one-way patient texting.
- Connect with colleagues in the same hospital or clinic.
- Read the latest clinical news, personalized to your specialty.
Summary
- I am a cardiac electrophysiologist and an associate professor of internal medicine at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. I earned my medical degree from King Edward Medical University in Pakistan and completed a clinical electrophysiology fellowship at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. I specialize in the management of various types of heart rhythm disorders such as atrial fibrillation and ventricular arrhythmias. I perform various procedures such as catheter ablations and device implantations for prevention and treatment of various heart rhythm disorders.
Education & Training
Ohio State University HospitalFellowship, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, 2016 - 2018
University of Kansas School of MedicineFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 2012 - 2016
TriHealth (Good Samaritan Hospital)Residency, Internal Medicine, 2009 - 2012
University of Cincinnati College of MedicinePost-Doctoral Fellowship, 2006 - 2009
King Edward Medical UniversityClass of 2005
Certifications & Licensure
OH State Medical License 2009 - 2027
MO State Medical License 2015 - 2017
KS State Medical License 2012 - 2016
KY State Medical License 2012 - 2013
American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease- American Board of Internal Medicine Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
APCACertification Board of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography- National Board of EchocardiographyASE
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow of the Year ACC, 2015
- Best Resident in Research Trihealth, 2012
- Best Resident Teacher 2009
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Tips and Tricks to Perform a Successful Vein of Marshall Alcohol Ablation.Aashish Katapadi, Mahmoud Gomaa, Rayyan Bhutta, Aleena Arif, Emile Daoud
The Journal of Innovations in Cardiac Rhythm Management. 2025-09-01 - 1 citationsIncidence and Predictors of Adverse Events Among Patients Awaiting Left Atrial Appendage Closure.Justin Pieper, Sapan Bhuta, Michael Poliner, Brian J Hansen, Chad C Ward
Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology. 2025-08-01 - 3 citationsIncidence and temporal evolution of delayed peridevice leak after left atrial appendage closure.Sapan Bhuta, Austin Carlen, Salvatore J Savona, Ralph S Augostini, Steven J Kalbfleisch
Heart Rhythm. 2024-11-01
Press Mentions
Delayed Peridevice Leak Not Uncommon After Watchman ImplantSeptember 3rd, 2021
Why Is an Ohio Hospital Getting False Alerts from a Medtronic Heart Monitor?August 12th, 2019
Professional Memberships
- Heart Rhythm SocietyMember
Other Languages
- Urdu
Viewing the full profile is available to verified healthcare professionals only.
Find your profile and take control of your online presence:
