Dr. Khushal Afzal, MD

I had a series of episodes while I was hospitalized post op from a foot infection and edema in my chest. Dr.Afzal was assigned to me as a hospitalist and responded to a medical alert for me. His response was nothing short of panicked and not in control. I had had 3 of these shorter and less painful in the days prior which the dr dismissed (before picc line insertion and after). I watched in pain as a senior nurse guided the dr on the correct response and to take a breath. The Dr came to a rash decision and believed I had tried to harm myself with the trash(needle heads, wipes, saline syringes) that I had been cleaning up from my bed, stand, and close proximity for days. A nurse told me later that this has happened to other patients of his and he was “very sensitive to the subject,overreaction. He compromised my care through his hysterical reaction and hasty labeling. Only use Dr Afzal if you like an unprofessional dr, and a one that cares more about data and tests than his patient(s).

Arrogant, condescending, and unprofessional.

I have been hospitalized in Inova facilities numerous times, and Dr. Afzal is one of the best Hospitalists with whom I have worked. He was knowledgeable about my condition, and willingly spent time discussing his diagnosis and proposed treatment with me, including changes that I suggested had worked well in my past hospitalizations. And he discharged me when I was ready to go, despite some reluctance, because I did not yet meet the standard criteria for discharge. I highly recommend Dr. Afzal!