Dr. Afshan Ashfaq

Overview of Dr. Afshan Ashfaq

Brief Introduction: Dr. Afshan Ashfaq

Dr. Afshan Ashfaq is a board-certified OB-GYN and Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG), practicing at Moms OB/GYN in Hicksville, New York. She earned her Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from Jinnah Sindh Medical University and completed her OB-GYN residency training at both Louisiana State University and Nassau University Medical Center.

With affiliations at four major Long Island medical institutions — Huntington Hospital, Nassau University Medical Center, Mercy Medical Center, and Good Samaritan Hospital — Dr. Ashfaq brings hospital-grade expertise to her outpatient practice. She is fluent in six languages including English, Spanish, Hindi, Urdu, Bengali, and Punjabi, enabling her to provide culturally sensitive, patient-first care to the diverse communities of Nassau County.

With over 1,042 patient reviews and a 4.45/5 rating on FindMDHealth, Dr. Ashfaq is one of the most reviewed OB-GYNs on the platform. Patients consistently describe her as warm, compassionate, thorough, and genuinely invested in their well-being. She is known for creating a comfortable and reassuring environment, particularly for first-time patients and those navigating complex or high-risk pregnancies.

Education & Training

Medical School: Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Pakistan — Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

Residency (1): Louisiana State University — Obstetrics and Gynecology

Residency (2): Nassau University Medical Center — Obstetrics and Gynecology

Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Fellowship: Fellow, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG)

Hospital Affiliations: Huntington Hospital; Nassau University Medical Center; Mercy Medical Center; Good Samaritan Hospital

Areas of Expertise

• Annual Pap smear, GYN exams, and well-women’s visits
• Prenatal care across all trimesters including high-risk pregnancy management
• Normal vaginal deliveries, cesarean sections, and VBAC management
• Birth control counseling: IUD insertion/removal, Nexplanon, oral contraceptives
• Management of PCOS, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, and ovarian cysts
• Menopause, perimenopause, and hormone replacement therapy
• Sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing and treatment
• Colposcopy, LEEP procedure, and abnormal Pap smear evaluation
• Infertility evaluation and pre-conception counseling

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Is Dr. Afshan Ashfaq accepting new patients?

A: Yes, she is accepting new patients and appointments are available via Zocdoc, often within the same week.

Q: What languages does Dr. Ashfaq speak?

A: She speaks English, Spanish, Hindi, Urdu, Bengali, and Punjabi.

Q: Which hospitals is Dr. Ashfaq affiliated with?

A: Huntington Hospital, Nassau University Medical Center, Mercy Medical Center, and Good Samaritan Hospital.

Q: Does Dr. Ashfaq manage high-risk pregnancies?

A: Yes, her extensive training and hospital affiliations make her well-equipped to manage a wide range of obstetric complications and high-risk pregnancies.

Q: How do patients rate Dr. Ashfaq?

A: She has a 4.45/5 rating from over 1,042 Zocdoc reviews, with 4.49/5 for bedside manner.