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NW Allied Physicians

Site Coordinator: Paul Afek, MD

1 Student per period

2055 W. Hospital Dr, #205
Tucson, AZ 85711

Housing: N/A

Mileage: compensation not provided by FCM

Residency: No; 100% with attending

Hospital Affiliation: NW Medical Center

Daily # of FP Patients: 10-20

Patient Popluation Profile:

Adults and children from northwest Tucson area, some patients from the Three Points area west of Tucson

Dermatology procedures
Joint and trigger point injections
Other minor procedures performed in office
Newborn through geriatrics

Flex-time Activities:

Insurance Spectrum:

Medicare, private insturance and AHCCCS

Specific Site Info:

A new outpatient-only clinic on the campus of Northwest Medical Center, with Dr. Afek as the only provider. Office space shared witha small neurology practice

Comments from Dr. Afek:

"This is a brand-new practice in an area of Tucson with a wide variety of paients. I also continue to see some of my patients from my previous position at the Three Points Clinic. The pace will be slow for a while, with time for teaching and discussion."

Comments by Students:

"Dr. Paul Afek is very respected by patients and staff. Knowledgeable on a broad range of diagnoses and up-to-date on current knowledge/literature. Willing to listen to alternative viewpoints and incorporate CAM therapies where appropriate. Extremely empathetic and friendly. Respectful to patients and believes in patient autonomy in decision-making."

"He is willing to let the student attempt to problem solve all on their own and help out when needed. He is also willing to change his plans for the patient if the studnets comes up with something useful that he didn't originally intend to do."

His personality. He is easy to work with, very laid back and personable. Gives you the opportunity to think through cases and suggest an assessment and plan. Very patient and understanding."

Location http://www.fcm.arizona.edu/index.cfm/1,134,1105,0,html