Dr. Ghafar Nafes M.D.
Family Practitioner
225 E 2nd Ave Suite 101 Escondido CA, 92025About
Dr. Ghafar Nafes is a family practitioner practicing in Escondido, CA. Dr. Nafes specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Nafes possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Universitaet Hamburg, Fachbereich Medizin 2005
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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