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Rafia Zulfikar, MD

University Medicine Associates
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Specialty
Pulmonary Disease
Board Affiliation/Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine/Critical Care
American Board of Internal Medicine/Pulmonary Disease
Education
Hebei Medical University, 2010
Residency
Geisinger Medical Center, 2015
Fellowships
West Virginia University School of Medicine, 2018
Languages
English
Gender
Female

University Hospital

4502 Medical Drive
San Antonio,TX 78229
Insurance Accepted
Aetna
Amerigroup
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
CareLink Program
Children with Special Health Care Needs Program
Cigna - USAA Employees
Community First Health Plan
Coventry Health Care
Humana, INC
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina
Superior Health Plan Network
UnitedHealthcare - PPO/MK
WellCare - Medicare Advantage
WellMed Medicare/Health Springs
Please contact your health insurance company to confirm provider participation. For billing and insurance questions, please call our Billing Department at 210-358-3260.
“Be the change you want to see in the world”
Taking care of my patients gives me an immense sense of peace and fulfillment. I feel “useful” as a being when I can help my patients and their families through an illness and the tough time it brings.
I’m a pulmonary and critical care medicine physician with University Health. I specialize in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, lung fibrosis, respiratory failure, shock, sepsis among various other conditions pertaining to lungs and ICU.
My strong love for science is what grew my passion for medicine. I naturally gravitated toward the field of medicine because it beautifully merges the pursuit of scientific knowledge with the deep responsibility of serving others.
Philosophy of Care
My philosophy of care stems from my roots: giving is the purest form of service.
I believe that to truly give back to the world, we must become the best version of ourselves — professionally and personally. I care for every patient with compassion, clinical excellence and a deep sense of duty.
Favorite Parts of Medicine
  • Helping patients feel better and breathe easier
  • Supporting, healing and hope in critical moments
  • Mentoring and educating the next generation of physicians
Hobbies
Outside of medicine, I enjoy spending time, reading and cooking — which allows me to unwind and reconnect with the simple joys of everyday life.
Call 210-358-4000 to request an appointment with this doctor.

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