Dr. Palwasha Daftani, MD
DPC Family Medicine physician, Glen Ridge, NJ
Vanguard Medical GroupDr. Daftani is a family medicine physician with Vanguard Medical Group who speaks English, Pashto and Farsi.
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About Dr. Daftani
Dr. Daftani earned her MD at St. Matthew's University School of Medicine in Grand Cayman. She completed residency at Hackensack UMC-Mountainside Hospital in Montclair, New Jersey. She also holds a Master's in Health Services Administration from St. Joseph's College of Maine.
Dr. Daftani describes family medicine as a biopsychosocial approach that treats patients as a whole. She chose the field for its broad focus and the chance to offer continuity of care. Listening well is something she takes pride in.
She is a Civil Surgeon and a DOT Certified Medical Examiner. She is also a board member of Vanguard Medical Group. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, exercising and traveling.
Membership and fees
Vanguard Medical Group is a hybrid practice. It submits charges to the insurance plans it participates with. It also offers a primary care plan that patients pay for directly each month.
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Patient reviews
Amazing!
"Enlightened me about my condition."
I was very impressed.
"I chose to see Dr. Daftani as I was looking for a new PCP. She had a wonderful bedside manner, and I was very impressed."
She was great!
"incredibly sweet, thorough, and explains everything clearly"
receptive to all of my worries
"I was very content with Dr. Kennedy’s professionalism and the way she connected with me during our first visit. She was very thorough and receptive to all of my worries. I appreciate you helping me, doc!"
Questions patients ask
Does Dr. Daftani take insurance, or offer a membership?
Vanguard Medical Group submits charges to the insurance plans it participates with. It also offers a monthly direct pay primary care plan.
Is Dr. Daftani board certified?
Dr. Daftani is a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Practice.
Where did Dr. Daftani train?
She earned her MD at St. Matthew's University School of Medicine and completed residency at Hackensack UMC-Mountainside Hospital.
Where is Dr. Daftani's office?
Dr. Daftani practices family medicine with Vanguard Medical Group.
Does Dr. Daftani offer telehealth?
Vanguard Medical Group offers telemedicine video visits to all patients at its New Jersey locations, seven days a week.
What languages does Dr. Daftani speak?
She speaks English, Pashto and Farsi.
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