Azfar Ahmad Farooqi

Azfar Ahmad Farooqi

Medical Tech Reviewer

Azfar Ahmad Farooqi is a physician by profession and works as a hospitalist for the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He is a member of the American College of Physicians and the Society of Hospital Medicine, and currently serves on his hospital’s antibiotic stewardship committee. Azfar is also a part of the teaching faculty for visiting medical students from Drexel University. Previously, he was a part of the teaching faculty for the Internal Medicine residency at Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional Medical Center.

Over a span of 8+ years, Azfar’s work focuses on primary care and general practice in resource-limited or medically underprivileged settings, and in this regard, he aims to bridge the gap between lack of access and cutting-edge medical science. His career has seen him learning the ropes of various EMR systems, including Epic, McKesson, Athenahealth, and Cerner.

EXPERTISE

  • Hospital & Internal Medicine
  • Medical Education & Mentorship
  • Antimicrobial Stewardship
  • Primary Care & General Practice
  • Clinical Informatics & EMR Systems
  • Quality Improvement & Patient Safety 

Resources

eClinicalWorks Vs. Epic: Which Suits You Best
eClinicalWorks Vs. Epic: Which Suits You Best
In the fast-paced world of healthcare, where data management and patient care converge, EMR software have become indispensable tools that transform how medical practices function. As we close in on the end of 2026, the pivotal role of EHR software has only intensified. (function(d,u,ac){var s=d.createElement('script');s.type='text/javascript';s.src='https://a.omappapi.com/app/js/api.min.js';s.async=true;s.dataset.user=u;s.dataset.account=ac;d.getElementsByTagName('head')[0].appendChild(s);})(document,343215,363069); Which brings us towards helping you select...
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athenahealth Vs. Epic: Which EHR Is The Best?
athenahealth Vs. Epic: Which EHR Is The Best?
If you're weighing athenahealth against Epic, understanding the real-world strengths and limitations of each system is essential. This guide highlights the key differences in performance, usability, and scalability, so you can identify which EHR platform fits your organization best. Use this vendor-neutral report to ground your evaluation with practical context.athenahealthEpicStarting...
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7 mins read

Top 10 Best Patient Intake Software
Top 10 Best Patient Intake Software
Clinicians and hospital staff often lose hours managing paper forms, redundant data entry, and incomplete patient information at check-in. Traditional intake methods create bottlenecks, increase errors, and frustrate both patients and staff. The best patient intake software streamlines this process with digital forms, automated data capture, secure e-signatures, and integrations...
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15 mins read

What Are The Four Levels Of Interoperability In Healthcare?
What Are The Four Levels Of Interoperability In Healthcare?
Interoperability is vital in healthcare as it improves care coordination, reduces errors, and enhances patient outcomes. It streamlines communication between healthcare professionals, allowing them to make informed decisions faster. This is achieved through health data interoperability, which refers to the ability of different healthcare systems, devices, and applications to seamlessly...
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6 mins read

Top Telehealth Trends In 2026
Top Telehealth Trends In 2026
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth consultations have become standard practice across the healthcare industry. Innovations in telehealth platforms and virtual care continue to enhance healthcare outcomes and access to medical services.The United States Telehealth Analysis Report 2024 shows the U.S. telehealth market was valued at $ 21.11 billion in 2023...
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7 mins read

What Is Telemedicine And How Does It Work?
What Is Telemedicine And How Does It Work?
Access to healthcare has transformed drastically, moving far beyond the confines of the traditional doctor’s office into a world of innovative solutions and personalized care. Telemedicine is now transforming the way healthcare is delivered and has proven to be a game changer for both providers and patients.But what exactly is...
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8 mins read

How Much Does A Medical Billing Software Cost In 2026?
How Much Does A Medical Billing Software Cost In 2026?
Medical billing software helps healthcare practices run the revenue cycle more efficiently by automating coding and claim submissions. Built-in checks reduce errors and help speed up reimbursements. So, it is a vital investment for healthcare practices, but costs can vary widely based on functionality and scalability requirements. Some tools simply...
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7 mins read

All-in-One Guide to Cloud-Based EMR Software
All-in-One Guide to Cloud-Based EMR Software
Cloud computing is becoming more prevalent as healthcare is evolving. Their seamless effectiveness is showing quite a reasonable growth rate. According to a recent study report, cloud-based EMR software system accounts for most of the market share and is also the fastest-growing method of deployment in the EMR industry. A cloud-based EMR...
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