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Anita Afzali MD, MPH, MHCM, FACG, AGAF
@IBD_Afzali
Interim Chair of Medicine @UCincyMedicine |Physician Operations Executive POE @UC_Health |Secretary General @WorldGastroOrg |Entrepreneur 🇦🇫🇺🇲 T/RT=mine
Cincinnati, OH
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    Anita Afzali MD, MPH, MHCM, FACG, AGAF
    @IBD_Afzali
    May 27, 2022
    I dedicate this @HarvardChanSPH Masters in Healthcare Management 🎓to ALL girls & women of #Afghanistan🇦🇫 who are silenced & stopped from pursuing their dreams & education. This is in honor of all parents/families who left everything behind in search of☀️future #AfghanWomen✊️
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    Anita Afzali MD, MPH, MHCM, FACG, AGAF
    @IBD_Afzali
    Aug 29, 2021
    If I was in #Afghanistan today, I would NOT be: 🇦🇫 Doctor @UWMedicine 🇦🇫 Masters Public Health @uwsph 🇦🇫 Medical Director @OSUWexMed 🇦🇫 Masters in Healthcare Management @HarvardChanSPH 🇦🇫 National @AmCollegeGastro @CrohnsColitisFn @AmerGastroAssn 🇦🇫 Global work @WorldGastroOrg
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    Anita Afzali MD, MPH, MHCM, FACG, AGAF
    @IBD_Afzali
    Nov 27, 2019
    2.5 yrs ago it was a vision. Then it became a goal. Today it's a reality. Welcome to @OSUWexMed Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center #OSUIBDCENTER 🙏 Your personalized team in IBD excellence. #ThisisOhioState @KCraigKentMD @DarwinConwell @DMGrayMD @Buckeye4IBD @Jskeans1
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    Anita Afzali MD, MPH, MHCM, FACG, AGAF
    @IBD_Afzali
    Feb 25, 2022
    Looking forward to the opportunity to serve as @UCincyMedicine Vice Chair Clinical Operations Department of Internal Medicine & Associate Chief Medical Officer of UC Health @uofcincy @CincyChildrens @ucincipress @AmCollegeGastro @AmyOxentenkoMD @DCharabaty @DrsMeena @DrNwando
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    CincyHealthNews
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    Feb 25, 2022
    👀JUST IN: Per source, Anita Afzali (@IBD_Afzali), MD, MPH, will be the new Vice Chair of Clinical Operations for Internal Medicine at @UCincyMedicine. She is a gastroenterologist at @OSUWexMed and medical director of The Ohio State University Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center.
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    Anita Afzali MD, MPH, MHCM, FACG, AGAF
    @IBD_Afzali
    Aug 14, 2025
    Honored to be appointed Interim Chair of Internal Medicine at @UCincyMedicine Grateful for the trust & my incredible colleagues. Deep thanks to Dr. John Byrd for his outstanding leadership, big shoes to fill! Excited to advance our mission of collaboration innovation dedication
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    Anita Afzali MD, MPH, MHCM, FACG, AGAF
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    Sep 22, 2021
    Promotion Reception 🍾 to Professor tonight! It takes a village and I'm incredibly grateful for mine. Great to finally meet our Dean @DeanBradfordMD in person and celebrate 🎊 @OSUCOM_WIM @OSUWexMed #OSUIBDCENTER
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    Anita Afzali MD, MPH, MHCM, FACG, AGAF
    @IBD_Afzali
    May 2, 2024
    Honored to be appointed the @UCincyMedicine Dr. James F. Heady Endowed Chair in Internal Medicine. I'm grateful for the support to advance science, research, and clinical medicine. Thankful to the entire Heady family, esp Anna Heady in honor of her beloved husband 🙏🏼#UCTheLove
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    Anita Afzali MD, MPH, MHCM, FACG, AGAF
    @IBD_Afzali
    Oct 3, 2025
    I’m deeply honored to be appointed as Secretary General of @WorldGastroOrg I aim to: ✨Strengthen, expand, & build global collabs with education & mentorship Serving as a global leader is a privilege. Together, we can advance GI care, knowledge, & equity in global digestive
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    Anita Afzali MD, MPH, MHCM, FACG, AGAF
    @IBD_Afzali
    Dec 31, 2020
    As an Immigrant 🇦🇫, Woman, Doctor, today was my turn. I got the #COVIDvaccine bc I trust Science 🔬. I pray for equitable vaccine rollout. I applaud Women who have helped lead near & globally🌍. I'm grateful for all volunteers. I encourage #IBD pts to get vaccinated too!
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    Anita Afzali MD, MPH, MHCM, FACG, AGAF
    @IBD_Afzali
    Oct 22, 2023
    Thank you @AmCollegeGastro for the authentic commitment to #DEI and the Belonging #ACGFamily has provided & to those who nominated me. It's an honor for this recognition, following footsteps of friends, mentors/peer mentors @IssakaMD @DarwinConwell @DrR_Williams @DMGrayMD & many
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    Mohammad Bilal, MD
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    Oct 22, 2023
    Congratulations @IBD_Afzali on the @AmCollegeGastro Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award ! Her contributions to #DEI in medicine & #GI & beyond are incredible ! #ACG2023
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    Anita Afzali MD, MPH, MHCM, FACG, AGAF
    @IBD_Afzali
    Jan 26, 2022
    One of my patients diagnosed recently with Alzheimer's dementia said to me, "if I don't remember to say this ever again, thank you for taking care of me and my Crohn's Disease"... and my heart is FULL of love, gratitude and respect 🙏🏼 #OSUIBDCENTER @OSUWexMed #PatientCare
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    Anita Afzali MD, MPH, MHCM, FACG, AGAF
    @IBD_Afzali
    Apr 21, 2022
    It's been an honor to serve as Medical Director #OSUIBDCENTER, work w/ AMAZING Team & #OSUGHNDivision 🙏🏼 Time for my next chapter 🙌I look forward to serve as Executive Vice Chair of Internal Medicine & Associate Chief Medical Officer @UCincyMedicine @uofcincy @CincyChildrens
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    Anita Afzali MD, MPH, MHCM, FACG, AGAF
    @IBD_Afzali
    Aug 15, 2021
    My heart breaks for People of Afghanistan 🇦🇫 Over 40 yrs of conflicts & war w/ internal & external groups, inc oppressive Taliban & tribal warlords. Pray for protection, strength, safety for #PeopleofAfghanistan. Thanks to the many calls & texts checking in🙏🏼 #PrayforAfghanistan
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    Anita Afzali MD, MPH, MHCM, FACG, AGAF
    @IBD_Afzali
    Oct 30, 2024
    And that's a wrap! 🎬 #ACG2024 Thank you to the entire ACG Education Affairs Committee, amazing Staff 🙌 Faculty, Moderators, Speakers, & Sponsors 👏🏻 Special gratitude to @mdmanatee ❤️and Entire TEAM! 🙏🏼 @AmCollegeGastro #ACGInPhilly🔔 See you in Phoenix #ACG2025🌵
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