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Samina Afreen, MD
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UVA Health Provider

Samina Afreen, MD

Diabetes

Primary Phone Number
Fax Number
434.243.4619

Additional Locations

Bio & Overview

Samina Afreen, MD, is an endocrinologist who specializes in caring for patients with diabetes, obesity, and calcium and bone disorders. She also treats metabolic bone disorders, adrenal disorders, thyroid disorders, and lipid disorders.

Diabetes technology and calcium and bone disorders are her main research interests.

"I try to make my patients' lives as easy as possible while treating their medical conditions,” Dr. Afreen shares. “My goal is to help them make healthy choices that, at the same time, are not personally burdensome."

She adds, "I had diabetes during both of my pregnancies. So I know what it feels like to be checking blood sugars several times a day, restricting diet, and taking insulin."

Dr. Afreen grew up in India and attended medical school at Calcutta Medical College. After moving to the United States, she completed her internal medicine residency at Howard University Hospital and her endocrine fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Before joining UVA Health in 2022, she worked at the Center for Diabetes and Endocrine Health in Erie, Pennsylvania.

In her free time, Dr. Afreen enjoys spending time with her family as well as painting landscapes and making plastic flower sculptures.

Academic Information

Department
Medicine
Academic Role
Assistant Professor
Division
Endocrinology
Gender
Female
Languages
Hindi, Bengali, Urdu, English
Age Groups Seen
Adolescents (12-21)
Adults (21-65)
Older Adults (65+)
Primary Education
Calcutta National Medical College West Bengal University of Health Sciences
Residency
Howard University Hospital
Fellowships
UPMC-University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine (Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism), American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
Additional Specialties
Endocrinology, Metabolic Medicine

Reviews

552 Patient Satisfaction Ratings

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Overall
4.7 Out of 5
Provider showed concern
Provider explained things clearly
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Provider discussed treatment options
Likelihood of recommending this provider

96 Patient Comments

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Dr. Afreen has both deep clinical knowledge and could communicate clearly! Defined pros and cons of osteoporosis meds that made It clear for the first time what I had to do for healthy bones and I have been treated for osteoporosis for a decade, thank you.
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We left knowing outcomes, expectations, and all of our questions were answered thoroughly.
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The doctor never asked me how I was feeling or doing.
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Good
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I kept asking questions and she kept saying she would get to it and never did. Also she stated she is going by what studies have shown her and that's what she going by. I would hope to be treated as one person not hundreds or thousands
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It was refreshing to meet with a specialist who Is knowledgeable about causes and treatment options for those with bone density Issues.