Dr. Zafar is a gastrointestinal medical oncologist and healthcare delivery researcher. He is an associate professor of Medicine and Public Policy at the Duke Cancer Institute and Sanford School of Public Policy. He serves as director of the Center for Applied Cancer Health Policy at the Duke Cancer Institute.
Dr. Zafar’s research explores ways to improve cancer care delivery with a primary focus on improving the affordability of cancer treatment. He approaches this issue from both patient-based and policy perspectives. His research has been funded by the National Institutes of Health and the American Cancer Society. His work has been covered by Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, the LA Times, NPR, and the Washington Post.
