Dr. Shazia K. Mughal, MD, Pleasanton, CA

What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.90

Average wait time

4.81

Bedside manner

5.00

“The dr was great but the staff was negligent. I was left in the examination room and finally left on my own. I had paperwork to turn in and had a long wait just to hand if off to someone. So the dr was great but the staff should pay more attention.”

Jennifer T.October 3, 2019

“She was amazing. I was not looking forward to my appointment and she made me extremely comfortable. I highly recommend her. ”

Alyssa A.August 8, 2019

About Dr. Shazia K. Mughal

We are currently not accepting self-pay as a payment option. Please select an insurance when scheduling your appointment. CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES: Our providers must conduct an in-person medical evaluation before prescribing a controlled substance for our patients, with no exceptions. If you have any questions, please contact the practice directly. Dr. Shazia Mughal is a board-certified Family Physician. She earned her Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery from Fatima Jinnah Medical University. She completed her internship and residency in Family Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco. Through her residency program, Dr. Mughal gained extensive clinical experience providing care for medical, surgical, pediatric, and obstetric patients. Dr. Mughal places strong emphasis on prevention and patient education. She is passionate about empowering patients to prevent illnesses and take control of their health through education and lifestyle modifications. Her practice focuses on evidence-based medicine and current guidelines. Her personal interests include cooking, traveling, reading, and spending time with her family.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.

Lower back pain

Chronic kidney disease

Heart failure

High cholesterol

Chronic diabetes

Underactive thyroid

Lower back pain

Chronic kidney disease

Heart failure

High cholesterol

Office location

Dr. Shazia K. Mughal, MD also offers online video visits for patients

Stanford Health Care

5725 West Las Positas Boulevard, Suite 110, Pleasanton, CA 94588

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Education and background

Practice names

ValleyCare Physicians Associates

Hospital affiliations

Stanford Hospital

Board certifications

American Board of Family Medicine

Education and training

Medical School - Fatima Jinnah Medical University, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
University of California, San Francisco (Internship)
University of California, San Francisco, Residency in Family Medicine

Languages spoken

English
Hindi
Urdu
Punjabi

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1922308055

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.

Overall rating

4.90

Wait time

4.81

Bedside manner

5.00

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66 reviews

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She was amazing. I was not looking forward to my appointment and she made me extremely comfortable. I highly recommend her.

August 8, 2019Alyssa A.Verified patient

Dr. Mughal is very calm & reassuring. If I'm worried or upset, she always makes me feel better. Very attentive & thorough.

More than 1 year agoBK

Very helpful for medical conditions and anxiety. Explains medication direction well.

More than 1 year agoHF

I think Dr. Mughal is great. She is so emphathetic and really listens to you.

More than 1 year agoCH

Listened to me, was very warm and friendly and helped ease my anxiety

October 25, 2021Jasmyne P.Verified patient

I appreciate all of her help. Everything went great.

More than 1 year agoEG

Good

March 11, 2021Narinder S.Verified patient

Doctor is good and very understanding

January 24, 2020Soubhagyalaxmi M.Verified patient

The dr was great but the staff was negligent. I was left in the examination room and finally left on my own. I had paperwork to turn in and had a long wait just to hand if off to someone. So the dr was great but the staff should pay more attention.

October 3, 2019Jennifer T.Verified patient

Very intent listener and connected with me really quickly, grasped my situation in no time and gave sound advice, including behavioral suggestions rather than meds as first option.

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Dr. Mughal is the best.

More than 1 year agoFR

Dr. Mughal takes time and listens. Very engaged in my health. Very encouraging and caring and thorough. I feel comfortable discussing my situation and health concerns with Dr. Mughal and encouraged to focus on areas where I need to focus and improve.

More than 1 year agoMD

Dr. Mughal is always very thorough. She asks a lot of questions, and discusses all possibilities with me. I've recomeded her to a lot of my friends. I've been seeing her for at least 3+ years.

More than 1 year agoRM

Dr. Mughal is very much involved in my care in all aspects. Very attentive & listens to me. Very good about covering my medical needs using the complete picture.

More than 1 year agoJA

She was really friendly and very informative.

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Frequently asked questions

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Can I make an appointment with Dr. Shazia K. Mughal online?

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Which hospital is Dr. Shazia K. Mughal affiliated with?

Dr. Shazia K. Mughal is affiliated with Stanford Hospital.

What practice does Dr. Shazia K. Mughal work with?

Dr. Shazia K. Mughal works with ValleyCare Physicians Associates.

Where is Dr. Shazia K. Mughal's office located?

Dr. Shazia K. Mughal has 2 office locations in Pleasanton, view full addresses on Dr. Mughal's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Shazia K. Mughal have?

Dr. Shazia K. Mughal is certified by American Board of Family Medicine.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Shazia K. Mughal?

Dr. Shazia K. Mughal frequently sees patients for Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam, Annual Physical, Hand Problems, Illness, and Sports Injury. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Shazia K. Mughal on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Shazia K. Mughal speak?

Dr. Shazia K. Mughal speaks English, Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi.

How do patients rate Dr. Shazia K. Mughal in reviews?

66 patients have reviewed Dr. Shazia K. Mughal. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.9/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.81/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.