On average, patients gave him a rating of 4.5 stars out of 5. In his practice, Dr. Jaffer focuses on rheumatic diseases. Dr. Jaffer is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. He takes Anthem, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Blue Shield, as well as other insurance carriers. He has an open panel. Dr. Jaffer attended the University of Cape Town Faculty of Health Sciences and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with Northwestern University. He has received professional recognition including the following: San Diego Super Doctors.