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Dr. Abuzafar Arif, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 59
Dr. Abuzafar Arif, MD
2.6 (11 Ratings)

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Dr. Abuzafar Arif, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 59
Elkhart, IN
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34 years of experience

Offers telehealth

 

Overview

Dr. Abuzafar Arif, MD works in Elkhart, IN as a Gastroenterology Specialist and has 34 years experience.

They are board certified in Gastroenterology and graduated from Sind Med Coll, University Karachi in 1990. Dr. Arif completed a residency at Easton Hospital. Dr. Arif has has worked on more claims relating to Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Ulcerative Colitis and Diarrhea than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Arif has received an average rating of 2.6 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. They are affiliated with Elkhart General Hospital. Their office is not accepting new patients at this time. Dr. Arif also speaks Spanish. Dr. Arif practices at The Centre PC in Elkhart, IN and has additional offices in South Bend, IN.

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Locations

  1. 1 South bend clinic allergy office Elkhart
    500 Arcade Ave Ste 300, Elkhart, IN 46514
  2. 2 Beacon Medical Group Behavioral Health Elkhart
    710 N Niles Ave, South Bend, IN 46617
  3. 3 Elkhart General Hospital
    600 East Blvd, Elkhart, IN 46514

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2.6
Based on 11 Reviews
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1 Star (6)

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Feb 07, 2020
He has been treating our mother. He is very good at explaining procedure and what to expect. He is very personable and we feel very comfortable and trust his good judgement! I'm speaking for myself as well as my five siblings.
Ilona K Fann — Feb 07, 2020
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Sind Med Coll, University Karachi
    1990
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Jinah Postgrad Medical Center
    1991
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Easton Hospital
    1996
Residency Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Arif accepts Aetna, Cigna and Encore Health Network as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Arif accepts here.

Dr. Arif frequently sees patients for Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Ulcerative Colitis and Diarrhea.

Yes, Dr. Arif speaks Spanish. See Dr. Arif's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

Dr. Arif has a star rating of 2.6/5 and has been reviewed 11 times.

Dr. Arif is board certified in Gastroenterology.

Dr. Arif has been practicing as a Gastroenterology Specialist for 34 years.

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  • Elkhart General Hospital

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