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Dr. Rifaat El-Mallakh, MD

Psychiatry* Age 67
Dr. Rifaat El-Mallakh, MD
3.5 (6 Ratings)

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Dr. Rifaat El-Mallakh, MD

Psychiatry* Age 67
Louisville, KY
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience

Offers telehealth

 

Overview

Dr. Rifaat El-Mallakh, MD works in Louisville, KY as a Psychiatry Specialist and has 40 years experience.

They are board certified in Psychiatry and graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1984. Dr. El-Mallakh has has worked on more claims relating to Drug-Induced Mental Disorders, Drug and Alcohol Dependence and Amphetamine or Related Acting Sympathomimetic Abuse than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. El-Mallakh has received an average rating of 3.5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. They are affiliated with Norton Hospital and University of Louisville Hospital. Their office accepts new patients and has telehealth appointments. Dr. El-Mallakh practices at UofL Physicians – Psychiatry & Depression Center in Louisville, KY.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Low Wait Times

Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Methodist Hospital-KY
    St. Joseph's-KY
  • Blue Preferred Plus POS
  • Blue Card PPO
  • LocalPlus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Preferred PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Sagamore Plus

Locations

  1. 1 UofL Physicians – Psychiatry & Depression Center
    401 E Chestnut St Unit 610, Louisville, KY 40202

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3.5
Based on 6 Reviews
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1 Star (2)

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Sep 05, 2023
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Psychiatry
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    1984
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Psychiatry
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University Ct
    1985
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Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • NIMH
    1992
Fellowship Hospital

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Dr. Rifaat El-Mallakh, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. El-Mallakh accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. El-Mallakh's office to make an appointment.

Dr. El-Mallakh accepts Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. El-Mallakh accepts here.

Dr. El-Mallakh frequently sees patients for Drug-Induced Mental Disorders, Drug and Alcohol Dependence and Amphetamine or Related Acting Sympathomimetic Abuse.

Dr. El-Mallakh has a star rating of 3.5/5 and has been reviewed 6 times.

Dr. El-Mallakh is board certified in Psychiatry.

Dr. El-Mallakh has been practicing as a Psychiatry Specialist for 40 years.

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Hospital Affiliations

  • Norton Hospital
  • University of Louisville Hospital

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