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Dr. Elias Rifkah, MD

Family Medicine* Age 59
Dr. Elias Rifkah, MD
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Dr. Elias Rifkah, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Altoona, PA.
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Dr. Elias Rifkah, MD

Family Medicine* Age 59
Altoona, PA
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience
Dr. Elias Rifkah, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Altoona, PA.

About

Dr. Rifkah graduated from International Medical and Technological University School of Medicine (Vignan). Dr. Elias Rifkah, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Altoona, PA and has 19 years experience. Dr. Rifkah currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with UPMC Altoona, Conemaugh Nason Medical Center and Penn Highlands Tyrone. At present, Dr. Rifkah received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 16 times. Dr. Rifkah's office accepts new patients. Dr. Rifkah also speaks Arabic. Dr. Rifkah is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Immunization Administration
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Constipation
Immunization Administration
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Constipation
Immunization Administration
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Constipation
Acute Bronchitis
Dehydration
Fever
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Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Shortness of Breath
Tobacco Use Disorder
Vitamin B Deficiency
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Acidosis
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Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Alkalosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchitis
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Bursitis
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Cachexia
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Conduct Disorder
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Cystic Fibrosis
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Fibromyalgia
Folliculitis
Foot Infection
Gait Abnormality
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Gout
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Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Indigestion
Influenza (Flu)
Ingrown Nail
Insomnia
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Intertrigo
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Jock Itch
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Leukocytopenia
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Nail Infection
Nausea
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Neurogenic Bladder
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peptic Ulcer
Pharyngitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pneumonia
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Proteinuria
Radiculopathy
Reflux Esophagitis
Ringworm
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Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Scabies
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Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Swine Flu
Throat Pain
Thyroid Goiter
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Vertigo
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Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Counseling
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Human Papillomavirus DNA Testing
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

Insurance Accepted

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  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Personal Choice PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Capital Blue Cross PPO
    Wellspan Health PPO
  • Select
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Open Choice PPO
    Aetna
    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • BluePreferred PPO
  • Geisinger Choice with no Referral PPO
  • Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Medica Choice
    Options PPO
  • Premium Network Plans - PPO and EPO Plans
    Parnter Network Plans HMO
    Premium Network Plans PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice POS
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Community Blue PPO
    BCBS PPO
    Performance Blue
    KeystoneBlue
    PPOBlue PPO
    myBlue Access EPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    120 Chestnut Ave, Altoona, PA 16601
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (814) 940-8113
  2. 2 Office
    1227 Warm Springs Ave Fl 1, Huntingdon, PA 16652
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (814) 643-2290

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rifkah
4.0
Based on 16 Reviews
5 Stars (12)
4 Stars (0)
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1 Star (4)

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Sep 07, 2023
Wonderful Doctor and Staff A+ I never feel rushed and he is always willing to listen to my concerns.
Anita Tim Auvil — Sep 07, 2023
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Languages Spoken
Arabic
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Family Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • International Medical and Technological University School of Medicine (Vignan)
    2005
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Elias Rifkah, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Rifkah's profile.

Dr. Elias Rifkah, MD is affiliated with UPMC Altoona, Conemaugh Nason Medical Center and Penn Highlands Tyrone.

Yes, Dr. Elias Rifkah, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UPMC Altoona

    620 Howard Ave, Altoona, PA

  • Conemaugh Nason Medical Center

    105 Nason Dr, Roaring Spring, PA

  • Penn Highlands Tyrone

    187 Hospital Dr, Tyrone, PA