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Dr. Rafid Asfar, MD

Rheumatology* Age 45
Dr. Rafid Asfar, MD
3.4 (13 Ratings)

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Dr. Rafid Asfar, MD

Rheumatology* Age 45
Calexico, CA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Rafid Asfar, MD is a Rheumatologist in Calexico, CA.

About

Dr. Rafid Asfar, MD is a Rheumatologist in Calexico, CA. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Corewell Health Lakeland St Joseph Hospital, Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital, Blessing Hospital, Clearwater Valley Health, El Centro Regional Medical Center, OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center, St. Mary's Health and Tri-State Memorial Hospital. Dr. Asfar has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain, Arthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Asfar received an average rating of 3.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Asfar also speaks Arabic. Dr. Asfar is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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

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Experience Check

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Joint Pain
Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Joint Pain
Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Joint Pain
Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Degenerative Disc Disease
Dry Eyes
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Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Gout
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Intervertebral Disc Disease
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lupus
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Malaise and Fatigue
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Raynaud's Disease
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Wrist
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spondylitis
Systemic Vasculitis
Temporal Arteritis
Trigger Finger
Vasculitis
Steroid Injection
Abdominal Pain
Achilles Tendinitis
Acidosis
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Acne
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Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Amyloidosis
Anemia
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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Anxiety
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Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthritis of the Neck
Arthropathy Associated With Reiters Disease
Atherosclerosis
Autoimmune Diseases
Back Pain
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchitis
Bunion
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Churg-Strauss Syndrome
Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
Coccygeal Pain
Common Cold
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Constipation
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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De Quervain's Disease
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dermatomyositis
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Dupuytrens Contracture
Dyslipidemia
Ear Ache
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Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Familial Mediterranean Fever
Gait Abnormality
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Goodpasture's Disease
Gouty Arthropathy
Granulomatosis
Hair Loss
Hammer Toe
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hepatitis B
Hernia
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Hidradenitis
Histoplasmosis
Hives
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Hypercalcemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypothyroidism
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Infective Arthritis
Inflammatory Myopathies
Insomnia
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Iron Metabolism Disorders
Itchy Skin
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Leukocytopenia
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Lyme Disease
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Nasopharyngitis
Nausea
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Obesity
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Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Palindromic Rheumatism
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pharyngitis
Plantar Fasciitis
Pneumonia
Polymyositis
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Posterior Uveitis
Proteinuria
Psoriasis Vulgaris
Purpura
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Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Reiter's Syndrome (Reactive Arthritis)
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Elbow
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Shoulder
Sarcoid Arthropathy
Sarcoidosis
Sciatica
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Scleroderma
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Shortness of Breath
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sinusitis
Skin Ulcer
Sleep Apnea
Still's Disease
Strep Throat
Takayasu's Arteritis
Testicular Dysfunction
Thyroid Goiter
Tinnitus
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Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Wheezing
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Bone Density Scan
Botox® Injection
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
Joint Injection
Knee Injection
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Osteoporosis Screening
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Shoulder Injection
Synvisc® Injection
Trigger Point Injection
Ultrasound, Musculoskeletal
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna HMO
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    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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  • HAP Insurance PPO
    Health Alliance PPO
  • Health Alliance HMO-POS
  • CA CommunityCare Network HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
  • Blue High Performance Network
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
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  • Employer Plan PPO
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  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
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  • Blue High Performance Network
    Heritage
    Heritage and Heritage Plus 1 PPO
    Heritage Prime HMO
    Heritage Signature
  • Priority PPO
  • Preferred Provider Network - WA PPO
  • Sagamore Plus
    Sagamore Plus PPO
  • SIHO Network HMO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Vo Neighborhood Medical Clinic
    222 E Cole Blvd, Calexico, CA 92231
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 352-2551
    Monday
    08:30 - 18:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 18:00
  2. 2 Associated Urological Specialists LLC
    2850 W 95th St, Evergreen Park, IL 60805
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (708) 229-4164
  3. 3 Lakeland Rheumatology
    3950 Hollywood Rd Ste 288, Saint Joseph, MI 49085
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (269) 408-0990
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 12:00
  4. 4 Iu Health Arnett-2600 Ferry Street
    2600 Ferry St, Lafayette, IN 47904
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (765) 448-8000
  5. 5 Jose M. Rocamora M.D. Inc.
    1590 S Imperial Ave, El Centro, CA 92243
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 352-2551

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Asfar
3.4
Based on 13 Reviews
5 Stars (6)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (4)

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Patient Reviews
Apr 28, 2023
I had a pleasant experience for my first visit. Dr. Asfar explained my condition well and answered any questions I had during my visit
— Apr 28, 2023
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Languages Spoken
Arabic
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Specialties*
Rheumatology
Internal Medicine
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Rheumatology
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Asfar frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain, Arthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Rafid Asfar, MD is affiliated with Corewell Health Lakeland St Joseph Hospital, Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital, Blessing Hospital, Clearwater Valley Health, El Centro Regional Medical Center, OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center, St. Mary's Health and Tri-State Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Rafid Asfar, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Corewell Health Lakeland St Joseph Hospital

    1234 Napier Ave, Saint Joseph, MI

  • Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital

    5165 McCarty Ln, Lafayette, IN

  • Blessing Hospital

    1005 Broadway St, Quincy, IL

  • Clearwater Valley Health

    301 Cedar St, Orofino, ID

  • El Centro Regional Medical Center

    1415 Ross Ave, El Centro, CA

  • OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center

    2800 W 95th St, Evergreen Park, IL

  • St. Mary's Health

    701 Lewiston St, Cottonwood, ID

  • Tri-State Memorial Hospital

    1221 Highland Ave, Clarkston, WA