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Dr. Raif Elsakr, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 61
Dr. Raif Elsakr, MD
4.5 (8 Ratings)

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Dr. Raif Elsakr, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Memphis, TN.
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Dr. Raif Elsakr, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 61
Memphis, TN
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Raif Elsakr, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Memphis, TN.

About

Dr. Elsakr graduated from Ain Shams University in 1981 and completed a residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School.Dr. Raif Elsakr, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Memphis, TN and has 43 years experience. Dr. Elsakr currently practices at Baptist Memorial Hospital and are affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis, Saint Francis Bartlett Medical Center, Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton and Methodist University Hospital. Dr. Elsakr has experience treating conditions like Abdominal Pain, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Nausea among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Elsakr received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Dr. Elsakr's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Elsakr also speaks Arabic. Dr. Elsakr is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Abdominal Pain
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Nausea
Abdominal Pain
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Nausea
Abdominal Pain
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Nausea
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Ascites
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Constipation
Diarrhea
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Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vomiting Disorders
Colorectal Polyp
Dysentery
Enteritis
Hemorrhoids
Malnutrition
Splenomegaly
Ulcerative Colitis
Duodenal Polypectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Bile Duct Obstruction
Celiac Disease
Chronic Cholecystitis
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Dysphagia
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Ulcer
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin_Deficiency
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Gastritis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Cirrhosis
Cholangitis
Chronic Anal Fissure
Coccygeal Pain
Congenital Anomaly Bile Duct
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Cyclical Vomiting
Cyclical Vomiting Syndrome
Cystic Fibrosis
Dehydration
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Ulcer
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis E
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Ischemic Colitis
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Spleen Cyst
Stomal Ulcer
Viral Hepatitis
Bile Duct Procedure
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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  • Choice Plus POS II

Locations

  1. 1 Baptist Memorial Hospital
    6019 Walnut Grove Rd, Memphis, TN 38120
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Jul 11, 2024
Been my gastrointestinal doctor for many years. Taken good care of me. I'll miss him
— Jul 11, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Arabic
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Ain Shams University
    1981
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Ain Shams University School of Medicine
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Eastern Virginia Medical School
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Tennessee College of Medicine
    1997
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Raif Elsakr, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Elsakr's profile.

Dr. Elsakr frequently treats the following conditions: Abdominal Pain, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Nausea. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Raif Elsakr, MD is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis, Saint Francis Bartlett Medical Center, Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton and Methodist University Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Raif Elsakr, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis

    6019 Walnut Grove Rd, Memphis, TN

  • Saint Francis Bartlett Medical Center

    2986 Kate Bond Rd, Bartlett, TN

  • Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton

    1995 Highway 51 S, Covington, TN

  • Methodist University Hospital

    1265 Union Ave, Memphis, TN