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Dr. Rifaat El-Mallakh, MD

Psychiatry* Age 68
Dr. Rifaat El-Mallakh, MD
3.5 (6 Ratings)

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Dr. Rifaat El-Mallakh, MD is a Psychiatrist in Louisville, KY.
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Dr. Rifaat El-Mallakh, MD

Psychiatry* Age 68
Louisville, KY
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Rifaat El-Mallakh, MD is a Psychiatrist in Louisville, KY.

About

Dr. El-Mallakh graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine. Dr. Rifaat El-Mallakh, MD is a Psychiatrist in Louisville, KY and has 40 years experience. Dr. El-Mallakh currently practices at UofL Physicians – Psychiatry & Depression Center and are affiliated with Bluegrass Community Hospital, Norton Hospital and University of Louisville Hospital. Dr. El-Mallakh has experience treating conditions like Drug-Induced Mental Disorders, Amphetamine or Related Acting Sympathomimetic Abuse and Schizoid and Schizotypal Personality Disorder among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. El-Mallakh received an average rating of 3.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. El-Mallakh's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. El-Mallakh is board certified in Psychiatry and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Low Wait Times

Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.

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Drug-Induced Mental Disorders
Amphetamine or Related Acting Sympathomimetic Abuse
Schizoid and Schizotypal Personality Disorder
Drug-Induced Mental Disorders
Amphetamine or Related Acting Sympathomimetic Abuse
Schizoid and Schizotypal Personality Disorder
Drug-Induced Mental Disorders
Amphetamine or Related Acting Sympathomimetic Abuse
Schizoid and Schizotypal Personality Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Drug and Alcohol Dependence
Schizophrenia
Adjustment Disorder
Amphetamine and Other Psychostimulant Dependence
ADHD and-or ADD
Alcohol-Induced Mental Disorders
Alcoholism (Alcohol Dependence)
Anxiety
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Cocaine Addiction
Combination Drug Dependence
Delusional Disorder
Dementia
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Drug Induced Dystonia
Dystonia
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Impulse Control Disorders
Major Depressive Disorder
Marijuana Addiction
Nondependent Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Opioid Dependence
Panic Disorder
Personality Disorders
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Schizoaffective Disorder
Schizophreniform and Schizoaffective Disorder
Suicidal Ideation
Tobacco Use Disorder
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Anorexia
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Antisocial Personality Disorder
Autism
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Borderline Personality Disorder
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Conduct and Other Emotional Adolescent Disorders
Conduct Disorder
Confusion
Conversion Disorder
Cyclothymia (Chronic Mood Disorder)
Developmental and Learning Disorders
Dissociative Disorder
Dissociative, Conversion, and Factitious Disorders
Eating Disorders
Factitious Disorders
Hallucinogen Dependence
Homicidal Ideation
Manic Disorder
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Munchausen Syndrome
Nondependent Alcohol Abuse
Nondependent Antidepressant Abuse
Nondependent Cocaine Abuse
Nondependent Hallucinogen Abuse
Nondependent Marijuana Abuse
Nondependent Opioid Abuse
Nondependent Sedative, Hypnotic, or Anxiolytic Abuse
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Phobia
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Postpartum Depression
Psychosexual Dysfunction
Psychosis
Psychosis Due to Mental Illness
Schizophreniform Disorder
Sedative, Hypnotic, or Anxiolytic Dependence
Somatoform Disorders
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Traumatic Brain Injury
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Dementia or Depression Screening
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
Group Psychotherapy
Psychiatric Medication Therapy
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Psychotherapy and Psychophysiological Therapy (incl. Biofeedback)

Insurance Accepted

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

Locations

  1. 1 UofL Physicians – Psychiatry & Depression Center
    401 E Chestnut St Unit 610, Louisville, KY 40202
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Based on 6 Reviews
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Sep 05, 2023
Showed genuine interest in understanding the situation and suggesting possible paths to solutions.
— Sep 05, 2023
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Specialties*
Psychiatry
Specialties*
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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
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • NIMH
    1992
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Rifaat El-Mallakh, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. El-Mallakh's profile.

Dr. El-Mallakh frequently treats the following conditions: Drug-Induced Mental Disorders, Amphetamine or Related Acting Sympathomimetic Abuse and Schizoid and Schizotypal Personality Disorder. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Rifaat El-Mallakh, MD is affiliated with Bluegrass Community Hospital, Norton Hospital and University of Louisville Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Rifaat El-Mallakh, MD holds board certification in Psychiatry.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Bluegrass Community Hospital

    360 Amsden Ave, Versailles, KY

  • Norton Hospital

    200 E Chestnut St, Louisville, KY

  • University of Louisville Hospital

    530 S Jackson St, Louisville, KY