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Dr. Mohammad Rifai, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 68
Dr. Mohammad Rifai, MD
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Dr. Mohammad Rifai, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Merrillville, IN.
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Dr. Mohammad Rifai, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 68
Merrillville, IN
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience
Dr. Mohammad Rifai, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Merrillville, IN.

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Dr. Mohammad Rifai, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Merrillville, IN and has 46 years experience. They graduated from Damascus University Faculty of Medicine in 1978 and completed a residency at University of Illinois.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Franciscan Health Crown Point and Methodist Hospitals - Northlake Campus. Dr. Rifai has experience treating conditions like Thoracic Spine Fracture among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Rifai received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 50 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Rifai also speaks Arabic. Dr. Rifai is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Thoracic Spine Fracture
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Back Pain
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Back Pain
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Back Pain
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Brain Cancer
Broken Neck
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Stenosis
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Degenerative Disc Disease
Epilepsy
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Hypothalamus Cancer
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Meningiomas
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Subdural Hemorrhage
Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Neurostimulator Implantation
Spinal Fusion
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Astrocytoma
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Disorders
Brain Injury
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Edema
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Communicating Hydrocephalus
Compressed Spinal Cord
Cranial Trauma
Dural Tear
Herniated Disc
Hydrocephalus
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Medulloblastoma
Myelomalacia
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Radiculopathy
Schwannoma
Spinal Cord and Brain Disorders
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Thrombosis
Upper Back Pain
Brain Tumor Biopsy
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement
Cervical Disc Replacement
Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Deep Brain Stimulation
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Herniated Disc Surgery
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Neck Surgery
Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulation
Neurosurgical Procedures
Pituitary Gland Tumor Excision
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
Spinal Injections
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Pump Implant
Spinal Tumor Surgery
Spine Fracture Treatment
Spine Surgery
Stereotactic Neurosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial
Stereotactic Surgery

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Locations

  1. 1 Neurological & Spinal Surgery PC
    200 E 89th Ave Ste 3A, Merrillville, IN 46410
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 756-2900
    Monday
    09:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    09:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    09:00 - 16:30
  2. 2 Franciscan Health Crown Point
    1201 S Main St, Crown Point, IN 46307
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 738-2100

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Nov 30, 2023
Dr.Rifai was amazing and patient with me and my family. We would have liked a little more speed and punctuality but we are all human. I was admitted to the hospital November 14th after my oncologist saw a mass on my spine from an MRI. He was very interested in getting as much information from me as possible to have a full clear picture. Letting me know surgery was going to happen. He said that if scheduling would allow him we would do it before Thanksgiving but didn't want to rush in.The day of my surgery he came in an sat next to my husband and I and listened. I told him I was very nervous and had never had a Procedure like this. Can you tell me exactly what you're going to do. As well as best, and worst case. He stopped by every day to check in on me and always listened to what I had to say.
Amber Eastling — Nov 30, 2023
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Arabic
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Neurosurgery
Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery
Neurological Skull Base Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Damascus University Faculty of Medicine
    1978
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Damascus University Hospital
    1979
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Illinois
    1982
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Ill-Cook Co Hospital
    1981
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Mohammad Rifai, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Rifai's profile.

Dr. Mohammad Rifai, MD is affiliated with Franciscan Health Crown Point and Methodist Hospitals - Northlake Campus.

Yes, Dr. Mohammad Rifai, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Franciscan Health Crown Point

    1201 S Main St, Crown Point, IN

  • Methodist Hospitals - Northlake Campus

    600 Grant St, Gary, IN