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Dr. Rajih Alkhafaji, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 61
Dr. Rajih Alkhafaji, MD
3.8 (13 Ratings)

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Dr. Rajih Alkhafaji, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Altoona, PA.
Dr. Rajih Alkhafaji, MD
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Dr. Rajih Alkhafaji, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 61
Altoona, PA
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Rajih Alkhafaji, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Altoona, PA.

About

Dr. Rajih Alkhafaji, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Altoona, PA and has 38 years experience. They graduated from University of Baghdad, College of Medicine in 1986 and completed a residency at Case Wstn Res University.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital and Upmc Altoona. Dr. Alkhafaji has experience treating conditions like Constipation, Diarrhea and Dysphagia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Alkhafaji received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Alkhafaji also speaks Arabic. Dr. Alkhafaji is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Constipation
Diarrhea
Dysphagia
Constipation
Diarrhea
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Dysphagia
Barrett's Esophagus
Nausea
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Abdominal Pain
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Ascites
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Celiac Disease
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Joint Pain
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Pharyngitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Tobacco Use Disorder
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Disorders
Abnormal Thyroid
Acidosis
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Allergic Rhinitis
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Aspergillosis
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Asthma
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Atherosclerosis
Autoimmune Diseases
Back Pain
Balanoposthitis
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Cirrhosis
Blood Disorders
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bowel Strangulation
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Cancer
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Canker Sore
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Cholangitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Cholelithiasis
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Cough
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Cyclical Vomiting
Cystic Fibrosis
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Difficulty With Walking
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Duodenal Ulcer
Dyslipidemia
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Essential Tremor
Fibromyalgia
Folate Deficiency Anemia
Folic Acid Deficiency
Food Allergy
Gait Abnormality
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Genital Warts
Giardiasis
Gout
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Gouty Arthropathy
Heart Disease
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hiatal Hernia
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Ileus
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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Insomnia
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Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Prolapse
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Ischemic Colitis
Itchy Skin
Lactose Intolerance
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Lyme Disease
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Nasopharyngitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neurogenic Bladder
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Peptic Ulcer
Perimenopause
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Purpura
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Radiculopathy
Rash
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Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Restless Leg Syndrome
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Rhabdomyolysis
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shortness of Breath
Sinus Tachycardia
Sleep Apnea
Small Intestine Cancer
Splenomegaly
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Stomal Ulcer
Symptomatic Menopause
Throat Pain
Thyroid Goiter
Tinnitus
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Tremor
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Ulcer
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Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Visceroptosis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
CRH Hemorrhoid Banding
Diabetes Counseling
Endoscopy
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Gallbladder Scan
Gastroenterology Procedures
Genetic Testing
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Immunization Administration
Impedance Testing
Infrared Coagulation (IRC) Hemorrhoid Removal
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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Locations

  1. 1 Allegheny Regional Endoscopy
    810 Valley View Blvd, Altoona, PA 16602
    Monday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:30 - 17:00

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Alkhafaji
3.8
Based on 13 Reviews
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1 Star (3)

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Aug 31, 2023
Explained everything in original visit and post exam
Beverly Mrosky — Aug 31, 2023
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Rajih Alkhafaji, MD is a gastroenterology specialist in Altoona, PA and has over 37 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Baghdad, College of Medicine in 1986. He specializes in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Arabic
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Baghdad, College of Medicine
    1986
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Sinai Hospital Detroit
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Case Wstn Res University
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • State University of New York
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Rajih Alkhafaji, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Alkhafaji's profile.

Dr. Alkhafaji frequently treats the following conditions: Constipation, Diarrhea and Dysphagia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Rajih Alkhafaji, MD is affiliated with Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital and Upmc Altoona.

Yes, Dr. Rajih Alkhafaji, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital

    1613 Oakwood St, Bedford, VA

  • Upmc Altoona

    620 Howard Ave, Altoona, PA