Dr. Ibrahim Alghafeer, MD

Rheumatology*MaleAge 54

Rheumatology*

Dr. Ibrahim Alghafeer, MD is a rheumatologist in Sandwich, IL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Alghafeer has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. He graduated from Damascus University in 1996. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. Ibrahim Alghafeer, MD

Practice

1310 N Main St Ste 100 Sandwich, IL 60548
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Accepting new patients

Dr. Alghafeer is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Alghafeer specializes in the area of Rheumatology. See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Alghafeer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Alghafeer

3.8

50 ratings, 20 with a written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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L.B. – Feb 20, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Aug 07, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Feb 07, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Janice Schinket – Dec 30, 2023
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 06, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Feb 19, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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amar agha – Dec 17, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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Oct 30, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Joliet Jim – Aug 07, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jan 17, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Mar 17, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Jan 23, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
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Stacey Fletcher in Yorkville, IL – Jul 27, 2017
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
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Angry Woman in Dekalb, IL – Feb 20, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Elgin, IL – Jan 22, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
6 people found this helpful
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dekalb, il – Dec 21, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dekalb, IL – Dec 21, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dekalb, IL – Feb 26, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
11 people found this helpful
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Jan 09, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 people found this helpful
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Dec 30, 2015
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care philosophy

Why I chose to specialize in Rheumatology . . .

 

The field is extremely complex, and I find it both intellectually challenging and personally rewarding.  Rheumatological diseases tend to be multi-systemic diseases, often involv

biography

Dr. Alghafeer received his medical degree from Damascus University School of Medicine in Damascus, Syria, where he also completed an internship in internal medicine. He then completed a second internship in internal medicine at Temple University,...read more
  • Rheumatology

  • Autoimmune Diseases

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  • Umdnj

    Fellowship Hospital, 2003
  • Unity Health Sys-u Rochester

    Residency Hospital, 2001
  • Aria Health - Frankford Campus|aria Health-frankford Campus

    Internship Hospital, 1998
  • Damascus University

    Medical School, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Rheumatology
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Dr. Alghafeer is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group1310 N Main St Ste 100 Sandwich, IL 60548
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    Practice

    Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group2111 Midlands Ct Sycamore, IL 60178
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    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 8:30am - 4:30pm
      • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 8:30am - 4:30pm
      • Sun: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital

      25 N Winfield Rd
      Winfield, IL 60190
      Recipient of 8
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2022)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      80%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      15% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital

      1302 N Main St
      Sandwich, IL 60548

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      91%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      83%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • OSF Saint Paul Medical Center

      1401 E 12th St
      Mendota, IL 61342
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      93%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% higher than the national average

      88%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      6% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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