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Dr. Mohammad Rifai, MD

Dr. Mohammad Rifai, MD

Neurosurgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Mohammad Rifai, MD is a neurosurgeon in Merrillville, IN and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Damascus University Faculty of Medicine in 1978. He is affiliated with medical facilities Franciscan Health Crown Point and Methodist Hospitals-Northlake Campus. He is accepting new patients.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 50 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (50 reviews)

Practice

200 E 89th Ave Ste 3A Merrillville, IN 46410

Make an Appointment

(219) 756-2900

Dr. Rifai is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Rifai specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Rifai's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rifai

3.8

50 ratings, 34 with a written review
5 Star
66%
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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Amber Eastling – Nov 30, 2023
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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
4 people found this helpful
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Jackie Covault – Feb 06, 2023
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Ahmad Kashani – Oct 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
2 people found this helpful
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K. Ghalayini – Aug 09, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Mark Wieneke – Aug 04, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Dania – Jul 02, 2022
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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
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Anonymous – Jun 02, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Joe – Apr 22, 2021
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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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Tiffany – Feb 25, 2021
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Lori Estes – Dec 22, 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
2 people found this helpful
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DJR – Nov 26, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Gary Caulk – May 19, 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Edith Robinson – May 03, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Elizabeth – Feb 18, 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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Joan A. York – Feb 08, 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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Jan 28, 2020
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Marilyn Lehnerer – Nov 16, 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Leslie in Lake Station – Nov 13, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 27, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
Helpful
Schererville, IN – Oct 20, 2019
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About Me

biography

Dr. Rifai is the founder of Neurological & Spinal Surgery (NSS). Under his stewardship, NSS has grown while serving the residents of Northwest Indiana for more than two decades. Dr. Rifai is constantly researching new technologies and treatments...read more

  • Neurosurgery

  • Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery

  • Neurological Skull Base Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Illinois

    Residency Hospital, 1982

  • University Ill-cook Co Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1981

  • Damascus University Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1979

  • Damascus University Faculty Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1978
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Dr. Rifai is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    Neurological & Spinal Surgery PC200 E 89th Ave Ste 3A Merrillville, IN 46410
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    • Call
    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Mon: 9:00am - 4:30pm
      • Tue: 9:00am - 4:30pm
      • Wed: 9:00am - 4:30pm
      • Thu: 9:00am - 4:30pm
      • Fri: 9:00am - 4:30pm
    • Directions

    Practice

    Franciscan Health Crown Point1201 S Main St Crown Point, IN 46307
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Franciscan Health Crown Point

      12750 Saint Francis Dr
      Crown Point, IN 46307
      Recipient of 2
      hospital awards

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

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      76%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

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    • Methodist Hospitals-Northlake Campus

      600 Richard Gordon Hatcher Blvd
      Gary, IN 46402

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

      80%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% lower than the national average

      71%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      5% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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