Summary

Dr. Raif Elsakr treats colon polyps, hemorrhoids, and GERD, and performs lower GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, and upper GI endoscopy. He practices gastroenterology and internal medicine and has 40 years of experience in the field.

Dr. Elsakr completed his residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School and sees patients in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. He is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital Tipton. He speaks French and Spanish. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Elsakr 4.76 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • 4.8
  • 40 years of experience
  • 67 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks French, Spanish
  • Eastern Virginia Medical School
  • 5 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Raif Wassef Elsakr has 2 locations

Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital

4070 Highway 17Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

Dr. Raif Wassef Elsakr

4040 Highway 17 Unit 302Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

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Speaks French, Spanish
Murrells Inlet , SCGeorgetown , SCTampa , FLRock Island , IL
Med School: Ain Shams University Faculty Of Medicine Med School: Lincoln Memorial University Debusk College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: University Of Cairo Faculty Of Medicine Med School: Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Raif Wassef Elsakr

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • All Savers Insurance
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Assurant Health
  • Blue Choice Health Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - HMO
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - Medicare
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Dean Health Plan
  • Devoted Health
  • Devoted Health - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Golden Rule
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Magellan Health
  • Magellan Health - DSNP
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optum Health
  • OSU Health Plan
  • Palmetto GBA
  • Palmetto GBA - Medicare
  • Select Health of South Carolina
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Raif Wassef Elsakr has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Raif Wassef Elsakr has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Internal Medicine
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

40 Years Experience

Dr. Raif Wassef Elsakr holds an active medical license in the state of South Carolina.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of South Carolina that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School.

Medical School

Graduated from Ain Shams University Faculty Of Medicine in 1986.

NPI Number

Dr. Elsakr's NPI number is 1083695704.

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Dr. Raif Elsakr speaks French and Spanish.

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