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Summary
Dr. Rafi Israel specializes in ophthalmology, focusing on comprehensive eye care and surgical treatments. He earned his medical degree from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science and completed his residency at Cook County Hospital. With over three decades of practice experience, Dr. Israel brings extensive knowledge to his patient care. He is fluent in Arabic and Spanish, allowing him to serve diverse communities in their preferred languages.
Dr. Israel practices at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills, California. He has particular expertise in treating cataracts, dry eyes, and keratoconjunctivitis sicca. His surgical skills include cataract surgery and intraocular lens implant procedures. He also performs comprehensive dilated eye examinations to assess overall eye health. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.0 on Vitals.
Dr. Israel practices at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills, California. He has particular expertise in treating cataracts, dry eyes, and keratoconjunctivitis sicca. His surgical skills include cataract surgery and intraocular lens implant procedures. He also performs comprehensive dilated eye examinations to assess overall eye health. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.0 on Vitals.
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Quick Facts
- 31 years of experience
- speaks Arabic, Spanish
- Cook County Hospital
- 2 specialties
- 10 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
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| Dr. Rafi Israel, MD | Dr. Babak Shabatian, MD | Santa Monica Eye Medical Group | Dr. Arthur Benjamin, MD |
| Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 31 Years of Experience | 24 Years of Experience | 32 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Arabic, Spanish | Speaks English, Farsi, Spanish | Speaks English, Spanish, Farsi | Speaks English, Russian, Spanish |
| Beverly Hills , CA | Lancaster , CA | Santa Monica , CA | West Hollywood , CA |
| Med School: Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & Sciences | Med School: Boston University School Of Medicine | Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine | |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Rafi Israel
Medical Specialties
Dr. Rafi Israel has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Rafi Israel has the following 10 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
31 Years Experience
Dr. Rafi Israel holds an expired medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Cook County Hospital.
Medical School
Graduated from Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & Sciences in 1995.
NPI Number
Dr. Israel's NPI number is 1841215803.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What languages does Dr. Rafi Israel speak?
- Dr. Rafi Israel speaks Arabic and Spanish.
- Is Dr. Rafi Israel accepting new patients?
- Dr. Rafi Israel has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Does Dr. Rafi Israel accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Rafi Israel accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Rafi Israel affiliated with?
- Dr. Rafi Israel is affiliated with Cedars Sinai Medical Center.
- Does Dr. Rafi Israel accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. Rafi Israel has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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