Summary

Dr. Ricardo Alfafara is a cardiovascular disease specialist with over five decades of medical experience serving patients in the Bullhead City area. He earned his medical degree from the University of the East/Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center College of Medicine and completed his residency training at St. John Episcopal Hospital. With 53 years in practice, Dr. Alfafara brings extensive expertise to the diagnosis and treatment of heart and vascular conditions. He is fluent in English, German, and Spanish.

Dr. Alfafara practices at Western Arizona Regional Medical Center and Southwest Cardiovascular Associates in Bullhead City, Arizona. His clinical focus includes treating heart rhythm disorders and high blood pressure, including pediatric hypertension cases. He performs diagnostic procedures such as electrocardiograms to evaluate heart function and ankle-brachial index tests to assess blood circulation. Patients have given Dr. Alfafara an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 53 years of experience
  • 19 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, German, Spanish
  • St John Episcopal Hospital
  • 4 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 14 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. Ricardo Celiz Alfafara has 2 locations

Southwest Cardiovascular Associates

1648 Highway 95Bullhead City, AZ 86442
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Western Arizona Regional Medical Center

2735 Silver Creek RdBullhead City, AZ 86442

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Dr. Ricardo Celiz Alfafara, MDDr. Richard Alan Wolf, MD, FACCDr. Scott Edward Ewing, MDDr. Malik Tariq Rahim, MD
Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseNurse PractitionerCardiovascular Disease
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.7 
4.8 
53 Years of Experience 44 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, German, Spanish Speaks Spanish, English Speaks Spanish, Tagalog
Bullhead City , AZBullhead City , AZBullhead City , AZBullhead City , AZ
Med School: Univ Of The East/Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center College Of Med Med School: SUNY Buffalo, NY School of Medicine Med School: King Edward Medical University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ricardo Celiz Alfafara

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Blue Shield of California
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Health Choice Arizona
  • Health Choice Arizona - HMO
  • Health Choice Arizona - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Mutual of Omaha - Medicare
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Palmetto GBA
  • Palmetto GBA - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Ricardo Celiz Alfafara has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Ricardo Celiz Alfafara has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Hypertension
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

53 Years Experience

Dr. Ricardo Celiz Alfafara holds an active medical license in the state of Arizona.

Medical License

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

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at St John Episcopal Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Univ Of The East/Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center College Of Med in 1973.

NPI Number

Dr. Alfafara's NPI number is 1255397709.

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Dr. Ricardo Alfafara's office is located at 1648 Highway 95, Bullhead City, AZ, 86442.
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