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Dr. Rifat Rifat is a family medicine and internal medicine physician who earned his medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School. With 46 years of medical experience, he brings extensive knowledge to comprehensive patient care across multiple age groups. Dr. Rifat is fluent in English and focuses on providing thorough medical evaluations for his patients.

Dr. Rifat practices in San Francisco, California, with affiliations at Saint Mary Medical Center in Long Beach and College Medical Center South Campus, also in Long Beach. He specializes in treating weight management concerns, including abnormal weight gain and obesity. His diagnostic expertise includes performing complete blood count tests and thyroid function evaluations to assess patient health. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

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3.9

7 Ratings
46 years of experience
32 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
University Of Minnesota Medical School
4 written reviews
2 specialties
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3 office locations
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Dr.Rifat Zaidi is a wonder and efficient dr... He takes his time with every patient and makes sure every patient get the absolute best care. He is a well knowledgeable Dr, He is a very kind,caring and smart in every ?????????????? situation he encounters.

June 4th, 2018

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I am so very Happy to hear that Dr. Rifat is out of the country. What happened? This doctor should be avoided if anybody reads this in Australia. He caused nothing but harm to my body by giving me 40 mg of a cholesterol medication which caused harm to my body. The maximum for my body I have been told at the max is 20 mg...I should have sued him!

May 9th, 2012

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The comment written on 11/28/2011 could have been by me. I agree 100% with that reviewer. Dr. Rifat is definitely a rare find. I'm still looking for someone to fill his shoes.

December 3rd, 2011

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I miss you, Dr. Rifat. Please come back from Australia and start practicing here in the OC again. You're desparately needed here. I haven't been able to find another physician who possesses your expertise in diagnosing health problems. There isn't a doctor in Orange County that compares to you and your brilliance as a doctor.

November 29th, 2011

Plushcare

101 MISSION ST STE 800SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94105

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Mon5:00 am - 12:00 pm

Tue5:00 am - 12:00 pm

Wed5:00 am - 12:00 pm

Thu5:00 am - 12:00 pm

Fri5:00 am - 12:00 pm

Sat5:00 am - 6:00 pm

Sun5:00 am - 6:00 pm

Saint Mary Medical Center

1050 Linden AveLong Beach, CA 90813

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Tel: (562) 491-9000

College Medical Center South Campus

1725 Pacific AveLong Beach, CA 90813

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Tel: (562) 256-8400


Dr. Rifat Baseem Rifat	Shanekwah Melville, DNP, APRN, FNP-C	Yves Chery, CT, ASCP, APRN, BSN, MSN	Dr. Georgine Nanos, MD
Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.9 (7 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	3.8 (17 Ratings)
46 Years of Experience	10 Years of Experience		24 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish
SAN FRANCISCO , CA	Houston , TX	SUWANEE , GA	Encinitas , CA
Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School			Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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University Of Minnesota Medical SchoolGraduated in 1980

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Dr. Rifat Baseem Rifat

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7 ratings & reviews

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Plushcare

Saint Mary Medical Center

College Medical Center South Campus

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