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Summary
Dr. Tariq Rafiq is a family medicine and hospital medicine physician with 26 years of clinical experience. He earned his medical degree from Dow Medical College and has built extensive expertise in both outpatient family care and inpatient hospital medicine. His dual specialty training allows him to provide comprehensive care across different healthcare settings, from routine family health needs to complex hospitalized patients.
Dr. Rafiq practices at multiple locations throughout Sacramento and Folsom, California, with his primary hospital affiliation at Mercy General Hospital. He treats patients with hand, wrist, and finger fractures, helping restore function after injuries. His clinical capabilities include performing extremity X-rays to diagnose bone and joint problems, conducting pathology tests for accurate diagnoses, and performing kidney transplant biopsies to monitor organ health.
Dr. Rafiq practices at multiple locations throughout Sacramento and Folsom, California, with his primary hospital affiliation at Mercy General Hospital. He treats patients with hand, wrist, and finger fractures, helping restore function after injuries. His clinical capabilities include performing extremity X-rays to diagnose bone and joint problems, conducting pathology tests for accurate diagnoses, and performing kidney transplant biopsies to monitor organ health.
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Quick Facts
- 26 years of experience
- 5 insurance plans accepted
- Dow Medical College
- 2 specialties
- 5 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 3 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Tariq Ali Rafiq has 3 locationsCompare with Similar Doctors
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| Dr. Tariq Ali Rafiq, MD | Dr. Shakeilla Smithbey, MD | Sherry Amankwa, MSN, APRN, FNP-C | Dr. David Byron, MD |
| Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 26 Years of Experience | 15 Years of Experience | 6 Years of Experience | 16 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | ||
| Sacramento , CA | Houston , TX | Baltimore , MD | Tuscon , AZ |
| Med School: Dow Medical College | Med School: Howard University College Of Medicine | Med School: Ben-Gurion University Of The Negev Faculty Of Health Sciences | |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Tariq Ali Rafiq
Medical Specialties
Dr. Tariq Ali Rafiq has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Tariq Ali Rafiq has the following 5 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
26 Years Experience
Dr. Tariq Ali Rafiq 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 2025.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Dow Medical College in 2001 and DOW MEDICAL COLLEGE in 2000.
NPI Number
Dr. Rafiq's NPI number is 1154524395.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Dr. Tariq Ali Rafiq's office located?
- Dr. Tariq Ali Rafiq's office is located at 7500 Hospital Dr, Sacramento, CA, 95823.
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- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Tariq Ali Rafiq accepts on their Vitals profile.
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- Dr. Tariq Ali Rafiq has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Tariq Ali Rafiq affiliated with?
- Dr. Tariq Ali Rafiq is affiliated with Mercy General Hospital.
- Is Dr. Tariq Ali Rafiq accepting new patients?
- Dr. Tariq Ali Rafiq has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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