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Dr. Ummara Rafat is a board-eligible endocrinologist specializing in diabetes and metabolism disorders. She earned her medical degree from Dow University of Health Sciences and completed her residency at Ascension Illinois/St Joseph in Chicago in 2022. Dr. Rafat recently finished her fellowship training at Chicago Medical School/Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in 2024, bringing 14 years of medical experience to her practice.
Dr. Rafat practices at Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group in Palos Heights, Illinois. She focuses on treating complex hormonal conditions including adrenal disorders and adult type 1 diabetes mellitus. Her expertise extends to managing latent autoimmune diabetes in adults, a specialized form of diabetes that requires careful monitoring. Dr. Rafat performs diagnostic procedures such as thyroid ultrasounds and cranial ultrasounds to help evaluate endocrine function.
Dr. Rafat practices at Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group in Palos Heights, Illinois. She focuses on treating complex hormonal conditions including adrenal disorders and adult type 1 diabetes mellitus. Her expertise extends to managing latent autoimmune diabetes in adults, a specialized form of diabetes that requires careful monitoring. Dr. Rafat performs diagnostic procedures such as thyroid ultrasounds and cranial ultrasounds to help evaluate endocrine function.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 14 years of experience
- 6 insurance plans accepted
- Chicago Medical School/Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
- 2 specialties
- 3 areas of expertise
- 1 office location
- Female
Office Location
Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
12251 S 80th AvePalos Heights, IL 60463 Tel: (708) 923-4000
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| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 14 Years of Experience | 16 Years of Experience | 11 Years of Experience | 12 Years of Experience |
| Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English, Hindi, Urdu | Speaks English, Arabic | Speaks English | |
| Palos Heights , IL | CHICAGO , IL | CHICAGO , IL | CHICAGO , IL |
| Med School: Dow University of Health Sciences | Med School: Aga Khan University Medical College | Med School: Alfaisal University College Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Ibadan College Of Medicine |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Ummara Rafat has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Ummara Rafat has the following 3 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
14 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Fellowship
Chicago Medical School/Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science2024
Residency
Ascension Illinois/St Joseph (Chicago)2022
Medical School
Dow University of Health SciencesGraduated in 2012
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