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Dr. Ummara Rafat is an endocrinologist who specializes 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 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 with Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group in Palos Heights, Illinois. She treats patients with adrenal disorders and both adult type 1 diabetes and latent autoimmune diabetes in adults. Her expertise includes performing thyroid and parathyroid ultrasounds along with cranial ultrasounds to help diagnose and monitor various endocrine conditions.
Dr. Rafat practices with Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group in Palos Heights, Illinois. She treats patients with adrenal disorders and both adult type 1 diabetes and latent autoimmune diabetes in adults. Her expertise includes performing thyroid and parathyroid ultrasounds along with cranial ultrasounds to help diagnose and monitor various endocrine conditions.
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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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| Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 14 Years of Experience | 11 Years of Experience | 16 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English, Arabic | Speaks English, Hindi, Urdu | ||
| Palos Heights , IL | CHICAGO , IL | CHICAGO , IL | CHICAGO , IL |
| Med School: Dow University of Health Sciences | Med School: Alfaisal University College Of Medicine | Med School: Aga Khan University Medical College | |
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Medical Specialties
Ummara Rafat has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Ummara Rafat has the following 3 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
14 Years Experience
Ummara Rafat holds an active medical license in the state of Illinois.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Illinois that expires in 2026.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at Chicago Medical School/Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in 2024.
Residency
Completed their residency at Ascension Illinois/St Joseph (Chicago) in 2022.
Medical School
Graduated from Dow University of Health Sciences in 2012.
NPI Number
Ummara Rafat's NPI number is 1275095234.
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