About Dr. Ali Rafatnia
Dr. Ali Rafatnia, MD, is a compassionate and dedicated physician with a focus on serving underserved communities. Inspired by early healthcare missions in rural Iran and Peru, he earned his medical degree from the University of Antigua and completed clinical training at Florida International University School of Medicine. His extensive research contributions span women’s health, urological cancer, and pulmonary medicine. Dr. Rafatnia gained invaluable experience in full-spectrum family medicine and critical care during his residency in Arkansas, further honing his proficiency in various medical cases. In the realm of telehealth, Dr. Rafatnia offers a broad range of services. These include general telehealth visits for both new and existing patients, as well as specialized consults for COVID-19, weight loss, mental health, wound care, and chronic diseases such as diabetes. He also provides video consultations for hair loss, UTIs, prescription refills and skin concerns. In addition, he handles a variety of sexual health concerns, including video consultations for birth control, STD management, vaginal infections, and premature ejaculation. Fluent in English, Farsi, and proficient in Spanish, Dr. Rafatnia is committed to breaking down language barriers and providing personalized care to people from diverse backgrounds. Known for his refined interpersonal skills and ability to earn patients' trust, Dr. Rafatnia’s patient care style is rooted in empathy and an unwavering commitment to transform lives through healthcare.
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Education and background
Practice names
Hospital affiliations
- Good Samaritan Hospital
- Saint John's Regional Medical Center
Board certifications
- American Board of Family Medicine
Education and training
- Medical School - American University of Antigua College of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
Professional memberships
- American Academy of Family Physicians
Awards and publications
- Z. Stanczyk, F & Chaikittisilpa, Sukanya & Sriprasert, I & Rafatnia, A & Nadadur, M & D.R., Jr, Mishell,. (2019). Circulating androgen levels before and after oophorectomy in premenopausal and postmenopausal women. Climacteric. 22. 1-6. 10.1080/13697137.2018.1535584.
- Basu, Arnab & Athreya Kollengode, Kanthi & Rafatnia, Ali & Manoli, Hugh & Danenberg, Genevieve & Chakravartty, Eesha & Epstein, Alan & K. Pinski, Jacek. (2018). Relationship between neutrophil lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and MDSC concentration in localized and metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) patients. Journal of Clinical Oncology. 36. 338-338. 10.1200/JCO.2018.36.6_suppl.338.
- Basu, Arnab & Athreya Kollengode, Kanthi & Danenberg, Genevieve & Manoli, Hugh & Rafatnia, Ali & Chakravartty, Eesha & Epstein, Alan & K. Pinski, Jacek. (2018). MDSC clinical assay for cancer detection and monitoring in renal cell carcinoma. Journal of Clinical Oncology. 36. TPS713-TPS713. 10.1200/JCO.2018.36.6_suppl.TPS713.
- Basu, Arnab & Rafatnia, Ali & Manoli, Hugh & Danenberg, Genevieve & Epstein, Alan & K. Pinski, Jacek. (2018). MDSC clinical assay for cancer detection and monitoring in urothelial carcinoma. Journal of Clinical Oncology. 36. TPS110- TPS110. 10.1200/JCO.2018.36.5_suppl.TPS110
- Rafatnia, A & Shinge, H (May, 2019) “Recurrent Renal Calculi with incidental finding of Horseshoe Kidney and Renal cyst: A case report”. Poster session presented at the Annual Pontiac General Hospital Research Exposition at Pontiac, MI.
Languages spoken
- English
- Spanish
- Farsi
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1346878717
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Which hospital is Dr. Ali Rafatnia affiliated with?
Dr. Ali Rafatnia is affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital and Saint John's Regional Medical Center.
What practice does Dr. Ali Rafatnia work with?
Dr. Ali Rafatnia works with Rafatnia LLC.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ali Rafatnia have?
Dr. Ali Rafatnia is certified by American Board of Family Medicine.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Ali Rafatnia?
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What languages does Dr. Ali Rafatnia speak?
Dr. Ali Rafatnia speaks English, Spanish, and Farsi.