Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleLocations
- Sports Medicine Center
- 5555 Transportation Boulevard, Garfield Hts, OH 44125
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- Chagrin Falls Family Health Center
- 551 Washington Street, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
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Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Fellowship: The Ohio State University Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship, 1994
- Residency: University of Michigan Health System, 1993
- Medical Education: Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science - Chicago Medical School, 1990
- Undergraduate: University of Michigan, 1986
Board Certifications
- Sports Medicine: American Board of Family Medicine, 1995
- Family Medicine: American Board of Family Medicine, 1993
Research & Publications
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Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
187 ratings, 23 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/13/2026
Doctor answered all my questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2026
Dr Riifat and team is very responsive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2026
Dr. Rifat is very kind, a good listener and a very good diagnostician. Would recommend him to anyone.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/16/2026
I was referred by Express Care Clinic doctor. My Chart narrowed the appropriate providers and locations very easily. I was able to find an appointment within a week and before my vacation. I had a choice of doctors and I was able to research providers and selected Dr Rifat. It was an excellent choice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/16/2026
I highly recommend Dr. Rifat. He listened to my concerns, explained everything, and eased my anxieties.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2026
Dr. Was not rushing, answered my questions and provided info on my injury and referred me for an additional test and pt. Personable and kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2026
Dr was very kind
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2026
Dr Rifat is one of the best doctors I know.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
Dr Rifat took the time to understand what sports I'm in and how I work out and how my injury would affect those and was eager to get me healed quickly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2025
All great dr was very helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2025
Excellent Doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2025
The Dr. Explained everything very well and spent a lot of time with me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2025
Very impressed with the provider. Had read my chart and was very up on my condition
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/10/2025
Dr Rifat is a man of considerable knowledge and professionalism. A pleasure to work with.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2025
I have already recommended Dr. Rifat to multiple people! He is the most amazing ortho doctor I have ever met. His bedside manner and knowledge is how all physicians should be!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
Dr Rifat was respectful, knowledgeable about my injury, and very helpful instructing me how to navigate through the system while not making me feel like a number. My thanks to Dr Rifat and his team.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2025
Dr Rafat let me talk & explain my pain. He then explained clearly how and what could be done to help.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2025
Dr. Rifat is awesome! He listens, communicates clearly and is friendly and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2025
Dr. Rifat took time to answer all my questions. I was impressed with the empathy, knowledge and patience he displayed. I was pleased with the short term and long term care plan he suggested.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2025
Dr. Rifat listened to my concerns about my knee and explained well the issue and way to treat it from home. He was very considerate and understanding and I was made to feel at ease and wasn't nervous that I would be in pain during an evaluation of my knee.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2025
I love Dr Rifat! He's very caring and he explains all your options including you in the decision-making
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2025
Dr. Rifat was thorough and went over all the treatment options and used shared decision-making to formulate the plan of care. His bedside manner was warm and put me at ease.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2025
Dr Rifat is an excellent communicator. He is very professional, personable & empathetic. He is an excellent doctor!