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Ibrahim Alghafeer, MD

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1732 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Rheumatology

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Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Ankylosing Spondylitis/Axial Spondyloarthritis
Inflammatory Myopathies
Psoriatic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Scleroderma
Sjogren's Syndrome
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Vasculitis

Education

Medical Education:: MD, University of Damascus School of Medicine - 1994
Internship:: Jefferson Health Northeast - 1998
Residency:: Rochester Regional Health/Unity Hospital (Rochester) - 2001
Fellowships:: The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - 2003

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:: Kishwaukee Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.8

4.8

1732 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

April 29, 2025

5.0

Was very good answered all questions

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April 28, 2025

5.0

Gave me the meds I needed after discussing my problem

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April 28, 2025

5.0

He is caring, thorough and helpful.

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April 26, 2025

4.0

He was excellent at making the process clear as to what they were doing and what it meant

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April 24, 2025

5.0

No one to compare him to in this field since there is no one else.

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April 24, 2025

5.0

His time and patience in explaining and asking me questions was a warm welcome to his practice

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April 23, 2025

5.0

Quick, smart, listens.

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April 22, 2025

5.0

He answered questions thoroughly.

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April 22, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable

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April 16, 2025

5.0

He's very thorough and professional and treats me with kindness

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April 14, 2025

5.0

Physicician and staff guine and caring.

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April 14, 2025

5.0

Very nice individual with clear straight talk.

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April 14, 2025

5.0

Very good doctor

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April 11, 2025

5.0

He is a good Doctor

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April 11, 2025

5.0

very professional and easy to talk to. didn't feel rushed to explain my health concerns.

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April 09, 2025

5.0

Dr. Alghafeer is always professional and discusses any treatment and answers all my questions.

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April 08, 2025

5.0

For the attention

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April 03, 2025

5.0

He listened to what I had to say & directed me to the right department

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April 02, 2025

5.0

I feel he listens to me and takes his time at my appt

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March 31, 2025

5.0

He has done this for many years and takes good care of patients.

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March 29, 2025

5.0

Good explanation of ailments and what needs to be done for care

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March 28, 2025

5.0

Nice kind hearted person.

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March 27, 2025

4.0

Good doctor

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March 20, 2025

5.0

Dr expertise is the best and professional

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March 19, 2025

5.0

Dr Alghafeer is easy to talk to and answers all my questions. Dr and staff work well together.

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March 17, 2025

5.0

I have been helped from the very first visit.

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March 16, 2025

5.0

Dr. Alghafeer listened to me and I felt he handled my care well.

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March 13, 2025

5.0

He was really nice and answered all of my question

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March 06, 2025

5.0

Very attentive & explained the issues.

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March 04, 2025

5.0

Very helpful

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March 03, 2025

4.0

I've going here for quit awhile, he's been able to relieve most of my pain.

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March 02, 2025

5.0

Dr. Alghafeer is honest, reassuring, and a pleasure to see. He is aslo patient and takes time to explain and assure that you are understanding what he is saying. I highly recommennd Dr. Alghafeer to anyone seeking a rhumatologist.

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February 28, 2025

5.0

Doctor is smart and friendly. He listens and pays attention. He also cited a study, which showed me he is continually learning. This is an important trait for a doctor especially. I would recommend him to others.

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February 27, 2025

5.0

Excellent Doctor.

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February 25, 2025

5.0

Good deal.

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February 25, 2025

5.0

I have high confidence that my health is in good hands.

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February 19, 2025

5.0

Great Doctor

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February 19, 2025

5.0

He really cares for his patients. Gets right to the heart of things. No messing around. Great personally

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February 18, 2025

5.0

Very easy to converse with

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February 17, 2025

5.0

Very nice and good discussion of what my illness was. I felt like I can contact him again if my situation happens again.

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February 16, 2025

5.0

Listens to concerns and genuinely wants to help

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February 10, 2025

5.0

He seemed well informed as to my condition and gave me a number of options to proceed with. Very easy to talk with.

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February 08, 2025

5.0

Dr. Alghafeer inspires confidence in your care from his matter of fact yet, compassionate approach. The apprehension and confusion you may feel when needing to see a rheumatologist can be overwhelming. He makes this albeit lengthy process easier by explaining things, answering your questions, and not making you feel rushed. As well as making sure that you are seeing additional specialists if or when needed. Taking in the patient as a whole not just as individual symptoms.

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February 02, 2025

5.0

He genuinely cares about his patience Relieve their pain and give them the best possible care available

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February 01, 2025

5.0

Spent time with me and explained everything thoroughly.

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January 30, 2025

5.0

My first visit with him. He took the time to read my chart so he could give me the best answers. Very patient and explained his treatment throughly.

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January 30, 2025

5.0

Dr. Alghafeer's is the best at every thing

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January 27, 2025

5.0

He is knowledgeable and very interested in my care.

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January 17, 2025

5.0

Dr. Alghafeer took time to carefully listen to my symptoms, history and concerns. After listening to me, he then probed for more information that could help in diagnosis. He took time to explain why I was referred and answer my questions. He then ordered diagnostics and prescribed medicine to allow me to sleep relatively pain free through the night.

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January 15, 2025

5.0

Pays attention to my issues, takes time to answer questions,.

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January 13, 2025

5.0

He is very attentive and concerned about my wellbeing.

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January 13, 2025

5.0

Have been under his care for 8 years.

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January 08, 2025

5.0

Very attentive. Dr. Alghafeer took his time explaining diagnosis and treatment plan.

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January 04, 2025

5.0

Nice and considerate

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January 03, 2025

5.0

Polite and informative about my health, empathetic to his patients.

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December 27, 2024

5.0

He seems knowledgeable & answered questions I had to my satisfaction

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December 22, 2024

5.0

Because I do trust Dr. Alghafeer

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December 19, 2024

5.0

I have had good results with this Doctor and feel he understands my odd condition.

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December 19, 2024

5.0

very good

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December 17, 2024

5.0

He's the best doctor and a goodt one.

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December 17, 2024

5.0

He is a good doctor

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December 06, 2024

5.0

He is friendly and I can trust what he advises me to do

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December 06, 2024

5.0

Caring & competent

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December 05, 2024

5.0

Compassionate,listened to my comments

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December 05, 2024

5.0

The Doctor and the staff are fantastic , I would recommend him to my family and friends !

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November 20, 2024

5.0

Wonderful doctors. Very easy to talk with and very knowledgeable. Makes you feel like everything is going to be ok. He will ,are sure

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November 19, 2024

5.0

He is good

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November 19, 2024

5.0

He is dedicated and makes sure that I understand what I need to do

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November 18, 2024

5.0

I like Dr. Ibrahim Alghafeer.

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November 18, 2024

4.0

He is very personable and kind.

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November 14, 2024

5.0

He has a great "bedside manner." He has always been very kind & attentive.

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November 13, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable, professional

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November 11, 2024

5.0

I am very confident in Dr. Alghafeer's care despite this being a confusing and unavoidably long process. He asks for and listens to your concerns. He explains current findings and potential issues well. His approach is unhurried, compassionate, and calming while still being remarkably intelligent. As these characteristics do not always go hand in hand I feel grateful that I am in his care.

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November 08, 2024

5.0

I like dr alghafeer he is always nice . When his office got busy he took on another doctor and I saw the new one today

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November 07, 2024

5.0

Very personal. Felt he cared about my pain.

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November 04, 2024

5.0

I have been struggling with this health issue for quite some time. For the first time in a long time, I felt like I was being heard. Dr. Alghafeer and his staff took the time to listen to me, answer my questions, & come up with a treatment plan.

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November 04, 2024

5.0

He is always supportive and explains things

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November 02, 2024

5.0

Diagnosed

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November 02, 2024

5.0

Kind and knowledgeable

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October 31, 2024

5.0

Easy to talk to understand my situation

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October 29, 2024

5.0

Very friendly helpful staff

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October 17, 2024

5.0

Read above. The Best.

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October 15, 2024

5.0

Makes you feel comfortable and caring

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October 14, 2024

5.0

Relates well with patients, explains plan for care. But willing to adapt as needed. Excellent communication

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October 11, 2024

5.0

Great Dr.

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October 09, 2024

5.0

No problems with the Doctor

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October 07, 2024

5.0

Had a very good manner

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October 03, 2024

5.0

Wonderful caring doctor.

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October 02, 2024

5.0

Prompt, concerned

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October 01, 2024

4.0

Very nice Dr. explained everything.

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October 01, 2024

5.0

Patient Kind Explains well

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September 30, 2024

5.0

He doesn't give up, he keeps trying to figure out what is going on with your health.

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September 29, 2024

5.0

Dr Alghafeer is professional, competent and makes you feel at ease

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September 23, 2024

5.0

Very considerate and caring of the people

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September 23, 2024

5.0

A great bedside manner, listens well and explains in great detail along with a great sense of humor. Highly recommended.

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September 19, 2024

5.0

Very thorough, compassionate and he has a lot of knowledge about RA. I feel like I am in good hands.

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September 16, 2024

5.0

Dr. Alghafeer is very knowledgeable, professional, and kind.

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September 04, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable. Very personable and kind.

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September 03, 2024

5.0

Doctor was very thorough and friendly.

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September 03, 2024

4.0

He was a very pleasant doc.

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