Ibrahim Alghafeer, MD

4.8 
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Primary Specialty

Rheumatology

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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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4.8
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1302 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

April 25, 2024

5.0

No nonsense care for his patient

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April 23, 2024

5.0

He not only listens but he does investigate to try to get to the root of the issue

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April 23, 2024

5.0

He identified my issue and knew the best treatment.

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April 19, 2024

5.0

I have had rough go the last few years and Dr Alghafeer has been so good at explaining what I need to know about my treatment and so thankful the treatments helped me get alot more functionality

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April 17, 2024

5.0

He’s a good doctor

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April 16, 2024

5.0

He listens and is so knowledgeable.

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April 15, 2024

5.0

He’s very kind I feel I can ask questions if I need ti .

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April 13, 2024

5.0

Very good physician! Answers all questions asked.

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April 09, 2024

5.0

I am 68 years old and he is one of my all time favorite doctors. He HEARS you, provides good sound advice, great care, and I trust him.

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April 09, 2024

5.0

A very caring, wise, and Knowledgable doctor. Listens and explains things well. Has been my doctor for 8 years.

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April 08, 2024

5.0

Because he is helping me get through my problems with my health.

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April 07, 2024

5.0

Because he always treats me for respect

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March 26, 2024

5.0

Very upfront yet still caring

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March 25, 2024

5.0

He listens and takes his time with me!

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March 25, 2024

5.0

Good doctor

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March 23, 2024

5.0

Dr alghafeer is very personable

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March 19, 2024

5.0

Very non-judgmental, set up a detail plan to attack the issue I had as well as informative!!

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March 18, 2024

5.0

He cares for his patients… It shows in his decisions on patient care. He is very professional.

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March 15, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable, respectful and well connected physician positioned to offer treatment options for patients.

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March 14, 2024

4.0

Good Doctortalks everything with me

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March 14, 2024

5.0

Reviews test results Ask/answers questions Gives advice Examination

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March 14, 2024

5.0

He is great

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March 13, 2024

5.0

He is amazing doctor. He is friendly and knowledgable. He cares about his patients

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March 12, 2024

5.0

Great Dr

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February 24, 2024

5.0

The doctor is very friendly funny and personable

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February 22, 2024

5.0

Dr is easy to talk to and explains if you have questions

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February 21, 2024

5.0

Very pleasant

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February 21, 2024

5.0

Dr.Alghafeer is very nice and takes his time explaining things.

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February 20, 2024

5.0

very good

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February 19, 2024

5.0

Compassionate and listened to my concerns

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February 19, 2024

5.0

Very personable and professional

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February 19, 2024

5.0

Dr. was thorough

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February 16, 2024

5.0

He takes your questions and answers them. Takes his time with you

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February 15, 2024

5.0

Always been pleased with service here.

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February 14, 2024

5.0

Very professional, explained things clearly and was caring.

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February 12, 2024

5.0

Wonderful caring doctor.

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February 12, 2024

5.0

C's he knows what are you talking about

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February 08, 2024

5.0

He’s caring and lets you be part of the treatment choices.

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February 03, 2024

5.0

Kind Patient Takes time to explain things clearly

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January 30, 2024

5.0

He took the time to understand my condition and recommend a treatment that was effective even though it was not entirely in his specialty, and made a thorough evaluation of the results

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January 29, 2024

5.0

Friendly Knowledgeable Approachable Kind

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January 23, 2024

5.0

He's very easy to talk to.

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January 23, 2024

5.0

Very friendly. Pursues all possible problems.

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January 19, 2024

5.0

Really nice professional and a straight talker you could tell he knew his stuff

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January 18, 2024

5.0

Knowledge and clinical acumen.

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January 18, 2024

5.0

Patient with me

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January 16, 2024

5.0

very good

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January 16, 2024

5.0

Genuinely wants to heal you. Cares.

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January 10, 2024

5.0

Dr. Alghafeer has wonderful manner plus great sense of humor. Just a very nice person , with great knowledge. Don't have a lot of trust in doctors, but feel Dr. Alghafeer is a genuine caring doctor and feel happy that he is now my doctor.

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January 10, 2024

5.0

Dr Alghafeer is very nice and makes me feel comfortable when speaking to him or answering his questions.

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January 03, 2024

5.0

Good communication.

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January 03, 2024

5.0

Professional care

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January 03, 2024

5.0

He listens and is caring

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December 28, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable and thorough

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December 27, 2023

5.0

Great guy, and not afraid to tell you how it is.

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December 21, 2023

5.0

He is caring, thorough and honest.

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December 19, 2023

5.0

Dr was very thorough and took the time to make sure I understood what was going on. Tests were ordered and was able to get the done promptly right at your facility

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December 19, 2023

5.0

He put me at ease right away and knew what he was talking about. Very knowledgeable.

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December 18, 2023

5.0

He's kind and very thorough. He always listens to me.

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December 14, 2023

5.0

I like him !

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December 04, 2023

5.0

Excellent Physician.

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December 03, 2023

5.0

Dr. Alghafeer very curious and clear when answering all my needs.

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December 01, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable

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November 30, 2023

5.0

Very competent.

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November 29, 2023

5.0

Good care and easy to talk to

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November 29, 2023

5.0

Good knowledgeable Pleasant persanility

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November 29, 2023

5.0

Seems very nice and knowledgeable

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November 19, 2023

5.0

Dr is very thorough and explains completely any questions I have

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November 17, 2023

5.0

Great Dr/ good listener

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November 13, 2023

5.0

Usually very attentive to my questions

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November 12, 2023

5.0

Seemed to care

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November 11, 2023

5.0

He has excellent judgement, treatment plans and educator.

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November 09, 2023

5.0

He’s taken care of my RA and any extra needs that arise. I’m on a monthly injection that keeps me maintained and doesn’t cost me my social security check!

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November 08, 2023

5.0

He's very nice and helpful

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November 07, 2023

5.0

He listened! He worked with me to figure how best to help. Great bedside manner and very thorough!

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November 07, 2023

5.0

Very kind , very knowledgeable and wanting to be helpfu . I appreciate him.

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November 06, 2023

5.0

Quality of living was getting at it lowest but Dr Alghafeer didn’t give up on me when many other did. He kept digging till he found the reason of all my pain. He has set up a medicine that hopes will get me back on track to living a good life. The whole group was great to help. I appreciate everything they they have done for me.

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November 06, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable and caring doctor.

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November 02, 2023

5.0

He is a caring doctor and explains things well.

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November 01, 2023

5.0

He is a professional yet caring provider. He just works for the wrong corporation.

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November 01, 2023

5.0

Dr is knowledgeable and easy to talk to.

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October 27, 2023

5.0

Dr aghifeer is a fantastic doctor he is well like man ! I appreciate him , and his nurse is fantastic as well very friendly !

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October 26, 2023

5.0

Great doctor.

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October 24, 2023

5.0

He is polite, professional, listens to what I have to say/my concerns.

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October 23, 2023

4.0

Eficiente

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October 23, 2023

5.0

He took the time to research my condition and even though it turned out not to be in his specialty took charge of finding me a treatment rather than simply referring me to another physician.

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October 19, 2023

5.0

Concerned about my health; easy to communicate with.

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October 19, 2023

5.0

He’s very friendly easy to talk too. He’s concerned about my health and we’ll being

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October 17, 2023

5.0

Excellent doctor the best

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October 17, 2023

5.0

Only local option and he's been my doctor forever

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October 14, 2023

5.0

Very friendly and helpful

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October 11, 2023

5.0

Helped me sooo much!!

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October 10, 2023

5.0

He is a good doctor and is patient with the patient.

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October 06, 2023

5.0

Dr seems to keep my health problems under control.

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October 05, 2023

5.0

Very nice and very attentive to the patient and complimented her alot on her choices in life

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October 05, 2023

5.0

Caring

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October 04, 2023

5.0

He listened to me understood my request and concerns. As well, he listened to a patient & heard them-something I desire & require in my medical care. Too long haven't had this & it greatly appreciated. Invisible pain-suffering is hard to explain & harder for others to see or understand-I feel doctor does listen & gets it.

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October 03, 2023

5.0

Friendly staff. Great care.

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October 02, 2023

5.0

Made me feel comfortable to ask questions. I know that they would get the same kind of care of concern of their treatment from him.

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October 02, 2023

5.0

Very thorough Good repore.

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