Murwarid M. Assifi
Experienced in Epithelioid Sarcoma

Dr. Murwarid M. Assifi

Surgical Oncology
Corewell Health
Corewell Health Surgical Oncology - Lemmen-Holton
145 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 5500, 
Grand Rapids, MI 
On Staff At
19 Years of Experience
Experienced in Epithelioid Sarcoma
Corewell Health
Corewell Health Surgical Oncology - Lemmen-Holton
145 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 5500, 
Grand Rapids, MI 
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Overview

Murwarid Assifi is a Surgical Oncologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Assifi has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epithelioid Sarcoma. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 21 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Boston University School Of Medicine, 2007
Residency
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital-Dept of Surgery
Specialties
Surgical Oncology
Licenses
Surgery in MI
Board Certifications
American Board Of Surgery
American Board Of Surgery
Fellowships
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Alignment Health Plan
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Medicaid
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Meridian Choice
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  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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Priority Health
  • HMO
  • POS
Spectrum Priority Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
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  • POS
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Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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Locations

Corewell Health Surgical Oncology - Lemmen-Holton
145 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 5500, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Call: 616-267-8540
Other Locations
Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Multispecialty Teams - Lemmen-Holton
145 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 6300, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Call: 616-267-4150
Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals General Surgery Residency - 275 Michigan St NE
275 Michigan Street Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Call: 616-391-6243

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

21 Total Publications

Telemedicine: Does it have a place in surgical oncology practice?
Telemedicine: Does it have a place in surgical oncology practice?
Journal: Journal of telemedicine and telecare
Published: May 16, 2024
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    • Pancreatic Cancer
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    • Ampullary Cancer
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    • Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma
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