Overview
Altaf Dawood is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rockford, Illinois.
Dr. Dawood is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
8201 E Riverside Blvd, Rockford, IL 61114
2350 N Rockton Ave, Rockford, IL 61103
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Dawood has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Altaf Dawood
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Altaf Dawood?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Altaf Dawood by calling their office at 815-971-7000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Altaf Dawood a top-rated expert for Acute Pancreatitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Altaf Dawood is classified as an Distinguished expert for Acute Pancreatitis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Altaf Dawood specialize in?
While Dr. Altaf Dawood is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, and Gastrectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Altaf Dawood participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Altaf Dawood has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Acute Pancreatitis. You can view a list of Dr. Altaf Dawood's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Altaf Dawood accept my insurance?
Dr. Altaf Dawood accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 815-971-7000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Dawood isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Advanced
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Dawood isAdvanced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Dawood isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- EndoscopyDr. Dawood isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- GastrectomyDr. Dawood isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Experienced
- AnemiaDr. Dawood isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- AscitesDr. Dawood isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- Banti's SyndromeDr. Dawood isExperienced. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Dawood isExperienced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Dawood isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Dawood isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.