Dima Alfakara
Expertise in
2
conditions

Dr. Dima Alfakara

Endocrinology
221 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 200, 
Grand Rapids, MI 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Referral required
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Expertise in
2
conditions
221 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 200, 
Grand Rapids, MI 

Overview

Dima Alfakara is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Dr. Alfakara is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Storm, Graves Disease, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Hyperthyroidism.

Dr. Alfakara is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Alfakara is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

University Of Damascus Faculty Of Human Medicine

Specialties

Endocrinology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in MI

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals
Spectrum Health
Spectrum Health United Hospital
Corewell Health Big Rapids Hospital
Corewell Health Pennock Hospital
Corewell Health Reed City Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Alliance Plan
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
McLaren Health
  • HMO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Priority Health
  • HMO
  • POS
Spectrum Priority Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Trustmark
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
University of Michigan Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Corewell Health Diabetes and Endocrinology - 221 Michigan St NE
221 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 200, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Alfakara 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.

Hypoparathyroidism

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.

3 Total Publications

Root Cause for Metabolic Syndrome and Type 2 Diabetes: Can Lifestyle and Nutrition Be the Answer for Remission.
Root Cause for Metabolic Syndrome and Type 2 Diabetes: Can Lifestyle and Nutrition Be the Answer for Remission.
Journal: Endocrinology and metabolism clinics of North America
Published: February 08, 2023
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Grand Rapids, MI 
 (0.6 miles away)
616-267-8950
Experience:
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English
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Dima Alfakara

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Dima Alfakara?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Dima Alfakara by calling their office at 616-267-8950. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Dima Alfakara a top-rated expert for Thyroid Storm?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Dima Alfakara is classified as an Advanced expert for Thyroid Storm, 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. Dima Alfakara specialize in?

While Dr. Dima Alfakara is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Thyroid Storm, Graves Disease, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.

Does Dr. Dima Alfakara participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Dima Alfakara has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Thyroid Storm. You can view a list of Dr. Dima Alfakara's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Dima Alfakara accept my insurance?

Dr. Dima Alfakara accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 616-267-8950 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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