Overview
Raif Elsakr is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Dr. Elsakr is highly rated in 51 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.
Dr. Elsakr is currently accepting new patients.
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Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- EPO
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- OTHER MEDICARE
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- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER MEDICARE
- HMO
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
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- EPO
- HMO
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- HMO
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- PPO
- EPO
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- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
2200 Crow Ln, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
3350 N Germantown Rd, Bartlett, TN 38133
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Elsakr 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Raif W. Elsakr
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Raif W. Elsakr?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Raif W. Elsakr by calling their office at 843-848-5300. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Raif W. Elsakr a top-rated expert for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Raif W. Elsakr is classified as an Distinguished expert for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), 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. Raif W. Elsakr specialize in?
While Dr. Raif W. Elsakr is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diarrhea, and Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Raif W. Elsakr accept my insurance?
Dr. Raif W. Elsakr accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-848-5300 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
- ColitisDr. Elsakr isDistinguished. Learn about Colitis.
- DiarrheaDr. Elsakr isDistinguished. Learn about Diarrhea.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Elsakr isDistinguished. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Elsakr isDistinguished. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Elsakr isDistinguished. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- HemorrhoidsDr. Elsakr isDistinguished. Learn about Hemorrhoids.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Elsakr isDistinguished. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Elsakr isDistinguished. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Trichohepatoenteric SyndromeDr. Elsakr isDistinguished. Learn about Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Elsakr isDistinguished. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
- Advanced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Elsakr isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Anal FissureDr. Elsakr isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- AnemiaDr. Elsakr isAdvanced. Learn about Anemia.
- AscitesDr. Elsakr isAdvanced. Learn about Ascites.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Elsakr isAdvanced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Elsakr isAdvanced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Elsakr isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Elsakr isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Elsakr isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Elsakr isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Elsakr isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- CirrhosisDr. Elsakr isAdvanced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- Colonic MalakoplakiaDr. Elsakr isAdvanced. Learn about Colonic Malakoplakia.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Elsakr isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Elsakr isAdvanced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- EncopresisDr. Elsakr isAdvanced. Learn about Encopresis.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Elsakr isAdvanced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- EsophagitisDr. Elsakr isAdvanced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Elsakr isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Elsakr isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Elsakr isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Gardner SyndromeDr. Elsakr isAdvanced. Learn about Gardner Syndrome.
- Gas Bloat SyndromeDr. Elsakr isAdvanced. Learn about Gas Bloat Syndrome.
- GastritisDr. Elsakr isAdvanced. Learn about Gastritis.
- HepatitisDr. Elsakr isAdvanced. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Hepatitis CDr. Elsakr isAdvanced. Learn about Hepatitis C.
- Hereditary PancreatitisDr. Elsakr isAdvanced. Learn about Hereditary Pancreatitis.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Elsakr isAdvanced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- IndigestionDr. Elsakr isAdvanced. Learn about Indigestion.
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)Dr. Elsakr isAdvanced. Learn about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
- JaundiceDr. Elsakr isAdvanced. Learn about Jaundice.
- Lower Esophageal RingDr. Elsakr isAdvanced. Learn about Lower Esophageal Ring.
- Lymphocytic ColitisDr. Elsakr isAdvanced. Learn about Lymphocytic Colitis.
- Morning SicknessDr. Elsakr isAdvanced. Learn about Morning Sickness.
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseDr. Elsakr isAdvanced. Learn about Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.
- Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
- Portal HypertensionDr. Elsakr isAdvanced. Learn about Portal Hypertension.
- Protein DeficiencyDr. Elsakr isAdvanced. Learn about Protein Deficiency.
- Turcot SyndromeDr. Elsakr isAdvanced. Learn about Turcot Syndrome.
- Ulcerative ColitisDr. Elsakr isAdvanced. Learn about Ulcerative Colitis.
- VisceromegalyDr. Elsakr isAdvanced. Learn about Visceromegaly.
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Elsakr isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Elsakr isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Elsakr isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Elsakr isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Autoimmune HepatitisDr. Elsakr isExperienced. Learn about Autoimmune Hepatitis.
- Banti's SyndromeDr. Elsakr isExperienced. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Elsakr isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Elsakr isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Elsakr isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.
- BoilsDr. Elsakr isExperienced. Learn about Boils.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Elsakr isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Campylobacter InfectionDr. Elsakr isExperienced. Learn about Campylobacter Infection.
- CarbuncleDr. Elsakr isExperienced. Learn about Carbuncle.
- Celiac DiseaseDr. Elsakr isExperienced. Learn about Celiac Disease.
- CholangitisDr. Elsakr isExperienced. Learn about Cholangitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Elsakr isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholestasisDr. Elsakr isExperienced. Learn about Cholestasis.
- Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)Dr. Elsakr isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC).
- Chronic PancreatitisDr. Elsakr isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pancreatitis.
- Collagenous ColitisDr. Elsakr isExperienced. Learn about Collagenous Colitis.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Elsakr isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Colorectal PolypsDr. Elsakr isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Polyps.
- DICER1 SyndromeDr. Elsakr isExperienced. Learn about DICER1 Syndrome.
- EndoscopyDr. Elsakr isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Eosinophilic ColitisDr. Elsakr isExperienced. Learn about Eosinophilic Colitis.
- Eosinophilic EsophagitisDr. Elsakr isExperienced. Learn about Eosinophilic Esophagitis.
- Esophageal CancerDr. Elsakr isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Cancer.
- Esophageal VaricesDr. Elsakr isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Varices.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Elsakr isExperienced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Elsakr isExperienced. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Fecal ImpactionDr. Elsakr isExperienced. Learn about Fecal Impaction.
- Fibrolamellar CarcinomaDr. Elsakr isExperienced. Learn about Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.
- FolliculitisDr. Elsakr isExperienced. Learn about Folliculitis.
- GastrectomyDr. Elsakr isExperienced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Gastric DysmotilityDr. Elsakr isExperienced. Learn about Gastric Dysmotility.
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Elsakr isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- GastroparesisDr. Elsakr isExperienced. Learn about Gastroparesis.
- GastrostomyDr. Elsakr isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Gilbert SyndromeDr. Elsakr isExperienced. Learn about Gilbert Syndrome.
- GlucagonomaDr. Elsakr isExperienced. Learn about Glucagonoma.
- HeartburnDr. Elsakr isExperienced. Learn about Heartburn.
- Helicobacter Pylori InfectionDr. Elsakr isExperienced. Learn about Helicobacter Pylori Infection.
- Hemorrhagic ProctocolitisDr. Elsakr isExperienced. Learn about Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis.
- Hepatitis BDr. Elsakr isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis B.
- HiccupsDr. Elsakr isExperienced. Learn about Hiccups.
- InsulinomaDr. Elsakr isExperienced. Learn about Insulinoma.
- Intestinal CancerDr. Elsakr isExperienced. Learn about Intestinal Cancer.
- Intestinal Pseudo-ObstructionDr. Elsakr isExperienced. Learn about Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction.
- Liver FailureDr. Elsakr isExperienced. Learn about Liver Failure.
- MacroamylasemiaDr. Elsakr isExperienced. Learn about Macroamylasemia.
- MalnutritionDr. Elsakr isExperienced. Learn about Malnutrition.
- Menetrier DiseaseDr. Elsakr isExperienced. Learn about Menetrier Disease.
- Mesenteric Artery IschemiaDr. Elsakr isExperienced. Learn about Mesenteric Artery Ischemia.
- Necrotizing EnterocolitisDr. Elsakr isExperienced. Learn about Necrotizing Enterocolitis.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Elsakr isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- Pancreatic PseudocystDr. Elsakr isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Pseudocyst.
- Pelvic Floor DysfunctionDr. Elsakr isExperienced. Learn about Pelvic Floor Dysfunction.
- Primary Biliary CholangitisDr. Elsakr isExperienced. Learn about Primary Biliary Cholangitis.
- ProctitisDr. Elsakr isExperienced. Learn about Proctitis.
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3
- Pseudomembranous ColitisDr. Elsakr isExperienced. Learn about Pseudomembranous Colitis.
- RectoceleDr. Elsakr isExperienced. Learn about Rectocele.
- Reynolds SyndromeDr. Elsakr isExperienced. Learn about Reynolds Syndrome.
- Sclerosing CholangitisDr. Elsakr isExperienced. Learn about Sclerosing Cholangitis.
- Small Bowel Bacterial OvergrowthDr. Elsakr isExperienced. Learn about Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth.
- Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
- Vitamin B12 DeficiencyDr. Elsakr isExperienced. Learn about Vitamin B12 Deficiency.
- Watermelon StomachDr. Elsakr isExperienced. Learn about Watermelon Stomach.
