Overview
Rifat Elkhatib is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Chillicothe, Ohio.
Dr. Elkhatib is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Essential Thrombocythemia, Lynch Syndrome, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
4435 State Route 159, Chillicothe, OH 45601
730 W Market St, Lima, OH 45801
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. Rifat Elkhatib
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Rifat Elkhatib?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Rifat Elkhatib by calling their office at 740-542-3030. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Rifat Elkhatib a top-rated expert for Colorectal Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rifat Elkhatib is classified as an Distinguished expert for Colorectal Cancer, 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. Rifat Elkhatib specialize in?
While Dr. Rifat Elkhatib is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Essential Thrombocythemia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. Rifat Elkhatib participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Rifat Elkhatib has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Colorectal Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Rifat Elkhatib's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Rifat Elkhatib accept my insurance?
Dr. Rifat Elkhatib accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 740-542-3030 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
- Colorectal CancerDr. Elkhatib isDistinguished. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Essential ThrombocythemiaDr. Elkhatib isDistinguished. Learn about Essential Thrombocythemia.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Elkhatib isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Advanced
- Lymphofollicular HyperplasiaDr. Elkhatib isAdvanced. Learn about Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.
- Lynch SyndromeDr. Elkhatib isAdvanced. Learn about Lynch Syndrome.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Elkhatib isAdvanced. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Stomach CancerDr. Elkhatib isAdvanced. Learn about Stomach Cancer.
- Experienced
- Acute Mountain SicknessDr. Elkhatib isExperienced. Learn about Acute Mountain Sickness.
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with MaturationDr. Elkhatib isExperienced. Learn about Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation.
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)Dr. Elkhatib isExperienced. Learn about Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).
- Adult Immune ThrombocytopeniaDr. Elkhatib isExperienced. Learn about Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia.
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Elkhatib isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.