Overview
Samara Rifkin is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Rifkin is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are DICER1 Syndrome, BRCA Positive Breast Cancer, HER2 Negative Breast Cancer, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 23 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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4270 Plymouth Rd, Entrance 4, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor 3 Reception D, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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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Dr. Chey received his BA degree from the University of Pennsylvania and medical degree & training in internal medicine at the Emory University School of Medicine. He went on to complete a fellowship in gastroenterology at the University of Michigan. Since completing this fellowship, Dr. Chey has remained at the University of Michigan, where he is H. Marvin Pollard Professor of Gastroenterology, Professor of Nutrition Sciences, and Chief, Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology. Dr. Chey runs a very active clinical research group which has received funding from federal and private sources. Dr. Chey has authored more than 400 manuscripts, reviews and book chapters yielding an H-index of 50. He is former Co-editor-in-Chief of the American Journal of Gastroenterology (2010-2016) and serves on the editorial boards of several other journals. He serves as a member of the Board of Trustees and in 2026, will become President of the American College of Gastroenterology. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Rome Foundation and IFFGD. He has participated in and directed numerous national and international continuing medical education programs in gastroenterology, and has been elected to the roster of Best Doctors since 2001 and America's™ Top Doctors since 2009. Dr. Chey has received numerous awards including the Berk-Fise Award for outstanding clinical service from the ACG, the Distinguished Clinician Award from the AGA, Dean’s Outstanding Clinician Award, Dean’s Award for Innovation and Commercialization, and the Healio Disruptive Innovator Award. Dr. Chey is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Diarrhea, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
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Dr. Fontana is a Professor of Medicine and Director of the Transplant Hepatology Fellowship Program. He is recognized as a national and international expert in managing patients with cirrhosis, portal hypertension and nearly all forms of acute and chronic liver disease. He has particular research interest in patients with drug induced liver injury, viral hepatitis, and genetic liver disease. Dr. Fontana is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.
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Anna Lok is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Hepatologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Lok is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis B, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Liver Transplant.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Samara Rifkin
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Samara Rifkin?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Samara Rifkin by calling their office at 734-936-9250. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Samara Rifkin a top-rated expert for DICER1 Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Samara Rifkin is classified as an Advanced expert for DICER1 Syndrome, 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. Samara Rifkin specialize in?
While Dr. Samara Rifkin is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in DICER1 Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and BRCA Positive Breast Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Samara Rifkin participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Samara Rifkin has published 23 articles and abstracts on conditions like DICER1 Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Samara Rifkin's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Samara Rifkin accept my insurance?
Dr. Samara Rifkin accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 734-936-9250 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.
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- BRCA Positive Breast CancerDr. Rifkin isAdvanced. Learn about BRCA Positive Breast Cancer.
- ColonoscopyDr. Rifkin isAdvanced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- DICER1 SyndromeDr. Rifkin isAdvanced. Learn about DICER1 Syndrome.
- EndoscopyDr. Rifkin isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- HER2 Negative Breast CancerDr. Rifkin isAdvanced. Learn about HER2 Negative Breast Cancer.
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- Acute PancreatitisDr. Rifkin isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Rifkin isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Rifkin isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Rifkin isExperienced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Rifkin isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.