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Mohammad O El-rifai, MD

Mohammad O El-rifai, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, Internal Medicine
Languages Spoken
Arabic, English

accepting new patients

Franciscan Health Endocrinology Olympia Fields

3700 West 203rd Street
Suite 310
Olympia Fields, IL 60461

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Monday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 4:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 12:00pm
Saturday
8:00am - 12:00pm
Franciscan Health Endocrinology Olympia Fields

Franciscan Health Olympia Fields

20201 South Crawford Avenue
Olympia Fields, IL 60461

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Sunday
Open 24 hours
Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields

About Me

Education

Medical School:
University of Jordan

Internship:
Prince Hamzah Hospital Internship

Residency:
St Joseph's Regional Med Ctr Internal Medicine Residency

Fellowship:
Michigan State Univ Endocrinology Fellowship

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine

American Board of Internal Medicine

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • BCBS IL
  • Cigna Health Plans
  • Corvel
  • Department of Labor
  • Franciscan PHO Northern Indiana, LLC.
  • Healthcare Finest Network
  • Humana
  • Medicaid IL
  • Medicare IL
  • Medicare Rail Road
  • Molina Health
  • MultiPlan/PHCS
  • Tricare/Humana Military
  • United Health Care
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Provider Ratings

4.8 out of 5

(218 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

123 Reviews

02/11/2026

Dr. El Rifai explains things clearly. He stays updated on my test results. He listens to me and puts me at ease.

02/10/2026

He's patient and explanatory ,professional care

01/28/2026

Very knowledgeable, professional, open to questions that I had; I felt like he was present.

01/27/2026

Shows me he’s interested in my condition and any questions I have

01/26/2026

He was very good in telling me what he was doing very pleasant and explained everything thoroughly really a very good and nice dr

01/23/2026

Kind, compassionate, experienced physician. Took time to answer questions.

01/17/2026

Dr. El Rifai seems to understand my situation. He gave me great advice.

01/13/2026

very capable and listened well.

01/12/2026

He walks you through your medical condition, the medications and continued care.

01/10/2026

I like to say my doctor is very caring and very concerned about my help

01/08/2026

He takes the time to explain and listen to you

01/06/2026

Friendly and professional.

12/28/2025

Seem to have a like for his job. Was prompt to the exam room. Smiled and asked how I was doing.

12/25/2025

Great doctor very helpful

12/22/2025

The doctor and the nurse were excellent

12/19/2025

Very informative. Listens to patient.

12/18/2025

His explanation of my condition.

12/16/2025

Very good doctor

12/12/2025

Excellent care and treatment.

12/02/2025

personable and smart

12/02/2025

I never feel rushed, he always takes time to explain and answer my questions

11/26/2025

The doctor & staff were excellent

11/24/2025

Knowledgeable, realistic, provides alternatives

11/22/2025

Good doctor, listens and has reasonable care plan. Office has lots of info on other health issues, posters & displays, learned a lot while waiting.

11/19/2025

He shows genuine concern for your health

11/18/2025

Goid ser v ice

11/15/2025

I like the Dr.

11/15/2025

Dr. Is so caring to your needs, he never rushes you out of his office, he explains everything in detail. Very happy to have him as my endocrinologist. I would refer him to my family and friends

11/06/2025

Very nice and listen to me answer my question

10/30/2025

Listens to your concerns. Finds the correct methods to treat your symptoms. Follows your tests, adjusts meds.

10/28/2025

Pleasant, knowledgeable, willing to hear concerns etc

10/28/2025

Upon my first meeting with doctor El Rifai, he was pleasant, professional, caring and thorough. His bedside manner put me immediately at ease, and he continues to be all of the above.

10/09/2025

Love the way he listen to you. He didnt seem to hurry me.

10/08/2025

He is very thorough, explains all the details, makes sure that you have no questions before he leaves

10/07/2025

Very knowledgeable

10/06/2025

Professional caring

10/03/2025

Take time to explain new terms and test results

09/29/2025

He’s very nice caring person and he’s concerned about my health situation

09/29/2025

Doctor was very professional and knowledgeable explained my medical condition very clearly to me and my medication.

09/27/2025

Very personable and competent

09/26/2025

Friendly patient and knowledgeable

09/24/2025

Because he cares about the patients

09/22/2025

The Advice was very clear and helpful

09/22/2025

Just a wonderful doctor

09/17/2025

He doesn’t rush and listens to you

09/16/2025

Dr. Mohammad listens to me and make suggestions for me to be able to reach my goal with my diabetic levels.

09/15/2025

Doesn`t listen to his patients, we have no voice!

09/13/2025

I answered this before and just now, above.

09/12/2025

Very knowledgeable and friendly Dr who I had met for the first time.

09/09/2025

Dr E. explained things in layman terms so I could understand. He was very professional & kind.

09/09/2025

Friendly, knowledgeable, listens to my concerns and answers my questions in an easy to understand manner.

09/09/2025

He gets right to the point gives a good explanation

09/08/2025

Very personal and professional

09/08/2025

Very efficient and explains every test results in detail

08/31/2025

Dr. El Rifai saw me promptly after the appointment time. He was friendly and not rushed. he clearly explained things including the next steps in treating my osteoporosis and low thyroid.

08/31/2025

His demeanor

08/29/2025

Dr. Mohammad was personable. Explained things to me that no other ENT had done. Listened to what I had yo say and answered my questions.

08/28/2025

Excellent bedside manner

08/28/2025

Dr El-Rifai, was pleasant to talk to. He was able to explain my results to me and put my fears to rest.

08/28/2025

Patient and thorough

08/25/2025

Listened and came up with reasonable care plan moving forward.

08/25/2025

Professional and knowledgeable

08/25/2025

Dr. E is effective with his med reviews and lab follow-up appts., but he is not very hands-on.

08/21/2025

He is so professional but kind all at the same time he just makes your feel your in good hands and you are.

08/20/2025

I think Dr. El-rifai is good at explaining to the patient about their condition.

08/19/2025

I happy with results made by him, regarding my health

08/17/2025

Dr. Rifai was very knowledgeable and listen to my concern and found the best medication that works for me without any side affects

08/12/2025

Very personable and explains things well.

08/11/2025

Excellent physician

08/09/2025

He a warm, caring & personable M.D, which makes this a great place to be.

08/05/2025

He is pleasant and knowledgeable.

08/05/2025

He made me feel important and that says a lot.

07/31/2025

Efficient and Personable.

12/31/1969

07/15/2025

A very personable Doctor.

07/08/2025

Doctor listens to you and explains everything to my understanding.

07/07/2025

He explains things to you and ask if you understand

07/06/2025

He is so kind and nice , I wander If he even cares All my prescriptions where messed up

07/05/2025

The doctor is very open and answered all my concerns

07/03/2025

Dr is very detailed. Takes his time explaining health issues. Answers all my questions. He is a great doctor.

07/01/2025

Excellent service

06/30/2025

He is knowledgeable and caring and friendly; easy to get appointments if needed.

06/30/2025

He helps with my diabetic care

06/26/2025

Dr. E is knowledgeable and attentive to my endocrine system.

06/23/2025

His professionalism and explanation of diagnoses and procedures.

06/23/2025

really listened was honest and communicated clearly

06/23/2025

Again he’s very much concerned about my health needs

06/19/2025

polite, charming knowldgeablle

06/17/2025

He explained all the questions I asked

06/12/2025

Doctor Mohammad O EL Rifai is a really good doctor, he doesn`t rush through the questions and exams.

06/08/2025

Caring

06/07/2025

Very encouraging and knowledgeable

06/04/2025

Nice & knowledgeable

05/29/2025

I like his bedside manner and being patient with answering my questions

05/28/2025

I like him.

05/27/2025

The physician had a good attitude which is important to me

05/26/2025

Very professional, comprehensive, attentive and responsive care and treatment. He answered my questions, addressed my concerns and included my input in the treatment plan.

05/23/2025

Friendly patient informative excellent dr

05/22/2025

He is a good specialist in his field. You need my primary Dr. Wadud, Dr Yarbough and Dr Ghouse that were superior in their field but you want doctors with no experience. You have a big problem.

05/03/2025

very informative

05/01/2025

Showed extreme concern with helping me find the right medication to help with my health concerns

04/22/2025

Dr Rifai really shows he cares for his patients. He gets very involved in my medication and treatment he is by far the best Doctor I have had for my diabetes care.

04/22/2025

Good doctor.

04/21/2025

He seemed knowledgeable and answered my questions and heard my concerns.

04/21/2025

He listens and asks questions

04/16/2025

He was very pleasant and easy to talk to.

04/15/2025

He listened to me and answered all questions

04/14/2025

Great people skills, helpful, and easy to talk too

04/14/2025

Quality patient customer service. Dr was very engaging, great listener, and very knowledgeable and informative as well as caring.

04/10/2025

He was patient and helpful.

04/10/2025

I think he is a good doctor but I felt he rushed our visit and dismissed my concerns

04/08/2025

Great bedside manner

04/01/2025

Dr take this time to explain every detail to you so that you can understand he's willing and open to answer questions he's willing to make himself available anytime you need to speak to him

03/31/2025

A very good doctor that takes the right amount of time with his patients. And answers questions!

03/27/2025

Great doctor and great with patients

03/26/2025

Great patient

03/25/2025

Very caring and patience

03/22/2025

Excellent doctor willing to answer all of your questions and concerns. He looks at you when he talks to you. He is prepared when he walks in the room.

03/17/2025

Very personable, listens, very thorough

03/03/2025

Dr. El-rifai was was patient, attentive and detailed in explaining things throughout my visit.

03/03/2025

He is a very good and caring doctor, who tries to find a better solution to my care.

02/25/2025

I appreciate the time doctor takes to explain everything in detail answers all my questions, that means a whole lot to me. He is a very kind doctor

02/21/2025

Dr E is very professional and concerning of your health care needs
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