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Dr. Abuzafar Arif, MD

Gastroenterology*
2.6 (11)
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34 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Abuzafar Arif, MD

Dr. Abuzafar Arif, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Elkhart, IN. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 34 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from Sind Med Coll, University Karachi and is affiliated with Elkhart General Hospital. Dr. Arif, completed a residency at Easton Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Arif an average 2.6 star rating.

Dr. Arif works at The Centre PC in Elkhart, IN with other offices in South Bend, IN. They frequently treat conditions like Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Ulcerative Colitis and Diarrhea along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Arif's Office Locations

  1. 1
    South bend clinic allergy office Elkhart
    500 Arcade Ave Ste 300, Elkhart, IN 46514 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (574) 389-7362
  2. 2
    Beacon Medical Group Behavioral Health Elkhart
    710 N Niles Ave, South Bend, IN 46617 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (574) 389-7362
  3. 3
    Elkhart General Hospital
    600 East Blvd, Elkhart, IN 46514 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (574) 389-7362

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  • Elkhart General Hospital

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Diarrhea
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Gastritis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Abdominal Pain
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Barrett's Esophagus
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Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
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Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
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Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
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Celiac Disease
Congenital Achalasia
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Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
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Duodenitis
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatitis
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Potassium Deficiency
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Stomal Ulcer
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    About Dr. Abuzafar Arif, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 34 years of experience
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    • English, Spanish
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    • 1447253539
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Easton Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • Jinah Postgrad Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Sind Med Coll, University Karachi
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology
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    Dr. Arif has seen patients for Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Ulcerative Colitis and Diarrhea, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Arif on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    11 patients have reviewed Dr. Arif. The overall rating for this provider is 2.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Arif.

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