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Dr. Ricardo Alfafara, MD

Cardiology
3.4 (13)
Map Pin Small Bullhead City, AZ
Accepting new patients
50 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Ricardo Alfafara, MD

Dr. Ricardo Alfafara, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Bullhead City, AZ. They specialize in Cardiology, has 50 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from U of the East and is affiliated with Colorado River Medical Center, Valley View Medical Center and Western Arizona Regional Medical Center.

Dr. Alfafara works at Southwest Cardiovascular Associates Alfafara Jacobson Mirza and Pras in Bullhead City, AZ with other offices in Las Vegas, NV. They frequently treat conditions like Wheezing, Heart Palpitations and Chest Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Alfafara's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Southwest Cardiovascular Associates Alfafara Jacobson Mirza and Pras
    1648 Highway 95, Bullhead City, AZ 86442 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (928) 758-4650
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    2470 E Flamingo Rd Ste D, Las Vegas, NV 89121 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (702) 737-1427

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  • Colorado River Medical Center
  • Valley View Medical Center
  • Western Arizona Regional Medical Center

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    3.4
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    Jan 18, 2022
    Best Dr. He is so caring. He saved my life. He listens, he takes his time. Thank God for him.
    Barba — Jan 18, 2022
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    About Dr. Ricardo Alfafara, MD

    Specialties
    • Cardiology
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 50 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    • 1255397709
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • St Johns Episc Hospital
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • U of the East
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine
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    Dr. Ricardo Alfafara, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Alfafara is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Alfafara has an average wait time of 10 – 15 minutes at their office(s).

    Dr. Alfafara has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Alfafara has seen patients for Wheezing, Heart Palpitations and Chest Pain, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Alfafara on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    13 patients have reviewed Dr. Alfafara. The overall rating for this provider is 3.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Alfafara.

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