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Dr. Asad Rafiq, MD

Speciality: Gastroenterology, Hepatology
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About Dr. Asad Rafiq, MD

Dr. Asad Rafiq is a board-certified gastroenterologist based in Carol Stream, Illinois, with over two decades of clinical experience in digestive health. He specializes in the diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal conditions, including colon cancer screening, gastroenteritis, and advanced endoscopic procedures such as colonoscopy and upper GI endoscopy. He earned his medical degree from Deccan College of Medical Sciences, India, and completed his residency in Internal Medicine as well as fellowship training in Gastroenterology at Cook County Health and Hospitals System in the United States. Dr. Rafiq is affiliated with multiple leading hospitals, including UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale and Ascension Saint Alexius, where he provides patient-centered, evidence-based care. He is also recognized for his contributions to clinical research and publications in the field of gastroenterology.

Professional Experience

AMITA Health System
Consulting Physician in Gastroenterology and Hepatology · IL
Blessing Hospital
Part-time Consulting Physician in Gastroenterology and Hepatology · Quincy, IL
Cook County Health and Hospital System (John H Stroger Hospital and Provident Hospital)
Consultant Physician in Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology · Chicago, IL
Mercy Health System
Consultant Gastroenterologist · Illinois and Wisconsin
John H Stroger Hospital of Cook County
Fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology · Chicago, IL

Education & Training

Fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Postdoctoral Training · John H Stroger Hospital
Residency Department of Internal Medicine
Postdoctoral Training · John H Stroger Hospital
Deccan College of Medical Sciences
Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery · Hyderabad, India
Gautami Junior College
Diploma of Board of Intermediate Education · Hyderabad, India

Research & Publications

Two Avirulent Lentogenic Strains of Newcastle Disease Virus are Cytotoxic for some Human Pancreatic Tumor Lines In Vitro
Authors: Asad Raffiq et al.
JOP. J Pancreas
Three Avirulent Lentogenic Strains of Newcastle Disease Virus are Cytotoxic for Human Pancreatic Tumor Cells in Vitro
Authors: Asad Raffiq et al.
Gastroenterology Vol 138 Issue 5 Supplement 1
Newcastle Disease Virus LaSota Strain Kills Human Pancreatic Cancer Tumor Cells in vitro with High Sensitivity
Authors: Asad Raffiq et al.
Gastroenterology Vol 138 Issue 5 Supplement 1
Exogenously Added Trypsin is not Required for High in vitro Cytotoxicity of Newcastle Disease Virus Strain La Sota in Pancreatic Tumor Cells
Authors: Asad Raffiq et al.
Gastroenterology Vol 138 Issue 5 S451-S452
Hydronephrosis: a rare presentation of Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Authors: Asad Raffiq et al.
American Journal of Gastroenterology 104 $257-287
Effects of Enhanced Viscosity on Canine Gastric and Intestinal Motility
Authors: Asad Raffiq et al.
Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Induced Viscosity delays gastric emptying in dogs
Authors: Asad Raffiq et al.
GASTROENTEROLOGY (4): W1055 Suppl. 1
Gastric Slow wave and its maturation in preterm and full term infants during the first few months of life
Authors: Asad Raffiq et al.
GASTROENTEROLOGY 122(4): Suppl. 1
Effect of Breast/Formula feeding on Gastric slow waves in preterm and full term infants
Authors: Asad Raffiq et al.
GASTROENTEROLOGY 122(4): M1828 Suppl. 1
PEFR in Cement Pipe Factory Workers in relation to smoking
Authors: Asad Raffiq et al.
Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
PEFR in Cement Pipe Factory Workers
Authors: Asad Raffiq et al.
Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology

Certifications / Awards / Recognitions

Board Certification in Gastroenterology and Hepatology
American Board of Internal Medicine
Board Certification in Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine
Student Education Award for excellence in Medical student teaching
John H Stroger Hospital of Cook County