
Dr. Asad Raffiq MD
Specialty: Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Experience
AMITA Health System
IL | October 2017 – Present
Consulting Physician in Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Blessing Hospital
Quincy, IL | April 2016 – Present
Part-time Consulting Physician in Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Cook County Health and Hospital System (John H Stroger Hospital and Provident Hospital)
Chicago, IL | August 2012 – Present
Consultant Physician in Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Mercy Health System
Illinois and Wisconsin | July 2010 – July 2012
Consultant Gastroenterologist
John H Stroger Hospital of Cook County
Chicago, IL | July 2007 – June 2010
Fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology
John H Stroger Hospital of Cook County
Chicago, IL | July 2006 – June 2007
Attending Physician, Department of Internal Medicine
John H Stroger Hospital of Cook County
Chicago, IL | July 2005 – June 2006
Chief Medical Resident and Voluntary Attending Physician, Department of Internal Medicine
Education
Fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology
John H Stroger Hospital | July 2007 – June 2010
Postdoctoral Training
Residency Department of Internal Medicine
John H Stroger Hospital | July 2002 – June 2005
Postdoctoral Training
Deccan College of Medical Sciences
Hyderabad, India | October 1993 – August 1999
Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery
Gautami Junior College
Hyderabad, India | June 1991 – May 1993
Diploma of Board of Intermediate Education
Research & Publications
Two Avirulent Lentogenic Strains of Newcastle Disease Virus are Cytotoxic for some Human Pancreatic Tumor Lines In Vitro
Asad Raffiq et al. | 2012
JOP. J Pancreas
Three Avirulent Lentogenic Strains of Newcastle Disease Virus are Cytotoxic for Human Pancreatic Tumor Cells in Vitro
Asad Raffiq et al. | 2010
Gastroenterology Vol 138 Issue 5 Supplement 1
Newcastle Disease Virus LaSota Strain Kills Human Pancreatic Cancer Tumor Cells in vitro with High Sensitivity
Asad Raffiq et al. | 2010
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
Asad Raffiq et al. | 2010
Gastroenterology Vol 138 Issue 5 S451-S452
Hydronephrosis: a rare presentation of Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Asad Raffiq et al. | 2009
American Journal of Gastroenterology 104 $257-287
Effects of Enhanced Viscosity on Canine Gastric and Intestinal Motility
Asad Raffiq et al. | 2005
Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Induced Viscosity delays gastric emptying in dogs
Asad Raffiq et al. | 2002
GASTROENTEROLOGY (4): W1055 Suppl. 1
Gastric Slow wave and its maturation in preterm and full term infants during the first few months of life
Asad Raffiq et al. | 2002
GASTROENTEROLOGY 122(4): Suppl. 1
Effect of Breast/Formula feeding on Gastric slow waves in preterm and full term infants
Asad Raffiq et al. | 2002
GASTROENTEROLOGY 122(4): M1828 Suppl. 1
PEFR in Cement Pipe Factory Workers in relation to smoking
Asad Raffiq et al. | 2000
Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
PEFR in Cement Pipe Factory Workers
Asad Raffiq et al. | 1999
Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
Certifications/Awards/Recognitions
Board Certification in Gastroenterology and Hepatology
American Board of Internal Medicine | 2010
Board Certification in Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine | 2005
Student Education Award for excellence in Medical student teaching
John H Stroger Hospital of Cook County | 2003
Basheerunnisa Baig Gold Medal of Surgery
Deccan College of Medical Sciences | 1999
AKET Award for highest marks in the first year of MBBS
Deccan College of Medical Sciences | 1995
Patient Reviews
Dr. Rafiq is an excellent doctor who takes the time to listen to his patients. He provided a thorough examination and explained everything in detail.
Anonymous | 2023/06/01
Very professional and knowledgeable. Dr. Rafiq’s expertise and friendly demeanor made my experience very comfortable.
Anonymous | 2023/05/01
Highly recommend Dr. Rafiq. He is attentive, caring, and very competent in his field.
John D. | 2023/04/01
Dr. Rafiq is one of the best gastroenterologists I have seen. His diagnostic skills are top-notch, and he genuinely cares about his patients’ well-being.
Mary S. | 2023/03/01
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Excellent care and attention to detail. Dr. Rafiq made sure all my questions were answered and my concerns were addressed.
Anonymous | 2023/02/01
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