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Office
20220 Center Ridge Rd
Rocky River, OH 44116Phone+1 440-333-1101Fax+1 440-333-1130
Summary
- Dr. Rafel El-Atassi, MD is a cardiologist in Rocky River, Ohio. He is currently licensed to practice medicine in Ohio and Michigan. He is affiliated with University Hospitals St. John Medical Center, University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center, and Mercy Health - Lorain Hospital.
Education & Training
- University of MichiganFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1990 - 1992
- Wright State UniversityFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1988 - 1990
- Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Fairview HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 1985 - 1988
- Ain Shams University Faculty of MedicineClass of 1982
Certifications & Licensure
- OH State Medical License 1987 - 2025
- MI State Medical License 1990 - 2000
- American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease
- National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Cardiovascular Disease
- National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Internal Medicine
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 86 citationsRadiofrequency catheter ablation of the atrioventricular junction from the left ventricle.João de Sousa, Rafel El-Atassi, Shimon Rosenheck, Hugh Calkins, Jonathan J. Langberg
Circulation. 1991-08-01 - 304 citationsRadiofrequency catheter ablation of accessory atrioventricular connections in 250 patients. Abbreviated therapeutic approach to Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome.Hugh Calkins, Jonathan J. Langberg, João de Sousa, Rafel El-Atassi, Arthur S. Leon
Circulation. 1992-04-01 - 42 citationsReduction in medical care cost associated with radiofrequency catheter ablation of accessory pathwaysMichael de Buitleir, João de Sousa, Steven F. Boiling, Rafel El-Atassi, Hugh Calkins
The American Journal of Cardiology. 1991-12-15