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Tom Rifai, MD, Internal Medicine, Cleveland, OH

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Internal Medicine • Cleveland, OH

Preventive Medicine, Obesity Medicine & Nutrition

Cleveland Clinic, Consulting Physician: Metabolic Health, Longevity and Lifestyle Medicine

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  • Office

    9500 Euclid Ave F20
    Cleveland, OH 44195
    Phone+1 216-444-6568
    Fax+1 248-445-1656

Summary

  • Dr. Tom Rifai, practicing out of the world renowned Cleveland Clinic, specializes behavior modification and Lifestyle Medicine driven metabolic health transformation and longevity.

    He completed medical school at Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit Michigan, in 1999. His residency in Internal Medicine at Corewell Health East Beaumont (Royal Oak) from 2000 to 2003 provided unique training combining internal medicine, nutrition, preventive medicine and lipidology.

    Dr. Rifai has extensive experience in managing conditions within and affected by Metabolic Syndrome including, but not limited to hypertension, type 2 and prediabetes, excess weight, and related disorders.

    His vetted and highly effective approach to guiding healthy longevity interested clients and patients is based on his highly vetted 5 domains of (keys to) health and wellbeing, Inclusive of highly curated personal behavior modification counseling blending motivational interviewing cognitive behavioral therapy and positive psychology.

    Rifai has been recognized as a Super Doctor by SuperDoctors.com.

Education & Training

  • Corewell Health East Beaumont (Royal Oak)
    Corewell Health East Beaumont (Royal Oak)Residency, Internal Medicine, 2000 - 2003
  • Wayne State University School of Medicine
    Wayne State University School of MedicineClass of 1999

Certifications & Licensure

  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2024 - 2026
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2000 - 2025
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2008 - 2014
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • The Obesity Epidemic: Costly in Food and Lives
    The Obesity Epidemic: Costly in Food and LivesApril 9th, 2023
  • 7 Morning Habits That Could Contribute to Stress, According to Experts
    7 Morning Habits That Could Contribute to Stress, According to ExpertsMay 12th, 2021
  • Collagen Supplements May Not Be as Effective as You Think, but There Are Other Ways to Incorporate This Important Protein into Your Diet
    Collagen Supplements May Not Be as Effective as You Think, but There Are Other Ways to Incorporate This Important Protein into Your DietMay 29th, 2019
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