Rheumatology
Ibrahim Alghafeer, MD
New Lenox, IL
Dr. Alghafeer received his medical degree from Damascus University School of Medicine in Damascus, Syria, where he also completed an internship in internal medicine. He then completed a second internship in internal medicine at Temple University, Frankford Hospital, in Philadelphia. He performed his residency in internal medicine at the University of Rochester, Unity Health System, before completing a fellowship in rheumatology at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Dr. Algha
25+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine / Rheumatology - Rheumatology
Education & Training
- Medical School: University of Damascus School of Medicine (1994)
- Internship: Jefferson Health Northeast (1998)
- Residency: Rochester Regional Health / Unity Hospital (2001)
- Fellowship: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (2003) - Rheumatology
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2022-2026 (5 years)
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Choice
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Clinical Rheumatology
Conditions & Treatments
GoutLupusOsteoporosis & Bone HealthPsoriatic ArthritisRheumatoid ArthritisSclerodermaSjogren SyndromeAnkylosing Spondylitis
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Northwestern Medicine Nephrology and Hypertension Program
- Ascension Saint Mary - Chicago
- Rochelle Community Hospital
- Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital
- Valley West Hospital
Experience
25+ years in practice