

Sports Medicine
Sami Rifat, MD
Director, Primary Sports Medicine
Cleveland, OH
Dr. Sami Rifat, MD, is a sports and exercise medicine physician specializing in non-surgical management of sports-related injuries and symptoms, with a focus on joint-specific complaints including knees, ankles, shoulders, and sport-related concussions. He serves a diverse patient population encompassing all ages and abilities, from elite athletes to active individuals seeking to enhance their physical engagement, treating both high-performance competitors and those aiming to become more active.
35+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Family Medicine (ABFM)
- Sports Medicine (ABFM)
Education & Training
- Medical School: Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (MD, 1990)
- Residency: University of Michigan (Family Medicine, 1993)
- Fellowship: Ohio State University Hospital (Sports Medicine, 1994)
Peer Recognition
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Primary Care Sports Medicine
Conditions & Treatments
Arthroscopic SurgeryACL & Ligament ReconstructionConcussionMusculoskeletal Conditions
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Marymount Hospital
- Cleveland Clinic
Languages
English
Experience
35+ years in practice