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David L. Rifken MD

Radiologist | Diagnostic Radiology

2/5(4)
30 Locust St Northampton MA, 01060
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Dr. David Rifken is a radiologist practicing in Northampton, MA. Dr. Rifken specializes in diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases using medical imaging techniques such as X-Rays, magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography exams. These techniques offer accurate visibility to the inside of the patients body and help to detect otherwise hidden illnesses so that they can be treated quickly and efficiently.

Education and Training

State University of New York Upstate Medical University 1983

Board Certification

Nuclear MedicineAmerican Board of Nuclear MedicineABNM

RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

David L. Rifken MD's Practice location

Practice At 30 Locust St

30 Locust St -
Northampton, MA 01060
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New patients: 413-582-2363, 413-582-2101, 413-582-2480
Fax: 413-582-2949, 413-582-2914
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David L. Rifken MD has a rating of 2 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 4 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Radiologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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