Nidal Abi Rafeh
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
4913 Reaser Street Metairie Louisiana, 70006About
Nidal Abi Rafeh, MD, maintains a position within Tulane University based out of New Orleans, Louisiana. Tulane University was ranked 54 in the 2015 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities. With only a few years of experience working in the field of interventional cardiology, Dr. Rafeh has completed an extensive education in medicine and her specialties. Triple certified in cardiology, internal medicine, and interventional cardiology from the American Board of Internal Medicine, Dr. Rafeh is dedicated to offering the best care he possibly can. Over the course of his education and career he authored over 30 medical publications within his field, and speaks locally in his spare time. In addition to tending to patients receiving catheter based treatment for structural heart diseases, Dr. Rafeh is an attending physician at the Tulane University Medical Center, VA Medical Center, and Louisiana State University too.
Education and Training
Lebanese University
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine- Internal Medicine
Interventional Cardiology
Cardiology
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local Public Speaking -
Internships
- North Shore-LIJ Health System
Fellowships
- State Island University Hospital (Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology)
Professional Society Memberships
- American College of Cardiology
Articles and Publications
- 30+ Publications
What do you attribute your success to?
- Discipline and Hard Work
Hobbies / Sports
- Playing Music
Favorite professional publications
- New England Journal of Medicine
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