Alif Sarah, M.D.

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Get to know Internist Dr. Alif Sarah, who serves patients in Tucson, Arizona.

Dr. Sarah is a well-versed internist with expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of chronic illness, as well as health promotion and disease prevention. Fluent in English, Spanish, and Arabic, he sees patients at his private practice – Alif Sarah, MD, PC – located in Tucson, Arizona. 

Devoted to ensuring the longevity of his patients’ health and developing long-lasting relationships with them, Dr. Sarah takes his time to understand symptoms and give correct diagnoses to ensure the continued health of all his patients. They see him for a variety of reasons, including annual physicals, general consultations, acne, hair loss, and sleep problems. 

A 1986 graduate of the Faculty of Medicine, Damascus University in Syria, Dr. Sarah relocated to the United States to further his education. He completed his internship in internal medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center in 1993, and his residency in internal medicine at Forum Health/Western Reserve Care System in 1995. 

Following his training, he became board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine, a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

In the doctor’s current capacity, he is affiliated with several medical centers and hospitals in his local area, including Northwest Medical Center, Tucson Medical Center, and Oro Valley Hospital.

Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.

Among his numerous accolades, Dr. Sarah is the recipient of Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2013, 2014, 2017, 2018), On-Time Doctor Award (2014, 2016, 2017, 2018), Patients’ Choice Award (2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018), Top 10 Doctor – City (2014), and Top 10 Doctor – State (2014).

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