Rifai, Abdelhadi, MD
Abdelhadi Rifai, MD, joined CRMG Heart & Vascular Institute in 2021 after completing his cardiovascular medicine fellowship at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Chicago, IL.
Dr. Rifai chose cardiology because he “was fascinated by the multi-modality approach that cardiology offers” and specifically because of “the link between physical exams to imaging to interventional procedures—all with the aim of improving a patient’s quality of life.” Dr. Rifai also enjoys the continuous learning and complexity that cardiology has to offer.
Dr. Rifai is well-versed in all noninvasive imaging modalities—from echocardiograms to nuclear to cardiac computed tomography angiography. He is also passionate about caring for patients diagnosed with heart failure, having trained in the biggest heart failure center in the Midwest.
Given his training and experience, Dr. Rifai has been appointed as the medical director of the Heart & Vascular Institute’s heart failure treatment program. As the medical director, Dr. Rifai’s goal is to “optimize treatments so that we can provide the best quality of life for our patients.”
In his personal time, Dr. Rifai enjoys traveling and learning about different cultures. Additional hobbies include playing tennis and riding his motorcycle.
Areas of Interest
- Primary Area of Focus: Heart failure prevention, management and intervention.
- Clinical Interests: Hypertension, lipid disorder , preventive cardiology, valvular heart disease, heart failure, cardiac arrhythmias, coronary artery disease, cardiac imaging.
Education
Medical School
Lebanese University, 2012
Residency
University of Illinois Chicago/Advocate Christ Medical Center, 2018
Fellowship
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, 2021
Licenses and Certifications
- Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC)
- Board Certified in Echocardiography
- Board Certified in Nuclear Cardiology
- Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI)
- Board Certified in Internal Medicine
Services
Cardiac Services
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center Cardiac Services offers a full range of cardiac testing and intervention under the direction of board-certified and distinguished Cardiologists.
Diabetes Education
Our Diabetes Education team helps adults and children manage their existing diabetes, or avoid developing type 2 diabetes altogether.
Heart & Vascular Services
Our aim at the Heart and Vascular Institute in Cheyenne is to save lives, preserve function, and enhance the quality of life for every patient. HVI not only provides medical care to heart and vascular patients but also offers services related to kidney care (nephrology) and podiatry. We believe that maintaining the health of our heart and vascular system is crucial for overall full-body health.
