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Dr. Asad Raffiq MD
Speciality: Gastroenterology, Hepatology
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About Dr. Asad Raffiq MD
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Experience

AMITA Health System

IL (October 2017 – Present)

Consulting Physician in Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Blessing Hospital

Quincy, IL (April 2016 – Present)

Part-time Consulting Physician in Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Cook County Health and Hospital System (John H Stroger Hospital and Provident Hospital)

Chicago, IL (August 2012 – Present)

Consultant Physician in Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Mercy Health System

Illinois and Wisconsin (July 2010 – July 2012)

Consultant Gastroenterologist

John H Stroger Hospital of Cook County

Chicago, IL (July 2007 – June 2010)

Fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology

John H Stroger Hospital of Cook County

Chicago, IL (July 2006 – June 2007)

Attending Physician, Department of Internal Medicine

John H Stroger Hospital of Cook County

Chicago, IL (July 2005 – June 2006)

Chief Medical Resident and Voluntary Attending Physician, Department of Internal Medicine

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Education

Fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology

John H Stroger Hospital (July 2007 – June 2010)

Postdoctoral Training

Residency Department of Internal Medicine

John H Stroger Hospital (July 2002 – June 2005)

Postdoctoral Training

Deccan College of Medical Sciences

Hyderabad, India (October 1993 – August 1999)

Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery

Gautami Junior College

Hyderabad, India (June 1991 – May 1993)

Diploma of Board of Intermediate Education

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Research & Publications

Two Avirulent Lentogenic Strains of Newcastle Disease Virus are Cytotoxic for some Human Pancreatic Tumor Lines In Vitro

Asad Raffiq et al. (2012)

JOP. J Pancreas

Three Avirulent Lentogenic Strains of Newcastle Disease Virus are Cytotoxic for Human Pancreatic Tumor Cells in Vitro

Asad Raffiq et al. (2010)

Gastroenterology Vol 138 Issue 5 Supplement 1

Newcastle Disease Virus LaSota Strain Kills Human Pancreatic Cancer Tumor Cells in vitro with High Sensitivity

Asad Raffiq et al. (2010)

Gastroenterology Vol 138 Issue 5 Supplement 1

Exogenously Added Trypsin is not Required for High in vitro Cytotoxicity of Newcastle Disease Virus Strain La Sota in Pancreatic Tumor Cells

Asad Raffiq et al. (2010)

Gastroenterology Vol 138 Issue 5 S451-S452

Hydronephrosis: a rare presentation of Sclerosing Mesenteritis

Asad Raffiq et al. (2009)

American Journal of Gastroenterology 104 $257-287

Effects of Enhanced Viscosity on Canine Gastric and Intestinal Motility

Asad Raffiq et al. (2005)

Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Induced Viscosity delays gastric emptying in dogs

Asad Raffiq et al. (2002)

GASTROENTEROLOGY (4): W1055 Suppl. 1

Gastric Slow wave and its maturation in preterm and full term infants during the first few months of life

Asad Raffiq et al. (2002)

GASTROENTEROLOGY 122(4): Suppl. 1

Effect of Breast/Formula feeding on Gastric slow waves in preterm and full term infants

Asad Raffiq et al. (2002)

GASTROENTEROLOGY 122(4): M1828 Suppl. 1

PEFR in Cement Pipe Factory Workers in relation to smoking

Asad Raffiq et al. (2000)

Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology

PEFR in Cement Pipe Factory Workers

Asad Raffiq et al. (1999)

Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology

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Certifications/Awards/Recognitions

Board Certification in Gastroenterology and Hepatology

American Board of Internal Medicine (2010)

Board Certification in Internal Medicine

American Board of Internal Medicine (2005)

Student Education Award for excellence in Medical student teaching

John H Stroger Hospital of Cook County (2003)

Basheerunnisa Baig Gold Medal of Surgery

Deccan College of Medical Sciences (1999)

AKET Award for highest marks in the first year of MBBS

Deccan College of Medical Sciences (1995)

What Our Patients Say
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Anonymous
Dr. Rafiq is an excellent doctor who takes the time to listen to his patients. He provided a thorough examination and explained everything in detail.
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Anonymous
Very professional and knowledgeable. Dr. Rafiq’s expertise and friendly demeanor made my experience very comfortable.
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John D.
Highly recommend Dr. Rafiq. He is attentive, caring, and very competent in his field.
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Mary S.
Dr. Rafiq is one of the best gastroenterologists I have seen. His diagnostic skills are top-notch, and he genuinely cares about his patients’ well-being.
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Anonymous
Excellent care and attention to detail. Dr. Rafiq made sure all my questions were answered and my concerns were addressed.