Abuzafar Arif
Beacon Medical Group GI and Interventional Radiology
Office
(574) 389-7362
500 Arcade Ave Suite 300 Elkhart, IN 46514
About
Colonoscopy
Dr. Arif specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of digestive and gastrointestinal tract conditions. He performs colonoscopies, prescribing to screen patients early if they present a higher risk of colon cancer. He also treats patients who have COLON, stomach, esophagus or liver problems.
"Communication is a very important part of what I do," Dr. Arif said. "I take time to understand my patients to figure out what is causing their symptoms, because talking about their health and lifestyle gets us to the root of their problem. This helps me make the best medical judgment for the patient as an individual."
IN HIS OWN WORDS:
What are your hobbies? Our family travels a lot together. We love spending time at the beach. I also read a lot of books, particularly about homeopathy and natural medicine.
What would surprise people about you? I have a sense of humor. I also play a lot of ping-pong, ever since I competed on my high school team. My kids haven't been able to beat me yet, but I tell them there should be some genetic thing there.
What is your biggest challenge? Balancing work and family. So I have a rule: When I am wearing my white coat, I'm focused on my patients. When I take the coat off, I'm focused on my family.
What has it been important for you to instill in your children? I've tried to raise them in a way they understand the importance of being honest, responsible and helping others. I was very lucky growing up, but I want to teach my kids that we should give back to the community.
Abuzafar Arif
When Dr. Abuzafar Arif is donning his white coat, he has a laser focus on his patients and their well-being. That's the way it has been for the three decades Dr. Arif has worked as a physician and gastroenterologist. "I've seen a broad spectrum of patients and pathology," Dr. Arif said about his years practicing medicine in Elkhart and South Bend. Born and raised in Pakistan, Dr. Arif spent the early part of his career in internal medicine as an assistant professor at LSU New Orleans before completing his fellowship at Tulane Medical Center in New Orleans.Colonoscopy
Dr. Arif specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of digestive and gastrointestinal tract conditions. He performs colonoscopies, prescribing to screen patients early if they present a higher risk of colon cancer. He also treats patients who have COLON, stomach, esophagus or liver problems.
"Communication is a very important part of what I do," Dr. Arif said. "I take time to understand my patients to figure out what is causing their symptoms, because talking about their health and lifestyle gets us to the root of their problem. This helps me make the best medical judgment for the patient as an individual."
IN HIS OWN WORDS:
What are your hobbies? Our family travels a lot together. We love spending time at the beach. I also read a lot of books, particularly about homeopathy and natural medicine.
What would surprise people about you? I have a sense of humor. I also play a lot of ping-pong, ever since I competed on my high school team. My kids haven't been able to beat me yet, but I tell them there should be some genetic thing there.
What is your biggest challenge? Balancing work and family. So I have a rule: When I am wearing my white coat, I'm focused on my patients. When I take the coat off, I'm focused on my family.
What has it been important for you to instill in your children? I've tried to raise them in a way they understand the importance of being honest, responsible and helping others. I was very lucky growing up, but I want to teach my kids that we should give back to the community.
Primary Specialty
Gastroenterologist
Practice
Beacon Medical Group GI and Interventional Radiology
Gender
Male
Education
Jinnah Sindh Medical University
Training
Tulane Univ. School of Medicine, Easton Hospital
Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine - 2003
Payment Options
American Express, Check, Discover, Financing, MasterCard, Visa
Accepting New Patients
Insurances Accepted
Stratose / National Preferred Provider Network (NPPN), Medicaid Michigan FFS, Medicare FFS, Humana Horizon Pathways for Aging, Anthem Pathways for Aging, Ambetter Marketplace (MHS), Cigna, Mdwise Excel Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP), Mdwise Excel Medicaid (HHW), Anthem Medicaid (HHW HCC), UnitedHealthcare Medicaid (HCC), Sagamore, Managed Health Services Healthly Indiana Plan (MHS HIP), UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage (UHC), Aetna Medicare Advantage (Via CHA ACO, LLC), UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Pathways for Aging, Plain Church Group, Encore, CareSource Marketplace, UnitedHealthcare (UHC), Anthem BCBS, Anthem Medicare Advantage, Immergrun Health Network, Humana Medicare Advantage, Tricare East Humana Military, Medicare Railroad, Community Health Alliance (CHA, Aetna, PHP Freedom, First Health), Aetna CVS Health Marketplace (Via CHA ACO, LLC), Signature Care / Parkview, Multi Plan / Private Health Care Systems (PHCS), CareSource Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP), CHA ACO LLC dba Beacon ACO, Medicaid Indiana FFS, Three Rivers Provider Network (TRPN), VA CCN Optum UHC, CareSource Medicaid (HHW), Anthem Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP), Managed Health Services Medicaid (MHS HCC), PNOA, HealthSmart, Managed Health Services Medicaid (MHS HHW), Devoted Health Medicare Advantage (via CHA ACO, LLC)
Degrees
Medical Doctor
Admitting Hospitals
Elkhart General Hospital
Office Name
Beacon Medical Group GI and Interventional Radiology
Business Hours
Monday:8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday:8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday:8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Thursday:8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Friday:8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed
Services
Gastroenterology
Additional Services
Surgeon
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