Aboufakher-Rabeea

Rabeea Aboufakher, MD

  • Cardiology
701.780.6236 Schedule Appointment

Locations

Altru 1300 Columbia

1300 S. Columbia Rd.
Grand Forks, ND, 58201

About Me

Rabeea Aboufakher, MD, is the medical director of Heart & Vascular Services at Altru Health System. He is board-certified in cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology, internal medicine, geriatric medicine. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Intervention. In his free time, Dr. Aboufakher enjoys reading, swimming, spending time with his children and occasionally watching a basketball game.

Philosophy of Medicine

"I strive to deliver world-class care to every single patient. I am committed to treating all my patients to the best of my ability and including them in a plan of care that is compatible with their values and best interest. My motivation is my desire to do worthwhile work that impacts people's lives in a positive way."

Professional Memberships
  • Fellow of American College of Cardiology
  • Fellow of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Intervention
  • Fellow of the American College of Physicians
  • Routinely involved in national and international large multicenter cardiology clinical trials where Altru is a participating cen
  • Clinical assistant professor of medicine at the University of North Dakota
  • Supervision of family practice residents and medical students during cardiology rotation

Credentials

Education
Medical School

Damascus University Faculty of Medicine
Damascus, Syria

Residency

Internal Medicine Resident, Oakwood Hospital & Medical Center
Dearborn, MI

Fellowship

Geriatric Fellow, William Beaumont Hospital
Royal Oak, MI
 

Cardiovascular Fellow, St. John Hospital & Medical Center
Detroit, MI
 

Interventional Cardiovascular Fellow, St. John Hospital & Medical Center
Detroit, MI
 

Qualifications
Board Certification
  • American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Board Certified in Cardiovascular Disease 
  • Board Certified in Interventional Cardiology 
  • Board Certified in Geriatric Medicine 
     
Medical Interests
Special Clinical Interests:
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