

Dr. Rifaat El-Mallakh, MD
Dr. Rifaat El-Mallakh, MD is a psychiatrist in Louisville, KY and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. El-Mallakh has extensive experience in Psychotic Disorders and Addiction & Substance Abuse. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Bluegrass Community Hospital and Norton Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
UofL Physicians – Psychiatry & Depression Center
401 E Chestnut St Unit 610 Louisville, KY 40202Make an Appointment
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Fellowship Hospital, 1992University Ct
Internship Hospital, 1985University Of Illinois College Of Medicine
Medical School, 1984
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89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
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86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
71%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% lower than the national average
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