Tom Rifai, MD

Internal Medicine Doctor

Dr. Tom Rifai is an Internal Medicine Doctor in Pontiac, MI with special training and skill in the diagnosis, treatment, and care of adults across the spectrum from health to complex illness. Internists specialize in puzzling medical problems and in the ongoing care of chronic illnesses. Internists also specialize in preventing disease by promoting health, and are trained to manage multisystem disease conditions that single-organ-disease specialists may not be trained to address. As an Internal Medicine Doctor, Tom Rifai, MD performs assessment, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment therapies for diseases and disorders in adult patients. Internal Medicine is a medical specialty focused on study, prevention, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of short and long term multi-organ conditions. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Internal Medicine Doctors include cold and flu, heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and chronic lung disease. Internists generally act as personal physicians and often develop long-term relationships with their patients. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Internal Medicine Doctors include medical history reviews, physical exams, blood tests, scans, and other diagnostic tests, as well as specialist referrals. Internists may choose to practice only in the hospital, only in an outpatient clinic, or in both.

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Internal Medicine Doctors in Pontiac, MI

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Dietary Manager

Dr. Tom Rifai is a Dietary Manager in Pontiac, MI with special training and skill in food service management, nutrition therapy, and food safety monitoring. As a Dietary Manager, Tom Rifai, MD performs specialized diet management in restaurants, hospitals, schools, nursing homes, and prisons. Dietary Management is the provision of food for those in noncommercial facilities. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Dietary Managers include constipation, diabetes, weight loss, heart disease, food allergies, coeliac disease, dysphagia, malnutrition, foodborne illness, and eating disorders. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Dietary Managers include creating menus and meal plans, buying food, assisting in meal creation, overseeing and maintaining safety standards, and collaborating with healthcare providers and staff members to deliver nutritious meals to patients.

A dietary manager is a trained food services professional who is charged with maintaining cost/profit objectives, purchasing foods and services for the department and supervising staff.. Dietary managers are trained to understand the basic nutritional needs of clients and work in partnership with dietitians, who offer specialized nutritional expertise. The CDM certified dietary manager designation is an advanced professional credential awarded to dietary managers who have completed specific course work, have passed the national credentialing exams (including a sanitation and safety exam) and have applied for certification.

Dietary Managers in Pontiac, MI

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Primary Care Doctor

Primary Care Doctors in Pontiac, MI

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