Dr. Rania Rifai-Loewenberg has been a cornerstone of Katonah's healthcare community for over 30 years, focusing on internal medicine and adolescent care with a special interest in Lyme disease. Fluent in English, French, Spanish, and Arabic, she blends a global perspective with local expertise. Before founding her solo private practice in Katonah, NY, Dr. Rifai honed her skills in various demanding environments, including emergency rooms and as an attending physician in infectious diseases across New York. Her commitment to preventive medicine and patient-centered care makes her a trusted healthcare provider in the region.

Key Qualifications and Experiences:

• M.D., High Honors, University of Damascus, Syria (1982)

• Chief Resident, Department of Medicine, North General Hospital, Mount Sinai School of Medicine affiliate, New York, NY (1989-1990)

• Attending Physician in Infectious Disease, Department of Medicine, Lincoln Hospital, Bronx, NY (1990-1991)

• Emergency Room Attending Physician at multiple prestigious hospitals in New York including St. Agnes Hospital, White Plains, NY, and Phelps Memorial Hospital, Tarrytown, NY (1989-1992)

• First-year Fellowship in Infectious Disease, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY (1991)

• Solo Private Practice in Internal Medicine and Adolescent Medicine with a Special Interest in Lyme Disease, Katonah, NY (Since 1992)

• Fluency in Multiple Languages: English, French, Spanish, Arabic