Dr. Rashid Altafi M.D.
Hospitalist
2150 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW WASHINGTON DC, 20037About
Dr. Rashid Altafi is a hospitalist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Altafi specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Altafi manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Altafi works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.
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