Dr. Karim Timothy Rafaat M.D.
Pediatrician | Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
200 W Arbor Dr Dept 8812 Suite 2-224 Mpf San Diego CA, 92103About
Dr. Karim Rafaat is a pediatrician practicing in San Diego, CA. Dr. Rafaat is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Rafaat diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Rafaat can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
University of California 2001
Saint Louis University School of Medicine
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