background
background
Dr. Raif Elsakr, MD

Dr. Raif Elsakr, MD

Gastroenterology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Raif Elsakr, MD is a gastroenterologist in Memphis, TN and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Elsakr has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease, Liver Disease, and Gastrointestinal Disorders. He graduated from Ain Shams University in 1981. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis and Saint Francis Bartlett Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 8 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (8 reviews)

Baptist Memorial Hospital

6019 Walnut Grove Rd Memphis, TN 38120
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(901) 226-5000

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Elsakr is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton Covington, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Elsakr specializes in the area of Gastroenterology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ • See hospitals
ADVERTISEMENT
healthgrades-rx

Save money with free prescription discounts

Optum Perks and Healthgrades are subsidiaries of RVO Health.

Experience Check

Search for experience in a specific area

Learn more about experience and why treatment frequency matters

Insurance Check

Search for your insurance carrier and choose your plan type

Dr. Elsakr's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Elsakr

4.5

8 ratings, 2 with a written review
5 Star
88%
88%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
13%
13%

Your trust is our top concern. Learn more.

We monitor all reviews to ensure they comply with our guidelines and don’t include personal information, profanity, libel, defamation, harassment, obscenity or fraud.

All reviews are confirmed and audited before publication, and community members have the ability to flag inappropriate content for further review by our team.

Doctors can not pay for good reviews, nor can they pay to have negative reviews removed.

Any reviews that are deemed fraudulent or violate our guidelines will be removed immediately.

RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jul 11, 2024
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Raif Elsakr, MD?
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Nana Sintim-Damoa in Memphis, TN – Feb 20, 2016
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Raif Elsakr, MD?

Leave a review

How was your experience with Dr. Elsakr?

Know Before You Go

About Me

biography

A native of Cairo, Egypt, Dr. Elsakr studied general biology at Ain-Shams University, School of Science as an undergraduate and then attended medical school at Ain-Shams University, Faculty of Medicine in Cairo, finishing his studies and training...read more

  • Gastroenterology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Eastern Virginia Medical School

    Residency Hospital

  • St Barnabas Hospital

    Residency Hospital

  • Ain Shams University School Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital

  • Ain Shams Univ, Cairo, Egypt

    Undergraduate School

  • University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital, 1997

  • Ain Shams University

    Medical School, 1981
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
- 
Gastroenterology
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Healthgrades receives board action history for physicians and physician assistants. The information displayed here is sourced from independent information providers, such as state board websites, and may not be the most up-to-date information. Healthgrades makes no representations with respect to the accuracy of any information provided here and assumes no responsibility or liability for such information.

Learn more about medical license public record check

  • English

  • Arabic

Focus on IBD

Locations

Baptist Memorial Hospital

Baptist Memorial Hospital6019 Walnut Grove Rd Memphis, TN 38120
1

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton

    1995 Highway 51 S
    Covington, TN 38019
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    85%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    9% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Methodist University Hospital

    1265 Union Ave
    Memphis, TN 38104
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis

    6019 Walnut Grove Rd
    Memphis, TN 38120
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality