Rifat B Dweik, MD

Rifat B Dweik, MD

Not currently accepting new patients

4.798817 average rating from 169 patient reviews

Specialties

Affiliation

Mass General Brigham

Provider Locations

  • Newton, MA
  • Needham, MA
  • Wellesley, MA

Education & Training

  • Fellowship: Roger Williams Medical Center, Cardiovascular Disease IM, 1991
  • Residency: VA Boston Healthcare System (Training), Internal Medicine, 1987
  • Residency: Deaconess Waltham Hospital, Internal Medicine, 1985
  • Internship: Ain-Shams University School of Medicine, Transitional, 1983
  • Medical Education: Ain Shams University School of Medicine, 1981

Board Certifications

  • Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine

Languages Spoken

  • Arabic
  • English

Age Group Treated

  • Adults

Patient Feedback

4.798817 average rating from 169 reviews

  • I have always found Dr. Dweik to be very knowledgeable and attentive and I'm very confident in his care.

    2026-06-22

  • Dr. Dweik knows my case very well and gives great support.

    2026-06-21

  • Competence clarity of communication

    2026-06-20

  • He was the doctor who installed a pacemaker on me. This is a routine annual check up with the doctor. All is well and I am happy with the results.

    2026-06-11

  • The provider was good, patient and knowledgeable. He explained the processes and my past results very well.

    2026-06-04

  • He listened my talking intently.

    2026-06-03

  • Everything went smooth as possible. Everyone I encountered helped in every way possible.

    2026-06-03

  • Superb clinician with excellent knowledge of my history, good exam skills, and outstanding "bedside" manner

    2026-05-24

  • All staff were efficient and professional .

    2026-05-23

  • Knew of my recent medical issues and discussed them with me. Assured me that they did not affect my heart health, which was comforting.

    2026-05-23

  • Dr. Dweik was very good. He listened to all my questions. He gave me a lot of thorough answers and I would definitely recommend him and see him again any time.

    2026-05-18

  • Very helpful and informative

    2026-05-09

  • Always polite and caring

    2026-05-08

  • good experience

    2026-05-01

  • Thank you.

    2026-05-01

  • They were very thorough and made sure the team was communicating with each other. Very professional

    2026-04-18

  • Dr Dweik is a capable cardiologist with a pleasing bedside manner. I am completely satisfied with my care.

    2026-04-05

  • The visit was timely and easy.

    2026-04-04

  • He was very attentive and answered all my concerns very well. It was a very productive visit. He is a very kind man.

    2026-03-29

  • Good

    2026-03-21

  • First visit with Dr Dweik. He was lovely, thorough and spend a lot of time with me. He answered all of my questions and provided a comprehensive plan for me ongoing care. I was very happy

    2026-03-20

  • He was a little abrasive at first but after we spoke for a bit he warmed up and I felt more comfortable with him.

    2026-03-08

  • I am very happy and satisfied with the care I received

    2026-03-08

  • The cardiac stress test staff members were knowledgeable, kind ,efficient and respectful. Great department!

    2026-02-18

  • The entire staff was courteous & knowledgeable. I encountered a great team who worked very well together, were extremely pleasant & instilled confidence in me during the procedure.

    2026-02-15

  • The test was interesting, and the doctor patiently answered my technical questions. He had a great depth of knowledge about the science behind the nuclear imaging and was willing to talk about it while we did the prep. Overall it was a very good experience. I wish I had been in a little better shape for the treadmill but the weather and work have interfered with my exercise schedule.

    2026-02-17

  • This was the first time I had this test. The staff was very effective in walking me through the various steps required. For this multi hour test and answer all of my questions.

    2026-02-15

  • This was my first appointment with Dr. Dweik. Everything was clear and smooth. I had no unanswered questions. Thank you.

    2026-02-13

  • I have complete faith with this provider.

    2026-02-08

  • The staff from receptionist to nurse for timing and especially the doctor, they were outstanding.

    2026-01-31

  • No complaints at all

    2026-01-17

  • Very professional. Listened. Communicated well. I'm very satisfied and will arrange follow-ups when indicated.

    2026-01-17

  • I appreciated the providers attention as I explained why and how it was I came to see him. I really appreciated the reasoned and methodical response I got in return. I left my appointment feeling reassured and satisfied with plan of care.

    2026-01-10

  • All good.

    2026-01-08

  • He was very attentive and explained in detail all the upcoming procedures.

    2025-12-24

  • Listened to allI had to say.

    2025-12-12

  • I appreciate Dr. Dwiek and his expertise.

    2025-12-11

  • Thank you

    2025-12-09

  • I am a new patient and the experience was very positive overall.

    2025-11-21

  • It was very good

    2025-11-15

  • Outstanding Doctor and professional medical staff

    2025-11-07

  • Dr. Dweik was thorough, listened carefully, explained his plan and findings,and was good humored. I saw him very quickly after my primary care physician referred me.

    2025-11-07

  • I had a good experience. Thank you. Bye.

    2025-10-27

  • Provider was efficient and informative - a good visit.

    2025-10-22

  • Dr. Dweik is an extremely dedicated doctor, very helpful, very courteous, willing to listen, and I understand all of the information and agree with his assessments.

    2025-10-20

  • The doctor explained everything very clearly and laid out future testing.

    2025-10-11

  • Very attentive and helpful.

    2025-10-09

  • He was very good. He tried to get me to one place closer to home. He tried to get me signed up with a dietician. He told me that there's several ways to do it. He was very good on that. very good to me while I was there.

    2025-09-29

  • Dr Rifat Dweik was professional and efficient.

    2025-09-28

  • Always a good experience.

    2025-09-21

  • Dr. Dweik is a very experienced Cardiologist with excellent people skills.

    2025-09-20

  • Listened and ordered the tests I needed

    2025-09-20

  • EXCELLENT

    2025-09-26

  • fine

    2025-09-13

  • I would recommend this doctor to everyone.

    2025-08-25

  • NEWTON-WELLESLEY HOSPITAL PROVIDES EXCELLENT CARE

    2025-08-24

  • Dr Dweik is the best and would and have recommended him to others. Would follow him anywhere he practiced

    2025-08-23

Accepted Insurance

  • Wellpoint
  • Tricare
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Tufts Medicare Preferred
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Mass General Brigham Medicare Advantage
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • MassHealth
  • Coventry
  • Multiplan
  • United Health Care
  • Fallon Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Medicare
  • Senior Whole Health
  • Medicare
  • WellSense
  • Medicare ACO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care