Dr. Rifai is a Psychiatrist serving the Easton, Palmerton and Stroudsburg areas for more than 15 years. Dr. Rifai is experienced in Psychiatric Evaluation and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). … Read more ›
women behind the desk are super helpful and genuinely sweet. the therapist, aileen, is the most intelligent and well-spoken women ive ever met. she is truly a blessing to me.…
| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| American College at Aleppo | Bachelors Degree | B.S. | 1990 |
| Faculty of Medicine, University of Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria | Doctorate | M.D. | 1996 |
| Institution | Focus | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Residency - University of Virginia, School of Medicine, Roanoke-Salem Program | Internal Medicine and Psychiatry | 2003 |
| Fellowship - National Institute of Mental Health, Bethesda, Maryland | Consultation Psychiatry | 2005 |
| Certification | Cert. Body | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatry Sub-Specialty: Psychosomatic Medicine | Psychiatry and Neurology | 2004 |
| Internal medicine | Internal Medicine | 2003 |
| Role | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Fellow | American Psychiatric Association President, Lehigh Valley Psychiatric Society | 2016 - Present |
| Fellow | American College of Physicians Executives | 2011 - Present |
| Board Certified | American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Psychiatry | 2004 - Present |
| Board Certified | American Board of Addiction Medicine | 2014 - Present |
| Fellow | American College of Physicians | 2009 - Present |
| Fellow | Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine | 2007 - Present |
Muhamad Aly Rifai, MD, MPH, FAPA has not yet indicated the hospitals that he is affiliated with.
Special Training in Addiction Medicine and Geriatric Psychiatry
Years In Practice: 28 (started in 1996)
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Rifai specializes in treating the following types of patients:
Medical Philosophy: Traditional Medicine
More info: We accept major credit cards and cash.
Offers Financing/Payment Plans?: Yes
Bills on a Sliding Scale?: Unknown
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 1803 West Main Street
“everyone at this office are amazing human beings”
women behind the desk are super helpful and genuinely sweet. the therapist, aileen, is the most intelligent and well-spoken women ive ever met. she is truly a blessing to me.
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 217 Franklin Ave. Suite 101
My experience here is always great always
“Dr. Rifai is an excellent Dr. I have an addiction,without him I wouldn"t be here His staff is very compassionate and accomadating I never feel llike DIRT there! They are the Best”
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 1803 West Main Street
Excellent
“Always courteous a profession”
Excellent
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 1803 West Main Street
The best place for treatment! They make you feel welcome and truly want to help you! The office staff are wonderful, pleasant and professional. Brigette and team make scheduling and your concerns priority. I wouldn’t have chosen Blue Mountain as my Dr office if Brigette hadn’t made me feel like they WANT to help and took my fears and frustration away!! Dr Rifai is fabulous! He is a gift from god. He listens and provides exceptional advice that works.
“I can’t speak highly enough about Dr. Rifai and the truly amazing administrative team that cares!!!!!.”
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 1803 West Main Street
everyone was great as usual!! always helpful
“great!!!”
everyone was great as usual!! always helpful
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 1803 West Main Street
answered questions throughly, and scheduled my appt in a timely manner. The office was running on time, and had safe precautions for covid.
“great service”
answered questions throughly, and scheduled my appt in a timely manner. The office was running on time, and had safe precautions for covid.
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 1803 West Main Street
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“called and was assisted in a timely and helpful manner”
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Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 1803 West Main Street
feel very relax, not afaird to shard anything. know i can say anything that is on my mind.
“great always willing to hlep.”
feel very relax, not afaird to shard anything. know i can say anything that is on my mind.
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 217 Franklin Ave. Suite 101
he is willing to explain and easy to talk to
“a good experience”
he is willing to explain and easy to talk to
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 217 Franklin Ave. Suite 101
Dr Rifia has an innate ability to make you feel comfortable. He asks the right questions and displays genuine concern for your well-being.
“Dr Rifai is a thoughtful,, intelligent, thorough medical professional.”
Dr Rifia has an innate ability to make you feel comfortable. He asks the right questions and displays genuine concern for your well-being.
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 241 North 13th St.
very good experience. always helpful and informative. We learned alot about the condition and how to deal with it.
“caring and helpful with our sister in law”
very good experience. always helpful and informative. We learned alot about the condition and how to deal with it.
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 217 Franklin Ave. Suite 101
very kind considerate, and caring.
“Very enjoyable”
very kind considerate, and caring.
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 217 Franklin Ave. Suite 101
Listened and understood what i was saying. Very Kind
“Very good nice people”
Listened and understood what i was saying. Very Kind
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 217 Franklin Ave. Suite 101
Dr. Rifai and all the Palmerton staff are wonderful
“Dr Rifai has helped me out tremendously”
Dr. Rifai and all the Palmerton staff are wonderful
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 1803 West Main Street
he is the best! he takes his time to work through my problems and makes me feel happy and very supportive, nn
“he is an amazing doctor that listens and gives good advice”
he is the best! he takes his time to work through my problems and makes me feel happy and very supportive, nn
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 241 North 13th St.
My time here has been wonderful. The staff from secretary to the doctors are second to none. My TMS therapy with Chris was especially wonderful in that it gave me new life, new outlook, new everything. I highly recommend Blue Mountain Psychiatry to everyone
“People Here Awesome!”
My time here has been wonderful. The staff from secretary to the doctors are second to none. My TMS therapy with Chris was especially wonderful in that it gave me new life, new outlook, new everything. I highly recommend Blue Mountain Psychiatry to everyone
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 1803 West Main Street
Bridget and Shannon are wonderful.
“very nice to work with”
Bridget and Shannon are wonderful.
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 1803 West Main Street
Listens well
“A good doctor that got my meds right”
Listens well
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 1803 West Main Street
Pleasant, responsive. Would of liked his full attention when describing my symptoms though.
“A good psychiatrist”
Pleasant, responsive. Would of liked his full attention when describing my symptoms though.
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 1803 West Main Street
Dr Rifi has worked with me for several years and i trust his decions.
“works well and very underunderstanding”
Dr Rifi has worked with me for several years and i trust his decions.
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 1803 West Main Street
everyone here is very helpful
“Best doctor i have ever seen”
everyone here is very helpful
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 1803 West Main Street
My experience was great.
“very helpful”
My experience was great.
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 1803 West Main Street
haven't been in the hospial or new perspectives for a year. that hasn't happened in ten years. I equate that with Dr. Rafi care.
“trusted”
haven't been in the hospial or new perspectives for a year. that hasn't happened in ten years. I equate that with Dr. Rafi care.
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 1803 West Main Street
he tries
“great”
he tries
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 1803 West Main Street
Have had three week of TMS sessions and already I feel better. Depression is lifting and I feel more positive about things. Was on anti-depressant medications for 12 years and never felt this good, meds merely stabilized my condition. Would recommend TMS.
“Dr. Rafai referred me to TMS, results so far encouring”
Have had three week of TMS sessions and already I feel better. Depression is lifting and I feel more positive about things. Was on anti-depressant medications for 12 years and never felt this good, meds merely stabilized my condition. Would recommend TMS.
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 1803 West Main Street
They take the time to listen and they truly care about how you feel and what you are telling them
“Great Practice Nice people”
They take the time to listen and they truly care about how you feel and what you are telling them
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 1803 West Main Street
my experience has been good and been very health full to me
“psychiatric”
my experience has been good and been very health full to me
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 1803 West Main Street
Very nice and helpful doctor
“Good listening skills”
Very nice and helpful doctor
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 1803 West Main Street
everyone is helpful and have good listening skills and very understanding.
“helpfulness”
everyone is helpful and have good listening skills and very understanding.
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 1803 West Main Street
The staff at Blue Mountain Psychiatry were kind and understanding. Our appointments with Paul for the TMS was flexable and professional. After having a relationship for thirty years with my last Doctor I didn't think I would come to trust another. Doctor Rifai is a God Send. Thank You
“Excellent treatment option”
The staff at Blue Mountain Psychiatry were kind and understanding. Our appointments with Paul for the TMS was flexable and professional. After having a relationship for thirty years with my last Doctor I didn't think I would come to trust another. Doctor Rifai is a God Send. Thank You
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 1803 West Main Street
friendly, understanding and competent staff
“very satisfied with the services”
friendly, understanding and competent staff
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 1803 West Main Street
Very pleasant !
“TMS”
Very pleasant !
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 1803 West Main Street
I had a very good experience with Mr. Andrews and his very sweet office administrator Brigid Betancourt.
“it was a great experience I am going to miss my sessions”
I had a very good experience with Mr. Andrews and his very sweet office administrator Brigid Betancourt.
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 241 North 13th St.
Dr. Rifai is very professional. His staff are friendly and my treatment is going very well.
“Very Satisfied”
Dr. Rifai is very professional. His staff are friendly and my treatment is going very well.
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 217 Franklin Ave. Suite 101
I always look forward to my appointments with Dr Rifia his compassion and insight are highly helpful to me. He inspires me that there is hope in being able to overcome my problems and rebuild a life with a more mental healthy outlook towards life. He gives me hope when I have none.
“Extremely personnable and competant when seen by me. Dr Rifia is extremely insightful and inspires confidence in the course of treatment that he provides.”
I always look forward to my appointments with Dr Rifia his compassion and insight are highly helpful to me. He inspires me that there is hope in being able to overcome my problems and rebuild a life with a more mental healthy outlook towards life. He gives me hope when I have none.
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 217 Franklin Ave. Suite 101
Efficient and professional. Friendly and responsive office staff.
“Professional”
Efficient and professional. Friendly and responsive office staff.
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 1803 West Main Street
years of maintaining illness,and taking care of my prescriptions
“helpful”
years of maintaining illness,and taking care of my prescriptions
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 217 Franklin Ave. Suite 101
Started recently with TMS treatments. Had three huge setbacks in life all in a series of months, Dr. Rifai seemed positive about the outcome of this treatment. The doctor has been very nice too me and the girls in the receptionist area are very understanding, make my visits more enjoyable going there.F.Y.I wear ear plugs for the TMS treatment due to the loud noise it makes. Tammy
“My experience”
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 1803 West Main Street
good
“good”
good
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 1803 West Main Street
dr rifai and staff are the best!
“great”
dr rifai and staff are the best!
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 1803 West Main Street
From the front desk to the office....positive experience
“Very Positive”
From the front desk to the office....positive experience
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 1803 West Main Street
very nice
“over all very knowlgbel”
very nice
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 241 North 13th St.
I was in the office today for my covid-19 vaccine. I had the most pleasant experience one could hope for. I felt very informed and understood all possible side effects. They put me at ease as I was anxious. Lexus the young lady working as a receptionist just made my day with her smile and contagious laugh. That k you all so much.
“Great experience, friendly staff”
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 217 Franklin Ave. Suite 101
Always looking out for the patients!
“Best dr. Ive seen in 9 years”
Always looking out for the patients!
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 217 Franklin Ave. Suite 101
Relaxed, comfortable, informative and effective
“Elizabeth M has managed my medication with exceptional professional”
Relaxed, comfortable, informative and effective
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 241 North 13th St.
The staff is kind. The Dr. is caring he could use more help he has so many patients. Melissa his TMS coordinator is the best. She is very easy to talk to and helpful. The therapist are also very good.
“Mostly accommodating.”
The staff is kind. The Dr. is caring he could use more help he has so many patients. Melissa his TMS coordinator is the best. She
is very easy to talk to and helpful. The therapist are also very good.
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 217 Franklin Ave. Suite 101
Always asks question guides me in the best direction I need to take
“Been comin there for years and happy with service no need to go somewhere else”
Always asks question guides me in the best direction I need to take
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 217 Franklin Ave. Suite 101
excellent
“professional”
excellent
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 217 Franklin Ave. Suite 101
Very Kind and have gotten by pretty good with Dr. Rifai
“Very nice place”
Very Kind and have gotten by pretty good with Dr. Rifai
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 241 North 13th St.
he is the best! he takes his time to work through my problems and makes me feel hap
“he is the best! he takes his time to work through my problems and makes me feel happy”
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 1803 West Main Street
They were very polite and very welcoming.
“Polite staff and very welcoming.”
They were very polite and very welcoming.
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 1803 West Main Street
Listened compassionate took time with me . Awesome Doc .
“Calm focused”
Listened compassionate took time with me . Awesome Doc .
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 1803 West Main Street
read above comment
“very good feeling about progress”
read above comment
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 1803 West Main Street
awesome pretty good
“very proffessionl”
awesome pretty good
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 1803 West Main Street
My experience with blue mountain psychiatry has been great. All the doctors are good as well as the staff.
“Great!”
My experience with blue mountain psychiatry has been great. All the doctors are good as well as the staff.
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 1803 West Main Street
great
“great”
great
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 1803 West Main Street
I have nothing but positive things to say about this practice. Thank you,.
“Great experience”
I have nothing but positive things to say about this practice. Thank you,.
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 1803 West Main Street
Your staff makes me feel very welcome and not judged. Dr.Rifai has gone above and beyond to help me improve my life and mental health. I would choose Blue Mountain 10 times over.
“I love this place”
Your staff makes me feel very welcome and not judged. Dr.Rifai has gone above and beyond to help me improve my life and mental health. I would choose Blue Mountain 10 times over.
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 1803 West Main Street
helped me with my panics
“little speedy”
helped me with my panics
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 1803 West Main Street
he is a good doctor but the length of time to see him at appointments is way too long. I have sat in the waiting room for 2 hours on many occassions to be seen.
“Considerate & kind but wait is too long”
he is a good doctor but the length of time to see him at appointments is way too long. I have sat in the waiting room for 2 hours on many occassions to be seen.
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 1803 West Main Street
Dr. Rifai is the first psychiatrist I went to who got my medications right the first time. He knew exactly what I was talking about.
“Excellent!”
Dr. Rifai is the first psychiatrist I went to who got my medications right the first time. He knew exactly what I was talking about.
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 1803 West Main Street
excellette experice
“great staff”
excellette experice
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 1803 West Main Street
My experience has been a great one. He has helped me with my anxiety issues and sleeping problems.
“Dr. Rifai is great!!”
My experience has been a great one. He has helped me with my anxiety issues and sleeping problems.
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 1803 West Main Street
Always helpful with any issues
“Always listens and encourages me to strive for more”
Always helpful with any issues
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 1803 West Main Street
very good technician second visit good
“tms”
very good technician second visit good
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 1803 West Main Street
willing to spend time with patients
“satisfied”
willing to spend time with patients
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 1803 West Main Street
very happy,mr.Andrews very nice man and very good at what he does. michael campbell
“tms”
very happy,mr.Andrews very nice man and very good at what he does. michael campbell
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 1803 West Main Street
I have missed my appointment and he was very kind and willing to reschedule at any other convenient time. He listens to what I have to say and recommends a solution or is helpful in general
“very helpful”
I have missed my appointment and he was very kind and willing to reschedule at any other convenient time. He listens to what I have to say and recommends a solution or is helpful in general
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 217 Franklin Ave. Suite 101
Made an appt was seen very quickly for a psych. he understood my situation and worked very closely with me, very friendly made me feel very comfortable and was able to be honest and tell him my whole situation without holding information
“Very comfortable, ”
Made an appt was seen very quickly for a psych. he understood my situation and worked very closely with me, very friendly made me feel very comfortable and was able to be honest and tell him my whole situation without holding information
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 241 North 13th St.
Very confident in my TMS coordinator. She puts at ease.
“would recommend Dr. Rifai highly”
Very confident in my TMS coordinator. She puts at ease.
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 241 North 13th St.
Dr. Rifai has been easy to talk to, efficient, and attentive in dealing with and treating me. I also like that he does not push medications for everything and has alternative therapies available.
“I've had a very positive experience so far with Dr. Rifai.”
Dr. Rifai has been easy to talk to, efficient, and attentive in dealing with and treating me. I also like that he does not push medications for everything and has alternative therapies available.
Blue Mountain Psychiatry - 241 North 13th St.
I have been suffering from major depression, anxiety, PTSD and insomnia for years. I also have recently developed a seizure condition. I had been on countless medications to combat these conditions and seen multiple medical professionals to no avail. Dr. Rifai and his extremely professional and kind staff including Amy Makl and Nancy Taylor have all used innovative treatments and cutting edge testing to help identify certain genetic markers which led to the best medication combination I have been on and suggested state the art, recently developed treatments. I have also been in an outpatient facility for four months and have never had these types of positive results. They are so amazingly accommodating, knowledgeable and patient. I cannot say enough good things about all of them.
“Incredibly knowledgeable, innovative, kind, well versed and willing to take on extremely difficult cases”
I have been suffering from major depression, anxiety, PTSD and insomnia for years. I also have recently developed a seizure condition. I had been on countless medications to combat these conditions and seen multiple medical professionals to no avail. Dr. Rifai and his extremely professional and kind staff including Amy Makl and Nancy Taylor have all used innovative treatments and cutting edge testing to help identify certain genetic markers which led to the best medication combination I have been on and suggested state the art, recently developed treatments. I have also been in an outpatient facility for four months and have never had these types of positive results. They are so amazingly accommodating, knowledgeable and patient. I cannot say enough good things about all of them.
Comment - “ everyone at this office are amazing human beings ”
women behind the desk are super helpful and genuinely sweet. the therapist, aileen, is the most intelligent and well-spoken women ive ever met. she is truly a blessing to me.