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Naureen B . Rafiq, MB,BS

Associate Professor

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NaureenRafiq@creighton.edu
School of Medicine
Family and Community Medicine
Family Medicine - Residency Program
CUMC - Creighton University Medical Center - 6720

Naureen B . Rafiq, MB,BS

Associate Professor

 
Dr. Naureen Rafiq is an assistant professor of family medicine and a core faculty in the Creighton University Department of Family Medicine Residency Program.  Her clinical practice is with the CHI Health Nebraska Family Medicine Clinic in Bellevue, Nebraska.
 
In 1996, she received her medical degree from King Edward Medical College in Lahore, Pakistan.  She practiced medicine there for several years before moving to the United States. In 2010, Dr. Rafiq completed her family medicine residency with the Creighton University Department of Family Medicine as chief resident.  Since graduation, she has served the department as a faculty member.  She currently serves as the Program Director for the Primary Care Update Conference which is held annually.
 
Dr. Rafiq’s clinical interests include women’s health and geriatric medicine.  These interests have shaped her research and specialized proficiencies.  Dr. Rafiq takes a holistic view of patient wellness into her family medicine practice.
 

Department

Family and Community Medicine

Position

Associate Professor

Books

  • Family Medicine Principles and Practice Eighth Edition
    Naureen Rafiq, 'Normal Pregnancy, Labor, and Delivery' Naureen Rafiq, Family Medicine Principles and Practice 8th Edition, Vol 1 & 2 Chapter 10, pp 137 - 148
    1 & 2, p. 137-148 2022
  • 5 Minute Clinical Consult
    Keidren Lewi/Naureen Rafiq on Acute Liver Failure, accepted for publication  2019
  • 5 Minute Clinical Consult
    Saad Ahmed/Naureen Rafiq on IBS, Firecracker, accepted for publication  2019
  • 5 Minute Clinical Consult
    "PUD" 5 Minute Consult, Dan Desjardins/Naureen Rafiq, accepted for publication  2019
  • 5 Minute Clinical Consult
    "PUD" 5 Minute Consult, Dan Desjardins/Naureen Rafiq, accepted for publication  2019
  • 5 Minute Clinical Consult
    Worley, A., Rafiq, N., Gastritis, 5 Minute Clinical Consult, 2018 2018
  • 5 Minute Clinical Consult
    Edemekong, P., Rafiq, N. Depression,  5 Minute Clinical Consult, 2018 2018
  • 5 Minute Clinical Consult
    Tekle, S., Rafiq, N., Bacterial pneumonia, 5 Minute Clinical Consult 2018
  • 5 Minute Clinical Consult
    Morse, J., Rafiq, N., Narcolepsy, 5 Minute Clinical Consult 2018
  • 5 Minute Clinical Consult
    Vimalachaandran, P., Rafiq, N., Thyroiditis, 5 Minute Clinical Consult 2018
  • 5 Minute Clinical Consult
    Abdalaziz, M., Rafiq, N.,  Irritable Bowel Disease. 5 Minute Clinical Consult 2018
  • 5 Minute Clinical Consult
      Rafiq, N. “Allergic Rhinitis”,  2017, 5 Minute Clinical Consult.com 2017
  • 5 Minute Clinical Consult
    Malik, S., Rafiq, N., ID Reechion, 2017 2017
  • 5 Minute Clinical Consult
    Stone, H., Rafiq, N., Onychogryphosis, 2017 2017
  • 5 Minute Clinical Consult
    Mok, T., Rafiq, N., Linear Immunoglobin A Dermatosis, 2017 2017
  • Principle of Family Medicine
    Rafiq, N., “Normal Pregnancy, Labor & Delivery; Principle of Family Medicine, 7th Edition 2017
  • 5 Minute Clinical Consult
    Lyotard, T., Rafiq, N., Pemphigoid Cicatricial 2017
  • 5 Minute Clinical Consult
    Jha, S., Rafiq, N., Primary Urinary Dyskinesia, 2017 2017
  • 5 Minute Clinical Consult
    Morse J, Rafiq, N., Fox Fordyce Disease, 2016 2016
  • 5 Minute Clinical Consult
    Chiari, K, Rafiq, N., Hamortowa, 2016 2016
  • 5 Minute Clinical Consult
    Rafiq, N. “Allergic Rhinitis”, 2010, 2011, 2012 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 5 Minute Clinical Consult 2016
  • Rafiq, N., Palpitations, Taylors Differential Diagnosis 2012
  • Rafiq, N., Post-Menopausal Bleeding, Taylors Differential Diagnosis, 2012 2012
  • Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
    Siddiqui N, & Rafiq N. Amebiasis. In F. Domino. (Ed.), 5-Minute Clinical Consult, Lippincott, Williams, & Wilkins. Philadelphia, PA 2010

Articles

  • J Fam Med Dis Prev
    Elsasser, G, Greene, M., Rafiq, N., Kaur, R. Elsasser, G., Greene, M., Rafiq, N., Kaur, R. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Personalizing Medical Management; J Fam Med Dis Prev 10:159 12/17/2023 DOI: 10.23937/2469-5793/1510159
    10 2023
  • Cornhusker Family Physician
    Nikita Baral, Naureen Rafiq, MD Challenges in Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder in a Primary Care Visit; Cornhusker Family Physician; Nikita Baral, M3 and Dr. Naureen Rafiq, MD, FAAFP, Creighton University School of Medicine, Department of Family & Community Medicine; Volume 69, Issue 4
    69, p. 42-43 2023
  • 5 Minute Clinical Consult
    Naureen Rafiq, MD, 5-minute clinical consult to be published in 2025, Deep Vein Thrombophlebitis Naureen Rafiq MD, FAAFP 2023
  • 5 Minute Clinical Consult
    Naureen Rafiq, MD, 5-minute clinical consult to be published in 2025, Tobacco use and Smoking Cessation Naureen Rafiq MD, FAAFP 2023
  • 5 Minute Clinical Consult
    Naureen Rafiq, MD, 5-minute clinical consult to be published in 2025, Herpes Simplex Naureen Rafiq MD, FAAFP, 2023
  • Cornhusker Family Physician
    Naureen Rafiq, MD, Nikita Baral M3, Cornhusker Magazine; “Challenges in Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder in Primary Care Visit”. Nikita Baral M3, Naureen Rafiq MD FAAFP; submitted 2023
  • Cornhusker Family Physician
    Febijesusola Oyelana, MD, Naureen Rafiq, MD “The Role of the Healthcare Provider in the Opioid Epidemic” Febijesusola Oyelana, M.D., Naureen Rafiq, M.D., Creighton University School of Medicine, Department of Family and Community Medicine; Cornhusker Family Physician, Volume 69 – Issue 1, pp 48-49, Winter 2023 Issue.
    69, p. 48-49 2023
  • Stat Pearls
    “Candidiasis”; Arya N. R; Naureen B. Rafiq. StatPearls Publishing, August 16, 2020 2020
  • American Family Physician
    Kavan, M.G., Saxena, S.K., & Rafiq, N. (2018). General parenting strategies: Practical suggestions for common child behavior issues. American Family Physician, 97, 642-648 (plus online supplements at www.aafp.org/afp).  
    Volume 97, p. 642-648 2018
  • Cornhusker Family Physician
    Naureen Rafiq, MD, Assistant Professor and Core Faculty, Alia Hussain, MD, PGY1 Losika Sivaganesham, MD, PGY2 Department of Family Medicine Residency Program, Creighton University School of Medicine; “Euglycemic Diabetic Ketoacidosis; Cornhusker Family Physician – Volume 63-Issue 4 pp 42-43 
    Volume 63, Issue 4, p. 42-43 2018
  • Rafiq, N, Stone, H, & Chaudry, R.  Cerebral Venous Thrombosis 2016
  • Cornhusker Family Physician
    Rafiq N, Como N, & Chiu M. A case report: Post-dural puncture headache. Cornhusker Family Physician,
    59(1), p. 22-23 2013
  • Cornhusker Family Physician
    Rafiq N, Longo M, & Rossland A. A case report: Golfer’s vasculitis. Cornhusker Family Physician,
    58(2), p. 22-23 2013
  • Clinical Advisor
    Saxena S, Phulwani N, Saxena S, Khatri J, & Rafiq N. Pain and hardening of the skin constricts shoulder movement. Clinical Advisor, p. 1-4 2010
  • Journal of Urgent Care
    Saxena S, Rafiq N, George L, & Spangler M. Promethazine Induced Tissue Necrosis. Journal of Urgent Care Medicine
    4, p. 21,22,26 2010

Presentations

  • "Refugee Health and Wellness"; Creighton University Symposium on Population Health: Building Bridges for Healthier Communities; October 23-24, 2023, Mike & Josie Harper Center, Creighton University, Omaha, NE 2023
  • Improving EKG Interpretation Competency in Family Medicine Residents, Febijesusoula Oyelana MD, Antoine Sioufi MD, Naureen Rafiq MD, FAAFP, This was presented at the CUSOM QI symposium on May 18th, 2023 2023
  • Decreasing dangerous medication use in a nursing facility, Lillia Cherkassky MD, Veronica Steau MD, Naureen Rafiq MD, FAAFP, This was presented at the CUSOM QI symposium on May 18th 2023 2023
  • Familial Hyperlipidemia, Mariana Bebawy MD, Naureen Rafiq MD, FAAFP, This was presented at NAFP spring meeting held at Kearney 2023 2023
  • 2022 Primary Care Update, Program Director and Moderator, Naureen Rafiq, M.D., March 30, April 1 & 2, 2022, Creighton University Harper Center, Omaha, NE 2022
  • Annual Physicals in Different Age Groups Panel discussion via zoom for Pakistani physicians;APPNA Merit Family Practice, Saturday, August 28, 2021 2021
  • "EKG Overview For The Primary Care Physician" Moderator, Naureen Rafiq, MD; APPNA Merit Family Practice Specialty Rotations-Cardiology; In collaboration with Association of Pakistani-Desent Cardiologists of North America & Yaran e Watan; November 15, 2020 2020
  • Moderator for "Preventive Care in Family Medicine" session at "Building Primary Care Capacity, Pakistan's Critical Need" 2 Day Conference in Rawalpindi Medical University in Rawalpindi, Pakistan March 5, 2020, Naureen Rafiq, M.D 2020
  • "Building Primary Care Capacity, Pakistan's Critical Need" 2 Day Conference in Rawalpindi Medical University in Rawalpindi, Pakistan March 3 & 4, 2020 on "US Model of Training Family Physicians", Naureen Rafiq, M.D. 2020
  • "Health Implications of Food Insecurity Creighton University Medical Center, Department of Family Medicine Residency Program"; Muneeb Khan, Austin Saavedra, M.D., Robin Chirackal, M.D., Keidren Lewi, M.D., Naureen Rafiq, M.D., Nebraska Academy of Family Physicians Spring Conference; March 29, 2019, LaVista, NE 2019
  • Department of Family Medicine Grand Rounds " Updates in Geriatric Medicine: American Geriatric Society Beers Criteria for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults" Naureen Rafiq, MBBS, & Elizabeth Pollock, M.D. 2019
  • Moderator Morning Session 2018 Primary Care Update, Creighton University School of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine; April 27-28, Omaha Marriottt Regency Hotel, Omaha NE 2018
  • PDW/RPS Discussion Table Topic - "Be Wise; Immunize" Rafiq, N. March 24, 2018 Kansas City, MO 2018
  • "Euglycemic DKA"; Rafiq, Naureen, MBBS, Sivganeshan, Losika, MD, Hussain, A. Alia, D; Nebraska Academy of Family Physicians Spring Conference; March 23, 2018, LaVista, NE 2018
  • 70th Annual Meeting & Scientific Assembly of the Nebraska Academy of Family Physicians; "Improving Immunization Rate in Adult Patient Population"; Rafiq, N, Greene, M; March 23, 2018 2018
  • . "Adult Immunization", Department of Family Medicine Grand Rounds, Naureen Rafiq,M.D. & Dalia Lawandy, M.D., 2018
  • - Nebraska Academy of Family Physicians 69th Annual Meeting, Poster Presentation, La Vista, NE, "Using Technology to Enhance Everyday Practice of Family Medicine" Resident - Pradeepa Vimalachandran, Faculty - Naureen Rafiq, M.D. 2017
  • - Regional Co-Presentation PDW and RPS Residency Education Symposium at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. Workshop # and Title: 82 - Improving the Doctor-Patient Relationship Primary Presenter: Michael Greene, MD, Co-Presenter(s): Naureen Rafiq, MD 2017
  • Immunizations in Women's Health"; Grand Rounds, Department of OB-GYN, Creighton University School of Medicine 2016
  • "Growing Healthy into Old Age"; Lecture to general community at the forum of Blood Conservation Committee 2016
  • Mullick, S., Desai, A., Guzman, M., Rafiq, N.; "Be Wise - Immunize" at Immune Nebraska Conference 2016
  • Michelle Marieni, Maureen Rafiq, M.D. Cristina Fernandez, M.D.; "Maternal Lactation and Newborn Dehydration, The Interconnection Between Care for the Mother and Child"; Pediatric Research Forum, Children's Hospital, Omaha, Nebraska 2016
  • Lindsay Williams, Anand Desari, M.D., and Naureen Rafiq, M.D.; "Effect of Multiple Interventions on Patients and Physicians to Increase the Coverage Rates of 23-Valent Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine (PPSV 23) in High Risk Adults Aged 50-64 yr."; Creighton University School of Medicine, 2500 California Plaza, Omaha, NE 2016
  • Rafiq N, & Vimalachandran P. (2016 March 31). Using technology to enhance everyday practice of family medicine. [Poster presentation]. Nebraska Academy of Family Medicine Spring Conference; La Vista, NE 2016
  • Sandrasagra M, Mok T, Goswami A, & Rafiq N. (20 March 2015). A case approach to hemolytic anemia. [Poster presentation]. Nebraska Academy of Family Physicians. 67th Annual Meeting & Scientific Assembly. LaVista, NE. 2015
  • Sandrasagra M, Mok T, Goswami A, & Rafiq N. (20 March 2015). A case approach to hemolytic anemia. [Poster presentation]. Nebraska Academy of Family Physicians. 67th Annual Meeting & Scientific Assembly. LaVista, NE. 2015
  • Rafiq N. (2012 April 27). Best practices to prevent prescription drug abuse and substance use disorders in the general population and practicing health professionals. [Workshop presentation]. National Institute of Drug Abuse workshop, Creighton University, Omaha, NE. 2012
  • Rafiq N. Nasr R. & Khatri J. (2010). Compulsive bathing behavior and chronic marijuana abuse. [Poster presentation]. Nebraska Academy of Family Physicians. Lincoln, NE. 2010
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