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Dr. Rifat B. Dweik, MD, MBBCH

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Specializes in: Cardiac Electrophysiology (Heart Rhythm) and Adult Cardiology

Professional interests include: pain, coronary artery disease, vascular disease, and more.

1450 Highland Avenue Second Floor
Needham, MA 02492

(617) 831-7100

Dr. Rifat B. Dweik, MD, MBBCH is a cardiac electrophysiologist in Wellesley, MA specializing in cardiac electrophysiology (heart rhythm) and adult cardiology. Dr. Rifat B. Dweik, MD, MBBCH is affiliated with Newton-Wellesley Hospital and NEWTON-WELLESLEY MEDICAL GROUP, INC.

Office Locations

Address:

978 Worcester Street Rte 9 East, Floor 2
Wellesley, MA 02482

Address:

1450 Highland Avenue Second Floor
Needham, MA 02492

Some issues Dr. Rifat B. Dweik, MD, MBBCH can help you with:

Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It happens when the blood vessels carrying blood to the heart, called coronary arteries, narrow and harden. This occurs when cholesterol, a type of fat found in the blood, builds up to form plaque, which sticks to the inner walls of the arteries. As plaque accumulates, less blood can flow through the arteries, which may lead to the following:

Angina, which is chest pain that occurs when the heart does not receive enough blood flow.
Heart attack, which happens if the arteries leading to the heart are completely blocked.
Arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, which can develop if the heart does not have enough blood supply.
Heart failure, which may occur if a heart attack damages the heart and it becomes too weak to pump enough blood to the rest of the body.

Certain factors may increase risk for the disease, like smoking, lack of exercise, being overweight, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes. CAD tends to develop over decades, so it can go undetected until it has become quite severe. A diagnosis may be established using such tests as:

Electrocardiogram (ECG), which records the heart's electrical activity over a period of time. ECGs can detect whether there is enough blood flow to the heart or if a heart attack has occurred.
Echocardiogram (echo), which creates images of the heart using sound waves. Echos can show whether the heart is able to pump blood normally.
Stress tests, where an ECG or echo is combined with exercise, like riding a stationary bike or walking on a treadmill. This test is done to find out if the heart can function properly while performing a strenuous activity.

Treatments for the disease include medications such as vasodilators, like nitroglycerin, which dilates (widens) the coronary arteries. CAD may also be treated by a procedure called angioplasty with stent placement, where a balloon is inflated inside a diseased artery to flatten the plaque deposits against the artery walls, creating more room for blood to flow.

In some severe cases of the disease, multiple arteries may be blocked, and an open heart surgery called coronary artery bypass surgery may be necessary. This operation transplants a vessel from another part of the body to form a graft that goes past the narrowed arteries, thus enabling blood to flow around those arteries.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

ambulatory monitoring	31
cardiac procedures	489
doctor visit	1337
hospital care	104
implant surgery	10
inpatient care	104
nuclear scan	72
stress testing	167
ultrasound (sonogram)	280

**Gender**
Male	282
Female	372

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	615
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	177
From 75 to 84	248
85 and over	193
Less than 65	36

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	34
Dementia	14
Cancer	14

ambulatory monitoring	28
cardiac procedures	424
doctor visit	1252
hospital care	100
inpatient care	100
nuclear scan	54
stress testing	125
ultrasound (sonogram)	272

**Gender**
Male	321
Female	381

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	662
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	201
From 75 to 84	280
85 and over	175
Less than 65	46

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	33
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

ambulatory monitoring	27
cardiac procedures	441
doctor visit	1454
hospital care	93
inpatient care	93
nuclear scan	92
stress testing	154
ultrasound (sonogram)	261

**Gender**
Male	778
Female	944

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1632
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	28
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	528
From 75 to 84	660
85 and over	450
Less than 65	84

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	31
Dementia	12
Cancer	16

ambulatory monitoring	21
cardiac procedures	430
doctor visit	1525
hospital care	103
implant surgery	12
inpatient care	103
minimally invasive procedures	13
nuclear scan	39
stress testing	81
ultrasound (sonogram)	315

**Gender**
Male	479
Female	534

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	943
Black	11
Hispanic	15
Asian	16
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	313
From 75 to 84	349
85 and over	294
Less than 65	57

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	14
Cancer	12

**Gender**
Male	1057
Female	1232

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2117
Black	35
Hispanic	39
Asian	42
Other	56
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	658
From 75 to 84	758
85 and over	726
Less than 65	147

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	29
Dementia	22
Cancer	15

ambulatory monitoring	11
cardiac procedures	603
doctor visit	1707
hospital care	190
implant surgery	18
inpatient care	190
minimally invasive procedures	19
nuclear scan	11
stress testing	121
ultrasound (sonogram)	465

**Gender**
Male	1202
Female	1420

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2393
Black	62
Hispanic	43
Asian	47
Other	77
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	713
From 75 to 84	905
85 and over	828
Less than 65	176

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	27
Dementia	25
Cancer	17

ambulatory monitoring	10
cardiac procedures	469
doctor visit	1558
hospital care	280
implant surgery	11
inpatient care	280
minimally invasive procedures	12
stress testing	60
ultrasound (sonogram)	387

**Gender**
Male	1219
Female	1451

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2455
Black	37
Hispanic	48
Asian	53
Other	77
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	726
From 75 to 84	940
85 and over	824
Less than 65	180

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	28
Dementia	24
Cancer	17

cardiac procedures	567
doctor visit	1192
hospital care	286
implant surgery	13
inpatient care	286
minimally invasive procedures	14
nuclear scan	87
stress testing	175
ultrasound (sonogram)	380

**Gender**
Male	1267
Female	1448

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2459
Black	59
Hispanic	44
Asian	46
Other	107
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	811
From 75 to 84	987
85 and over	756
Less than 65	161

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	27
Dementia	25
Cancer	18

cardiac procedures	1409
doctor visit	3019
hospital care	422
implant surgery	33
inpatient care	422
minimally invasive procedures	34
nuclear scan	214
stress testing	384
ultrasound (sonogram)	1020

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rifat B. Dweik, MD, MBBCH for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Rifat B. Dweik, MD, MBBCH treated as a cardiac electrophysiologist in Wellesley, MA were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

ambulatory monitoring	22
cardiac procedures	610
doctor visit	1644
hospital care	191
implant surgery	17
inpatient care	191
minimally invasive procedures	18
nuclear scan	74
stress testing	157
ultrasound (sonogram)	426

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rifat B. Dweik, MD, MBBCH.

**Gender**
Male	660
Female	778

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	20
Asian / Pacific Islander	23
Non-Hispanic White	1327
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	21
Other	38

**Age**
75 to 84	512
85 and over	424
Less than 65	88
65 to 74	412

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rifat B. Dweik, MD, MBBCH From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Rifat B. Dweik, MD, MBBCH treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	23
Cancer	12
Dementia	15

Education & Training

He has a state license in Massachusetts.

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Rifat B. Dweik, MD, MBBCH is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Newton-Wellesley Hospital

NEWTON-WELLESLEY MEDICAL GROUP, INC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Rifat B. Dweik, MD, MBBCH. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$1,369 Micra $107	$1,261
St. Jude Medical, Inc.	$134 Microny ll SR plus Pacemaker $134
Boston Scientific Corporation	$121 WATCHMAN $121
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$118 Pradaxa $99	STIOLTO $19
Gilead Sciences Inc	$116 $116
Other	$397 ELIQUIS $114	CRESTOR $57	XARELTO $48	PRALUENT (alirocumab) Injection $41	ENTRESTO $25	Other $112

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,234
Travel and Lodging	$1,020

Biography

Dr. Rifat Dweik, who practices in Waltham, MA, Needham, MA, and Wellesley, MA, is a medical specialist in adult cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology (heart rhythm). Dr. Dweik's clinical interests include pain, high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), and cardiomyopathy. He is professionally affiliated with Newton-Wellesley Hospital. He is not accepting new patients at this time according to Doctor.com.