Abdulmasih Zarif, MD

Dr Zarif is a surgeon, board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr Zarif received his Medical Degree from Damascus University School of Medicine. He completed a surgical internship at Saint Francis Hospital and the University of Connecticut. Dr Zarif completed his general surgery residency at the University of Connecticut, Saint Mary's Hospital and Yale University with surgical Oncology training at Memorial Sloan-Ketteringcancer Center in New York City. Dr Zarif has been practicing general surgery since July 1997. His clinical interests include minimally invasive, Robotic and emergency surgery with a special interest in complex wound care management.

Why should someone choose you to care for their health?
Someone should choose me for my experience and I provide high-quality patient care.

What is the most important thing your patients should expect from their professional relationship with you? What do you expect from them?
My patients should expect dedicated care from me and I would expect them to trust me. 

How do you spend your valuable personal time when you’re not caring for patients?
I like to read, go hiking and spend time with my family and friends.

Why did you choose your specialty and what is its greatest reward?
In surgery, you can make a difference in people's lives.