Dr. Rania Rifai-Loewenberg has been a trusted leader in Westchester’s healthcare community for over 30 years, specializing in primary care for both adults and adolescents. In addition to her primary care practice, she brings more than 25 years of experience treating patients with Lyme disease—both acute and chronic—offering a depth of expertise that is increasingly hard to find.

In today’s evolving healthcare system, finding a physician who truly listens and understands your needs can be a challenge. Dr. Rifai-Loewenberg has built her practice to change that—providing personalized, attentive care whether you’re managing everyday health concerns, navigating complex conditions like Lyme disease, or seeking timely medical attention.

Fluent in English, French, Spanish, and Arabic, she brings a global perspective to her care while remaining deeply rooted in the local community. Before establishing her private practice in Brewster, New York, Dr. Rifai-Loewenberg trained and worked in a range of high-demand medical environments, including emergency medicine and infectious disease care across New York.

Her commitment to preventive medicine, thoughtful diagnosis, and patient-centered care continues to make her a highly respected and trusted provider in the region.

Key Qualifications and Experiences:

• M.D., High Honors, University of Damascus, Syria (1982)

• Chief Resident, Department of Medicine, North General Hospital, Mount Sinai School of Medicine affiliate, New York, NY (1989-1990)

• Attending Physician in Infectious Disease, Department of Medicine, Lincoln Hospital, Bronx, NY (1990-1991)

• Emergency Room Attending Physician at multiple hospitals in New York, including St. Agnes Hospital, White Plains, NY, NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital Emergency Department, Phelps Memorial Hospital, Tarrytown, NY, and Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital: Emergency Room

• First-year Fellowship in Infectious Disease, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY (1991)

• Solo Private Practice in Internal Medicine and Adolescent Medicine with a Special Interest in Lyme Disease, Katonah, NY (Since 1992)

• Fluency in Multiple Languages: English, French, Spanish, Arabic