Meet Dr. Rafil Ali
Dr. Rafil Ali is a Board-Certified Dentist Anesthesiologist in Northern Virginia that is dedicated to providing care for all of his patients, including those with special needs or who may be anxious or phobic. He has developed lasting relationships with his patients and genuinely cares about their care and well-being. Dr. Rafil Ali’s goal is to provide quality sedation services, comfort, care and safety to all of his patients and their loved ones.
Dr. Rafil Ali is a graduate of George Mason University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. During his time at GMU, Dr. Rafil Ali began working as an anesthesiologist assistant which sparked an interest in the field of dental anesthesia. Dr. Rafil Ali realized that he could make a major impact in many lives by pursuing this avenue in the dental field. Following his undergraduate studies, Dr. Rafil Ali completed his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at Howard University and maintained the top class rank throughout dental school. After graduating, he was accepted into the prestigious University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) and completed a Hospital-Based Dental Anesthesiology residency program. Dr. Rafil Ali is a Diplomate of the American Dental Board of Anesthesiology and has attained the highest level of anesthesia training in dentistry.
Dr. Rafil Ali has a passion for serving the community and underserved communities abroad. Since 2014, Dr. Rafil Ali has participated in multiple special needs community service events such as KEEN (Kids Enjoy Exercise Now), DSANV’s Buddy Walk, Special Olympics, and more. He has also participated in numerous Dental Mission Trips (including dental missions in Pakistan, Guatemala, Northern Virginia, and Western Virginia) & Free Dental Clinics (including dental clinics in Northern Virginia and Central Virginia). Giving back to the community has been a staple of Dr. Rafil Ali for years, and he seeks to continue his efforts for many years to come.
Dr. Rafil Ali enjoys spending time outdoors and many outdoor activities. Mountains have been his venue of choice. You can find him camping and hiking during the summer months and snowboarding down them during the winter months. Spending time with his family is very dear to him and he is happy to say that his family is growing. Dr. Rafil Ali is happily married and has a beautiful baby boy!