As a podiatric attending he assists in the training of the podiatric surgical residents at Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital, and at Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital. In addition, he provides podiatric services at the Yonkers Community Health Center. Dr. Rafat is certified in Clinical Hyperbaric Medicine, Diagnostic Ultrasound Technology, and Endoscopic Plantar Fasciotomy. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Multiple Specialties in Podiatry. He has lectured locally, nationally and internationally and has presented several scientific posters. For his achievements, Healthtap has recognized him as "Top Podiatrist" nationally in 2013 and 2014.