Dr. Alaa Diab

Name: Dr. Alaa Diab,

Specialty: Internal Medicine | General Internal Medicine

Qualification/Board Certification: MD – St. George’s Hospital Medical School | MPH – Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Affiliation(s): DMC Harper University Hospital | Wayne State University Physician Group

Location (City/State): Detroit, Michigan

Languages Spoken: English | Arabic

Accepting New Patients: Yes

NPI Number: 1588233522

About the Doctor

Dr. Alaa Diab is a rising and exceptionally distinguished internist whose academic credentials, clinical training, and public health expertise set her apart as one of the most intellectually well-rounded internal medicine physicians serving the Detroit, Michigan community. She earned her medical degree from St. George’s Hospital Medical School — an internationally renowned institution recognized for producing highly skilled, globally trained physicians — and subsequently completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Greater Baltimore Medical Center from 2021 to 2024, receiving rigorous clinical training in the diagnosis and management of a broad spectrum of adult medical conditions.

What makes Dr. Diab’s professional profile truly exceptional is her concurrent pursuit and completion of a Master of Public Health degree from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health — consistently ranked as the #1 school of public health in the world — with a specialized focus in Health Policy, Health Finance, and Management, earned from 2021 to 2023. This landmark academic achievement reflects a physician who understands healthcare not only at the level of individual patient care but also at the systemic level of policy, equity, access, and the structural forces that shape population health outcomes. For her patients, this translates into a physician who is acutely attuned to the social determinants of health, insurance navigation complexities, and the broader healthcare challenges that disproportionately affect urban communities like Detroit.

Dr. Diab practices at Wayne State University Physician Group Internal Medicine in Detroit — an academic medical practice affiliated with one of Michigan’s leading research universities — and holds hospital affiliation with DMC Harper University Hospital. This academic practice environment ensures that Dr. Diab’s patient care is continuously informed by the latest research, clinical guidelines, and evidence-based advances in internal medicine. She holds an active Michigan State Medical License through 2026 and brings a dedicated, patient-centered approach to every clinical encounter, with a particular commitment to serving Detroit’s diverse and medically underserved communities.

Education & Training

Medical School – St. George’s Hospital Medical School (MD)

Residency – Internal Medicine, Greater Baltimore Medical Center (2021–2024)

Graduate Degree – Master of Public Health (MPH), Health Policy, Health Finance & Management, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (2021–2023)

Subspecialty Focus – General Internal Medicine | Health Policy & Equity | Chronic Disease Management | Population Health

Medical Conditions Treated

• Hypertension (Chronic High Blood Pressure)
• Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes and Prediabetes
• High Cholesterol (Hyperlipidemia)
• Thyroid Disorders (Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism)
• Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Asthma
• Congestive Heart Failure and Cardiovascular Disease
• Chronic Kidney Disease and Renal Conditions
• Anemia and Blood Disorders
• Gastrointestinal Conditions and Digestive Health
• Urinary Tract Infections and Genitourinary Conditions
• Anxiety and Depression (Mild to Moderate)
• Autoimmune and Inflammatory Conditions
• Infectious Diseases and Acute Illness Management
• Preventive Health and General Adult Wellness Concerns

Medical Procedures Performed

• Comprehensive adult physical and wellness examinations
• Chronic disease monitoring and medication management
• Blood pressure evaluation and cardiovascular risk assessment
• Diabetes screening, HbA1c testing, and glucose management
• Cholesterol and lipid panel testing and interpretation
• Thyroid function evaluation and management
• Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) interpretation
• Diagnostic laboratory test ordering and results interpretation
• Preventive cancer screenings and referral coordination
• Pulmonary function assessment and respiratory management
• Kidney function monitoring and urinalysis
• Mental health screening (PHQ-9, GAD-7)
• Medication reconciliation and polypharmacy management
• Specialist referral and multidisciplinary care coordination
• Health risk assessments and social determinants of health evaluation

Services Offered

Dr. Diab offers a comprehensive range of internal medicine and adult primary care services at Wayne State University Physician Group, combining rigorous clinical expertise with a uniquely informed perspective on health equity, policy, and the systemic factors that shape patient health outcomes. Her practice serves adult patients across all stages of life, providing continuous, personalized, and evidence-based care that addresses both immediate health needs and long-term wellness goals.

Chronic disease management is a cornerstone of Dr. Diab’s clinical practice. For patients living with hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, thyroid disorders, or other ongoing medical conditions, she develops individualized, structured management plans that incorporate regular monitoring, medication optimization, lifestyle counseling, and proactive risk reduction. Her academic internal medicine training ensures that her approach to chronic disease management is firmly grounded in the most current evidence-based guidelines and clinical best practices.

Preventive care is equally central to Dr. Diab’s philosophy. She conducts thorough annual wellness examinations and age-appropriate health screenings, working proactively to identify and address health risks before they escalate. Her MPH training in health policy and management enhances her ability to navigate insurance systems, connect patients with community health resources, and advocate for care solutions that work within the real-world constraints her patients face — a particularly valuable asset for patients in Detroit’s diverse urban communities who may encounter systemic barriers to healthcare access.

As part of an academic physician group affiliated with Wayne State University, Dr. Diab also benefits from direct access to a broad network of medical specialists, ensuring that patients requiring subspecialty evaluation receive prompt, well-coordinated referrals within a trusted academic medical framework. Her affiliation with DMC Harper University Hospital further ensures continuity of care for patients who require hospitalization or more intensive diagnostic workup.

Services include:

• Adult wellness exams and comprehensive physical evaluations
• Preventive health screenings and risk assessments
• Chronic disease management (hypertension, diabetes, cholesterol, thyroid, COPD)
• Cardiovascular risk evaluation and monitoring
• Diabetes care including glucose management and HbA1c tracking
• Thyroid and endocrine disorder evaluation and management
• Respiratory condition assessment and pulmonary management
• Acute illness diagnosis and treatment (infections, fever, respiratory illness)
• Mental health screening and referral (anxiety, depression)
• Weight management and metabolic health counseling
• Medication management and reconciliation
• Social determinants of health assessment and community resource navigation
• Health policy-informed patient advocacy and care access support
• Specialist referrals and academic medical network care coordination
• Patient health education and preventive wellness planning

Accepted Insurances

• Aetna (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)
• Cigna (PPO)
• Elevance (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)
• MD State Medicaid (Medicaid)
• Molina (HMO, Medicaid, Medicare)
• Regence Health Plans (PPO)

Practice Locations

Location 1 Wayne State University Physician Group — Internal Medicine 4160 John R St, Suite 917 Detroit, MI 48201 📞 (443) 849-3760

Hospital Affiliations

• DMC Harper University Hospital — Detroit, MI