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  • Pathology, Cytopathology
  • 37 years of experience
  • Ascension Saint John Hospital 22101 Moross Rd, Detroit, MI 48236

Brief Intro

Dr. Basim Al-Khafaji graduated from Baghdad University, College of Medicine ranking 3rd on his class (summa cum laude equivalent), and completed his Anatomic Pathology Residency at the University of Cincinnati, Ohio, in addition to two one-year accredited fellowships at the internationally acclaimed University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center to include one in Oncologic Surgical Pathology, and the other in Cytopathology. Prior to joining St. John Hospital & Medical Center, Dr. Al-Khafaji was an Assistant Professor of Pathology, and Staff Pathologist at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Currently, he is the Clinical Associate Professor of Pathology at Wayne State University, School of Medicine. He is the current Director of the Pathology Residency Program at St. John Hospital and Medical Center. Dr. Al-Khafaji is involved in several local, national, and international committees in the areas of Pathology Practice and Education. Dr. Al-Khafaji has consistently been listed by the Consumer's Research Counsel of America as one of the top physicians in his field of expertise. His expertise is in Anatomic Pathology and Cytopathology. Dr. Al-Khafaji's expertise and special interest is in the areas of Cytopathology, Oncologic Surgical Pathology with emphasis on Gynecological, Genitourinary, and Head & Neck Pathology.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

University Of Texas Health System

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Baghdad College Of Medicine - 1988

Location & Hours

  • Ascension Saint John Hospital
  • 22101 Moross Rd, Detroit, MI 48236

Specialties Treated

  • Pathology
  • Cytopathology

Insurance Accepted

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  • Health Alliance
  • Meridian Health Plan
  • CHAMPVA
  • GEHA
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Pan-American Life Insurance Group
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Priority Health
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  • Cancer 33
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 30
  • Orthopedics 48
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 40
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 48
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 53
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 21
  • Children's Hospital 7
  • Urology 49
  • Psychiatry 51
  • Geriatrics 51
  • Rehabilitation 38
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 6
  • Ophthalmology 1
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 4
  • Rheumatology 1
  • Long Term Care 11
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 33