Physicians - Detroit, Michigan
Alfredo Balarezo, M.D. – Neurosurgeon
AMS Locations: Livonia
Dr. Balarezo obtained his medical degree from Central University in Quito, Equador. He completed his internship and general surgery residencies in Massachusetts and at Buffalo General Hospital in New York. His neurosurgical training was obtained at the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York. He is a member of the American Medical Association, Michigan Neurosurgical Academy, Wayne County Medical Society and Michigan State Medical Society. He has privileges at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital, Oakwood Annapolis, Oakwood Heritage and Oakwood Southshore Hospitals. Special areas of interest are minimally invasive spine surgery and complex cervical and lumbar spine surgeries.
Albert H. Belfie, D.O. – Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
AMS Locations: Warren
Dr. Belfie received both his undergraduate and medical degrees from Michigan State University, and he completed his residency program at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Belfie has a fellowship in acupuncture and is Board-certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He has privileges at Mount Clemens Regional Medical Center and St. John Hospitals.
Mark Brennan, M.D. – Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
AMS Locations: Livonia
Dr. Brennan received his undergraduate degree from Michigan State and Lyman Briggs Universities, and his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine. He completed both his internship and residency at William Beaumont Hospital. Dr. Brennan is a Diplomat of the National Board of Medical Examiners, and is Board-certified in both Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Electrodiagnostic Medicine. He is the author of several published articles, and is a former faculty member and honorary lecturer at the American Educational Institute. He has privileges at William Beaumont, St. John-Macomb, Mount Clemens Regional, Huron Valley, and Crittenton Hospitals.
Jeff Carroll, D.O. – Orthopedic Surgeon
AMS Locations: Warren
Dr. Carroll received both his undergraduate and medical degrees from Michigan State University. He completed both his internship and residency programs at Mount Clemens Regional Medical Center. Dr. Carroll is Board-eligible with the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgeons. He is certified in Controlled Substance/Drug Enforcement Administration, and in Basic, Advanced, and Advanced Trauma Life Support. He is Carticel trained in Genzyme Biosurgery. He has privileges at St. John, Bon Secours, and Mount Clemens Regional Medical Hospitals.
Phillip Friedman, M.D. – Neurosurgeon
AMS Locations: Livonia
Dr. Friedman received his undergraduate degree from Yeshiva University in New York City. He received his medical degree from the University of Illinois, where he also completed his internship and residency. Dr. Friedman is Board-certified with the American Board of Neurological Surgeons. He was the Chief of Neurosurgery at Sinai Hospital from 1986 until the hospital closed in 1998. He has attending staff privileges at William Beaumont, Sinai-Grace, and Providence Hospitals. Dr. Friedman is the author of several published articles, a member of the Journal Editorial Board, a Physician Consultant for the Physician’s Review Organization of Michigan, and rated as a "Top Doc" in Detroit Monthly and Hour Detroit magazines.
Mark Goldberger, D.O. – Neurosurgeon
AMS Locations: Warren
Dr. Goldberger is a general neurosurgeon with a concentration in both open and minimally invasive spinal procedures including lumbar and cervical fusion, kyphoplasty and disc arthroplasty. Dr. Goldberger received his medical degree from Midwestern University-Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. He received his undergraduate degree from Northwestern University. He completed his residency in neurological surgery at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Lansing, MI. He is Board Certified by the American Osteopathic Surgery-Neurological Surgery. He is a member of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, American Osteopathic Association, and Michigan Osteopathic Association. He has hospital affiliations with Mt. Clemens Regional Medical Center, Henry Ford Bi-County Hospital, and Sinai-Grace Hospital.
Jeffrey M. Hall, M.D. – Hand Surgeon
AMS Locations: Warren, Livonia
Dr. Hall received both his undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Michigan. He completed his internship and residency at Henry Ford Hospital. Dr. Hall received his fellowship in hand and microvascular surgery at Wayne State University. He is Board-certified by the American Board of Surgery with an added certification for Hand Surgery. He has privileges at St. John, Detroit Medical Center, Bon Secours, Orthopedic Specialty, and Oakland Regional Hospitals. He is Clinical Instructor at Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center, and has participated in several studies at University of Michigan Hospital. Dr. Hall has been featured in the Detroit Free Press.
Hi Joo Kim, M.D. – Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
AMS Locations: Allen Park, Pontiac
Dr. Kim received both his undergraduate and medical degrees from Seoul National University, Korea. He completed his internship at Detroit Macomb Hospital Association and his residency at Wayne State University. He is Board-certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, the Michigan Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the American Medical Association, the Michigan Medical Society, the Wayne Count Medical Society, the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture, and the Michigan Academy of Medical Acupuncture.
Jeffrey Lawley, D.O. – Orthopedic Surgeon
AMS Locations: Livonia
Dr. Lawley received his undergraduate degree from University of Michigan and Eastern Michigan University. He received his medical degree from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed both internship and residency at Garden City Osteopathic Hospital. Dr. Lawley has an adult reconstructive surgery fellowship from Henry Ford Hospital. He is Board-certified by the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. He has privileges at Garden City Osteopathic and Oakwood-Annapolis Hospitals.
Arnold Leshman, M.D. – General Surgeon
AMS Locations: Livonia, Warren
Dr. Leshman received both his undergraduate and medical degrees from Wayne State University. He completed his residency at Sinai Hospital. He is Board-certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Leshman evaluates and treats occupational related general surgery cases at Advanced Medical Specialists, and he has privileges at St. John-Macomb and Oakland Regional Hospitals.
Jai-Duck Liem, M.D. – Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
AMS Locations: Allen Park, Livonia
Dr. Liem received both his undergraduate and medical degrees from Korea University, Seoul, Korea. He completed his internship at South Macomb Hospital Systems and his residency at the Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine/New York University School of Medicine. Dr. Liem is Board-certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Michigan Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He is a member of the American Medical Association, Wayne County Medical Society, and American Academy of Medical Acupuncture. Dr. Liem has privileges at Oakwood Hospital Health System’s four locations.
Homer Linard, D.O. – Orthopedic Surgeon
AMS Locations: Livonia
Dr. Linard received his undergraduate degree from Missouri State University and his medical degree from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. He completed his residency at Botsford General Hospital. Dr. Linard is Board-certified by the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. He has privileges at Botsford Hospital.
Marc J. Milia, M.D. – Orthopedic Surgeon
AMS Locations: Allen Park
Dr. Milia received his medical training from the University of Michigan School of Medicine in Ann Arbor, where he graduated Cum Laude. As an offensive lineman for the Wolverines, he was elected GTE Academic All-American and played on three Rose Bowl teams. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. He then completed a one-year fellowship in shoulder/sports Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh, where he worked with the NFL’s Pittsburgh Steelers. Dr. Milia is Board-certified by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery and holds privileges at Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn. Dr. Milia focuses on sports medicine, with subspecialties in arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the knee and shoulder. He serves as Director of the Oakwood Sports Medicine Program.
David Prieskorn, D.O. – Orthopedic Surgeon
AMS Locations: Novi, Brighton
Dr. Prieskorn received his medical degree from Michigan State University. He completed both his internship and residency at Botsford General Hospital. Dr. Prieskorn is Board-certified in orthopedic surgery, and has fellowships in traumatic and adult reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. He is a frequent academic lecturer, as well as the author of several publications. Currently, he is president of the American Osteopathic Foot and Ankle Section of the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics. Dr. Prieskorn also is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Michigan State University.
John Ryan, M.D. – Orthopedic Surgeon
AMS Locations: Warren
Dr. Ryan received his undergraduate degree from the United States Military Academy. He received his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. He completed both his internship and residency at Letterman Army Medical Center, with his final year of residency at Shriner’s Hospital. Dr. Ryan has a fellowship in sports medicine. He is a Diplomat with the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons. He is a reviewer for the Journal of Trauma, The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons: A Comprehensive Review, and The American Journal of Sports Medicine. Dr. Ryan has been Director of several of the United States Military Academy medical programs, a Clinical Assistant Professor in both Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery, and an Adjunct Professor of Physical Therapy. He is the author of several published articles.
Eric T. Silberg, M.D. – Orthopedic Surgeon
AMS Locations: Allen Park
Eric Silberg, M.D. is a surgeon and scholar, receiving all his education and training from the University of Michigan. Dr. Silberg was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society (top 10% of medical school class) while earning his medical degree in 1993. He completed his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Michigan Hospitals in 1998. Dr. Silberg is very active in the community, educating the public in a series of free seminars and volunteering as a consultant to the Michigan Chapter of the National Arthritis Foundation. Dr. Silberg is the current Medical Director of Oakwood’s Orthopedic and Neuroscience service line. In this capacity, he is responsible for overseeing the creation of Centers of Excellence in Orthopedic Surgery. He has been in private practice in Dearborn since 1998, specializing in shoulder, hip, and knee surgery. He is Board-certified with the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons, and is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the American Academy of Hip and Knee Surgeons, and the American Medical Association.
Hi Chu Song, M.D. – Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
AMS Locations: Warren
Dr. Song received both his undergraduate and medical degrees from Korea University, Seoul, Korea. He completed his internship at Marymount Hospital, and his residency at Highlandview and St. Vincent’s Hospitals. Dr. Song is Board-certified by both the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and the American Board of Electro-diagnostic Medicine. He was Medical Director of Rehabilitation Services at Saratoga Hospital from 1983 until the hospital closed in 1998. Dr. Song was also a Clinical Instructor at Wayne State University. He has privileges at Oakwood Hospital’s four locations.
Matthew Steffes, M.D. – Orthopedic Surgeon
AMS Locations: Livonia
Dr. Steffes received his undergraduate degree from Grand Valley State University, and his medical degree from Wayne State University. He completed his residency at the Detroit Medical Center. Dr. Steffes is Board-certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons, and he has privileges at Oakwood Hospital.
Carlos Villafane, M.D. – Hand Surgeon
AMS Locations: Warren, Livonia, Troy
Dr. Villafane received his undergraduate degrees from the College of Nuestra Senora del Rosario and the National College of Jose de San Martin, which are both located in Rosario, Argentina. He received his medical degree from the University de Rosario School of Medicine. He completed residencies in General Surgery at Sinai Hospital and in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Wayne State University. Dr. Villafane has fellowships in cardiovascular surgery, and hand and microvascular Surgery. He is Board- certified by the American Board of Surgery and Hand Surgery, the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, the American Board of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, and the American Board of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. He has privileges at Crittenton, Harper, Huron Valley, Oakwood, Orthopedic Specialty, and Oakland Regional Hospitals.
Amjad M. Yaish, D.O. – Orthopedic Surgeon
AMS Locations: Warren
Dr. Yaish received his undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University and his medical degree from Michigan State University. He completed both his internship and residency programs at Mount Clemens Regional Medical Center. Dr. Yaish is Board-certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgeons. He has privileges at Mount Clemens Regional Medical, St. John, and Henry Ford Hospitals.
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