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​​“One of the reasons I joined Marshfield Clinic is they allow me to focus my attention on patient care.”

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As a cardiologist, Dr. M. Diaa Alaoua provides advanced heart care using sophisticated dianostic tools and procedures.


Rice Lake Wisconsin is a long way from Syria, but Dr. Alaoua has found both personal and professional fulfillment in northwest Wisconsin. He completed his residency in Detroit and launched his medical career in Chicago before Marshfield Clinic recruited him for a job at the Rice Lake Center in 2007. Heart care patients have been in good hands ever since. Dr. Alaoua, a nationally recognized cardiologist, is anchoring a heart care program unrivaled in the region.

“I used to share the mistaken belief that a physician had to be in a big city to be part of advanced care,” he explains. “Marshfield Clinic has advanced technology I never saw in Detroit or Chicago.”

Alaoua has twice has been named among America’s top physicians, most recently in 2008. This father of four says he shares a lot in common with his Rice Lake Center patients. “This area has values that closely match my own,” he said. “When someone gets sick, the entire family comes in. I like being there to answer questions and ensure that the patient is going to get the emotional support once they go home.”

Alaoua presence allows heart care patients to get heart care close to home. They don’t have to drive long distances to access high quality care as they did a decade ago. Patients can receive treatment and undergo tests such as EKG’s and echocardiograms at the Rice Lake Center. It’s a convenience that can directly be attributed to a big city physician who gave small town medicine a try.

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Professional Summary down arrow

  • Medical School
    University of Damascus - School of Medicine Damascus, , Syria, M.D. 1993

    Residency
    Henry Ford Health System - Henry Ford Hospital Detroit, MI, United States, Internal Medicine 1998

    Fellowship
    University of Illinois - Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Chicago, IL, United States, Cardiovascular Disease 2001

  • Professional Societies
    American College of Cardiology American Society of Echocardiography American Society of Nuclear Cardiology Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography

    Board Certifications
    Cardiovascular Computed Tomography: 2009, recertified 2019 Cardiovascular Disease: 2001, recertified 2011 Echocardiography: 2012 Internal Medicine: 1998, recertified 2018 Nuclear Cardiology: 2004, recertified 2014

    State Licenses
    Illinois Indiana Michigan Wisconsin

Patient Ratings down arrow

4.7
out of 5 (193 ratings, 29 comments)
4.7
Provider explanations of my problem
4.8
Provider concern for my questions
4.7
Provider's efforts to include me in treatment decisions
4.7
Provider's discussion of proposed treatment
4.8
My likelihood of recommending this provider

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Comments are also gathered from the Press Ganey patient satisfaction survey and displayed in their entirety with the exception of any language that may be considered slander, libel or contain private health information, which will be removed prior to publishing.
Comments are from Press Ganey surveys. Slander, libel and private health information are removed.
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December 30, 2022
I like & respect Dr. Alaoua.
January 16, 2023
Good dialogue and the doctor answered all of my questions.
January 27, 2023
EKG was done and went for visit w/dr.
February 22, 2023
Very nice & professional & informative.
February 22, 2023
An excellent experience. After every visit my total confidence in Dr. Alaoua care is reaffirmed. His patient manner is caring and professional. He listens well and answered my questions.
March 7, 2023
Dr. Alaoua is direct, concise, and very clear in explaining causes and potential treatments. He inspires optimism.
March 9, 2023
Always answers my questions in terms I can understand. Very re-assuring about my condition. Takes the time to listen to me and provides very professional advice.
March 17, 2023
VERY thoughtful, he explained everything perfectly and in a way I could understand.
April 3, 2023
I have told my friend to go to their clinic.
April 6, 2023
Very happy with provider.
May 26, 2023
Dr. Alaoua was very nice and knowledgeable. (Smart!!) I would definitely recommend him and say all "good things" about him!!
June 28, 2023
No problems to talk about.
July 19, 2023
Good.
July 20, 2023
Excellent doctor.
July 28, 2023
Pleasant, courteous, and professional. I would recommend Dr. Alaoua.
August 30, 2023
Dr. Alaoua & Anita are always very helpful & friendly. Always feel that they really care!!
September 11, 2023
Excellent cardiologist
September 27, 2023
Obviously a very sincere and caring individual
October 26, 2023
Dr. Alaoua listened to my concerns about my on going issues and concerns with respect to exercise. He recommended an echocardiogram which was scheduled for the following week.
October 30, 2023
All good
December 19, 2023
Dr Alouah is the best, caring, professional, knowledeable
January 10, 2024
I'm very pleased with my care at Marshfield. I have told others that I get good care here.
January 15, 2024
Good
April 3, 2023
Dr. Sordahl - very good.
May 19, 2023
Didn't really explain why it [medication] was important.
November 30, 2023
Good
September 25, 2023
Good
May 31, 2023
Dr Alouha was very attentive and listen to my observations and concerns and attempted to address them all.
January 17, 2023
No questions ........... No proposed future care
January 17, 2023
No questions ........... No proposed future care
May 31, 2023
Dr Alouha was very attentive and listen to my observations and concerns and attempted to address them all.
September 25, 2023
Good
May 19, 2023
Didn't really explain why it [medication] was important.
November 30, 2023
Good
April 3, 2023
Dr. Sordahl - very good.
December 30, 2022
I like & respect Dr. Alaoua.
January 16, 2023
Good dialogue and the doctor answered all of my questions.
January 27, 2023
EKG was done and went for visit w/dr.
February 22, 2023
Very nice & professional & informative.
February 22, 2023
An excellent experience. After every visit my total confidence in Dr. Alaoua care is reaffirmed. His patient manner is caring and professional. He listens well and answered my questions.
March 7, 2023
Dr. Alaoua is direct, concise, and very clear in explaining causes and potential treatments. He inspires optimism.
March 9, 2023
Always answers my questions in terms I can understand. Very re-assuring about my condition. Takes the time to listen to me and provides very professional advice.
March 17, 2023
VERY thoughtful, he explained everything perfectly and in a way I could understand.
April 3, 2023
I have told my friend to go to their clinic.
April 6, 2023
Very happy with provider.
May 26, 2023
Dr. Alaoua was very nice and knowledgeable. (Smart!!) I would definitely recommend him and say all "good things" about him!!
June 28, 2023
No problems to talk about.
July 19, 2023
Good.
July 20, 2023
Excellent doctor.
July 28, 2023
Pleasant, courteous, and professional. I would recommend Dr. Alaoua.
August 30, 2023
Dr. Alaoua & Anita are always very helpful & friendly. Always feel that they really care!!
September 11, 2023
Excellent cardiologist
September 27, 2023
Obviously a very sincere and caring individual
October 26, 2023
Dr. Alaoua listened to my concerns about my on going issues and concerns with respect to exercise. He recommended an echocardiogram which was scheduled for the following week.
October 30, 2023
All good
December 19, 2023
Dr Alouah is the best, caring, professional, knowledeable
January 10, 2024
I'm very pleased with my care at Marshfield. I have told others that I get good care here.
January 15, 2024
Good
December 30, 2022
I like & respect Dr. Alaoua.
January 16, 2023
Good dialogue and the doctor answered all of my questions.
January 17, 2023
No questions ........... No proposed future care
January 27, 2023
EKG was done and went for visit w/dr.
February 22, 2023
Very nice & professional & informative.
February 22, 2023
An excellent experience. After every visit my total confidence in Dr. Alaoua care is reaffirmed. His patient manner is caring and professional. He listens well and answered my questions.
March 7, 2023
Dr. Alaoua is direct, concise, and very clear in explaining causes and potential treatments. He inspires optimism.
March 9, 2023
Always answers my questions in terms I can understand. Very re-assuring about my condition. Takes the time to listen to me and provides very professional advice.
March 17, 2023
VERY thoughtful, he explained everything perfectly and in a way I could understand.
April 3, 2023
Dr. Sordahl - very good.
April 3, 2023
I have told my friend to go to their clinic.
April 6, 2023
Very happy with provider.
May 19, 2023
Didn't really explain why it [medication] was important.
May 26, 2023
Dr. Alaoua was very nice and knowledgeable. (Smart!!) I would definitely recommend him and say all "good things" about him!!
May 31, 2023
Dr Alouha was very attentive and listen to my observations and concerns and attempted to address them all.
June 28, 2023
No problems to talk about.
July 19, 2023
Good.
July 20, 2023
Excellent doctor.
July 28, 2023
Pleasant, courteous, and professional. I would recommend Dr. Alaoua.
August 30, 2023
Dr. Alaoua & Anita are always very helpful & friendly. Always feel that they really care!!
September 11, 2023
Excellent cardiologist
September 25, 2023
Good
September 27, 2023
Obviously a very sincere and caring individual
October 26, 2023
Dr. Alaoua listened to my concerns about my on going issues and concerns with respect to exercise. He recommended an echocardiogram which was scheduled for the following week.
October 30, 2023
All good
November 30, 2023
Good
December 19, 2023
Dr Alouah is the best, caring, professional, knowledeable
January 10, 2024
I'm very pleased with my care at Marshfield. I have told others that I get good care here.
January 15, 2024
Good
January 15, 2024
Good
January 10, 2024
I'm very pleased with my care at Marshfield. I have told others that I get good care here.
December 19, 2023
Dr Alouah is the best, caring, professional, knowledeable
November 30, 2023
Good
October 30, 2023
All good
October 26, 2023
Dr. Alaoua listened to my concerns about my on going issues and concerns with respect to exercise. He recommended an echocardiogram which was scheduled for the following week.
September 27, 2023
Obviously a very sincere and caring individual
September 25, 2023
Good
September 11, 2023
Excellent cardiologist
August 30, 2023
Dr. Alaoua & Anita are always very helpful & friendly. Always feel that they really care!!
July 28, 2023
Pleasant, courteous, and professional. I would recommend Dr. Alaoua.
July 20, 2023
Excellent doctor.
July 19, 2023
Good.
June 28, 2023
No problems to talk about.
May 31, 2023
Dr Alouha was very attentive and listen to my observations and concerns and attempted to address them all.
May 26, 2023
Dr. Alaoua was very nice and knowledgeable. (Smart!!) I would definitely recommend him and say all "good things" about him!!
May 19, 2023
Didn't really explain why it [medication] was important.
April 6, 2023
Very happy with provider.
April 3, 2023
Dr. Sordahl - very good.
April 3, 2023
I have told my friend to go to their clinic.
March 17, 2023
VERY thoughtful, he explained everything perfectly and in a way I could understand.
March 9, 2023
Always answers my questions in terms I can understand. Very re-assuring about my condition. Takes the time to listen to me and provides very professional advice.
March 7, 2023
Dr. Alaoua is direct, concise, and very clear in explaining causes and potential treatments. He inspires optimism.
February 22, 2023
Very nice & professional & informative.
February 22, 2023
An excellent experience. After every visit my total confidence in Dr. Alaoua care is reaffirmed. His patient manner is caring and professional. He listens well and answered my questions.
January 27, 2023
EKG was done and went for visit w/dr.
January 17, 2023
No questions ........... No proposed future care
January 16, 2023
Good dialogue and the doctor answered all of my questions.
December 30, 2022
I like & respect Dr. Alaoua.

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