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“I am honored that patients seek my care for treatment of their heart disease.”

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Cardiologist Dr. Shereif Rezkalla treats heart disease and conditions such as inflamation.


He has an extensive background in clinical practice, education and research, which he puts to use in treating conditions throughout the cardiovascular system.

He is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology and cardiovascular computed tomography.

After earning his medical degree in Egypt, he completed his residency in internal medicine in the United States at Wayne State University Hospitals in Detroit, Michigan. At the same university, he completed fellowships in cardiology and interventional cardiology.

Dr. Rezkalla was the first physician to discover a successful treatment for inflammation of the heart, publishing a paper on the subject in Circulation in 1989. He has continued research throughout his more than 20-year career at Marshfield Clinic Health System, during which he has also served as a clinical professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.

He has authored chapters in many textbooks, and articles in medical journals published throughout the United States and Europe.

He holds membership in the American College of Physicians, and the American College of Cardiology.

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  • Medical School
    Assiut University - Medical School Assiut, , Egypt, M.D. 1974

    Internship
    St. John Macomb Hospital Warren, MI, United States, Rotating 1982

    Residency
    Wayne State University - Hospitals & Clinics Detroit, MI, United States, Internal Medicine 1985

    Fellowship
    Wayne State University - Hospitals & Clinics Detroit, MI, United States Cardiology 1988

    Wayne State University - Hospitals & Clinics Detroit, MI, United States Interventional Cardiology 1989

  • Professional Societies
    American College of Cardiology American College of Physicians American Federation for Medical Research Wisconsin Medical Society

    Board Certifications
    Cardiovascular Disease: 1989 Internal Medicine: 1985 Interventional Cardiology: 1999, recertified 2009

    State Licenses
    Michigan Wisconsin

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November 12, 2022
He is the kindest most compassionate dr. I have ever met.
December 9, 2022
I have recommended your clinic and Dr. Rezkalla to several friends and family.
February 6, 2023
Detailed care provided by Dr. Rezkalla.
February 28, 2023
Dr. Rezkalla is the finest most caring and skilled dr. we have ever had the pleasure to be seen by.
March 1, 2023
Couldn't have a better dr. all around! I give him a big A. Thanks...
March 9, 2023
Dr. Rezkalla is WONDERFUL! I feel blessed to have access to this physician.
March 10, 2023
A caring, wonderful doctor.
April 28, 2023
I have already recommended others to Dr. Rezkalla. He is the best and has helped me greatly for almost 20 years with my heart.
July 10, 2023
Dr. Shereif Rezkalla was the best doctor I have ever seen! He was prepared! Had read the chart of previous visits in detail, assessed the information and had insight into the problem before he saw me...view full comment
August 4, 2023
Dr. Rezkalla is one of the finest men and physicians I have ever had the pleasure to deal with. Dr. Rezkalla probably saved my life a few years ago and has shown genuine interest in my health.
August 31, 2023
Dr. Rezkalla very good. Took time to listen.
October 26, 2023
I have never had a bad experience.
November 12, 2022
He is the kindest most compassionate dr. I have ever met.
December 9, 2022
I have recommended your clinic and Dr. Rezkalla to several friends and family.
February 6, 2023
Detailed care provided by Dr. Rezkalla.
February 28, 2023
Dr. Rezkalla is the finest most caring and skilled dr. we have ever had the pleasure to be seen by.
March 1, 2023
Couldn't have a better dr. all around! I give him a big A. Thanks...
March 9, 2023
Dr. Rezkalla is WONDERFUL! I feel blessed to have access to this physician.
March 10, 2023
A caring, wonderful doctor.
April 28, 2023
I have already recommended others to Dr. Rezkalla. He is the best and has helped me greatly for almost 20 years with my heart.
July 10, 2023
Dr. Shereif Rezkalla was the best doctor I have ever seen! He was prepared! Had read the chart of previous visits in detail, assessed the information and had insight into the problem before he saw me...view full comment
August 4, 2023
Dr. Rezkalla is one of the finest men and physicians I have ever had the pleasure to deal with. Dr. Rezkalla probably saved my life a few years ago and has shown genuine interest in my health.
August 31, 2023
Dr. Rezkalla very good. Took time to listen.
October 26, 2023
I have never had a bad experience.
November 12, 2022
He is the kindest most compassionate dr. I have ever met.
December 9, 2022
I have recommended your clinic and Dr. Rezkalla to several friends and family.
February 6, 2023
Detailed care provided by Dr. Rezkalla.
February 28, 2023
Dr. Rezkalla is the finest most caring and skilled dr. we have ever had the pleasure to be seen by.
March 1, 2023
Couldn't have a better dr. all around! I give him a big A. Thanks...
March 9, 2023
Dr. Rezkalla is WONDERFUL! I feel blessed to have access to this physician.
March 10, 2023
A caring, wonderful doctor.
April 28, 2023
I have already recommended others to Dr. Rezkalla. He is the best and has helped me greatly for almost 20 years with my heart.
July 10, 2023
Dr. Shereif Rezkalla was the best doctor I have ever seen! He was prepared! Had read the chart of previous visits in detail, assessed the information and had insight into the problem before he saw me...view full comment
August 4, 2023
Dr. Rezkalla is one of the finest men and physicians I have ever had the pleasure to deal with. Dr. Rezkalla probably saved my life a few years ago and has shown genuine interest in my health.
August 31, 2023
Dr. Rezkalla very good. Took time to listen.
October 26, 2023
I have never had a bad experience.
October 26, 2023
I have never had a bad experience.
August 31, 2023
Dr. Rezkalla very good. Took time to listen.
August 4, 2023
Dr. Rezkalla is one of the finest men and physicians I have ever had the pleasure to deal with. Dr. Rezkalla probably saved my life a few years ago and has shown genuine interest in my health.
July 10, 2023
Dr. Shereif Rezkalla was the best doctor I have ever seen! He was prepared! Had read the chart of previous visits in detail, assessed the information and had insight into the problem before he saw me...view full comment
April 28, 2023
I have already recommended others to Dr. Rezkalla. He is the best and has helped me greatly for almost 20 years with my heart.
March 10, 2023
A caring, wonderful doctor.
March 9, 2023
Dr. Rezkalla is WONDERFUL! I feel blessed to have access to this physician.
March 1, 2023
Couldn't have a better dr. all around! I give him a big A. Thanks...
February 28, 2023
Dr. Rezkalla is the finest most caring and skilled dr. we have ever had the pleasure to be seen by.
February 6, 2023
Detailed care provided by Dr. Rezkalla.
December 9, 2022
I have recommended your clinic and Dr. Rezkalla to several friends and family.
November 12, 2022
He is the kindest most compassionate dr. I have ever met.

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