Overview
Dr. Jawad Al-Khafaji is the Deputy Associate Chief of Staff for Health Informatics at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System and an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Michigan Medical School. Educated at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar where he received his MD degree, and holding an MSHA from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Dr. Al-Khafaji combines clinical expertise with a passion for healthcare management and informatics. His areas of expertise include patient safety and quality improvement, healthcare data analytics and risk stratification, clinical workflows optimization, and digital health innovations.His career is marked by progressive clinical and leadership roles. At VCU Health, he directed the Academic Nocturnist Program and the Inpatient Housestaff Units, and served as Associate Program Director for Internal Medicine Residency. He currently directs the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Path of Excellence at the University of Michigan Medical School, leads multiple health informatics and quality improvement projects, and serves as a Provider Champion Lead for the Electronic Health Record Modernization at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System. Dr. Al-Khafaji's clinical practice spans internal medicine and hospital medicine, informed by his commitment to advancing patient care through health informatics and data analytics. His work is dedicated to harnessing digital health innovations for enhancing patient safety, improving quality, and optimizing clinical workflows.
His top areas of expertise are Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia and Familial Mediterranean Fever.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 13 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1500 E Medical Center Dr, Spc 5352, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Jawad Al
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Jawad Al?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Jawad Al by calling their office at 734-936-4000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Jawad Al a top-rated expert for Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jawad Al is classified as an Experienced expert for Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Jawad Al specialize in?
While Dr. Jawad Al is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Familial Mediterranean Fever. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Jawad Al participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Jawad Al has published 13 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia. You can view a list of Dr. Jawad Al's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Jawad Al accept my insurance?
Dr. Jawad Al accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Medicaid. We recommend calling the office directly at 734-936-4000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Familial Mediterranean FeverDr. Al isExperienced. Learn about Familial Mediterranean Fever.
- Lymphofollicular HyperplasiaDr. Al isExperienced. Learn about Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.