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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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  • 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

    NPI
    1487667481

Patient Ratings down arrow

4.8
out of 5 (225 ratings, 22 comments)
4.8
Provider explanations of my problem
4.8
Provider concern for my questions
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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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
February 2, 2024
Dr. Alaoua was pleasant & caring and very knowledgeable, competent & explained things well to my husband and I.
February 29, 2024
Good
April 22, 2024
I was very pleased with Dr Alaoua.
May 21, 2024
I speak often to other of the good care I get.
May 22, 2024
I've had several visits with Dr. Alaoua and they have always been pleasant, fruitful and beneficial to my well-being.
May 29, 2024
Good
September 3, 2024
Have already told many friends that this doctor will tell what's wrong with you. But very concern about you. Could not be happier. Wish he was my main doctor. I think he could fix any problem you have!!
September 6, 2024
Excellent job very professional
September 11, 2024
Most impressive
September 12, 2024
I've heard a lot of good things about Dr alawa.. He listen and took the time to help me with my problem
September 18, 2024
Good
October 22, 2024
Dr is always great. Would totally recommend him to anyone.
October 22, 2024
Excellent service.
October 23, 2024
They where very concerned about what I had to say
October 24, 2024
Explained everything that was done and needed to be done
October 25, 2024
Nothing but good, always is when I see Dr. Alaoua and staff.
November 30, 2023
Good
November 30, 2023
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.
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
February 2, 2024
Dr. Alaoua was pleasant & caring and very knowledgeable, competent & explained things well to my husband and I.
February 29, 2024
Good
April 22, 2024
I was very pleased with Dr Alaoua.
May 21, 2024
I speak often to other of the good care I get.
May 22, 2024
I've had several visits with Dr. Alaoua and they have always been pleasant, fruitful and beneficial to my well-being.
May 29, 2024
Good
September 3, 2024
Have already told many friends that this doctor will tell what's wrong with you. But very concern about you. Could not be happier. Wish he was my main doctor. I think he could fix any problem you have!!
September 6, 2024
Excellent job very professional
September 11, 2024
Most impressive
September 12, 2024
I've heard a lot of good things about Dr alawa.. He listen and took the time to help me with my problem
September 18, 2024
Good
October 22, 2024
Dr is always great. Would totally recommend him to anyone.
October 22, 2024
Excellent service.
October 23, 2024
They where very concerned about what I had to say
October 24, 2024
Explained everything that was done and needed to be done
October 25, 2024
Nothing but good, always is when I see Dr. Alaoua and staff.
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
February 2, 2024
Dr. Alaoua was pleasant & caring and very knowledgeable, competent & explained things well to my husband and I.
February 29, 2024
Good
April 22, 2024
I was very pleased with Dr Alaoua.
May 21, 2024
I speak often to other of the good care I get.
May 22, 2024
I've had several visits with Dr. Alaoua and they have always been pleasant, fruitful and beneficial to my well-being.
May 29, 2024
Good
September 3, 2024
Have already told many friends that this doctor will tell what's wrong with you. But very concern about you. Could not be happier. Wish he was my main doctor. I think he could fix any problem you have!!
September 6, 2024
Excellent job very professional
September 11, 2024
Most impressive
September 12, 2024
I've heard a lot of good things about Dr alawa.. He listen and took the time to help me with my problem
September 18, 2024
Good
October 22, 2024
Dr is always great. Would totally recommend him to anyone.
October 22, 2024
Excellent service.
October 23, 2024
They where very concerned about what I had to say
October 24, 2024
Explained everything that was done and needed to be done
October 25, 2024
Nothing but good, always is when I see Dr. Alaoua and staff.
October 25, 2024
Nothing but good, always is when I see Dr. Alaoua and staff.
October 24, 2024
Explained everything that was done and needed to be done
October 23, 2024
They where very concerned about what I had to say
October 22, 2024
Dr is always great. Would totally recommend him to anyone.
October 22, 2024
Excellent service.
September 18, 2024
Good
September 12, 2024
I've heard a lot of good things about Dr alawa.. He listen and took the time to help me with my problem
September 11, 2024
Most impressive
September 6, 2024
Excellent job very professional
September 3, 2024
Have already told many friends that this doctor will tell what's wrong with you. But very concern about you. Could not be happier. Wish he was my main doctor. I think he could fix any problem you have!!
May 29, 2024
Good
May 22, 2024
I've had several visits with Dr. Alaoua and they have always been pleasant, fruitful and beneficial to my well-being.
May 21, 2024
I speak often to other of the good care I get.
April 22, 2024
I was very pleased with Dr Alaoua.
February 29, 2024
Good
February 2, 2024
Dr. Alaoua was pleasant & caring and very knowledgeable, competent & explained things well to my husband and I.
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.

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