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• Recipient of College Teaching Award in the School of Medicine at Wayne State University 2011, 2016
• Top Doc in Hour Detroit’s annual survey of Michigan doctors 2007-2021
• Physician Difference Maker Award, Children's Hospital of Michigan 2015

Dr. El-Baba is the Division Chief of Pediatric Gastroenterology and a respected leader in the field of pediatric digestive health, with clinical and research expertise in eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders, inflammatory bowel disease, and motility disorders. Board-certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology, he completed medical school at the Faculty of Medicine followed by internship, residency, and fellowship training at the Children’s Hospital of Michigan.

Known for his compassionate and patient-centered approach, Dr. El-Baba is deeply committed to working closely with children and their families to provide the highest quality, individualized care. He is passionate about building strong relationships with families and believes that collaboration, education, and advocacy are essential to achieving the best outcomes for pediatric patients.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. El-Baba is dedicated to advancing the field through teaching, mentorship, and research. He is an enthusiastic educator who values training the next generation of physicians and has been recognized with the College Teaching Award from the Wayne State University School of Medicine in 2011 and 2016. His commitment to excellence in patient care has also earned him the Physician Difference Maker Award at Children’s Hospital of Michigan in 2015, and he was consistently recognized as a “Top Doc” in Hour Detroit’s annual survey of Michigan physicians from 2007–2021. Through his leadership, advocacy, and scholarship, Dr. El-Baba continues to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families both within the hospital and the broader community.