Mohammad F. El-Baba, M.D.
Division Chief of Pediatric Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology
- Areas of Research/Scholarship Focus: Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Motility Disorders
- Board Certification(s): Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Medical School: Faculty of Medicine, University of Jordan, 1982
- Internship: Children's Hospital of Michigan
- Residency: Children's Hospital of Michigan Pediatric Residency, 1992
- Fellowship: Children's Hospital of Michigan Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellowship, 1995
- Awards/Honors:
- Recipient of College Teaching Award in the School of Medicine at Wayne State University 2011, 2016
- Top Doc in Hour Detroits annual survey of Michigan doctors 2007-2021
- Physician Difference Maker Award, Children's Hospital of Michigan 2015
- Primary Practice Name: Children's Hospital of MI
- Primary Practice Address: 3950 Beaubien - 3rd Floor
- Primary Practice City: Detroit
- Primary Practice State: MI
- Primary Practice Zip Code: 48201
- Practice Phone Number: (313)745-5585
- Practice Fax: (313)745-5155
- Accepted Insurance: We accept most types of insurance. Please call to confirm that your carrier is on our list.
- About the Provider:
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.
Selected Publications
1. Expanding clinical spectrum of female X-linked lymphoproliferative syndrome 2 (2020)
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Publisher Article
2. Rectal Prolapse in Children: An Update to Causes, Clinical Presentation, and Management (2019)
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Publisher Article
3. The Effect of Biologics on Post-Operative Complications in Children with Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Bowel Resection (2019)
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Publisher Article
4. Dysphagia — Textbook of Pediatric Care (2016)
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American Academy of Pediatrics — Chapter
5. Obesity — Textbook of Clinical Pediatrics (2012)
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Springer — Chapter
6. Approach to a Child with Malabsorption — Textbook of Clinical Pediatrics (2012)
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Springer — Chapter
7. A Prospective Study Comparing Oral Sodium Phosphate Solution to a Bowel Cleansing Preparation with Nutrition Food Package in Children (2006)
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Publisher Article
8. Absence of bacteremia after gastrointestinal procedures in children (1996)
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Publisher Article
Curriculum Vitae
