
31 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Szela, Infectious Disease Specialist in Royal Oak, MI?
Dr. John Szela, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Royal Oak, MI with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. Szela graduated from Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine and completed his residency at Wm Beaumont Hosp, Infectious Diseases; Wm Beaumont Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Szela is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Szela’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Szela’s office.
Where did Dr. Szela go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: William Beaumont Hospital, Infectious Disease
Residency: Wm Beaumont Hosp, Infectious Diseases; Wm Beaumont Hosp, Internal Medicine | LECOMT/United Memorial Medical Center Program
Medical School: Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine | Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine
Is Dr. Szela board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. John Szela, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Szela speak?
Dr. Szela and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Szela typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Szela diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Szela. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- High-Risk Sexual Behavior
- Sexual Health
- Unsafe Sex Practices
- Sexual Risk Assessment
- STI Prevention Counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7251: High risk heterosexual behavior
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Szela typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. John Szela may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Szela's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Szela accept my insurance?
Dr. Szela accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Szela accept in Royal Oak, MI?
Dr. Szela in Royal Oak, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Spectrum / Priority Health
State of Michigan
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Szela's office located?
Recognitions
Awards
Best Doctors in America
What is Dr. Szela's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Szela's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114988508.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Szela?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Szela
What is Dr. John Szela's specialty?
Dr. Szela is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Royal Oak, MI.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. John Szela affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Szela is affiliated with Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital, Henry Ford Macomb Hospital, Corewell Health Farmington Hills Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is John Szela accepting new patients in Royal Oak, MI?
Yes, Dr. John Szela is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Szela offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Szela's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Szela?
Please contact Dr. Szela's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. John Szela have?
Dr. John Szela is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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