About
Dr. Aya Rifai is a board-certified internist practicing in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. She earned her Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Aleppo, Faculty of Medicine in 2002. She completed her internship at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock and her residency at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. She holds Diplomate status from both the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She stands among a small number of female internal medicine physicians in Southeast Michigan with that dual certification. Dr. Rifai is passionate about obesity medicine and sees excess weight as a key driver of chronic illness. She brings particular focus to nutritional counseling, dietary guidance, and sustainable lifestyle changes. She views the doctor-patient relationship as one of the most important elements of good medicine. Every patient receives her personal cell phone number for after-hours urgent concerns. She speaks English, Arabic, and French, serving patients of many cultural backgrounds. Dr. Rifai holds membership in the Obesity Medicine Association and maintains staff privileges at three hospital systems in the greater Detroit area. Outside the office, she enjoys local theaters and the museums Detroit has to offer.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Aleppo, Faculty of Medicine, Aleppo, Syria - Doctorate of Medicine, 2002
Residency
William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI, 2010-2011
Additional Training
Internship: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, 2008-2010
Certifications
Languages
English, French, Arabic
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Rifai right for?
Dr. Rifai is a strong fit for adults managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, or heart disease. Patients carrying excess weight who want a physician who treats obesity as a medical condition will find her approach effective. She works well with patients who value nutritional guidance and lifestyle-based care alongside clinical treatment. Adults seeking a physician who offers after-hours access and same-day appointments will appreciate her concierge model. Patients from Arabic- or French-speaking backgrounds will feel at home in her practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Rifai specializes in internal medicine and obesity medicine. She focuses on chronic conditions including diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease, often treating these through the lens of weight management and lifestyle change. She also provides comprehensive preventive care and chronic disease management for adult patients.
Yes. Dr. Rifai holds Diplomate status from both the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She is among a small number of female internal medicine physicians in Southeast Michigan with that dual certification.
Dr. Rifai earned her Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Aleppo, Faculty of Medicine in 2002. She completed her internship at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock. Her residency training took place at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan.
Dr. Rifai views obesity as a root cause of many chronic conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. She focuses on nutritional counseling, dietary guidance, and sustainable lifestyle modifications. She holds board certification in obesity medicine and membership in the Obesity Medicine Association.
Yes. Dr. Rifai gives every patient her personal cell phone number for after-hours urgent concerns. This direct access is a core part of her concierge care model.
Dr. Rifai speaks English, Arabic, and French. She welcomes patients of diverse cultural backgrounds to her Bloomfield Hills practice.
Dr. Rifai maintains staff privileges at three hospital systems in the greater Detroit area. These include Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital, and Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital.
Yes. Dr. Rifai conducts telemedicine visits for established patients. This allows members to connect with her from home when an in-person visit is not necessary.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026