About
Dr. David Maleh is a board-certified internist with 17 years of clinical experience in Delaware. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Biological Basics of Behavior, Cum Laude, from the University of Pennsylvania. He then completed his Doctorate of Medicine at Hahnemann University School of Medicine in Philadelphia in 1997. Dr. Maleh completed both his internship and internal medicine residency at the Medical Center of Delaware, now Christiana Care Health System, finishing in 2000.
Dr. Maleh holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He served as Medical-Dental Staff Faculty at Christiana Care starting in 2000 and joined the Performance Excellence Committee and Department of Medicine Peer Review Committee in 2014. His peers elected him Teacher of the Year for the Internal Medicine Staff in 2000-2001. Since 2005, he has served as a preceptor for graduate nursing programs at both the University of Delaware and Wilmington University. He is passionate about prevention, early detection, and the doctor-patient relationship as the foundation of good care. Castle Connolly recognized him as a Top Doctor every year from 2014 through 2024. He holds membership in the American Medical Association and the Medical Society of Delaware.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA — Bachelor of Arts, Biological Basics of Behavior, Cum Laude
Medical School
Hahnemann University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
Residency
Internal Medicine, Medical Center of Delaware (now Christiana Care Health System), Newark, DE, 1998-2000
Additional Training
Internship, Medical Center of Delaware (now Christiana Care Health System), Newark, DE, 1997-1998
Certifications
Who is Dr. Maleh right for?
Dr. Maleh is a strong fit for adults seeking a preventive, relationship-driven approach to primary care. Patients managing chronic conditions like hypertension, high cholesterol, or type 2 diabetes benefit from his focus on early detection and ongoing disease management. He works well with patients who want consistent access to their physician, including same- and next-day appointments and after-hours availability. Patients in Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey looking for a long-term physician relationship will find his practice well-suited to their needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Maleh specializes in internal medicine, with a clinical focus on prevention, early detection, and the treatment of both acute and chronic conditions. He brings 17 years of experience practicing medicine in Delaware to each patient relationship.
Yes, Dr. Maleh holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He earned his medical degree from Hahnemann University School of Medicine and completed his residency at the Medical Center of Delaware, now Christiana Care Health System.
Dr. Maleh earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania and his medical degree from Hahnemann University School of Medicine. He completed his internship and internal medicine residency at the Medical Center of Delaware, now Christiana Care Health System, in Newark, Delaware.
Castle Connolly named Dr. Maleh a Top Doctor every year from 2014 through 2024. Philadelphia Magazine recognized him as a Top Doc in 2014, 2015, and 2016. Delaware Today Magazine also named him a Top Doc in 2014. His Internal Medicine peers elected him Teacher of the Year in 2000-2001.
Yes, Dr. Maleh has served as a preceptor for graduate nursing programs at both the University of Delaware and Wilmington University since 2005. He has also held a Medical-Dental Staff Faculty role at Christiana Care since 2000.
Dr. Maleh centers his care on a strong doctor-patient relationship. He focuses on prevention, early detection, and treating both acute and chronic issues. He believes that personalized care leads to better health outcomes and higher patient satisfaction.
Yes, Dr. Maleh maintains an affiliation with Christiana Care Health System. He serves as an active member of its Performance Excellence Committee and Department of Medicine Peer Review Committee, a role he has held since 2014.
Dr. Maleh sees adult patients across a wide range of health needs, from preventive wellness visits to chronic disease management. He serves patients located in Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey from his North Wilmington office.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026