Dr. Phyllis Patricia Birkel, MD

Dr. Phyllis Birkel is a rheumatologist and internal medicine physician with nearly five decades of medical experience serving patients since 1977. She earned her medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine, where she also completed her residency training. Her dual expertise in rheumatology and internal medicine allows her to provide comprehensive care for patients with complex autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. Dr. Birkel communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Birkel practices at Henry Ford Rochester Hospital and sees patients in Rochester Hills, Michigan. She specializes in treating rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, helping patients manage joint pain and stiffness. Her practice includes performing comprehensive blood work and metabolic panels to monitor patient health and treatment progress. Patients have given Dr. Birkel an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.