Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Hospital affiliations
Certification
Clinical appointments
Courses seminars honors
Presented publications
Research
References
Affiliations
Additional Information
Timeline
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John Frederick Harb, M.D.

John Frederick Harb, M.D.

Bloomfield Hills,MI

Summary

Dr. John Harb is a compassionate, board certified General Urologist who has been dedicated to serving the community of Southeastern Michigan for over 25 years through his private urologic practice, Harb Urology, formally known as the Urologic Clinic of SE MI. He has achieved center of excellence designations for a wide array of procedures including Interstim sacral neuromodulation, Coloplast penile prosthetic placement, and Urolift, a minimally invasive BPH procedure.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Instructor

St. Mary Mercy Hospital
Livonia, MI
07.2010 - Current
  • Provided immediate and constructive feedback to residents individually and as group.
  • Provided educational lectures and facilitated discussions on weekly basis.
  • Supervised residents during clinical rotations, providing immediate feedback on their performance and suggesting areas for improvement when necessary.
  • Enhanced community outreach initiatives and increased business awareness by offering patient education and preventive services to the local community.

Urologic Surgeon

Urologic Clinic of Southeastern Michigan, P.L.L.C.
Livonia, MI
07.1999 - Current

Principle of a private concierge medical practice catering to both men and women with a wide array of urologic conditions. The Urologic Clinic of Southeastern Michigan, P.L.L.C. which has been in active for 24 years has recently changed it's name to Harb Urology, P.L.L.C. Further information can be found at Harburology.com

  • Actively engaged in professional development opportunities, staying current with industry trends and advancements in order to provide the best possible care for patients.
  • Evaluated new surgical instruments and equipment to determine their efficacy in improving patient outcomes and procedural efficiency.
  • Improved patient outcomes by utilizing advanced minimally invasive surgical techniques and staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in medical research.
  • Supervised trainees, medical students, residents and fellows to help each achieve proficiency in field.
  • Performed surgery on average 24 patients per week to improve bladder, prostate, sexual dysfunction, and renal issues.

Education

Resident in the Department of General Surgery, Wayne State University Affiliated Hospitals -

Doctor of Medicine, Wayne State University School of Medicine -

Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of Michigan Undergraduate Program -

No Degree - Urology Residency

Wayne State University Urology Residency
Detroit, MI
06.1999

M.D. - Medicine

Wayne State University School of Medicine
Detroit, MI
06.1993

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
05.1989

Skills

  • Business management
  • Surgical expertise
  • Therapeutics and Diagnostics
  • Perform IMEs for various insurance companies as a defense expert
  • Medical student mentor
  • Cultural competence and sensitivity

Hospital affiliations

  • Trinity Health Livonia Hospital, 36475 Five Mile Rd, Livonia, MI, 48154, 734-655-4800
  • Ascension Providence Hospital, 47601 Grand River Ave, Novi, MI, 48374, 248-465-4100
  • Ascension Providence Hospital, 16001 W 9 Mile Rd, Southfield, MI, 48075, 248-849-3000
  • Garden City Hospital, 6245 Inkster Rd, Garden City, MI, 48135, 734-458-3300

Certification

  • Urolift Center of Excellence, 08/2020 - Present, Livonia, MI, 48154, This physician has been designated a UroLift Center of Excellence by achieving a higher level of training with the UroLift System and by demonstrating a commitment to exemplary care for men suffering from symptoms associated with enlarged prostate
  • Interstim-Center of Excellence, 04/2022 - Present, Livonia, MI, 48154, Recognized, through exemplary care and commitment to patients suffering from symptoms associated with urge incontinence, this physician has been designated a Interstim Center of Excellence
  • Phallofill-Certified, 12/2021 - Present, Livonia, MI, This physician completed the necessary training and qualifications to perform procedures under the Phallofill guidelines
  • Recertified, American Board of Urology, 2010
  • Board Certified, American Board of Urology, 2001 - Present
  • Licensed, Board of Medicine, Michigan #M431217, 1993

Clinical appointments

  • St. Mary Mercy Hospital, 2010 - Present, Department of Family Medicine Residency Program, Urology Rotation, Attending Physician
  • Michigan's Quality Improvement Organization, 2010 - Present, Physician Reviewer/Consultant
  • MES Solutions, 2015 - Present, Physician Reviewer

Courses seminars honors

  • Clinical Pathways in Urology, 1998, Chicago, IL
  • Urinary Incontinence and Other Female Urologic Problems: Edward McGuire, M.D., 1998, University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI
  • Percutaneous Stone Management, 1997, University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI
  • Molecular Determinants in Metastasis M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, 1997, Houston, TX
  • Resident's Abstract Presentation, Honorable Mention, 1997, Michigan Urological Society Ann Arbor, MI
  • Clinical Pathways in Urology, 1996, Chicago, IL
  • First Prize Uropathology Award from Department of Pathology and Urology, 1996, Wayne State University Detroit, MI
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society Member, 1993, Wayne State University Detroit, MI
  • Graduated with Distinction, University of Michigan, 1989, University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI

Presented publications

  • American Urologic Association Annual Meeting, 1999, DALLAS, TX, Specific Colonization of Human Bone by Circulating Human Prostate Cancer Cells in an Orthotopic Metastasis Model
  • American Urological Association, 1998, Amelia, FL, Selection of Patients for Bone Scan Imaging After Failure of Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer
  • American Urological Association, 1998, San Diego, CA, Shotgun Injuries to the Lower Genitourinary Tract
  • Michigan Urological Society, 1998, Ann Arbor, MI, The Use of Intravesical Gentamicin with Neurogenic Bladders

Research

  • Michael Cher, M.D., 1997-1998, Developed SCID-Hu Bone Marrow Model of Human Prostate Cancer Metastasis, investigated Interleukin-6 Receptor Status in Relation to Prostate Cancer Morbidity, and Studied Biologic Aspects of Prostate Cancer Metastasis to Bone Using Immunohistochemical and Molecular Biologic Techniques
  • Cheloman Gabriel Haas, M.D., 1993, Evaluated Immunotherapy in Renal Cell Carcinoma Mouse Model

References

  • Dave P. Wood, M.D., Chief Urologic Oncology and Professor, University of Michigan
  • Pontes, M.D., Chairman Emeritus and Professor, Wayne State University Department of Urology
  • Michael Cher, M.D., Chairman and Professor, Wayne State University Department of Urology
  • Timothy Mc Hugh, M.D., Chief of Urology, Saint Joseph Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI
  • Sanjeev Kaul, M.D., Associate Professor of Urology, Oakland University, MI
  • Hector Rodriguez, Chief of Urology, St. Mary Mercy Hospital, Livonia, MI
  • John Ilijas, M.D., Chairman of the Department of Surgery, St. Mary Mercy Hospital, Livonia, MI

Affiliations

  • Michigan Urological Surgery Improvement Collaborative

Additional Information

The Michigan Urological Surgery Improvement Collaborative (MUSIC), is a physician led quality improvement collaborative, established in 2011, comprised of a consortium of urology practices across the state of Michigan designed to evaluate and improve the quality and cost efficiency of urologic care. Dr. Harb has been active since 2018.

Timeline

Clinical Instructor

St. Mary Mercy Hospital
07.2010 - Current

Urologic Surgeon

Urologic Clinic of Southeastern Michigan, P.L.L.C.
07.1999 - Current

Resident in the Department of General Surgery, Wayne State University Affiliated Hospitals -

Doctor of Medicine, Wayne State University School of Medicine -

Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of Michigan Undergraduate Program -

No Degree - Urology Residency

Wayne State University Urology Residency

M.D. - Medicine

Wayne State University School of Medicine

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
John Frederick Harb, M.D.