Professional Path & Credentials
Dr. Ali H. Sobh, MD, represents the forefront of modern orthopedic joint reconstruction in Southeast Michigan. Operating out of clinics in Royal Oak and Southfield, Dr. Sobh focuses exclusively on advanced hip and knee arthroplasty, emphasizing muscle-sparing techniques that accelerate patient rehabilitation and preserve natural tissue.
After graduating with high honors from Wayne State University School of Medicine and being inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society, Dr. Sobh completed his residency in orthopedic surgery before pursuing subspecialized fellowship training in adult joint reconstruction at world-renowned Rush University Medical Center in Chicago—one of the nation's premier centers for complex joint replacement.
At Michigan Orthopaedic Surgeons (MOS), Dr. Sobh utilizes cutting-edge direct anterior hip replacement techniques—a muscle-sparing surgical approach performed from the front of the hip that avoids cutting major muscles or tendons. This allows for significantly reduced post-operative pain, shorter hospital stays, and quicker return to unassisted walking. For knee procedures, he employs MAKO robotic-arm technology, utilizing patient-specific 3D CT scans to execute sub-millimeter surgical precision and alignment.
Education & Clinical Qualifications
Adult Joint Reconstruction, Rush University Medical Center (Chicago, IL)
Board-certified in Orthopedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS)
Wayne State University School of Medicine (High Honors, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society)
Areas of Expertise
Metro Detroit Impact & Community Focus
Educated at Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Dr. Sobh has dedicated his surgical career to serving Southeast Michigan residents across Oakland, Wayne, and Macomb counties.
Why Their Work Matters
By pioneering muscle-sparing direct anterior hip techniques and robotic-assisted knee reconstruction in Metro Detroit, Dr. Sobh enables patients suffering from debilitating arthritis to regain active lifestyles with minimal downtime.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Ali Sobh's medical specialty?
Dr. Ali H. Sobh, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in direct anterior muscle-sparing hip replacement and MAKO robotic-arm assisted knee replacement.
Where does Dr. Ali Sobh practice in Metro Detroit?
Dr. Sobh sees patients at Michigan Orthopaedic Surgeons offices in Royal Oak (30575 Woodward Ave) and Southfield (26025 Lahser Rd), serving Oakland County, Wayne County, and Macomb County.
Where did Dr. Sobh receive his fellowship training?
Dr. Sobh completed his subspecialized fellowship in adult joint reconstruction at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois.
