BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI, April 15, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Adnan R. Munkarah, MD, has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Dr. Munkarah, a distinguished leader in the health care sector, has dedicated more than 25 years to advancing medical practices and improving patient care. As president of clinical enterprise and chief physician executive at Henry Ford Health since 2024, he has overseen clinical operations and strategic direction and led initiatives to enhance health care delivery, patient outcomes and operational efficiency. His role involves collaboration with health care professionals, administrators and academic institutions to drive innovation and excellence in the field.

Prior to his current position, Dr. Munkarah served as president of the care delivery system at Henry Ford Health from 2023 to 2024. He was also the chief clinical officer and executive vice president from 2018 to 2024, where he played a pivotal role in shaping the organization's clinical strategies. For the preceding two years, he held the position of chief medical officer at Henry Ford Hospital and Henry Ford Medical Group.

Concurrent with his other positions, Dr. Munkarah was chair of the department of women's health at Henry Ford Health from 2008 to 2018. Before joining this group, he was the chair of obstetrics and gynecology at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 2005 to 2008. He began his career as a gynecologic oncology division director and multidisciplinary team leader at Wayne State University Karmanos Cancer Center from 2001 to 2005.

In addition to his leadership roles, Dr. Munkarah has been a professor at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine since 2021 and a professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Wayne State University since 2005. His commitment to education is further exemplified by his involvement with Michigan State University through a landmark 30-year academic partnership established in 2021. This collaboration aims to unify research, education and clinical care capabilities between institutions, focusing on improving health equity and addressing health care disparities.

Furthering his expertise, Dr. Munkarah has been on the board of directors for the American Medical Group Association since 2022 and has chaired the quality committee for Health Alliance Plan since 2019. His contributions to the field have been recognized with numerous awards, such as the Excellence in Health Care Award from the Arab American and Chaldean Council in 2022 and Crain's Michigan Healthcare Heroes in 2021.

Educationally, Dr. Munkarah holds a Bachelor of Science from the American University of Beirut, completed in Lebanon in 1981, followed by an MD from the same institution, obtained in 1985. He completed clinical training in obstetrics and gynecology at Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1992 and further specialized with clinical training in gynecologic oncology at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center three years later. He also holds board certification as a sub-specialist in gynecologic oncology from the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is recognized as a physician executive by the American Association for Physician Leadership.

Overall, Dr. Munkarah attributes his success to the values instilled in him by his parents, including a love for learning, passion for excellence and commitment to helping others. His journey into medicine was driven by both his passion for science and his desire to make a meaningful impact on people's lives. Overcoming challenges such as leaving his country of Lebanon during a civil war and establishing himself in a new society, he values the opportunities he has received and emphasizes perseverance in achieving one's goals. In his current role, he takes pride in influencing both patient care and the teams he works with, striving to make a lasting difference in the field of medicine.

Beyond his professional achievements, Dr. Munkarah is actively involved with civic organizations like Haven, where he serves as a board member. His personal interests include reading about world politics and history, spending time with family and friends as well as meeting new people, traveling and exploring diverse cultures through food.

In the upcoming years, Dr. Munkarah seeks to enhance health outcomes by advancing patient centric, well integrated, high value care. His focus on eliminating health disparities, improving education for future health care professionals and addressing cost issues will continue to guide his efforts in making a significant impact on patient care and community well-being.

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