Dr. Benjamin J. Diaczok, MD, FACP

Expert Publications

• Statins unmasking a mitochondrial myopathy: a case report and proposed mechanism of disease.
• Diarrhea due to Blastocystis hominis: an old organism revisited.

Media Releases

Get to know Internist Dr. Benjamin J. Diaczok, who serves patients in Pontiac, Michigan.

An established internist, Dr. Diaczok practices at St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital in Pontiac, Michigan.

St. Joseph Mercy Oakland is a 497-bed community teaching hospital, level II trauma center and longtime leader in health care in Oakland County. It provides comprehensive care including cardiovascular, stroke, orthopedics, obstetrics, gynecology and cancer care. The hospital has been a leading provider of the most advanced medical care for more than 90 years. Their physicians’ personalized care is designed to heal body, mind and spirit as they bring hope and compassion to the communities they serve.

Graduating with his medical degree from the Wayne State University School of Medicine, Dr. Diaczok completed his residency in internal medicine at Henry Ford Hospital.

A Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP), the doctor attained board certification in internal medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.

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