Dr. Vilma S. Drelichman, MD

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Get to know Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Vilma S. Drelichman, who serves patients throughout the State of Michigan.

An experienced infectious disease specialist, Dr. Drelichman is affiliated with Newland Medical Associates, PC, working with patients at their offices in Southfield, Farmington Hills, Bingham Farms, and Novi, Michigan. 

Newland Medical Associates strives to provide their patients with the highest quality of care. They  are committed to providing their physicians with the necessary tools to deliver this care, and produce a work environment that allows them to provide input in order to ensure they are maximizing every patient experience.

With a broad educational background, Dr. Drelichman received her medical degree from the Universidad Nacional de Asunción in Paraguay in 1971. She completed her internship at the University Hospital in Asuncion in 1972, and her residency at Da Conceicao Hospital in 1974. After relocating to the United States, she completed her residency in internal medicine and her fellowship in infectious disease at the Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University in 1980 and 1982, respectively.

An authority in her field, the doctor is board-certified in infectious disease and internal medicine by 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.

Achieving fellowship status, she is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP), and Fellow of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (FIDSA). She maintains hospital privileges at Ascension Providence Hospital-Southfield, Ascension Providence Hospital-Novi, and Beaumont Hospital - Royal Oak.

Infectious disease is a medical specialty dealing with the prevention, the diagnosis, and the treatment of all infections. An infectious disease specialist’s practice also consists of managing nosocomial (hospital-acquired) infections.

As a testament to her success, Dr. Drelichman was recognized as one of the area's top infectious disease specialists in Hour Detroit Magazine "Top Docs" rankings (2008-2009, 2012-2016, 2018-2019). She has also been the recipient of the Patients' Choice Award (2014), and Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2014).

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