About Rochester Medical Center

The RMC Family:

Rochester Medical Center

We are a private multi-specialty clinic that works together with our patients to help them achieve their health goals, prevent disease, and live longer by practicing cutting edge, academic medicine, using the latest medical technology, and collaborating and partnering with the world’s best healthcare systems. We focus on the complete health and wellbeing of every patient. We pride ourselves on our history of excellence, our dedication to this mission, to finding the cause, and to being the best and getting results. Founded by the esteemed Professor Pierre Atallah, MD, FACC, FSCCT, our center has been at the forefront of cardiovascular care and disease prevention for over four decades.

Prioritizing Prevention and

Personalized Care

At Rochester Medical Center, we believe that true health goes beyond treating symptoms, it’s about proactively nurturing overall wellness. Our patient-centric philosophy is rooted in the principles of early detection, personalized treatment plans, and a comprehensive approach that addresses the whole person.

We understand that every individual is unique, with distinct health needs, lifestyles, and goals. That’s why we take the time to listen, understand your concerns, and tailor our services to your specific requirements. Our team of highly skilled healthcare professionals collaborates closely to develop customized strategies that empower you to achieve optimal health and vitality.

A Private Clinic Dedicated

To Better Outcomes

The Rochester Medical Center has been a private clinic since its foundation in 1976. We maintain our independence from larger healthcare systems to provide our patients with every possible option when it comes to their health. When choosing between a private practice and a hospital–owned medical practice it’s important to consider how each approach affects your care. At Rochester Medical Center, we offer an unparalleled level of personalized care because we operate independently, free from the constraints of a larger healthcare system.

This autonomy allows us to focus entirely on your individual needs, tailoring our recommendations and treatments specifically to you. We have the flexibility to refer you to the best healthcare systems in the world if needed. In certain situations, local hospitals simply can not provide the same level of care as globally renowned tertiary care centers like the Cleveland Clinic, or Mayo Clinic.

We only partner with the best to make sure you get the best. This ensures you receive the highest standard of care at every step of your medical journey. In contrast, doctors in hospital–owned practices are required to keep their referrals and treatments within their own health system. This limits your access to the most effective and advanced medical solutions available. RMC is private and will always stay private to ensure you have access to the best care available in the world.

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Cutting Edge Facilities

And Innovative Treatments

Our state–of–the–art facilities are equipped with the latest technologies, ensuring that you receive the most accurate diagnoses and effective treatments available. From advanced imaging modalities like 3DCT angiography and echocardiography to innovative therapies like Enhanced External Counter Pulsation (EECP), we continually invest in the most cutting–edge solutions to provide you with exceptional care.

Take the first step towards a healthier, more fulfilling life by scheduling an appointment with us today. Let us collaborate with you to create a customized wellness plan that aligns with your goals and empowers you to live your best life.

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What we

Treat

CARDIOLOGY

Coronary Artery Disease
Hypertension
Valvular Disease
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Syncope
Chest pain
Palpitations
Heart Flutter
Heart Failure
Blood Clots
Cardiomyopathy
Endocarditis
Angina
Atrial fibrillation (AFib)
Arrhythmias
Structural Heart Disease
Congenital Heart Disease
Preventative Cardiology

INTERNAL MEDICINE / PRIMARY CARE

Hyperlipidemia
Diabetes
Thyroid Disease
Kidney Disease
Allergies
Asthma
Headaches
Obesity/ Weight Management
Nutrition
Preventative Health
Annual Physicals
Medicare Annual Wellness Visits
Sports Medicine
Neuropathy
Women’s Health
Stroke
TIA
Seizure Disorder
Muscle Pain
Back Pain
GERD
Cancer Screening & Diagnosis
COPD
Alzheimer’s
Dementia
Osteoporosis
Anxiety & Depression
Clotting Disorder
Pleural Effusion
Men’s Health

VASCULAR

Vein Disease
Venous Insufficiency
Edema/ Leg Swelling
Restless Leg Syndrome
Arterial Disease
PAD
Carotid Disease
Spider/Reticular Veins

CONCIERAGE MEDICINE

Executive Physicals
Hormone Replacement Therapy

Our

Procedures

Diagnostic cardiac catheterization
Interventional cardiology
PCI/Stent placement
Angioplasty

Complex PCI
Valve repair and replacement
Pacemaker implantation and management
Cardiac ablations

Coronary artery bypass grafting
Arterial bypass grafting
Peripheral arterial stenting
Carotid artery stenting

Thrombectomy
Carotid artery endarterectomy
Loop recorder implantation
Venous/Vein procedures

A Look At Our

Our History

The Rochester Medical Center was born in 1976. Originally known as the Rochester Diagnostic & Rehabilitation Center, it was located on Walton Blvd. in Rochester Hills. It was established and run by Dr. Pierre Atallah, and his wife, Nurse Shea the same year they were married. In 1989, we moved to downtown Rochester where we built the Atallah Heart Center on Main Street.

First Cardiologist in Rochester

Dr. Pierre Atallah was the first cardiologist in Rochester. In addition to treating patients in his office he provided a full range of on-site diagnostic testing. The local hospital did not have the ability to test blood enzymes to diagnose a heart attack. We did. Blood samples were sent to our office for testing by the hospital. The local hospital did not have advanced technology for cardiac diagnosis so it brought its patients, on stretchers, to our office for testing. Additionally, we provided the first and only nuclear testing in the area.

First Cardiac Rehabilitation

We also established the first out-patient cardiac rehabilitation program in Michigan. Patients exercised and rode stationary bikes while being monitored by an EKG (electrocardiogram). This improves the ability to exercise and increases blood to the heart by creating new blood vessels.

First Emergency Medical Information Card

Nurse Shea Atallah invented the first Emergency Medical Information Card nearly fifty years ago. At that time there were no computers and electronic medical records. The first of its kind, the wallet sized card is a miniature patient medical chart. It lists the patient’s diagnoses, history, medications, allergies and other pertinent information. Its original purpose was to accelerate the treatment of patients who need to go to an Emergency Room.

The ER physician would know the patient’s existing conditions at once, making diagnosis and treatment faster. Much copied by area hospitals, it has evolved over the years becoming even more useful as an educational tool for our patients.

First Cardiac Cath Lab in Rochester Area

At that time the only method for detailed diagnosis of coronary artery disease was an invasive procedure known as cardiac catheterization. The nearest catheterization laboratory was in Royal Oak. It wasn’t long before Dr. Atallah overcame the bureaucratic and financial obstacles to build the first cardiac catheterization laboratory in the area for the many communities served by the local hospital.

The First Natural Bypass

Professor Atallah brought the first all-natural treatment for heart disease to Michigan in 2001. The process known as Enhanced External Counter Pulsation, EECP for short, was the second in the entire Mid-West. EECP is an alternative to surgery and stents for certain people. This painless outpatient procedure creates new blood vessels in the heart. We do this by applying simple inflatable cuffs to a person’s legs. These cuffs pump blood back up to the heart under pressure which encourages the growth of new vessels. These new vessels carry more blood and oxygen to the heart, reducing chest pain and increasing exercise ability. This FDA approved procedure has had a 95% success rate at our clinic for almost a quarter of a century.

First 3D Heart Scan

Dr. Atallah brought the first three-dimensional heart scan to Michigan. At the time it was one of four in the USA and one of fifteen in the world. This cardiac imaging technique allows physicians to “see” the heart in multiple dimensions to assess heart blockages without pain, surgery, or cardiac catheterization. The test is called CT Coronary Angiography. Computer Tomography (CT) creates a photographic image of the interior of the heart.

For decades Dr. Atallah has been training and certifying cardiologists and radiologists from all over the country, and from overseas, in reading 3D scans at the Rochester Medical Center. He established and directed the Harper University Hospital’s Computer Tomography Angiography program at Harper. He is a professor at Wayne State University School of Medicine.

Our Philosophy

We wrote our philosophy of patient care in 1976 and haven’t changed it since. We have always used the latest technology but never wanted to feel intimidated by it. We have always encouraged a more personalized holistic approach to treating people.

In the 1970s the practice of medicine was far more paternalistic than it is today. Generally, doctors were presumed to be in change, and patients were generally expected to follow doctor’s orders. The concept of partnering in healthcare was inconceivable. We have been a pioneer in patient-centered care from the beginning.

Our patients are intelligent individuals, seeking medical advice or treatment. Our patients have the right to accept or reject the medical advice offered to them. Our patients choose to come to our facility freely and are to be treated as our guests. It is the responsibility of each staff member to be courteous, cheerful, prompt, thoughtful and understanding of our patients at all times. We treat people, not disease entities or systems. It is our custom to engage the patients and through communication and education involve them in their own health care. We believe that together we can make a difference. We believe that technology and science need not be dehumanizing. It is our experience that scientific expertise and human understanding and compassion are not mutually exclusive.

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Rochester Diagnostic & Specialty Center

In 1990 we opened the Rochester Diagnostic & Specialty Center on Main Street in downtown Rochester. We call it the RDSC for short. This was the first state- of -the- art outpatient testing facility in the area. Diagnostic testing is available all in one place just a few steps from the parking lot. There are no parking fees or long walks to the building characteristic of hospital testing facilities. We specialize in CT scans, general radiology, stress testing, nuclear medicine, SPECT scans, ultrasounds, and bone density tests.

Our services are available to all our patients, to any referring health care provider, and to individuals who prefer to have their testing performed in a welcoming private facility, with comfortable surroundings and friendly staff members. Just bring your prescription to us and we will be happy to schedule you.