Dr. Basil Omar Abdo MD

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Get to know Family Physician Dr. Basil Abdo, who serves patients throughout the State of Michigan.

A competent family physician, Dr. Abdo works with patients at Arbor Lane Medical Group in Redford, Michigan. He is also the Associate Chair of the Department of Family Medicine at Ascension St. John Providence Hospital.

As a physician, he takes great pride in taking care of the whole family. He focuses on preventative care and strongly encourages the involvement of both the patient and family in all aspects of treatment. 

In addition to routine care, immunizations, and wellness visits, Dr. Abdo focuses strongly on the treatment of high blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol, and weight management for both pediatrics and adults.

Born and raised in Southern California, he started his career in medicine by relocating to Hungary, where he earned his medical degree from the University of Szeged in 2000. After returning to the United States, he completed his postdoctoral fellowship at The University of Texas Medical Branch in 2002, and his residency in family medicine at St. John Providence Hospital.

Subsequent to his education, the doctor attained board certification in family medicine through the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM). The ABFM is a non-profit, independent medical association of American physicians who practice in family medicine and its sub-specialties.

Practicing in the Michigan area for over 10 years, Dr. Abdo can be found on staff at St. John Providence, Southfield & St. John Providence Park, Novi.

With a passion for teaching, he serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor within the Department of Family Medicine at Michigan State University. He has also been a mentor to family medicine residents as well as a preceptor to nurse practitioners to multiple universities in the area.

Continuously advancing his efforts, Dr. Abdo is a Scientific Advisory Board Member of the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan, and is an active member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians.

Family medicine is a medical specialty devoted to comprehensive health care for people of all ages. The specialist is called a family physician or family doctor. A family physician is often the first person a patient sees when seeking healthcare services. They examine and treat patients with a wide range of conditions and refer those with serious ailments to a specialist or appropriate facility.

Recognized as Preceptor of the Year for Nurse Practitioners by Oakland University School of Nursing in 2015, Dr. Abdo has been the recipient of the Outstanding Community Volunteer Faculty Award across the State of Michigan by Michigan State University in 2018 and 2019.

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