Alaa Alsadi, MD

  • Pathology

About

Alaa Alsadi, MD, is a UW Health pathologist and assistant professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, where he also serves as medical director of Clinical Laboratory Informatics. In addition to these roles, Dr. Alsadi is part of the UW Health Medical Informatics leadership team, holding the title of Associate Chief Medical Information Officer (ACMIO).

As a pathologist, Dr. Alsadi examines body tissue and fluid samples and conducts laboratory tests to help determine disease or illness. His clinical interests include laboratory informatics, clinical informatics, digital pathology and gastrointestinal (GI) pathology.

In his role as ACMIO, Dr. Alsadi uses medical data and computer algorithms to improve patient care and interdepartmental communications.

Languages spoken
  • English

Education & credentials

Board certifications
  • Pathology
Medical School
  • Tishreen University Medical School, Latakia, Syria
Fellowships
  • John Stroger Hospital of Cook County, Chicago, IL
  • University of Illinois at Chicago Hospital, Chicago, IL
Residencies
  • Ascension St. John Hospital, Detroit, MI
  • Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL