Infectious Disease

Jack Sobel, MD

Chief, Division of Infectious Diseases

Jack Sobel, MD, is a distinguished infectious disease specialist at Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan, where he has served as Professor of Medicine and Chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases since 1985. His subspecialty focus centers on vulvovaginal candidiasis, recurrent fungal infections, vulvar and vaginal disorders, urinary tract infections, HIV/AIDS, and infections in transplant and immunocompromised patients. He previously led infe

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Infectious Disease (ABIM)

Education & Training

Medical School: University of the Witwatersrand (MD, 1965)
Residency: Rambam University Hospital (Internal Medicine, 1971-1972)
Fellowship: University of Pennsylvania Hospitals (Infectious Disease, 1976-1977)
Residency: Drexel University College of Medicine (Internal Medicine, 1977-1978)
Research Fellowship: National Institutes of Health (1977-1978)

Years in Practice

60+ years

Peer Recognition

Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2002-2026 (25 years)
Castle Connolly — America's Top Doctors
2016-2021 (6 years)
Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Research.com — Microbiology Leader Award
2025

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Clinical Infectious Disease

Conditions & Treatments

Travel MedicineHIV/AIDSTuberculosisHepatitis CHepatitis BAntimicrobial StewardshipSepsis & Critical Care

Insurance(s) Accepted

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Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Wayne State University School of Medicine
Detroit Medical Center
Harper University Hospital

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Sobel treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Sobel accept Aetna insurance?

Jack Sobel's public profile lists Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and CareFirst plus 4 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Sobel practice?

Jack Sobel practices in Detroit, MI with hospital affiliations including Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit Medical Center, and Harper University Hospital.

What does Dr. Sobel specialize in?

Jack Sobel is a board-certified infectious disease specialist with focus areas in Clinical Infectious Disease.

How long has Dr. Sobel been practicing?

Jack Sobel has 61+ years of clinical experience in infectious disease.

What is Dr. Sobel's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: University of the Witwatersrand (MD, 1965); Residency: Rambam University Hospital (Internal Medicine, 1971-1972); Fellowship: University of Pennsylvania Hospitals (Infectious Disease, 1976-1977).