ALMA, Mich. – Families in Gratiot County and surrounding communities have expanded access to pediatric care as MyMichigan Health welcomes Zahraa Kassem, M.D., to MyMichigan Pediatrics in Alma.
Dr. Kassem provides comprehensive pediatric care for children from infancy through adolescence, with a commitment to delivering compassionate, family-centered care and building lasting relationships with patients and their families.
She joins Dipsal Timila, M.D., who also recently joined MyMichigan Pediatrics in Alma. Together they will create a welcoming and supportive environment where families feel heard, respected and involved in decisions about their child’s health.
“I chose pediatrics because there’s something magical about working with children—their resilience, their boundless curiosity and their ability to trust in the goodness of the world,” said Dr. Kassem.
Drs. Kassem and Timila will provide comprehensive care for newborns, including delivery room management, newborn resuscitation, circumcision and breastfeeding support. They also treat a wide range of pediatric conditions including asthma, headaches, abdominal pain, ear infections, constipation, skin conditions, sports injuries and common behavioral health concerns such as ADHD, anxiety and depression.
Dr. Kassem earned her medical degree from Alexandria Faculty of Medicine in Alexandria, Egypt, and completed her pediatric residency at Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital in Royal Oak. She is board eligible in pediatrics and a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
With extensive experience in neonatal care, Dr. Kassem specializes in caring for critically ill newborns and performing neonatal intensive care unit procedures. She is passionate about supporting families through the challenges of early life care with compassion and expertise.
“As a pediatrician, every day is a chance to be part of a child's journey to help them grow, heal and thrive," said Dr. Kassem. "The laughter, the small victories and the simple moments of hope make this profession more than just a career, it's a calling. I want to be someone who not only treats illness but nurtures futures, one child at a time.”
MyMichigan Pediatrics is located at 315 E. Warwick Drive, Suite D, in Alma. The practice provides preventive care, well-child visits, immunizations, newborn care, treatment of acute illnesses and injuries, management of chronic conditions, behavioral health support and other comprehensive pediatric services.
Those interested in scheduling an appointment with Dr. Kassem may call MyMichigan Pediatrics at (989) 466-7285.
MyMichigan Health, a non-profit health system headquartered in Midland, Michigan, is a leader in providing award-winning, high-quality care across the 26-counties it serves. With two tertiary hospitals in Midland and Saginaw, MyMichigan also has Medical Centers in Alma, Alpena, Clare, Gladwin, Mt. Pleasant, Sault Ste. Marie, Standish, Tawas, Towne Centre and West Branch. MyMichigan Health provides a full continuum of care across a wide array of settings, including urgent care centers, home health, virtual care, as well as medical offices. Their expertise spans 85 specialties and subspecialties, including behavioral health, cardiology, primary care, hematology/oncology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women and children services, and vascular surgery among others. Dedicated to advancing the future of medicine, MyMichigan Health collaborates with leading institutions to offer medical education programs. These initiatives are designed to train the next generation of medical professionals, including medical students, physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nursing students and other clinical experts. For four consecutive years, from 2022 to 2025, Forbes has acknowledged MyMichigan Health as one of “America’s Best Employers by State” and, in 2025, was also named to Forbes’ list of ‘America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals.’ With more than 13,200 employees and operational support staff, MyMichigan Health is a significant employer within its service areas and is committed to creating healthy communities and responding to the changing needs of the more than one million residents it supports. In fiscal year 2025, MyMichigan Health provided $243 million in community benefits, as well as supported its patients and families with new equipment, services and programs with funds raised by the MyMichigan Health Foundation and Field Neurosciences Institute.
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