About OCMS
Physicians Leading. Communities Thriving.
For more than 150 years, we’ve been part of the physician community in Michigan.
What Physicians Need Today. A Trusted Local Partner.
OCMS supports physicians through advocacy, resources, professional connections, and education helping you succeed in a rapidly changing healthcare environment. We’ve served physicians in Oakland County for more than 150 years.
Our Mission
To advocate for physicians and their patients, advance the science and practice of medicine, and promote the betterment of public health in Oakland County.
Our Vision
A healthy community served by a strong medical profession.
Our Values
Integrity
We act with honesty, transparency, and respect in all relationships with physicians and partners.
Physician-Focused Support
We prioritize what physicians need today: practical resources, trusted connections, and meaningful support for practice and professional life.
Collaboration
We bring physicians together to share knowledge, strengthen relationships, and improve the practice of medicine.
Excellence
We support lifelong learning and the continuous advancement of medical practice and patient care
A Legacy of Leadership
Founded in 1831, OCMS has a long-standing tradition of serving physicians in Oakland County. Today, we continue that legacy by evolving to meet what physicians need now through advocacy, education, resources, and professional connection.
Join Us in Making a Difference
Together, we can build a stronger medical community and a healthier Oakland County.
About Our President - Karol Zakalik, MD
Dr. Zakalik received his medical degree from the University of Michigan Hospitals, followed by residencies at the University of Vermont and the University of Colorado. He pursued further specialization through a fellowship at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Toronto Hospital for Sick Children. He has been practicing at Corewell Health for more than 30 years in neurosurgery. He focuses on neurosurgery, addressing a wide range of conditions including brain tumors, spinal disorders, lumbar disks, cervical disks, and pinched nerves, pediatric neurosurgery and epilepsy neurosurgery.
