Best General Surgeon: Alae Zarif, MD, TidalHealth General Surgery

Alae Zarif, MD

Alae Zarif, MD, has again been recognized as Worcester County’s Best General Surgeon in Coastal Style’s Best Of readers’ choice awards for 2026. He was already a multi-year winner of the award.

Dr. Zarif believes that the biggest key to patient care is “empathy,” and it's hard to argue with the results. Earning another honor voted by the people of the community leaves him feeling “humble, satisfied and appreciated.”

Dr. Zarif performs surgeries at TidalHealth Atlantic and offers patient consultations and minor procedures at TidalHealth General Surgery in Berlin. Dr. Zarif has been in practice since 1996. He has received designation as one of the Top 100 surgeons in the U.S. for laparoscopic gallbladder removal from Dexur.

TidalHealth General Surgery is located at 10231 Old Ocean City Blvd., Suite 207, in Berlin. To learn more or make an appointment, call 410-641-9568 or visit tidalhealth.org.