Dr. Eric Straka attended the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. He did his residency at the University of California, San Francisco and the Naval Hospital, Oakland. He has been practicing medicine since 1996 and is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Straka is a clinical instructor at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital and an adjunct clinical associate at the University of Michigan. He is also a member of the American College of Physicians and sits on the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital.

Dr. Straka is married with three children. He enjoys reading, running and playing the clarinet.