
Overview
Dr. Susan Pitt, MD, MPHS is an Associate Professor of Surgery and Director of the Endocrine Surgery Health Services Research Program in the Department of Surgery at Michigan Medicine. Dr. Pitt graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.A. in psychology from Boston College in Chestnut Hill, MA. She received her medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin and a Masters degree in Population Health Science from Washington University in St. Louis which was supported by a scholarship from the BJC Healthcare Institute for Public Health. Dr. Pitt completed her general surgery residency at Washington University in St. Louis with Alpha Omega Alpha honors and was both the resident representative and administrative chief resident. During a two-year post-doctoral research fellowship at the University of Wisconsin, she was awarded a Ruth L. Kirschstein T32 training grant from the National Institutes of Health and the American College of Surgeons Resident Research Scholarship to study signaling pathways in neuroendocrine cancers. Following residency, Dr. Pitt completed an Endocrine Surgery Fellowship at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA before serving as an Assistant Professor of Surgery for six years at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, WI. Dr. Pitt joined the faculty of the University of Michigan in 2021.Dr. Pitt has received multiple awards for her clinical, research, and teaching efforts including the American Medical Women’s Association Exceptional Mentor Award in 2018 and an award from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Women in Science & Engineering Leadership Institute. She is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and active member of multiple organizations including the Association of Academic Surgery, Society of University Surgeons, American Association of Endocrine Surgeons, American Thyroid Association, Surgical Outcomes Club, Association of Women Surgeons, and Society for Medical Decision Making.Clinical Specialization: Dr. Pitt’s clinical interests include surgical diseases of the endocrine system including the thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands. She has a particular interest and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of papillary thyroid cancer, functional adrenal tumors, and complex parathyroid disease. Dr. Pitt works closely with her endocrine oncology partners to provide excellent patient care and outcomes.
Dr. Pitt is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Cancer, Hyperparathyroidism, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.
Dr. Pitt is board certified in Surgery. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 103 peer reviewed articles.
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1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor B1 Reception A, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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Dana A. Telem, MD, MPH, is the Section Head of General Surgery, the Associate Chair for Quality and Patient Safety, and the Lazar J. Greenfield Professor of Surgery. Dr. Telem completed her surgical training at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York and her fellowship in Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery at the Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Telem also completed a Master’s in Public Health in the Executive Master’s of Healthcare Management program at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.She serves on the editorial boards of Annals of Surgery and Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases, is a Subject Editor for Surgical Endoscopy and a Section Editor for Hernia. Her research and commentaries have been published in several prominent journals such as the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) and Annals of Surgery. She serves on the SAGES and Foundation for Surgical Fellowships Board of Governors, and holds key leadership positions across several organizations and societies focused on quality and patient safety, as well as diversity and inclusion.Clinical Specialization:Her clinical practice is devoted to minimally invasive therapies focused on hernia, benign diseases of the esophagus and morbid obesity. Dr. Telem is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Obesity, Umbilical Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Telem is board certified in Surgery.
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Justin B. Dimick, M.D., M.P.H. is the Frederick A. Coller Distinguished Professor of Surgery and Chair of the Department of Surgery at the University of Michigan. Dr. Dimick is a graduate of Cornell University and Johns Hopkins Medical School. He completed his surgical training at the University of Michigan and a health services research fellowship at the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy & Clinical Practice. Dr. Dimick has served in several national leadership positions, including President of the Association for Academic Surgery (AAS), Chair of the Health Services Organization and Delivery (HSOD) Study Section at the NIH, Associate Editor at Annals of Surgery, and the Surgical Innovation Editor at JAMA Surgery. He has served as an advisor on quality and health policy for several organizations, including the BlueCross BlueShield Association (BCBSA), the American College of Surgeons-National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS-NSQIP), US News and World Reports Best Hospital Rankings, and the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC).Clinical Specialization:Dr. Dimick's clinical practice is primarily devoted to advanced laparoscopy, including treatment of morbid obesity, gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), paraesophageal hernias, abdominal wall hernias, and other benign and neoplastic diseases of the stomach, spleen, and foregut. He is the editor of the widely read surgical textbook, Clinical Scenarios in Surgery: Decision Making and Operative Technique, published by Lippincott (2018). Dr. Dimick is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Obesity, Umbilical Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Dimick is board certified in Surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Susan C. Pitt
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Susan C. Pitt?
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Is Dr. Susan C. Pitt a top-rated expert for Thyroidectomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Susan C. Pitt is classified as an Elite expert for Thyroidectomy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Susan C. Pitt specialize in?
While Dr. Susan C. Pitt is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Thyroidectomy, Thyroid Cancer, and Hyperparathyroidism. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Susan C. Pitt participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Susan C. Pitt has published 103 articles and abstracts on conditions like Thyroidectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Susan C. Pitt's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Susan C. Pitt accept my insurance?
Dr. Susan C. Pitt accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 734-647-8902 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- ThyroidectomyDr. Pitt isElite. Learn about Thyroidectomy.
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- Familial Isolated HyperparathyroidismDr. Pitt isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism.
- HyperparathyroidismDr. Pitt isDistinguished. Learn about Hyperparathyroidism.
- Neonatal Severe HyperparathyroidismDr. Pitt isDistinguished. Learn about Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism.
- Osteitis FibrosaDr. Pitt isDistinguished. Learn about Osteitis Fibrosa.
- Papillary Thyroid CancerDr. Pitt isDistinguished. Learn about Papillary Thyroid Cancer.
- Parathyroid HyperplasiaDr. Pitt isDistinguished. Learn about Parathyroid Hyperplasia.
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- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Pitt isAdvanced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Follicular Thyroid CancerDr. Pitt isAdvanced. Learn about Follicular Thyroid Cancer.
- Hereditary Paraganglioma-Pheochromocytoma Syndrome
- Medullary Thyroid CarcinomaDr. Pitt isAdvanced. Learn about Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.
- Parathyroid AdenomaDr. Pitt isAdvanced. Learn about Parathyroid Adenoma.
- Parathyroid CancerDr. Pitt isAdvanced. Learn about Parathyroid Cancer.
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- Adrenal CancerDr. Pitt isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Cancer.
- Adrenal Gland AdenomaDr. Pitt isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Gland Adenoma.
- Adrenocortical CarcinomaDr. Pitt isExperienced. Learn about Adrenocortical Carcinoma.
- Familial HyperaldosteronismDr. Pitt isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hyperaldosteronism.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Pitt isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)Dr. Pitt isExperienced. Learn about Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).


