Susan C. Pitt
Expertise in
17
conditions
Expertise in
17
conditions
1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor B1 Reception A, 
Ann Arbor, MI 

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.

Graduate Institution

Medical College Of Wisconsin, 2005

Residency

Washington University School of Medicine, Surgery General, 2012

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in MI

Board Certifications

Surgery

Fellowships

Washington University, Transplant Surgery, 2013
Brigham & Women's Hospital, Endocrine Surgery, 2015
Brigham & Women Hospital, Endocrine Surgery, 2015

Hospital Affiliations

University Of Michigan Health System

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

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Locations

Rogel Cancer Center
1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor B1 Reception A, Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Pitt has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Parathyroid Cancer
Adrenal Cancer
Hyperparathyroidism
Thyroid Cancer
Cushing's syndrome

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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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.

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