Welcome Letter From Program Director

Dear Applicant,

Thank you for your interest in the Obstetrics and Gynecology program at Henry Ford Hospital. The Obstetrics and Gynecology program at Henry Ford Hospital is an accredited four year post graduate training program. The goal of our residency training program is to train outstanding, curious and compassionate physicians who go on to become leaders in Obstetrics and Gynecology. To achieve that goal, we provide four years of comprehensive training in general Obstetrics, Gynecology, as well as, significant exposure in the subspecialties of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Reproductive Endocrinology, Gynecologic Oncology, Urogynecology, Complex Benign Gynecology (formerly called Minimally Invasive Gynecology) . The program offers a wide variety of experiences in both acute and ambulatory Gynecology and Obstetrics. In addition, there are numerous opportunities to develop scholarship in research, teaching and patient care. We also offer fellowships in Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, Maternal Fetal Medicine and Complex Benign Gynecology.

Thank you for your interest in our program,

D'Angela Pitts, M.D., MBA

Program Director

Ilinca Lupea, M.D.

Associate Program Director

Richard E. Leach, M.D., FACOG, FACS

Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Rosalind Gerich

Program Coordinator

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Biographical statement

Dr. D'Angela Pitts, MD, MBA, is a board-certified Obstetrician-Gynecologist and Maternal Fetal Medicine physician. She serves as Interim Program Director for the Obstetrics and Gynecology residency and Medical Director of Maternal and Perinatal Health Outcomes at Henry Ford Health, leading systemwide initiatives to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality and address racial and ethnic disparities in care. Her work focuses on improving quality, safety, and equitable outcomes for high-risk and underserved populations through innovative programs such as hospital-based doula services, nurse navigation, and postpartum hypertension management.

A Detroit native, Dr. Pitts earned her undergraduate degree in Biomedical Sciences from Grand Valley State University and her medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine. She completed her Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at Howard University Hospital and her Maternal Fetal Medicine fellowship at the University of Michigan. She also holds an MBA with a focus in medical management from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She has been recognized as a Crain's Detroit Business "Healthcare Hero – Advancements in Care", March of Dimes "Hero for Babies", Hour Detroit "Top Doctor" for her leadership and advocacy in maternal health equity.

Research Interests

• Maternal Health Equity
• Quality and Safety Improvement
• Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
• Obesity and Sleep Apnea in Pregnancy
• Perinatal Outcomes Research

Awards and Honors

• Hometown Health Hero, Michigan Public Health Week Partnership (2026)
• Crain's Detroit Business Healthcare Hero – Advancements in Care (2025)
• March of Dimes Hero for Babies (2024)
• Hour Detroit Top Doctor (2022)
• Presidents' Plenary Award, Society for Reproductive Investigation (2020)

Publications

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