Lori Jo Pierce, MD
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About
Dr. Lori Pierce attended Duke University School of Medicine and completed a radiation oncology residency and chief residency at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital. She then became a senior investigator at the National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Md. In 1992, Dr. Pierce joined the faculty of the University of Michigan. Since coming to Michigan, she has served as residency director and clinical director in the Department of Radiation Oncology. In August 2005, Dr. Pierce was appointed by the University of Michigan Board of Regents to be Associate Provost for Academic and Faculty Affairs. Her research focuses on the use of radiotherapy in the multi-modality treatment of breast cancer, with emphasis on intensity modulated radiotherapy in node positive breast cancer and the use of radiation in women with breast cancer who also have a BRCA1/2 breast cancer susceptibility gene.
Areas of Practice
Breast Cancer, Radiation Oncology, Radiation Therapy, Post Mastectomy Radiotherapy
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Locations
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Radiation Oncology | University Hospital 1500 E Medical Center Dr
Floor B2 C490
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5010Get Directions
Insurance Accepted
University of Michigan Health participates with most health insurance plans.
Education & Training
Medical School or Training
Residency
Board Certifications
Research Overview
Breast-conserving therapy in breast cancer, the effect of radiation therapy in patients with BRCA-1 or BRCA-2, and post mastectomy radiotherapy.
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Patient Ratings
67 Patient Ratings
Patient Comments
January 29, 2026 - "Dr. Pierce has always been very professional and yet warm and approachable. She has gone out of her way to make sure my needs have been met,"
January 17, 2026 - "Dr. Pierce is the best physician I've ever encountered. She makes connection with the patient immediately. Is incredibly knowledgeable, explains at the level of understanding of the patient. Her experience and skill level truly shows in all that she does. [...] Really a superb person and practitioner."
January 7, 2026 - "Dr. Lori Pierce is SUPERB. Her research has contributed to vastly improved definitive [...] treatment of [...]. She is organized, efficient, thorough and does a superb and complete physical examination which in my case picked up [...] major symptomatic problem which had been present for [...] months [...]. I am very, very grateful for her care."
December 3, 2025 - "I have tremendous respect for Dr. Lori Jo Pierce. She listens and makes me feel a part of my care. I also trust her knowledge and concern for my health! I am glad I made the choice to drive the extra miles in order to have her as my doctor!"
October 22, 2025 - "Dr. Pierce was nothing short of exceptional. She gave me all of the relevant information needed to make an informed decision on my care. I had all of my questions answered and thoroughly felt as though I was in extremely good hands. She is truly an amazing doctor and has a wonderful demeanor. I couldn't think of anyone better to help take care of me."
July 30, 2025 - "Dr.Pierce as always is at the top of her game. She continues to monitor my recovery with the utmost concern and professionalism. I feel blessed to have her as my doctor!! A wonderful doctor, researcher and human being!"
June 18, 2025 - "Dr. Pierce was likely the best medical practitioner that I have had or have experienced with my husband."
April 14, 2025 - "Dr Lori Pierce is an Excellent listener, she is smart, patient, she is knowledgeable, she is genuinely concerned and shows respect for my choices."
April 10, 2025 - "Dr. Pierce is an amazing doctor, carefully evaluating every issue whether small or large and taking all her patient's concerns with equal measure. She has great personal insight, Is sincerely caring, and clinic visits are very efficient but not rushed. One truly feels "cared for" by a star In the field."
April 9, 2025 - "Exceptional appointment from beginning to end. Dr. Pierce and [...] treated me as a whole person providing solid teaching and researched based information in a warm, respectful, professional manner."
