Kristen Marie Pettit, MD
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About
Dr. Pettit studied physics and magazine journalism at Syracuse University prior to earning her MD from the Chicago Medical School. She went on to complete her residency in internal medicine and fellowships in hematology/oncology and clinical pharmacology/pharmacogenomics at the University of Chicago. She has received national recognition for her research, including the Conquer Cancer Foundation/ASCO Young Investigator Award, the ASCPT Presidential Trainee Award, and selection for the ASH Clinical Research Training Institute. Dr. Pettit focuses on translational research and drug development for patients with myeloid malignancies, specifically myeloproliferative neoplasms, myelodysplastic syndrome, and acute myeloid leukemia.
Areas of Practice
Myeloproliferative neoplasms, acute myeloid leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome, and MDS/MPN overlap syndromes
Locations
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Leukemia Clinic | C. S. Mott Children's Hospital 1540 E Hospital Dr
Floor 7 Reception B
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-4257Get Directions
Insurance Accepted
University of Michigan Health participates with most health insurance plans.
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Research Overview
Dr. Pettit focuses on translational research and drug development in myeloid malignancies.
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Patient Comments
October 28, 2025 - "My visit with Dr Pettit was excellent. She answered all my questions and addressed my concerns"
October 24, 2025 - "Dr Pettit listens, offers her professional knowledge and then you discuss and agree to a treatment plan together. She's the best"
October 9, 2025 - "Dr Pettit was wonderful. She listened, she explained, and I felt like she really cared about my situation. Would highly recommend her to anyone."
September 26, 2025 - "Dr Pettit spent a lot of time explaining things she could do to improve my condition and gave me more confidence that my symptoms could be better managed."
September 10, 2025 - "Dr. Pettit is the best doctor that I have ever seen! She made me feel so comfortable and was open to answering all of my questions and listening to my concerns. I can't express how happy and confident I am now having Dr. Pettit as my oncologist. I couldn't have found anyone better. [...] It was an amazing first experience. [...]"
September 9, 2025 - "[...] and Dr. Pettit were excellent in all ways. Good listeners and clear explanations."
September 5, 2025 - "Dr Pettit takes her time both asking and answering questions. She explained her concerns with some risks of medications. She also validated my concerns regarding my health reasons for not wanting to take a medication.(Which is a big deal to me.) I felt like I was her only patient that morning."
August 19, 2025 - "[...] After speaking with Dr. Pettit I feel more at ease with my disease and that I now have a plan in place to help keep it under control."
August 18, 2025 - "Dr Pettit has been amazing since the day I met her."
August 17, 2025 - "I love Dr Pettit. Very compassionate"