Versha Alison Pleasant, MD, MPH
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Versha Pleasant, MD, MPH, is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Michigan. She is also the Director of the Cancer Genetics and Breast Health Clinic at Von Voigtlander Women’s Hospital. She completed a Master of Public Health at Yale University and medical school training at Georgetown University School of Medicine. She then completed residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology, followed by a fellowship training in Cancer Genetics & Breast Health at the University of Michigan.
Currently, Dr. Pleasant runs the Cancer Genetics & Breast Health Clinic, which cares for hundreds of patients with BRCA and other genetic mutations that increase the risk of breast and ovarian cancer. She also provides specialized gynecologic care for breast cancer survivors. She offers both medical care and surgical intervention for these patients, as well as the most cutting-edge and up-to-date information in the rapidly evolving field of cancer genetics.
Dr. Pleasant is deeply interested in health disparities, particularly in breast cancer and genetic testing barriers facing Black women. She is currently co-investigator of a T32 NIH grant examining ways to increase education of genetic counseling and testing among African American women. She has previously served on the AAMC’s Group on Diversity and Inclusion, working on ways to decrease health disparities in medicine on a national level. She is also interested in novel ways to increase knowledge of healthcare providers in regards to genetic mutations that increase patients’ risk of breast and ovarian cancer. She has won multiple teaching awards during her training, namely the Golden Beeper Award, the Bronze Beeper Award, the Outstanding Educator Award, and the Token of Appreciation from Medical Students Award. She is also a member of the Gold Humanism Honor Society.
Of note, prior to her career in medicine, Dr. Pleasant previously worked for several years as a Program Manager for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Sub-Saharan Africa (particularly Rwanda and Cote d’Ivoire). She is fluent in French.Areas of Practice
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Women's Clinic | Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital 1540 E Hospital Dr
Floor 9
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-4276Get Directions
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February 27, 2026 - "I cannot say enough good things about Dr Pleasant. She covered all my concerns, made sure I was comfortable moving forward with a plan and delivered information in way that was comprehensive and clear."
February 27, 2026 - "Dr. Pleasant is amazing. She takes time to listen to my concerns and makes my health and well-being feel like a priority."
January 30, 2026 - "Dr. Pleasant was incredibly thorough in her explanations and our discussion. She answered any question I had, and spent a lot of time with me to ensure any concerns I had were addressed. I would highly recommend her to anyone!"
December 31, 2025 - "Dr. Pleasant was over and above outstanding! I could feel her compassion for my case. I've never had a better doctor in my life [...] I've been struggling for [...] years trying to figure out what's going on with me and she is getting to the bottom of it with such compassion and I so appreciate it."
December 19, 2025 - "Dr. Pleasant is incredible. Clearly very intelligent and knowledgeable about her field and patient care but also very kind and personable. I felt comfortable the entire visit."
November 3, 2025 - "In [...] years and a complicated health history, I have never met with a health provider like Dr. Pleasant. No health professional has ever treated me more like a human being than a patient presenting with symptoms. I am not her patient. I am just someone who was overwhelmed navigating a [...] diagnosis. I was in the clinic for almost [...] hours as I met with Dr. Pleasant [...]. She spent so much time explaining my [...], my options with the risks and benefits as well as acknowledging the difficulty of a human being navigating the health care system. Dr. Pleasant truly radiates care and compassion like no other provider I have ever met. I left the appointment thanking God that I got to spend the time with such an intelligent and caring person who listened to me and helped me on the path to making some tough decisions. I am very grateful to have met her."
October 24, 2025 - "Dr Pleasant was warm, kind, took her time and was extremely compassionate. I am so pleased to be in her care."
October 17, 2025 - "Dr. Pleasant is one of the top providers I've seen in any medical discipline. She is extremely thorough, attentive, caring/concerned, respectful, and competent."
August 29, 2025 - "I met with Dr. Pleasant [...] and couldn't be more grateful for her care. She set the tone with kindness and empathy, then walked me through everything step by step-what she was checking, why it mattered, and what the next steps could be. She encouraged questions, explained things in plain language, and made sure I felt in control of my decisions. The physical exam was remarkably gentle and respectful, which meant a lot to me. I left feeling informed, supported, and genuinely cared for. If you're looking for a compassionate OB-GYN oncologist who takes time to explain and treats you with dignity, Dr. Pleasant is outstanding!"
August 5, 2025 - "I'm so lucky to have Dr Pleasant as my provider. She is amazing! She is truly concerned about her patients' wellbeing, a good listener, always addresses her patient's concerns, and thoroughly analyzes the test results to provide the best care possible. She goes above and beyond for people in her care to help improve their health. Thank you so much for all your help!"
