Dee Ellen Fenner, MD
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Dee Fenner, MD, is the Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Bates Professor of Diseases of Women and Children at the University of Michigan. She holds a joint appointment as Professor of Urology. As a Missouri native, she attended undergraduate and medical school at the University of Missouri – Columbia. She completed a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Michigan followed by a fellowship in Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery and Urogynecology at the Mayo Clinic-Scottsdale.
In 2001, Dr. Fenner returned to the University of Michigan where she continues her work in female pelvic floor dysfunction and medical education. She is nationally recognized as an expert in defecation disorders, surgical education, and reconstructive surgery.
She is the past President of the Association of Professors of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the American Urogynecologic Society. As Director of the Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Board for the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the American Board of Urology, she was instrumental in obtaining official recognition of the Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery from the American Board of Medical Subspecialties.
Dr. Fenner has received numerous awards for her contributions as a physician surgeon, educator, and leader. Most notably, in 2011 she was awarded the “Continence Champion” by the National Association for Continence, and in 2014 she was given the Sarah Goddard Award by the University of Michigan for leadership in the advancement of women. In 2015 she was recognized with the Life Time Achievement Award by the American Urogynecologic Society and in 2017 she received the prestigious Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics Lifetime Achievement Award. Most recently, Dr. Fenner was recognized for her leadership in the advancement of women in academic medicine with the 2019 Rudi Ansbacher Leadership Award for Support of Women in Healthcare.
Areas of Practice
Dr. Fenner specializes in Pelvic Floor Disorders, Urinary and Fecal Incontinence, and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery.
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Locations
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Women's Clinic | Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital 1540 E Hospital Dr
Floor 9
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-4276Get Directions
Insurance Accepted
University of Michigan Health participates with most health insurance plans.
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Research Overview
Dr. Fenner is nationally recognized as an expert in defecation disorders, surgical education, and reconstructive surgery. She has received research funds from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and has served on several NIH study sections, organizing, and oversight committees. In addition, her research has been supported by private donors and industry. Working with a multidisciplinary team, her major contributions have been on understanding how birth injuries impact pelvic floor disorders and developing new and novel treatments for accidental bowel leakage. She has published more than 100 peer-reviewed articles and chapters.
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Patient Comments
June 27, 2026 - "Dr. Fenner is the best. [...]"
June 20, 2026 - "Dr. Fenner and [...] were both great. I immediately felt comfortable with both of them, especially in a somewhat uncomfortable situation."
May 16, 2026 - "Dr. Fenner and [...] were wonderful. Warm and welcoming and very easy to talk to. Made me feel very comfortable discussing my issues and doing the exam."
May 9, 2026 - "Dr. Fenner explained what she was doing during the exam , and also commented on the implications of what she was seeing. She explained the treatment options and then came back to let me know the prescription was sent to my pharmacy. She was both professional and personable."
May 9, 2026 - "I appreciate Dr. Fenner's skill, attentiveness, and all-around competency. [...]"
May 9, 2026 - "Dr. Fenner is my favorite doctor ever. She takes a personal interest and always remembers very specifics about my history. Excellent communicator."
April 29, 2026 - "I would and have recommended Dr. Fenner to family and friends and will continue to do so."
February 19, 2026 - "I love Dr. Fenner and trust her judgment. [...]"
January 12, 2026 - "I cannot make enough positive statements about Dr Fenner. I would highly recommend her"
December 18, 2025 - "Dr. Fenner is very compassionate and willing to take time to answer questions. In addition, she was able to ask questions about my personal life that showed me that she is a good listener and concerned about her patients at a human level vs just a "condition"."
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