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
Breast health, cancer Genetics, BRCA, lynch syndrome, genetic mutations, breast and ovarian cancer risk
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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. Pleasant is a co-investigator on a T32 NIH grant examining ways to increase education of genetic counseling and testing among African American women. She is also engaged in research aimed at enhancing knowledge of healthcare providers about genetic mutations that increase risk of breast and ovarian cancer.
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June 16, 2026 - "Dr. Pleasant was wonderful. She didn't rush and answered all my questions."
June 3, 2026 - "Dr. Pleasant is the best doctor I have met at UM."
May 13, 2026 - "Dr. Pleasant is amazing! She listens, takes time to listen to my concerns, and provides assurance that I can always reach out to her with concerns."
April 23, 2026 - "Grateful that Dr Pleasant keeps me apprised of new available tests for [...]"
March 27, 2026 - "Dr Pleasant is exactly what her name describes. She demonstrates compassion and empathy from everything from the consent form to the procedure to even her behavior before she leaves the room. I truly feel like I am her most important patient.."
March 11, 2026 - "Dr Pleasant listened to me [...]. She provided education and solutions."
March 4, 2026 - "Wow. Dr. Pleasant is amazing and really connects with her patients and listens and helps them."
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!"
