Danita L. Peoples-Peterson, M.D.
Office: MidMichigan Dermatology 5103 Eastman Avenue, #255 Midland, MI 48640 (989) 832-3345
EDUCATION
1974-1978 B.A. Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 1978-1982 M.D. Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
1982-1983 Internship Internal Medicine, William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI 1983-1986 Residency Dermatology, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 1990-1993 M.S.A Health Administration, Central Michigan University
FACULTY APPOINTMENTS
2008-2010 Clinical Assistant Professor Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
2008-present Staff Dermatologist John D. Dingell VA Medical Center Detroit, MI
2009-present Clinical Assistant Professor Wayne State University School of Medicine Dermatology Department
HOSPITAL & PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS
1986-1994 Senior Staff Physician, Dermatology, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI 1989-1994 Division Head, Dermatology, Henry Ford Hospital, West Bloomfield, MI 1999-present Consulting Staff Physician, St. Joseph Mercy-Oakland, 900 Woodward Ave. Pontiac, MI 1999-2008 Consulting Staff Physician, North Oakland Medical C, 461 W. Huron, Pontiac, MI
MAJOR PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS
Michigan State Medical Society American Medical Association
MEDICAL LICENSURE
Michigan – expiration 01/31/2020
BOARD CERTIFICATION
1983 FLEX Board Examination 1986 American Board of Dermatology
SERVICE
Wayne State University School Medicine Student Mentor, Development and Alumni Affairs Professional 1989-1994 Long -Range Planning Committee, Henry Ford Hospital, W. Bloomfield, MI 1989-1994 Regional Managed Health Care Committee, Henry Ford Health System 1993-1994 Regional Director, Dermatology, Northwestern Region, Henry Ford Hospital 1993-1994 Board of Governors’ Nominating Committee, Henry Ford Health System, West Bloomfield, MI
Community 10/27/2004 “Health and Career Choices”, lecture, Arthur Hill High School, Saginaw, MI 10/27/2004 “Skin Cancer Prevention”, Lecture, Dow high School, Midland, MI 05/03/2007 “Sensible Sun Exposure”, Lecture, Freeland Board of Education, Freeland, MI 01/18/2010 “Melanoma” lecture, Northwood University, Midland, MI
Television 10/20/2001 “Melanoma,” Currently Speaking, Delta College (PBS), Saginaw, MI 08/2002 “Business Hero Segment” Soul Issue: African American Perspectives Delta College (PBS), Saginaw, MI 04/20/2005 “Melanoma Awareness” Helping People Win,Midland Community Cancer Services, MCTV Show at Grace Dow Library
TEACHING 1986-1994 Resident Preceptor, Dermatology, Henry Ford Hospital 2008-present John D. DingellVA MedicalCenter Resident supervisor Wayne State Dermatology
AWARDS 2012,2013,2014,2015,2016 Voluntary Faculty of the Year
PUBLICATION
Peoples D. and Fivenson DP. Linear IgA Bullous dermatosis. Successful treatment with tetracycline and Nicotinamide. JAAD. 1992;26:498-9
PRESENTATIONS Peoples D. Common Skin Changes in Diabetes. Valley Diabetes Symposium, Midland, MI April 1995
Peoples D. Rash identification. Michigan Society for Infection Control, Fall Conference, Lansing MI October 3-4, 1996
Peoples D. Dermatologic Disorders in School-Aged Youth. National Assembly on School Based Care(NASBHC) Annual Meeting 2000 – Fulfilling Prevention’s Promise, Dearborn, MI June 26, 2000