Dr. Michelle A. Pitch
Michelle A. Pitch, MD
Dermatopathology
100 North Academy Avenue
Danville, PA 17822-1920
800-695-6491
Dr. Pitch is an associate in Dermatopathology and a member of the Department of Dermatology, at Geisinger. She is also an assistant professor of dermatology in the Medicine Institute at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Education:
Dr. Pitch received her MD from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in Rochester, New York. She completed an internship in internal medicine at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, New York, a residency in dermatology and a fellowship in dermatopathology at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania.
Certifications:
Dr. Pitch is board certified in dermatology and dermatopathology.
Professional Affiliations:
American Academy of Dermatology
Research Interests:
Medical education, histopathologic evaluation of alopecia.
Recent Academic Activity
Publications in Peer-Reviewed Journals:
Pitch M, Gardner JM. Comment on: “Clinicopathologic and molecular analyses of cutaneous leiomyosarcoma: A retrospective, multicenter study of 79 cases. J Am Acad Dermat. 2023; 89(1): e49
Pitch M, Sperling, L. The histopathologic diagnosis of traction alopecia: an evidence-based model. J Am Acad Dermatol . 2023; S0190-9622(23)01185-4: doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2023.05.094
Washington A, Nam H, Pitch M, Anderson B, Stokes J, Helm M. Improvement of Pretibial Myxedema Following Administration of Teprotumumab. J Drugs Dermatol. 2022; 21(11)): 1252-1254
Gesheva A, Pitch M, Rosamilia L, Hossler E. Keratotic papule on the abdomen. Cutis. 2020; 105(5): 230-231
Abstracts, Posters, and Other Presentations:
Pitch M. The Sebaceous Gland: Alopecia and Beyond. Presentation. Geisinger Pathology Grand Rounds, Danville, Pennsylvalnia, June 2023.
Pitch M, Childs J. A Nefarious Duo: A Rare Case of a Basomelanocytic Tumor. Poster Presentation. International Society for Dermatopathology Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Louisana, March 2023.
Pitch M, Sperling L. The Histopathologic Diagnosis of Traction Alopecia: an Evidence-Based Approach. Poster Presentation. American Society of Dermatopathology Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, October 2022.
Pitch M, Strickler A. Sox-10 Positive Paget Disease: A Potential Diagnostic Pitfall. Oral Abstract Presentation. American Society of Dermatopathology Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, October 2022.
Pitch M, Mutizwa M, Strickler A. Dupilumab Injection Site Reaction Following SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination. Oral Presentation. Dermatopathology Trainee World Cup, International Society for Dermatopathology Annual Meeting, Virtual, May 2022.
Pitch M, Junkins-Hopkins J. ’Hot Off the Press’ A Case of Bullous Erythema Ab Igne with Reactive Angiomatosis. Poster Presentation. International Society for Dermatopathology Annual Meeting, Virtual, May 2022.
Pitch M, Bridgens E, Hossler E. Lichen Planus Pigmentosus Inversus: Characteristic Features of a Rare Entity. Virtual Presentation. American Society of Dermatopathology Annual Meeting, Virtual, October 20-24, 2021.
Pitch M. The Long Run: A Case of Acrodermatitis Chronica Atrophican. Grand Rounds. Pennsylvania Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, Hershey, PA, September 2021.
Pitch M, Chockalingam R, Hossler E. Two Cases of Atypical Fusion Spitz Tumors With Histologic and Molecular Characterization. Poster Presentation. International Society for Dermatopathology Annual Meeting, Virtual, March 2021.
Pitch M Ferringer T. Primary Cutaneous Signet-Ring Cell/Histiocytoid Carcinoma with Unusual Immunohistochemical Pattern: Magnifying the “Monocle Tumor” with a Literature Review. Poster 609. American Society of Dermatopathology Annual Meeting, Virtual Meeting, November 2020.
Pitch M, Mutizwa M, Junkins-Hopkins J. Eosinophilic Annular Erythema: Clinicopathologic Correlation is Key. Poster Presentation. American Society for Dermatopathology , Virtual, November 2020.
Pitch M, Schleich C, Ferringer T. Flegel’s Disease. Presentation. Pennsylvania Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, Virtual, November 2020.