Lester J. Voutsos, M.D., FACOG
Section Chief of Obstetrics, Providence Hospital
Licensure and Board Certification
Board Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
License to Practice Medicine, State of Michigan
Office Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and some Saturdays.
Early Monday appointments are available.
Care Philosophy
Caring for the health of women is a noble and great calling and I take this responsibility very seriously. It is an honor when a woman calls me her doctor. I best serve my patients by giving them safe options to approach their problems and by providing a high level of service, whether it's in small ways, such as returning a phone call, or in large ways, such as performing surgery. Pregnancy is an important time in a woman's life, and I can help her experience this with health and happiness. If hardship occurs, I believe this is when I can be of the most service to a woman and her family.
My philosophy is pragmatic in that I am a problem solver. In medicine there are often many right answers to most problems. I help my patients find what is the right solution for them. By caring for patients in this manner, I give excellent, individualized care.
I wake up every morning motivated to do the best I can for my patients whether in the office, hospital, or in the operating room. I continue to keep current in the rapidly changing world of medicine. Some innovations immediately help people, others need to withstand the test of time, and still others will prove to be unhelpful. It is my job to sift through the information and try to figure out which to apply and which to leave alone. It boils down to one person trying to help another, with knowledge, care, and perseverance. In summary, I want to help my patients in any way I can.
Special Interests
Genetics, contraception, menstrual disorders, and menopause
Education and Post Doctoral Training
Residency, Sinai Hospital of Detroit, 1989
Internship, Flexible Program Henry Ford Hospital, 1983
Michigan State University, B.S. in Human Medicine, 1980
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, 1982
Awards and Honors
Section Chief of Obstetrics, Providence Hospital
Hour Detroit Magazine "Top Doc" Award, 2008
APGO Excellence in Teaching Award, 2008
Blue Care Network 2004 Patient Satisfaction Award, Excellence in Specialty Care
Mortar Board
OHEP Examiner, 2002 to present
Attending Physician of the Year Sinai Hospital of Detroit, 1993
Major Professional Societies
Fellow of The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Committees
Performance Improvement Committee, Providence Hospital
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2002 to present
Publications
Voutsos LJ. Letter to Editor. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2009
Moore KD, Voutsos LJ. Letter to Editor. Obstetrics and Gynecology 2008: 111:994
Voutsos LJ. Letter to Editor. Obstetrics and Gynecology 2007; 110:1169
Voutsos LJ, Cantor DM. Letter to Editor. Obstetrics and Gynecology 2000; 95:472
Voutsos LJ, Schwartz DB, Silveri DG, Cantor DM. "A Method of Masking of Oxytocin Infusion Rates," Obstetrics and Gynecology 1999; 94:1041-3
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