Dr. Fitch is a native of Detroit, MI, and
received a Bachelors of Science degree
in Chemical Engineering from the
University of Michigan, in Ann Arbor. During
his undergraduate years he worked on a variety
of projects at Dow Chemical Company,
ranging from reducing air pollution from hazardous
waste incinerators to developing new
computer drives. After realizing that his heart
was really with direct patient care, he went on
to receive his medical degree from the
University of Michigan. Dr. Fitch performed
both his internship and radiation oncology
residency at William Beaumont Hospital, in
Royal Oak, MI, serving as Chief Resident during
his final year.
Dr. Fitch is specially trained in advanced radiation
therapy techniques including; high doserate
(HDR) brachytherapy- a special type of
implanted radiation that delivers high doses of
radiation locally and safely; intensity modulated
radiation therapy (IMRT)- a technique
which allows the safe delivery of higher doses
of external radiation to a tumor, while limiting
radiation dose to normal tissues, which in turn
decreases side effects; and image guided radiation
therapy (IGRT)- the latest technique
available to further ensure proper tumor localization
and treatment.
Dr. Fitch is the author of many scientific articles
published in peer-reviewed journals and
has spoken at multiple medical conferences.
The patient, however, is the focus of his concern
and attention. He is committed to utilize
21st Century Oncology's cutting edge technology
to serve patients with compassion and
kindness.
He enjoys exercise, golf, basketball and
spending time with his family. He is also a
volunteer/mentor at various community
organizations such as Big Brothers/Big Sisters,
Boys and Girls Club, and the Police Athletic
League.
Dr. Fitch is a member of the American Society
of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology
(ASTRO), the American College of Radiology
(ACR), the National Medical Association
(NMA), the American College of Radiation
Oncology (ACRO) and Omega Psi Phi
Fraternity Inc.
