Dr. David H. Pyatt, DO, FACOG

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Get to know Obstetrician-Gynecologist Dr. David H. Pyatt, who serves patients throughout the State of Michigan.

A Michigan-based obstetrician-gynecologist, Dr. Pyatt is affiliated with Hurley Medical Center, serving patients in the Flint and Clio areas.

From its founding in 1908, Hurley Medical Center has devoted itself to bringing innovative, leading-edge technology and medical services to Flint and Genesee County. From their expertly trained physicians and nurses to their highly innovative technology to their state-of-the art facilities, it is widely recognized as a medical center of exceptional excellence.

In regards to his educational background, Dr. Pyatt graduated with his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, and completed his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Hurley Medical Center.

An authority in his field, the doctor is board-certified in obstetrics & gynecology by the American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (AOBOG). The AOBOG is is an organization that provides board certification to qualified Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) who specialize in the care of the female reproductive tract and children during the course of pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period (obstetricians) and to qualified Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the female reproductive tract (gynecologists).

Distinguished as a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG), Dr. Pyatt is an active member of the American Osteopathic Association.

Obstetrics and gynecology (OB-GYN) is the medical specialty that encompasses the two subspecialties of obstetrics (covering pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period) and gynecology (covering the health of the female reproductive system – vagina, uterus, ovaries, and breasts).

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