PROGRAM LEADERSHIP
Dr. Jeet Pillay, MD, FACP
Program Director, Chief of Medicine
FULL BIO
Dr. Jeet Pillay serves as Chief of Medicine and Program Director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital, part of the Detroit Medical Center (DMC). He is a dedicated clinician, educator, and mentor committed to advancing medical education and patient care.
Professional Experience
- Chief of Medicine, Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital
- Program Director, Internal Medicine Residency Program
- Attending Physician at HVSH since 2005
- Attending Physician at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital since 2009
- Former Attending Physician at Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Louisville, KY
Dr. Pillay began his private solo practice in 2004 and has built a career focused on compassionate, patient-centered care.
Education & Training
Dr. Pillay earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of Windsor and a Master’s degree in Biology from Wayne State University. He received his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine.
He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Pinnacle Health Hospital System in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. During his training, he gained additional clinical and academic experience at leading institutions including Yale University, Johns Hopkins University, Weill Cornell Medicine, and Emory University.
Dr. Pillay is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Academic & Professional Roles
- Fellow, American College of Physicians
- Assistant Professor, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Associate Professor, Wayne State University School of Medicine
Honors & Recognition
- DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Physician of the Year (2014)
- Hour Magazine Top Doctor
- 7-time Teacher of the Year Award recipient
- Multiple Customer Service Awards during training and early career
Personal Background
Dr. Pillay was born and raised in Windsor, Ontario, and currently resides in the Walled Lake area with his wife and two children. He is actively involved in the community and enjoys coaching youth baseball.
In his free time, he enjoys music, hockey, golf, tennis, camping, travel, photography, the performing arts, and U.S. history. He is fluent in English, French, and Tamil.
Dr. Batoul Dagher, DO
Associate Program Director
FULL BIO
Dr. Batoul Dagher is the Associate Program Director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital, part of the Detroit Medical Center (DMC). She is passionate about medical education, preventive care, and delivering high-quality, patient-centered treatment.
Professional Experience
- Associate Program Director, Internal Medicine Residency Program
- Attending Physician at Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital
- Medical Staff Member at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital
Dr. Dagher practices in both inpatient and outpatient settings and is deeply committed to mentoring and teaching residents.
Clinical Interests
- Preventive Medicine
- Obesity Medicine
- Comprehensive Internal Medicine Care
Education & Training
Undergraduate / Graduate Education
Dr. Dagher completed a dual BS/MS in Biochemistry and Chemistry at the University of Detroit Mercy, graduating in 2006.
Medical School
She earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2013.
Residency Training
Dr. Dagher completed her Internal Medicine residency at the Detroit Medical Center from 2013 to 2016, where she served as Chief Resident (2015–2016).
Personal Background
Dr. Dagher was born in Tyre, Lebanon, and has lived in multiple countries, including Sierra Leone and the United States. Her multicultural background has shaped her strong appreciation for diversity and culturally competent care.
Inspired by her father, a gastroenterologist who provided care in underserved communities, Dr. Dagher is dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality care to her patients.
Chief of Medicine
Jeet Pillay, M.D., M.S., F.A.C. P.
Vice-Chief of Medicine
Kate Pitone-Lipken, D.O.
Divisions & Chiefs:
Allergy/Immunology
Pulin Patel, D.O.
Cardiology
Kathryn Pitone Lipkin, D.O.
Critical Care
Scott Simecek, D.O.
Endocrinology
Huyem Awadalla, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Robert Goo, M.D.
Geriatrics
Hematology/Oncology
Stephen Schwartz, M.D.
Infectious Diseases
James Gordon, M.D.
Nephrology
Kim Margolis, M.D.
Pulmonology
Lawrence MacDonald, M.D.
Rheumatology
Sarmad Almansour, M.D.
DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE
Internal Medicine residents participate in a three year curriculum. Training elements focus on the Core Competencies as defined by the ACGME. For interested Residents, Osteopathic Principles and Practice are incorporated into learning.
The Program is 36 months in length and focuses is on training residents to meet their professional goals, offering both an in-patient and out-patient focused track. Graduates of the program are successful in finding employment in both the in-patient and out-patient setting.
Residents complete most rotations at HVSH. Second and Third year residents are provided the opportunity to participate in elective rotations and may choose to rotate at the DMC’s main campus or Sinai Grace Hospital, located in Detroit, Michigan. The integration of downtown rotations into the training schedule provides the residents the opportunity to experience diverse pathology.
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
We are astutely aware that the resident of 2026 is not the same as a resident from 2008. With modern technology, learning and students have changed. As a result, teaching techniques have to adapt for maximum effectiveness and benefit. Our program is constantly working to meet the needs of this new academic environment. To ensure this progress we engage national experts to conduct Faculty Development workshops. Feedback is vital to the improvement and advancement of our program. In addition to input obtained from our Suggestion Box, we receive information from Resident & Faculty Surveys conducted by ACGME and the DMC and ACGME. This information is thoroughly reviewed with a genuine and thoughtful approach.
OUTCOMES
- Extremely high successful all-time board pass rate.
- Highly sought after by employers, graduates of the program consistently obtain choice positions across the country.
- 39% fellowships, 36 % primary care and 25% hospitals