Gwendolyn Graddy-Dansby, M.D. '84
Dr. Graddy-Dansby has served for Henry Ford Health System, since 1987 and recently for PACE Southeast Michigan as a physician and Chief Medical Officer. She has received numerous awards and is listed among The Best Physicians in America (Midwest). She holds degrees from the University of Michigan, Wayne State University, and Michigan State University. Recently retired, she has provided expertise for National PACE Assoc., the American Geriatric Assoc. and the Alzheimer's Assoc.
Dr. Graddy is a native of Detroit, where she received her primary education.
She was strongly influenced by her grandfather on deciding to become a physician and supported by her mother who encouraged to be the best that she could be.
She attended University of Michigan for her undergraduate education and Wayne University School of Medicine. She completed her residencies at MSU health center in East Lansing and William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Mi. She is board certified in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics. Her first love has always been serving older adults.
She joined Henry Ford Health System in 1987 and in 2001 joined Program for All Inclusive Care for the Elderly, Southeast Michigan (PACESEMI). During her time with PACE, she was active on a number of committees with the National PACE Association including the chair for the program committee. She retired as CMO from PACESEMI in 2021 and now oversees medical education for APPs, medical students, residents and Geriatric fellow rotating through PACESEMI.
She now serves on the Board of Directors for Presbyterian Village of Michigan and Wayne State University Medical Alumni Association Board.
Dr. Graddy says, she has been fortunate enough to work in an organization that cares for frail, medically complicated seniors; PACESEMI. Her vision is to take the many lessons learned as a physician over years of providing patient care and share it through teaching and coaching with future physicians and healthcare providers.
She has certification as a Physician Development Coach she plans to use this to also help inspire physicians to achieve their peak performance through fulfilment and self-awareness; personally, and professionally. She expands her commitment to health as the department head of the health ministry at her church Straight Gate International Church in Detroit.
In her pastime she enjoys gardening and aspires to be a writer.
She is blessed with one daughter, three granddaughters, one great-granddaughter and one great-grandson.