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Dr. Brian Pettiford specializes in minimally invasive thoracic surgery, including, but not limited to malignant mesothelioma. Dr. Pettiford currently practices as a cardiothoracic surgeon at the Ochsner Cancer Institute, after having completed his studies as a medical student at the University of Pittsburgh. He finished his residency and fellowship at the same university, completing his studies with honors. Dr. Pettiford is board certified in general and thoracic surgery.
Morehouse College, Atlanta, GA
Education
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Medical School
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
Residency
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
Fellowship
American Board of Surgery
American Board of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
Ochsner Cancer Institute
Languages: English/Spanish
(866) 624-7637
1514 Jefferson Hwy
Jefferson, Los Angeles 70121 
Preliminary results of anatomic lung resection using energy-based tissue and vessel coagulative fusion technology.
Schuchert, M.J., Abbas, G., Pettiford, B.L., Luketich, J.D., Landreneau, R.J.; J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.
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Anterior minithoracotomy: a direct approach to the difficult hilum for upper lobectomy, pneumonectomy, and sleeve lobectomy.
Pettiford, B.L., Schuchert, M.J., Abbas, G., Pennathur, A., Gilbert, S., Kilic, A., Landreneau, J.R., Jack, R., Landreneau, J.P.,
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Anatomic segmentectomy for stage I non-small-cell lung cancer: comparison of video-assisted thoracic surgery versus open approach.
Schuchert, M.J., Pettiford, B.L., Pennathur, A., Abbas, G., Awais, O., Close, J., Kilic, A., Jack, R., Landreneau, J.R., Lan
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Society of Surgical Oncology
American College of Surgeons
Eastern Cardiothoracic Surgical Society
Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Verified Patient Reviews
Rate This DoctorDecember 24, 2015
by Jerrica R.
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“I was really pleased with the time and care that Dr. Pettiford showed when I visited him. He gave me an answer to every question. I, in particular appreciated that he took time to explain the technical things that he was referring to, rather than just spreading out medical jargon in a rushed way like all the others do. Dr. Pettiford radiates confidence and knowledge and I would recommend his services to anyone. ”