Dr. Brian Pettiford, MD
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Dr. Brian Pettiford, MD
Cardiovascular Surgery
Dr. Brian Pettiford, MD is a cardiovascular surgery specialist in Covington, LA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1996. He is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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Covington, LA 70433
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Ochsner St. Tammany Cancer Center
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- Mon: 7:00am - 6:00pm
- Tue: 7:00am - 6:00pm
- Wed: 7:00am - 6:00pm
- Thu: 7:00am - 6:00pm
- Fri: 7:00am - 6:00pm
- Sat: closed
- Sun: closed
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- Area of Expertise • Dr. Pettiford specializes in the area of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
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To provide consistent cutting edge and compassionate care to patients when they need it the most.biography
Dr. Pettiford is a native of Tifton, Georgia. He is an honors graduate of Morehouse College where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in biology. He earned a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine where...read moreCardiovascular Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
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University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center (upmc)
Residency Hospital, 2003University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center (upmc)
Internship Hospital, 2001University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1996
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Learn more about medical license public record checkAmerican College of Surgeons, Member
Eastern Cardiothoracic Surgical Society, Member
Southern Thoracic Surgical Association, Member
Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Member
International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer, Member
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, Member
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
82%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well6% higher than the national average
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