Biography
Education and Training
Graduate School
University of Miami
Field of Study: MBA
Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
Field of Study: MMM Master of Medical Management
Medical School
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Residency
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Field of Study: General Surgery
Fellowship
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Field of Study: Thoracic Surgery
Certifications
- American Board of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
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Ochsner Patient Verified Reviews
To obtain patient ratings and comments, we partner with Press Ganey, an independent patient satisfaction company that works with more than 26,000 healthcare organizations to improve the patient experience. These patient verified ratings are based on the “likelihood to recommend” physician scores on the nationally developed Medical Practice Survey. Actual top box results for this question are translated to a 1-5 scale, and the star scores are measured on that scale, with 5 being the best score.
I know I'm in very good skilled care with Dr. Pettiford and his staff.
He was thorough.
Dr. Pettiford thoroughly explains my condition - discussed possible treatment pros and cons.
Much knowledge--comfortable with the plan
Dr. Pettiford explained my 2 options in detail and answered all my questions so I could make the final decision of what my treatment would be, I was very satisfied with our visit.
Excellent consideration explain very well to me so I could understand.
Dr Pettiford explained what was done in surgery, advised concerning results of chest x-ray, gave prognosis, and recommended future treatment and surveillance. Asked nurse to check my pulse rate again as it was very high. He left, nurse checked pulse rate and left room. My wife checked with PA. She talked with us and told us we could leave.
Feel very blessed to have Dr. Pettiford as my doctor!
MD & entire staff extremely informative & caring.
Dr. Pettiford was very kind and informative. I always feel like he cares.
I would recommend Dr. Pettiford or/and his team to anyone. They were all great!
Blessed to have Dr. Pettiford as a physician/surgeon.
Outstanding service - would highly recommend to anyone.
Dr. Pettiford and his assistant were outstanding. We arrived early and were seen BEFORE our appointment.
First impressions of Dr. Pettiford and his explanations of the procedure were very favorable.
Everything was explained in full detail. Any questions I had were answered before I could ask them.
Dr. Pettiford is a very nice doctor. He talk to you like a family member. He listen. Y'all need more doctors like him.
Love it
Dr. Pettiford was very forward & helpful. He explained everything very well.
My worries were eased as the doctor explained the procedure to me and my daughter and how long it would take. Very thankful for him and his caregivers.