Expertise in
16
conditions
Expertise in
16
conditions
St. Tammany Cancer Center - A Campus Of Ochsner Medical Center
900 Ochsner Blvd, 
Covington, LA 

Overview

Brian Pettiford is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana.

Dr. Pettiford is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Thymectomy, and Vagotomy.

Dr. Pettiford is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Pettiford is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in PA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

St Tammany Parish Hospital
Ochsner Medical Center Acute
Ochsner Medical Center-Hancock
Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Louisiana Healthcare Connections
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

St. Tammany Cancer Center - A Campus of Ochsner Medical Center
900 Ochsner Blvd, Covington, LA 70433
Other Locations
Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans
1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Brian L. Pettiford

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Brian L. Pettiford?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Brian L. Pettiford by calling their office at 504-842-3966. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Brian L. Pettiford a top-rated expert for ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Brian L. Pettiford is classified as an Distinguished expert for ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Brian L. Pettiford specialize in?

While Dr. Brian L. Pettiford is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.

Does Dr. Brian L. Pettiford participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Brian L. Pettiford has published 12 articles and abstracts on conditions like ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Brian L. Pettiford's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Brian L. Pettiford accept my insurance?

Dr. Brian L. Pettiford accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 504-842-3966 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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