Expertise in
16
conditions

Dr. Brian L. Pettiford

Thoracic Surgery
1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
New Orleans, LA 
On Staff At
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Referral required
Expertise in
16
conditions
1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
New Orleans, LA 

Overview

Brian Pettiford is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, 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

Ochsner Medical Center Acute

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

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

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 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.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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