Janine Pettiford, MD, FACS

Dr. Janine N. Pettiford is board-certified in breast surgery. She specializes in surgical breast oncology, treatment of benign and malignant breast disease, and high-risk breast cancer patients. She chose breast oncology based on the need for prevention and intervention.

Dr. Pettiford’s goal is to improve each patient’s quality of life, providing exceptional care with over 15 years of experience. She believes that beyond being the expert for her patients, it’s important that she gets to know the unique personality and circumstances each patient brings. Her philosophy of care is that a strong patient and physician relationship is at the heart of great health care. Her commitment is to be a compassionate and dedicated breast surgeon during her patient’s breast cancer journey.

In addition to her unique training, which includes surgical breast procedures such as office ultrasound-guided biopsy and aspirations, she believes in quality individualized care. By connecting with her patients, she is able to enlighten them about their treatment plans while empowering them to live healthier and happier lives.

Outside of the office, Dr. Pettiford enjoys spending time with her daughter, family, close friends, traveling, swimming and giving back to her community.

Dr. Pettiford sees patients in our Midtown and Spivey Station locations.

Education & Training:

• Fellowship, Surgical Breast Oncology, Texas Tech University Health Sciences School of Medicine, Amarillo, TX
• Fellowship, Surgical Scholar, Children’s Mercy Hospital and Clinics, Kansas City, MO
• Fellowship, Surgical Critical Care, Children’s Mercy Hospital and Clinics, Kansas City, MO
• Residency, General Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
• Doctor of Medicine, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO
• Graduate Experience in Medical Education, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO
• Bachelor of Science, Biology, Howard University, Washington, D.C

Certifications & Affiliations:

• 2019 – 2021: Surgical Breast Oncology, Director, Tumor Board Conference, Chair Southern Regional Medical Center
• 2016 – 2019: Department of Surgery Vice-Chair, Southern Regional Medical Center,
• 2014 – 2021: Cancer Committee Chair, Southern Regional Medical Center
• 2015 – Present: Member, American Society of Breast Surgeons
• 2010 – 2012: Member, Society of Critical Care Medicine
• 2005 – Present: Resident/Fellow Member, Associate Fellow, American College of Surgeons
• 2005 – 2010: Resident Council Representative, Department of General Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine
• 2005 – 2010: Resident Member, Mary Susan Moore Society
• 2004 – 2005: Student Member, American College of Surgeons
• 2005 – 2007: Resident Member, National Medical Association
• 2003 – 2005: Student Member, National Medical Association
• 2004 – 2005: Conference Co-Chairperson, Student National Medical Association
• 2000 – 2005: Student Member and Chapter President, Student National Medical Association

Honors and Awards:

• Award, Doctor of Medicine with Distinction in Research, Saint Louis University School of Medicine
• Award, Student Research Forum, Saint Louis University School of Medicine
• Award, John H. Gladney, Saint Louis University School of Medicine
• Award, Douglas Satcher Clerkship, Case Western School of Medicine
• Award, Doctor Thomas Dooley, Student National Medical Association
• Award, Chrysalis Project Program

Clinical Interests:

• Breast Surgery
• Breast Oncology

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