Highlights
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleAbout Janine Nicole Pettiford
About the Provider
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.
Awards
- Castle Connolly Top Doctors, 2024
- Saint Louis University School of Medicine Doctor of Medicine with Distinction in Research Award
- Saint Louis University School of Medicine Student Research Forum Award
- Saint Louis University School of Medicine John H. Gladney Award
- Case Western School of Medicine Douglas Satcher Clerkship Award
- Student National Medical Association Doctor Thomas Dooley Award
- Chrysalis Project Program Award
- Atlanta Magazine Top Doctor, 2022 to present
Professional Memberships
- 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
Latest News
- Breast reconstruction: What patients should know - Oct. 13, 2025
Practice Website
Hospital Affiliations
Interpreter Services
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Locations
- Surgical Specialists of Atlanta - Midtown
- 1110 West Peachtree Street Northwest, Suite 860, Atlanta, GA 30309
- Get Directions
- phone: 404-847-0664
- Surgical Specialists of Atlanta - Spivey
- 7823 Spivey Station Boulevard, Suite 310, Jonesboro, GA 30236
- Get Directions
- phone: 404-847-0664
- fax: 404-250-1694
- Surgical Specialists of Atlanta - Smyrna
- 4298 Atlanta Road Southeast, Suite 320, Smyrna, GA 30080
- Get Directions
- phone: 404-847-0664
- fax: 404-250-1694
Clinical Interests
- Breast Surgery
- Breast Oncology
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Texas Tech University, Breast Surgical Oncology, 2014
- Fellowship: University of Missouri-Kansas City, School of Medicine, 2012
- Fellowship: University of Missouri-Kansas City, School of Medicine, Surgical Critical Care, 2011
- Residency: Baylor College of Medicine, General Surgery, 2010
Board Certifications
- Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery, 2018
Insurance
- Aetna
- Amerigroup: Medicaid product
- BCBS HMO
- BCBS MA HMO
- CareSource Tricare
- Caresource: Marketplace Exchange product
- Caresource: Medicaid product
- Cigna
- ClearSpringHealthEONMedicareAdvantage
- Clover Medicare
- Coventry (via Aetna)
- Devoted Medicare Adv
- HealthSpring_Cigna MA
- Humana
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Multiplan PHCS Beech Street
- Nomi Health
- NovaNet
- NS Health Network
- Oscar Exchange
- Peach State - Ambetter Exchange product
- Peach State: Medicaid product
- Pruitt Health
- QT
- Sonder Medicare
- TRICARE
- United Healthcare
- WellCare: Medicare product via Peach State
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
476 ratingsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
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