Taine Pechet is a thoracic surgeon and Chief of Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania's Presbyterian Medical Center. Pechet has made substantial contributions to the field of thoracic surgery.[1] He resides in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Taine Pechet | |
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| Citizenship | American |
| Alma mater | Harvard University (M.D.) |
| Occupation(s) | Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery |
| Known for | Thoracic Surgery |
Education edit
- Harvard Medical School, Class of 1992
- Brigham and Women's Hospital, Residency, General Surgery, 1992–1999
- Washington University School of Medicine, Fellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1999–2001
Areas of specialization edit
Pechet specializes in lung cancer, lung surgery, video assisted thoracic surgery (vats), palliative care.[1][2][3]
Board certifications edit
Pechet is board certified in the following areas:[1]
- Surgery, 2000
- Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery, 2002
Awards edit
Pechet was recognized:[1]
- In Philadelphia Magazine's 2011-2016 Top Docs issues
- By America's Top Doctors (2013, 2014)
Other appointments edit
Pechet is currently Chief of Surgery at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. He sees patients there and at Penn Medicine Cherry Hill, in Cherry Hill NJ.[1][4]