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Benjamin J Pettus M.D., PHD

Radiologist | Diagnostic Radiology

500 J. Clyde Morris Blvd Riverside Regional M Newport News VA, 23601
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Dr. Benjamin Pettus is a radiologist practicing in Newport News, VA. Dr. Pettus specializes in diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases using medical imaging techniques such as X-Rays, magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography exams. These techniques offer accurate visibility to the inside of the patients body and help to detect otherwise hidden illnesses so that they can be treated quickly and efficiently.

Education and Training

MED UNIV OF SC COLL OF MED 2003

Provider Details

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Treatments

  • General Diagnostic Radiology, Breast Caner Imaging and Interevention Specialist

Internships

  • Riverside Regional Medical Center

Fellowships

  • Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology (Mammography, Breast Imaging); Washington University School of Medicine

Professional Society Memberships

  • Radiological Society of North America, American College of Radiology, American Roentgen Ray Society, Society of Breast Imaging, Research Associates of PLNU, Phi Delta Lambda, PLNU Graduate Honor Society

Articles and Publications

  • 20-25 Publications
  • Case Reports: 6 Radiologic Cases accepted or published in ACR case in Point Pettus BJ, Brandt KE, Middleton WD, Reichert, VC Sonographic Findings in a Palpable Abnormality Following Mastectomy a

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Sacrifices of my parents and grandparents, inspiration of many great teachers, discipline and motivation of my brother. The love of my wife and kids. The grace of God for the tremendous privilege and gifts - what a joy and opportunity to help others with my life!

Areas of research

  • Sphingolipids in Inflammation, Cancer, Cell Signaling, Molecular Imaging, Clinical Practice Improvement: MRI sequence optimization, CT dose reduction, Radiology test appropriateness and ease of order entry.

Philanthropic Initiatives

  • Tropical Medicine, International Medicine, Every Woman's Life Program, Physician Provider, Community Lecture Series

Teaching and speaking

  • Community Lectures: 

    The Doctor is In Series: “A More Personalized Approach to Mammography” Wed Oct 31, 2012

    “Tomosynthesis: An Emerging Technology in Early Breast Cancer Detection” Thrs Oct 10, 2013

     

    The Doctor is in Series: “Women’s Health, Benefits of Diagnostic Imaging” May 28, 2014.

    National and International Meetings:

    ACR Education Center Mini-Fellowship in Neuroradiology Dec 2013

        ARRS meeting Chicago IL 2011

        SBI Breast MRI course, Miami FL Jan 2011

        RSNA, Chicago, 2006 

        8th International Conference on Eicosanoids and other bioactive lipids in inflammation, cancer

    and related diseases, Chicago, Sept 2003 

        Lake Como Ceramide Conference, Milan, Italy, June 2003

        Hollings Cancer Symposium, Modulation of Angiogenesis and Apoptosis in Cancer

    Therapy,  Charleston, SC, March 2003

        Southeastern Regional Lipid Conference, Cashiers, NC, Nov1998, 1999, and 2002

        Hollings Cancer Center Retreat, August 2002

        Charleston Ceramide Conference, Charleston, SC, November 2001

        FEBS Advanced Course on “Lipid-Mediated Signaling in Cellular Functions.”

    Santa Maria Imbaro, Italy, June 2001

        American Diabetes Association Meeting, Chicago, IL, 1998

        Undergraduate Research Conference in Chemistry and Biochemistry,

     

    CA State U Northridge, CA, 1997

Favorite professional publications

  • Radiographics

Benjamin J Pettus M.D., PHD's Practice location

Practice At 500 J. Clyde Morris Blvd Riverside Regional Medical Center

500 J. Clyde Morris Blvd Riverside Regional M -
Newport News, VA 23601
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