Richard Pierson III, MD

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About This Physician

Gender Male
Type of Specialist Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon
Special Expertise
  • Lung Cancer
  • Transplant-Heart
  • Transplant-Lung
Admitting Hospital(s) University of Maryland Medical Center
Ranked #27 in Cardiology & Heart Surgery
Nationally Ranked in 9 Specialties
High performing in 3 Specialties

Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Board Certification(s)
Latest Certification Date(s)
Surgery
2011
Thoracic Surgery
2002
Obtained Medical Degree From Columbia University
1983
Residency(ies)
Surgery
University Mich Medical Center
Ann Arbor, MI
1983 - 1990
Fellowship(s)
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Mass General Hospital
Boston, MA
1990 - 1992
Faculty Appointment
Associate Professor
Thoracic Surgery
University MD School of Medicine
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