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Allan Pickens, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Atlanta, GA

Allan Pickens MD

Adult General Thoracic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic Surgical Oncology, Cardiovascular Surgery


Associate Professor, Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine

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  • 95 Collier Rd NWSte 2055Atlanta, GA 30309

  • Phone+1 404-605-5699

  • Fax+1 404-686-4788

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Summary

  • Dr. Allan Pickens is a thoracic surgeon based in Atlanta, GA, with a focus on adult general thoracic surgery, minimally invasive thoracic surgery, thoracic surgical oncology, and cardiovascular surgery. He completed his medical education at the University of Alabama and further honed his expertise with a fellowship in thoracic surgery at the University of Michigan. Dr. Pickens has held academic positions at Emory University Hospital Midtown and Emory Clinic, and is currently a professor at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. His research work, which includes publications on neoadjuvant immunotherapy and patient-reported outcomes in thoracic surgery, is published in reputable journals. His participation in clinical trials also extends to studies like the utility of cervical mediastinoscopy in lung cancer cases.

Education & Training

  • University of Michigan
    University of MichiganFellowship, Thoracic Surgery - Independent, 2002 - 2004
  • University of Alabama Medical Center
    University of Alabama Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1995 - 2002
  • University of Alabama School of Medicine
    University of Alabama School of MedicineClass of 1995

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2004 - Present
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2023 - 2026
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2010 - 2025
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 1997 - 2013
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2002 - 2011
  • Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
    American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Treatment of Esophageal/Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma in Patients with History of Prior Bariatric Surgery
    Treatment of Esophageal/Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma in Patients with History of Prior Bariatric SurgeryMay 7th, 2023

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