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Richard Pierson, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Boston, MA, Massachusetts General Hospital

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Thoracic Surgery • Boston, MA

Cardiopulmonary Transplantation, Cardiovascular Surgery

Physician

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Summary

  • Dr. Richard Pierson is a thoracic surgeon in Boston, MA and is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital.

Education & Training

  • University of Michigan Health System
    University of Michigan Health SystemResidency, Surgery, 1983 - 1990
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 1983

Certifications & Licensure

  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1990 - 2025
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2002 - 2019
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 1994 - 2002
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 1983 - 1990
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Four Breakthroughs That Led to the Pig Heart Transplant
    Four Breakthroughs That Led to the Pig Heart TransplantJanuary 18th, 2022

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Richard Pierson, Dr. Richard Pierson, MD, Dr. R Pierson