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Biography: Dr. Kristin Wagner, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Charlotte, NC. She is 55 years old and has been practicing for 29 years. Dr. Kristin Wagner, MD is affiliated with Novant Charlotte NC.

Biography: Dr. Rebecca Burnham is board-certified in General Surgery. She completed her medical degree from Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (Blacksburg, VA) and her General Surgery residency at Sky Ridge Medical Center/Rocky Vista University Osteopathic in Lone Tree, CO. She is passionate about minimally invasive surgery for patients to ensure they have a quick recovery and return to their active life without a need for pain medication. She treats conditions including hernias, gallbladders, colectomies and colostomies, appendectomies, complex GERD treatments, thyroid disease and more.

Biography: Growing up around my father's veterinary clinic in Atlanta, I knew I wanted to be a doctor. That dream solidified during college as I worked in a rural medical clinic in Zimbabwe, Africa. I chose a career in medicine to help those in need. \n I chose to specialize in breast surgical oncology because it brings together areas of medicine that I am passionate about: women's health, surgery and cancer biology. My work focuses on treating diseases of the breast - cancers and benign diseases - in women and men. I am a board-certified, fellowship-trained breast surgeon. \n My approach to care centers on shared decision-making between my patients and our multidisciplinary team. My patients are often able to participate in clinical trials aimed at improving their care, survival and quality of life. \n I use state-of-the-art breast surgery techniques. These include ultrasound-guided procedures, breast conservation using the Hidden Scar technique, oncoplastic breast surgery, nipple-sparing mastectomy, minimally invasive axillary lymph node procedures and axillary reverse mapping to reduce the risk of lymphedema. \n For me, it is rewarding to treat a patient for cancer and continue to look after her or him each year for surveillance. Those long-term relationships are what matter most. \n I am a member of the Novant Health Cancer Institute cancer committee and the physician excellence committee. I am also a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons, the Society of Surgical Oncology and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. \n In medical school, I was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. \n Medical school is where I met my husband, who is a Novant Health emergency medicine physician. We have one son and enjoy exploring Charlotte, spending time in the park, traveling and snow skiing.

Biography: Courtney Pettiford, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon. He received his medical degree from Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. He then completed his internship and residency from the Medical College of Georgia in general surgery. Dr. Pettiford then followed his residency and completed his fellowship in surgical critical care from The Medical Center of Central Georgia.