Leonard Petrus

LEONARD V. PETRUS, M.D.

Neuroradiology, Pediatric Radiology, and Musculoskeletal Radiology

Dr. Leonard Petrus joined the Hill Medical Corporation in 2000 specializing in Neuroradiology and Pediatric Radiology. Prior to joining Hill Medical, Dr. Petrus was the Chief of Pediatric Radiology at Olive View-UCLA Medical Center and was also the Acting Head in the Department of Radiology at High Desert Hospital. He held positions as Clinical Instructor in the Department of Radiological Sciences at the UCLA School of Medicine, Los Angeles, and also at the University of Southern California and Children’s Hospital in Los Angeles. Dr. Petrus was Assistant Professor and Assistant Director in the Department of Radiological Sciences at Olive View-UCLA Medical Center.

Dr. Petrus is a vital contributor to the MRI program at Huntington Health and Huntington-Hill Imaging Centers by providing accurate and reliable interpretations to our referrers.

Dr. Petrus completed an Internal Medicine and Radiology Residency in England before coming to America. He then completed his fellowship training in Pediatric Radiology at University of California, Los Angeles where he received the Outstanding Resident Teaching Award, and in Neuroradiology at Los Angeles County/USC Medical Center and Children’s Hospital. Dr. Petrus is Board Certified in Diagnostic Radiology and holds Certificates of Added Qualification in both Neuroradiology and Pediatric Radiology.

Dr. Petrus authored and co-authored scientific publications and performed numerous presentations, lectures, research papers, abstracts, and proceedings over the past 20 years. Dr. Petrus is well known and respected in the fields of MRI and Pediatrics. He has received awards for academic excellence and has served for national and international radiological societies. Dr. Petrus is an extremely valuable member of the MRI Program and is also highly skilled in CT and Ultrasound diagnosis, and maintains a high level of dedication to providing imaging excellence and premier patient care.

Certification
CAQ in Pediatric Radiology
Certificate of Added Qualification in Neuroradiology and Pediatric Radiology
American Board of Radiology: Board Certified in Diagnostic Radiology
Licensure, State of California
FLEX
ECFMG

Fellowship
University of California, Los Angeles
Pediatric Radiology
Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles County/USC and Children’s Hospital
Neuroradiology
Los Angeles, California

Residency
North Tees General Hospital
Internal Medicine
Cleveland, England

Radiology Training Program
Radiology
Leeds, England

Internship
Victoria Hospital
Medical Internship
Kirkcaldy Fife, Scotland

Western General Hospital
Surgical Internship
Edinburgh, Scotland

Medical School
University of Edinburgh
Medicine
Edinburgh, Scotland

Undergraduate
La Salla School
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

Memberships
Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom
Royal College of Radiologists of the United Kingdom
American Society of Neuroradiology
Western Society of Neuroradiology

Areas of Expertise
MRI
Neuroradiology
Pediatric Radiology
Ultrasound

Awards/Honors
Los Angeles Magazine – Southern California Super Doctors 2019
Los Angeles Magazine – Southern California Super Doctors 2018
Los Angeles Magazine – Southern California Super Doctors 2017
Los Angeles Magazine – Southern California Super Doctors 2016
Los Angeles Magazine – Southern California Super Doctors 2015
Los Angeles Magazine – Southern California Super Doctors 2014
Los Angeles Magazine – Southern California Super Doctors 2013
Los Angeles Magazine – Southern California Super Doctors 2012
Los Angeles Magazine – Southern California Super Doctors 2011
Los Angeles Magazine – Southern California Super Doctors 2010
Pasadena Magazine – Top Doctors 2017
Pasadena Magazine – Top Doctors 2016