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
Areas of Expertise
- MRI
- Neuroradiology
- Pediatric Radiology
- Ultrasound
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
Awards/Honors
- Los Angeles Magazine – Southern California Super Doctors 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
- Pasadena Magazine – Top Doctors 2017, 2016