Brent Bowen Pickrell

Chosen as one of Los Angeles's top three doctors in Hand Surgery.

Dr. Brent Pickrell brings a unique blend of business acumen and surgical precision to his practice as a fellowship-trained hand surgeon, specializing in both Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and Hand Surgery. His fascinating journey began in the world of finance, where he earned his undergraduate degree from the prestigious McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin, before discovering his true calling in medicine. This diverse background gives him an exceptional perspective on healthcare delivery and patient care. Dr. Pickrell’s dedication to excellence led him to Baylor College of Medicine, where he not only earned a full-tuition scholarship but also graduated with honors, setting the stage for his remarkable surgical career.

What makes Dr. Pickrell truly exceptional is his comprehensive training foundation—he completed an intensive six-year integrated plastic surgery residency at Harvard Medical School, followed by an orthopedic hand fellowship at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. This dual expertise allows him to masterfully address both the aesthetic and functional needs of his patients. Beyond his clinical excellence, Dr. Pickrell is deeply committed to advancing the field through research, having contributed over 30 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters while continuing to pursue innovative surgical techniques. His patient-first philosophy shines through in everything he does, from offering convenient office-based procedures like trigger finger release and carpal tunnel surgery to his unwavering commitment to thorough patient education. Dr. Pickrell treats each person who walks through his door with the same compassionate care he would provide his own family, ensuring that every patient receives personalized attention for their hand and upper extremity needs.

(323) 264-7600

1127 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 408, Los Angeles, CA, 90017

www.laorthos.com

Awards & Certifications:

Awards: Harvard Plastic Surgery Resident Teacher of the Year Award Harvard Academic Achievement Award (4-time recipient) Recognized as a “Top Doctor” for his expertise and leadership in hand surgery Certifications: Fellow of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand

Education & Training:

Undergraduate: University of Texas at Austin, where he earned a degree in finance from the McCombs School of Business.
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, where he attended on a four-year, full-tuition scholarship and graduated with honors.
Residency: A six-year integrated plastic surgery residency at Harvard Medical School.
Fellowship: An orthopedic hand fellowship at Harvard Medical School, where he specialized in complex hand, wrist, and forearm reconstruction.

Why did we choose Brent Bowen Pickrell as one of our Top Doctors?

Top3Doctors.com selected Dr. Brent Bowen Pickrell as a top hand surgeon in Los Angeles because of his Harvard training, his dual expertise, and his research. He earned a finance degree from the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin. At Baylor College of Medicine, he attended on a full-tuition scholarship and graduated with honors. Dr. Pickrell then completed a six-year integrated plastic surgery residency at Harvard Medical School, followed by an orthopedic hand fellowship. He is a Fellow of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.

What sets Dr. Pickrell apart is his skill with both the look and the function of the hand. He has written more than 30 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters. At Harvard, he earned the Plastic Surgery Resident Teacher of the Year Award. Today he practices at Los Angeles Orthopedic Surgery Specialists, where he offers office-based procedures such as trigger finger release and carpal tunnel surgery and puts strong weight on patient education. For these reasons, Top3Doctors.com proudly names Dr. Brent Bowen Pickrell among the top three hand surgeons in Los Angeles.