Brent Pickrell, MD
- Hand Surgery
- Upper Extremity
- Plastic Surgery
Dr. Pickrell prioritizes patient education and aims to treat all of his patients as if they were his own family members.
Throughout his surgical training, Dr. Pickrell earned numerous accolades, including the Harvard Plastic Surgery Resident Teacher of the Year Award and the Harvard Academic Achievement Award. His academic contributions include over 30 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters, and he remains engaged in select research initiatives. He specializes in complex hand, wrist, and forearm reconstruction, including awake surgeries for trigger finger and carpal tunnel syndrome.
- Brent Pickrell, MD — Hand & Wrist Surgeon at Los Angeles Orthopedic Surgery Specialists.
- MD from Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas (four-year full-tuition scholarship, graduated with honors).
- Sees patients at Downtown LA, East LA, Santa Fe Springs, Tarzana.
- Focus areas include hand and upper extremity conditions, injuries and disorders affecting bones, tendons, ligaments, vessels, nerves, and soft tissues, complex hand, wrist, and forearm reconstruction.
- Accepting new patients. Call (323) 264-7600 to schedule, or book online.
Advanced training in hand surgery.
Throughout his surgical training, Dr. Pickrell earned numerous accolades, including the Harvard Plastic Surgery Resident Teacher of the Year Award and the Harvard Academic Achievement Award. His academic contributions include over 30 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters, and he remains engaged in select research initiatives. He specializes in complex hand, wrist, and forearm reconstruction, including awake surgeries for trigger finger and carpal tunnel syndrome.
What we treat in clinic.
- Hand and upper extremity conditions
- Injuries and disorders affecting bones, tendons, ligaments, vessels, nerves, and soft tissues
- Complex hand, wrist, and forearm reconstruction
- Awake surgery for trigger finger
- Awake surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome
Peer-reviewed research & publications
Brent has contributed to orthopedic literature through the following peer-reviewed work.
- 01Over 30 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters
Where this specialist sees patients.
What patients say about Dr. Pickrell.
Dr. Pickrell listened, didn't make me feel rushed, and got me scheduled within the week. Couldn't ask for more.
Brent Pickrell, MD — FAQ.
- Yes — Dr. Pickrell is accepting new patients. You can book directly online or call (323) 264-7600.
- Dr. Pickrell sees patients at our Downtown LA, East LA, Santa Fe Springs, Tarzana offices. Call (323) 264-7600 if you'd prefer a specific location.
- Dr. Pickrell focuses on hand and upper extremity conditions, injuries and disorders affecting bones, tendons, ligaments, vessels, nerves, and soft tissues, complex hand, wrist, and forearm reconstruction, awake surgery for trigger finger, among other hand surgery services.
- LAOSS is in-network with most major PPO, HMO/IPA, and government plans — including Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Cigna, United Healthcare, Health Net, Medicare, Medi-Cal, Kaiser Permanente, LA Care, Tricare, and 100+ HMO/IPA networks. See our full insurance directory at /insurance/, or call (323) 264-7600 to verify your specific plan. Out-of-network and self-pay welcome.
- Book online via the appointment widget, or call (323) 264-7600 — our team will route you to the right office based on your zip code and Dr. Pickrell's clinic schedule.
Book with Brent Pickrell.
Same-day and next-day appointments often available. Call us or book online — we'll get you on Brent's schedule.