Dr. Joel Candler Pittard, MD

Dr. Joel Pittard specializes in obstetrics and gynecology, bringing over five decades of medical expertise to women's healthcare. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University and completed his residency at the United States Naval Medical Center. With 54 years of dedicated practice, Dr. Pittard has developed extensive experience in comprehensive women's health services. He is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Pittard practices at East Alabama Medical Center and maintains offices in Auburn and Opelika, Alabama. His clinical focus includes breast cancer care, helping patients navigate both initial diagnoses and cancer recurrence situations. He performs specialized breast imaging procedures including digital breast tomosynthesis and scintimammography for advanced breast cancer screening. Patients consistently rate Dr. Pittard highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 5.0 …stars.