David J. Pennywell, MD

Dr. David Pennywell is an Assistant Professor at LSU Health Shreveport in the department of Cardiothoracic Surgery. He was born in Louisiana and grew up in Keithville. He attended Centenary College of Louisiana, where he met his wife, who has been his best friend throughout this journey. While at Centenary, he earned degrees in Music and Biochemistry, graduating in 2007. Dr. Pennywell completed medical school at LSU Health Shreveport in 2011. He remained at LSU Health Shreveport for general surgery residency which he completed in 2016. After residency, he completed a Cardiothoracic Surgery fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh. While thankful for all whom God has led to invest in his journey, Dr. Pennywell is most grateful for the love and friendship of his wife and three precious daughters.