Dr. Kenneth Pettit has practiced as a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine for over 20 years. He is a member of the American Board of Osteopathic Family Physicians, the American Osteopathic Association, and the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine where he is a designated Fellow. He is board-certified in Family Medicine and holds two board certifications in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. He is a Certified Hospice Medical Director. As a Medical Director, he has served in various disciplines ranging from inpatient palliative care programs, home health care, skilled nursing facilities, wound care, and hyperbaric medicine centers. He has privileges to practice Hospice and Palliative care at several local hospitals. Over the years he has served on several hospital committees. He previously owned Comprehensive Hospice and Palliative Care from 2011 to 2022 when he was acquired by Choice Health at Home of Tyler Texas.

His passion for providing medical support and care to the terminally ill, prompted his desire to write and publish his first book in 2021 entitled “They Call Me Doctor Death”. Dr. Pettit’s candid and human-based assessment of the current gaps in the healthcare system are thought-provoking and provides much-needed insight into the journey of terminally ill patients as they navigate through the healthcare system, He has received several awards for his work including ” Top Doctor of Ahwatukee” and “Regional Medical Director of the Year” for a National Skilled Nursing Facility company. Dr. Pettit lives and works in Arizona, where for recreation he enjoys riding Harleys, flying helicopters, and traveling.