June 3, 2020 —Bert Cody Piggott, Jr., M.D., “The Musician Physician” is not only his stage name… It is his lifestyle. Licensed to soothe the body as well as the soul, this multi-faceted individual serves humanity as a Board-Certified Radiologist by day and a smooth jazz saxophonist by night. He’s enjoyed golf since learning the game in the 1960s when his late father, North Carolina AT&T golf and football coach Bert Cody Piggott Sr., took him out to the driving range. “I remember trying to hit the balls far away,” says Dr. Piggott. “It was a few years later that I discovered there were so many more elements required.” With his busy work schedule, the 61-year-old tries to get out to play as much as he can. Basically a bogey golfer, he estimates playing at a 15 handicap.
However, it was during the Myrtle Beach Winter Golf Invitational Tournament (associated with the United States African American Golf Association) in which Bert was one of three golfers who made history, by shooting a Hole-In-One on the same hole (#3) in 2012. According to Ripley’s the feat is a first and the magical occurrence has landed the trio into the flanks of history with an exhibit created at the Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! Odditorium in Myrtle Beach to acknowledge the achievement. Shortly afterward, Dr. Piggott was also recognized as an Outstanding Leader In Golf (2013) by the African American Golfer’s Digest.
As a musician, Bert has a swath of beautiful music. Listen to two of his creations below—Escape Reality For a Few Moments… You’ll be glad you did.
Dr. Piggott and his lovely wife, Bessie, of 35-years, have two daughters: Jaslyn Bria who is beginning her 4th year in medical school and will be an M.D. in May 2021. Cierra Monet will begin her Neuroradiology fellowship at Duke University next month. Dr. Piggott is a member of The American College of Radiology, a Life Member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., and its Rocky Mount (NC) Alumni Chapter.
His music is available at his online store and on Amazon.
Follow him on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BertCodyPiggottJrMD
Website: themusicianphysician.com
