Anthony Tascone
Advanced in Obesity

Dr. Anthony Tascone

Bariatric Medicine
Surgery Chiefs Surgical Services WHC
501 W 14th St Ste 2E15, 
Wilmington, DE 

Advanced in Obesity
Surgery Chiefs Surgical Services WHC
501 W 14th St Ste 2E15, 
Wilmington, DE 
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Overview

Anthony Tascone is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Wilmington, Delaware. Dr. Tascone is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Obesity.

Specialties
Bariatric Medicine
Licenses
Surgery in DE
Board Certifications
American Board Of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery)
Fellowships
Saint Lukes Hospital
Hospital Affiliations
Christiana Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Surgery Chiefs Surgical Services WHC
501 W 14th St Ste 2E15, Wilmington, DE 19801
Call: 302-209-3480

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


1 Total Publications

Inhibition of lipolysis in visceral adipose tissue from obese mice and humans prevents impairment of endothelial Kir2.1 channels.
Inhibition of lipolysis in visceral adipose tissue from obese mice and humans prevents impairment of endothelial Kir2.1 channels.
Journal: Channels (Austin, Tex.)
Published: September 25, 2025
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