Advanced in Obesity

Dr. Octavia Pickett

Gastroenterology
Penn Medicine
Penn Gastroenterology Perelman
3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 4th Floor, 
Philadelphia, PA 
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Advanced in Obesity
Penn Medicine
Penn Gastroenterology Perelman
3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 4th Floor, 
Philadelphia, PA 
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Overview

Octavia Pickett is a Gastroenterologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Pickett is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Celiac Disease, Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, Obesity, Short Bowel Syndrome, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Pickett is currently accepting new patients.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 30 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 17 articles in the study of Obesity.

Graduate Institution
University Of Maryland School Of Medicine
Residency
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
Specialties
Gastroenterology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in PA
Board Certifications
Gastroenterology, 2023
Fellowships
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Hospital Affiliations
Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female
Awards
Recognized annually in Philadelphia magazine's Top Docs issue from 2024 through 2025

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Avalon Health Care
  • MEDICARE PDP
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Clover Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Gateway Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Partners Plans
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Highmark
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
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  • POS
Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
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  • PPO
Independent Health
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Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
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Medicare
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  • MEDICARE SNP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
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Provider Partners Health Plan
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TeamCare
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UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
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  • PPO
Walgreens
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Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Penn Gastroenterology Perelman
3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 4th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Call: 215-349-8222

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Pickett has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Obesity
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
Short Bowel Syndrome

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.


30 Total Publications

AGA Institute Quality Indicators for Obesity Medication Use in Practice.
AGA Institute Quality Indicators for Obesity Medication Use in Practice.
Journal: Gastroenterology
Published: January 13, 2025
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Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to treat you as I would a member of my own family, offering guidance in your time of need. I strive to provide state-of-the-art care for each patient during every encounter. I will do my best to make sure you understand your condition so you can continue to take strides toward optimum health. | Why I entered medicine | It hurts my soul when people don’t feel good. Since childhood I’ve been passionate about wanting to help people feel better. Growing up I saw the relationship my father had with his own doctor, and that inspired me. | Community involvement | I have volunteered in Mother Teresa’s mission in Calcutta, India. I also have organized and managed a team of 30-plus staffers for Lustgarten Foundation pancreatic cancer fundraiser walks in Allentown the last 12 years. | Personal interests | In my spare time I enjoy biking with family, tennis and meditation. Dr. Shah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Liver Transplant.

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Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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    • Distinguished
    • Celiac Disease
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      Distinguished
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    • Advanced
    • Malnutrition
      Dr. Pickett is
      Advanced
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    • Obesity
      Dr. Pickett is
      Advanced
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    • Short Bowel Syndrome
      Dr. Pickett is
      Advanced
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    • Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth
      Dr. Pickett is
      Advanced
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    • Experienced
    • Acute Pancreatitis
      Dr. Pickett is
      Experienced
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    • Angiodysplasia of the Colon
      Dr. Pickett is
      Experienced
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    • Bacterial Gastroenteritis
      Dr. Pickett is
      Experienced
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    • Barrett Esophagus
      Dr. Pickett is
      Experienced
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    • Bile Acid Malabsorption
      Dr. Pickett is
      Experienced
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    • Bile Duct Stricture
      Dr. Pickett is
      Experienced
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