Dr. Alessandro Paniccia
Overview
Alessandro Paniccia, MD, FACS, is a surgical oncologist and specializes in pancreatic and hepatobiliary surgery. Dr. Paniccia's research interests include pancreatic cancer and hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Paniccia is board-certified in general surgery. He received his medical degree from Sapienza University of Rome in Italy. Dr. Paniccia completed residencies in general surgery at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore and the University of Colorado. He completed a research fellowship at the University of Colorado, followed by a fellowship in complex surgical oncology at UPMC. Dr. Paniccia is a member of the Roman Medical Association, American College of Surgeons, Society of Surgical Oncology, American Medical Association, and American Society of Clinical Oncology.
Dr. Paniccia is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 97 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 5 articles in the study of Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor.
Insurance
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- INDEMNITY
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- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- HMO
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
5115 Centre Avenue, HILLMAN CANCER CENTER, Floor 2, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
5115 Centre Avenue, HILLMAN CANCER CENTER, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
5115 Centre Avenue, Hillman Cancer Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
200 Lothrop Street, Suite D380, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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.
West Virginia University Medical Corporation
Carl Schmidt is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Morgantown, West Virginia. Dr. Schmidt is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatectomy, and Hepatectomy. Dr. Schmidt is currently accepting new patients.
Jurgis Alvikas is a General Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Alvikas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Pancreatectomy, and Splenectomy.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Melanie C. Ongchin, MD, FACS, is a surgical oncologist and specializes in the treatment of recurrent malignancies and peritoneal carcinomatosis. Dr. Ongchin is board-certified in general surgery and complex surgical oncology. She received her medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Jersey Medical School in Newark, N.J. Dr. Ongchin completed a research fellowship at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, N.Y. She also completed a residency at the State University of New York, University at Buffalo in N.Y., followed by a fellowship in surgical oncology at UPMC. Dr. Ongchin is a member of the Society of Surgical Oncology and the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Ongchin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Paniccia isElite. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- PancreaticoduodenectomyDr. Paniccia isElite. Learn about Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
- Distinguished
- PancreatectomyDr. Paniccia isDistinguished. Learn about Pancreatectomy.
- Pancreatic Ductal AdenocarcinomaDr. Paniccia isDistinguished. Learn about Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma.
- Pancreatic Islet Cell TumorDr. Paniccia isDistinguished. Learn about Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor.
- Advanced
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Paniccia isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Gallbladder RemovalDr. Paniccia isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Removal.
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Paniccia isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Paniccia isAdvanced. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- PancreatoblastomaDr. Paniccia isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreatoblastoma.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Paniccia isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Ampullary CancerDr. Paniccia isExperienced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- AppendectomyDr. Paniccia isExperienced. Learn about Appendectomy.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Paniccia isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- CellulitisDr. Paniccia isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Paniccia isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.