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 highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. 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 102 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alessandro Paniccia
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alessandro Paniccia?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alessandro Paniccia by calling their office at 412-663-6572. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alessandro Paniccia a top-rated expert for Pancreatic Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alessandro Paniccia is classified as an Elite expert for Pancreatic Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Alessandro Paniccia specialize in?
While Dr. Alessandro Paniccia is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Alessandro Paniccia participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alessandro Paniccia has published 102 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pancreatic Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Alessandro Paniccia's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alessandro Paniccia accept my insurance?
Dr. Alessandro Paniccia accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-663-6572 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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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- 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.