Overview
Barry Pernikoff is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Plains, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Pernikoff is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Choledocholithiasis, Diverticular Disease, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.
Dr. Pernikoff is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
200 S River St, Plains, PA 18705
575 N River St, Wilkes Barre,, PA 18764
Geisinger Medical Center - General Surgery
Anthony T. Petrick, MD, FACS, FASMBS, is a board-certified general surgeon specializing in esophageal and bariatric surgery. Dr. Petrick performs a number of advanced and specialized surgical procedures including advanced endoscopy, revisional bariatric surgery, laparoscopic gastric band (or “lap band”), gastric bypass, biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch and gastric sleeve. He also treats people for various conditions affecting the stomach and gastrointestinal (GI) system, including hiatal and paraesophageal hernia, achalasia and acid reflux (GERD).|Board-certified in general surgery, Dr. Petrick earned his medical degree from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. He completed general surgery residency at Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington, D.C. He then completed a fellowships in Surgical Oncology at and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston and in Bariatric and Foregut surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.|For the past 18 years, Dr. Petrick served as program director for the Geisinger bariatric and foregut surgical fellowship. He now serves as associate program director, acting as a mentor to bariatric surgery fellows. Dr. Petrick has a strong commitment to research in bariatric and foregut surgery and has authored more than 100 articles. Currently, he serves as chief quality officer for inpatient services at Geisinger and Director of the Division of Bariatric and Foregut surgery.|Dr. Petrick is an active member of the Society of Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. He chairs to Data and Quality Committee for the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program and also serves as an editorial board member for the journal Surgical and Obesity-Related Diseases and a columnist for Bariatric Times.|In his free time, Dr. Petrick serves on the board of education at St. Joseph School in Danville. He also coaches the Susquehanna Valley Stampede varsity and junior varsity ice hockey teams.|Clinical Focus: Bariatric Surgery|If you’re a provider who’d like to refer a patient, call our 24/7 referral line at 800-332-8901 or visit www.emr-link.com. Dr. Petrick is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Endoscopy. Dr. Petrick is currently accepting new patients.
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
Juan Derojas is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. Dr. Derojas is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Arterial Embolism, and Carotid Artery Surgery.
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
Joseph Ridilla-Ii is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ridilla-Ii is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, and Hernia Surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Barry J. Pernikoff
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Barry J. Pernikoff?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Barry J. Pernikoff by calling their office at 570-821-1100. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Barry J. Pernikoff a top-rated expert for Familial Colorectal Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Barry J. Pernikoff is classified as an Distinguished expert for Familial Colorectal 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. Barry J. Pernikoff specialize in?
While Dr. Barry J. Pernikoff is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Familial Colorectal Cancer, Choledocholithiasis, and Diverticular Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Barry J. Pernikoff accept my insurance?
Dr. Barry J. Pernikoff accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 570-821-1100 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Pernikoff isDistinguished. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Pernikoff isDistinguished. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Pernikoff isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Gastroesophageal Junction CancerDr. Pernikoff isDistinguished. Learn about Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer.
- Advanced
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Pernikoff isAdvanced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- ColostomyDr. Pernikoff isAdvanced. Learn about Colostomy.
- EncopresisDr. Pernikoff isAdvanced. Learn about Encopresis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Pernikoff isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Pernikoff isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET)
- HemorrhoidsDr. Pernikoff isAdvanced. Learn about Hemorrhoids.
- HerniaDr. Pernikoff isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Pernikoff isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- Rectal ProlapseDr. Pernikoff isAdvanced. Learn about Rectal Prolapse.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Pernikoff isAdvanced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.
- Experienced
- Anal CancerDr. Pernikoff isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Anal FissureDr. Pernikoff isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Anorectal AbscessDr. Pernikoff isExperienced. Learn about Anorectal Abscess.
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Pernikoff isExperienced. Learn about Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Berdon SyndromeDr. Pernikoff isExperienced. Learn about Berdon Syndrome.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Pernikoff isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- CellulitisDr. Pernikoff isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Pernikoff isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- Colonic MalakoplakiaDr. Pernikoff isExperienced. Learn about Colonic Malakoplakia.
- ColonoscopyDr. Pernikoff isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Cronkhite-Canada DiseaseDr. Pernikoff isExperienced. Learn about Cronkhite-Canada Disease.
- Esophageal CancerDr. Pernikoff isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Cancer.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Pernikoff isExperienced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Pernikoff isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- Gastrointestinal PerforationDr. Pernikoff isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Perforation.
- GlucagonomaDr. Pernikoff isExperienced. Learn about Glucagonoma.
- IleostomyDr. Pernikoff isExperienced. Learn about Ileostomy.
- InsulinomaDr. Pernikoff isExperienced. Learn about Insulinoma.
- Juvenile Polyposis SyndromeDr. Pernikoff isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome.
- Lump in the AbdomenDr. Pernikoff isExperienced. Learn about Lump in the Abdomen.
- MalnutritionDr. Pernikoff isExperienced. Learn about Malnutrition.
- Mesenteric Venous ThrombosisDr. Pernikoff isExperienced. Learn about Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis.
- NecrosisDr. Pernikoff isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Pernikoff isExperienced. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Pernikoff isExperienced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- OophorectomyDr. Pernikoff isExperienced. Learn about Oophorectomy.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Pernikoff isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- PeritonitisDr. Pernikoff isExperienced. Learn about Peritonitis.
- Pilonidal Sinus DiseaseDr. Pernikoff isExperienced. Learn about Pilonidal Sinus Disease.
- ProctitisDr. Pernikoff isExperienced. Learn about Proctitis.
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3
- Pseudomyxoma PeritoneiDr. Pernikoff isExperienced. Learn about Pseudomyxoma Peritonei.
- Reconstructive Urology SurgeryDr. Pernikoff isExperienced. Learn about Reconstructive Urology Surgery.
- Secondary PeritonitisDr. Pernikoff isExperienced. Learn about Secondary Peritonitis.
- Small Bowel ResectionDr. Pernikoff isExperienced. Learn about Small Bowel Resection.
- Ureteral ReconstructionDr. Pernikoff isExperienced. Learn about Ureteral Reconstruction.
- UreteroscopyDr. Pernikoff isExperienced. Learn about Ureteroscopy.
