John A. Palesty
Expertise in
17
conditions
Expertise in
17
conditions
Saint Mary's Hospital - Surgery
56 Franklin St, 
Waterbury, CT 

Overview

John Palesty is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Waterbury, Connecticut.

Dr. Palesty is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Necrosis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

Dr. Palesty is board certified in American Board Of General, Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 23 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Palesty is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

General Surgery
Surgical Oncology

Licenses

Surgery in CT

Board Certifications

American Board Of General, Surgery

Fellowships

Roswell Park Cancer Institute, 2005

Hospital Affiliations

Saint Mary's Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Saint Mary's Hospital - Surgery
56 Franklin St, Waterbury, CT 06706
Other Locations
Trinity Health of New England Medical Group - General Surgery
166 Waterbury Rd, Ste 300, Prospect, CT 06712
Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group - General Surgery
133 Scovill St, Ste 303, Waterbury, CT 06706

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. John A. Palesty

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You can book an appointment with Dr. John A. Palesty by calling their office at 203-709-5900. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. John A. Palesty a top-rated expert for Hernia?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John A. Palesty is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hernia, 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. John A. Palesty specialize in?

While Dr. John A. Palesty is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, and Necrosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. John A. Palesty participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. John A. Palesty has published 23 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. John A. Palesty's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. John A. Palesty accept my insurance?

Dr. John A. Palesty accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 203-709-5900 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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