Expertise in
5
conditions
Expertise in
5
conditions
3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 4th Floor, 
Philadelphia, PA 

Overview

Octavia Pickett is a Gastroenterologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Pickett is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. 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.

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

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • 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
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Provider Partners Health Plan
  • MEDICARE SNP
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
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

Penn Gastroenterology Perelman
3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 4th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104

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.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Octavia Pickett

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Octavia Pickett?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Octavia Pickett by calling their office at 215-349-8222. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Octavia Pickett a top-rated expert for Celiac Disease?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Octavia Pickett is classified as an Distinguished expert for Celiac Disease, 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. Octavia Pickett specialize in?

While Dr. Octavia Pickett is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Celiac Disease, Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, and Obesity. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Octavia Pickett participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Octavia Pickett has published 30 articles and abstracts on conditions like Celiac Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Octavia Pickett's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Octavia Pickett accept my insurance?

Dr. Octavia Pickett accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 215-349-8222 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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