The 20 Best Splenectomy Doctors Near Me

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James F. Pingpank
Experienced in Splenectomy

Dr. James F. Pingpank

General Surgery
UPMC
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
5115 Centre Avenue, Hillman Cancer Center, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Experienced in Splenectomy
UPMC
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
5115 Centre Avenue, Hillman Cancer Center, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Overview

James F. Pingpank Jr., MD, is an associate professor of surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Pingpank specializes in regional treatment strategies for advance malignancies of the liver and peritoneal cavity.

Dr. Pingpank is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. His top areas of expertise are Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Liver Embolization, and Hernia Surgery.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 80 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Splenectomy.

Specialties
General Surgery
Licenses
Surgery in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Surgery
Fellowships
Fox Chase Cancer Center
Hospital Affiliations
Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Upmc Altoona
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
5115 Centre Avenue, Hillman Cancer Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Call: 412-530-6124

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.


80 Total Publications

Efficacy and safety of intraperitoneal paclitaxel-based regimens in patients with gastric cancer and peritoneal metastasis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Efficacy and safety of intraperitoneal paclitaxel-based regimens in patients with gastric cancer and peritoneal metastasis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Journal: European journal of surgical oncology : the journal of the European Society of Surgical Oncology and the British Association of Surgical Oncology
Published: July 13, 2025
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2626 Haymaker Rd, Suite 1a, 
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 (9.7 miles away)
412-681-2300
Languages Spoken:
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David Bartlett is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bartlett is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. His top areas of expertise are Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Colorectal Cancer, Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

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Dr. Penelope Mashburn
General Surgery
Pittsburgh, PA 
 (3.5 miles away)
Languages Spoken:
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Penelope Mashburn is a General Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mashburn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia, Splenectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mashburn is currently accepting new patients.

Alessandro Paniccia
Experienced in Splenectomy
Dr. Alessandro Paniccia
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Experienced in Splenectomy
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General Surgery

Surgical Oncology Hillman

5115 Centre Avenue, HILLMAN CANCER CENTER, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
 (0.1 miles away)
412-663-6572
Languages Spoken:
English, Italian, Spanish
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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 Splenectomy. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

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    • Distinguished
    • Familial Colorectal Cancer
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    • Neuroendocrine Tumor
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    • Pseudomyxoma Peritonei
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    • Hernia Surgery
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      Advanced
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    • Liver Cancer
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      Advanced
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    • Liver Embolization
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      Advanced
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    • Melanoma
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    • Ogilvie Syndrome
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    • Experienced
    • Acute Pancreatitis
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    • Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma
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    • Angiosarcoma
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    • Appendectomy
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    • Bile Duct Stricture
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    • Bladder Reconstruction
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