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Dr. Brian E. Pickens, MD

General Surgery* Age 52

4.3 (48 Ratings)

Gainesville, FL

4.3 (48 Ratings)

Dr. Brian E. Pickens, MD

General Surgery* Age 52

Gainesville, FL

Accepting new patients

27 years of experience

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Overview

Dr. Brian E. Pickens, MD works in Gainesville, FL as a General Surgeon and has 27 years experience.

They are board certified in General Surgery and graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine in 1997. Dr. Pickens completed a residency at University of Florida. Dr. Pickens has has worked on more claims relating to Cholecystitis and Gallstones, Gallstones and Inguinal Hernia than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Pickens has received an average rating of 4.3 from patients and has been reviewed 48 times. They are affiliated with HCA Florida North Florida Hospital. They are accepting new patients. Dr. Pickens practices at HCA Florida Gainesville Surgical Group in Gainesville, FL.

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Locations

HCA Florida Gainesville Surgical Group
1143 NW 64th Ter Ste A, Gainesville, FL 32605
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4.3

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Jul 03, 2024

Very friendly staff, both in the office and the OR. Explained all aspects of the surgery and listened to all my concerns. I will go back with any other surgical issues that come up. Sooo much better than my experience at UF.

— Jul 03, 2024

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General Surgery

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Education

Medical Education

University of Florida College of Medicine
1997

Board Certifications

General Surgery

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University of Florida

Residency Hospital

University of Florida
2002

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Does Dr. Brian E. Pickens, MD accept new patients?

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What insurance does Dr. Pickens accept?

Dr. Pickens accepts Buckeye Community Health Plan, Curative and Midwest Health Plan as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Pickens accepts here.

What is the address of Dr. Pickens' office?

Dr. Pickens' office is located at 1143 NW 64th Ter Ste A Gainesville, FL 32605.

In what areas does Dr. Pickens specialize?

Dr. Pickens frequently sees patients for Cholecystitis and Gallstones, Gallstones and Inguinal Hernia.

Is Dr. Pickens rated well by patients?

Dr. Pickens has a star rating of 4.3/5 and has been reviewed 48 times.

How long has Dr. Pickens been practicing?

Dr. Pickens has been practicing as a General Surgeon for 27 years.

Hospital Affiliations

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital

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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. To ensure patients have a reasonable number of physician choices, the program includes physicians who may not have privileges at our hospital but have been granted access to our hospital's clinical information systems. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.

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