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Alessandro Paniccia

Alessandro Paniccia, MD

General Surgery

Surgical Oncology

Accepting New Patients
4.8 of 5 stars114 ratings, 21 reviews
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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Italian

Gender

Male

About Alessandro Paniccia

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.

This provider is affiliated with UPMC.

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Provider Type

Physician

Locations

  1. University of Pittsburgh Physicians - Surgical Oncology
    • , Pittsburgh, PA
    • MWH HBC HILLMAN CCr Center
      • 5115 Centre Avenue, HILLMAN CANCER CENTER, Floor 2, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
      • Surgical Oncology DDC
        • 200 Lothrop Street, Suite D380, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
        • Surgical Oncology Hillman
          • 5115 Centre Avenue, HILLMAN CANCER CENTER, Pittsburgh, PA 15232

          Expertise

          Education

          University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

          Fellowship

          University of Colorado at Denver

          Residency

          Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

          Residency

          University of Rome La Sapienza

          Medical Education

          Board Certifications

          Surgery

          American Board of Surgery

          Insurance

          Please call the physician's office to verify insurance coverage.
          Search plans
          • UPMC for Life
          • UPMC for You
          • UPMC Health Plan
          • Aetna
          • Amerihealth Caritas
          • Cigna
          • Gateway
          • Highmark
          • Humana
          • Independent Health
          • Medical Mutual of OH
          • Medicare
          • Non-PA Medical Assistance
          • PA Health And Wellness
          • PA Medical Assitance
          • Palmetto
          • The Health Plan
          • Tricare
          • Unison
          • United Healthcare
          • Veterans Choice

          Ratings & Reviews

          4.8 out of 5

          114 ratings, 21 reviews

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          Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
          Average provider Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
          Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
          Average provider Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
          Care provider's efforts to include you in the decisions about your care
          Average provider Care provider's efforts to include you in the decisions about your care rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
          Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment
          Average provider Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
          Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others
          Average provider Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
          Search reviews
            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 12/20/2024

            Dr. Paniccia is extremely thorough and knowledgeable and he has amazing communication skills!All my questions and concerns are addressed and I have much confidence in him.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 12/13/2024

            Thank u 4 saving MY LIFE

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 11/8/2024

            Both the doctor and the fellow were compassionate, attentive to our concerns and questions, respectful, and provided clear answers while offering a picture of the situation and treatment options.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 11/1/2024

            Dr. Paniccia is an excellent medical professional. He provides superb care and I feel confident that I am receiving the best possible care. He is attentive and listens to my concerns and responds well to my questions. He treats me with great respect and genuine interest in my personal situation and condition. I am blessed to have found him and to be under his care.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 8/9/2024

            Good visit.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 8/2/2024

            I recommend Dr. PANICCIA every chance I get. I'm hoping that a very dear friend on mine, who was just diagnosed, will call him.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 8/2/2024

            All of staff at this clinic are very good. They are caring, kind, and compassionate and genuinely concerned for the welfare of the patients.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 6/21/2024

            Excellent communication regarding CT results and other issues.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 6/7/2024

            Good experience

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 5/24/2024

            Great app

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 4/26/2024

            Dr. Paniccia was very informative and thorough with the results of my CAT scan results.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 2/23/2024

            My Questions were answered and explained my options to me and concerns

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 2/9/2024

            They're the best

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 1/12/2024

            Dr. P always explains things clearly and answers my questions

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 1/12/2024

            I came in for 1 thing and the dr found something else, and probably saved my life

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 1/5/2024

            Team Paniccia is awesome

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 10/20/2023

            Very pleased...

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 10/13/2023

            I would recommend to anyone.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 9/29/2023

            Best dtr and fscility

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 9/8/2023

            Will always recommend Dr. Paniccia and his team.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 6/9/2023

            Excellent service and communication, great results from the surgery