
Alessandro Paniccia, MD
General Surgery
Surgical Oncology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult
- Older Adult
Languages
- English
- Spanish
- Italian
In-Network Plans
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MaleAbout 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.

Provider Type
Physician
Locations
- University of Pittsburgh Physicians - Surgical Oncology
- , Pittsburgh, PA
- phone: 888-847-8836
- MWH HBC HILLMAN CCr Center
- 5115 Centre Avenue, HILLMAN CANCER CENTER, Floor 2, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
- phone: 412-692-2852
- Surgical Oncology DDC
- 200 Lothrop Street, Suite D380, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
- phone: 888-847-8836
- Surgical Oncology Hillman
- 5115 Centre Avenue, HILLMAN CANCER CENTER, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
- phone: 412-692-2852
Expertise
Education
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
FellowshipUniversity of Colorado at Denver
ResidencyJohns Hopkins University School of Medicine
ResidencyUniversity of Rome La Sapienza
Medical EducationBoard Certifications
Surgery
American Board of SurgeryInsurance
- 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 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 12/13/2024
Thank u 4 saving MY LIFE
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 8/9/2024
Good visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 6/21/2024
Excellent communication regarding CT results and other issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/7/2024
Good experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/24/2024
Great app
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/26/2024
Dr. Paniccia was very informative and thorough with the results of my CAT scan results.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2024
My Questions were answered and explained my options to me and concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/9/2024
They're the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/12/2024
Dr. P always explains things clearly and answers my questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 1/5/2024
Team Paniccia is awesome
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/20/2023
Very pleased...
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/13/2023
I would recommend to anyone.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/29/2023
Best dtr and fscility
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/8/2023
Will always recommend Dr. Paniccia and his team.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/9/2023
Excellent service and communication, great results from the surgery