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Dr. Alberto Pochettino, MD

General Surgery
5.0 (11)
Map Pin Small Rochester, MN
Accepting new patients
11 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Alberto Pochettino, MD

Dr. Alberto Pochettino, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Rochester, MN. They specialize in General Surgery, has 11 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from NORTHWESTERN CENTER / MEDICAL SCHOOL and is affiliated with Mayo Clinic - Rochester.

Dr. Pochettino works at Mayo Clinic - Minnesota in Rochester, MN. They frequently treat conditions like Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Pochettino's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Rochester - Heart
    200 1st St SW, Rochester, MN 55905 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (507) 516-8195

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    Aug 19, 2021
    Excellent surgeon. He removed a blood tumor from my heart.
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    About Dr. Alberto Pochettino, MD

    Specialties
    • General Surgery
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    Years of Experience
    • 11 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1184631244
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • University Hospital Suny Health S C Bklyn|University Hospital Suny Health S C Bklyn|University Hospital Suny Health S C Bklyn|University Of Pa Health System|University Of Pa Health System|University Of Pa Health System
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    Medical Education
    • NORTHWESTERN CENTER / MEDICAL SCHOOL
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    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Mayo Clinic - Rochester

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Alberto Pochettino, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Pochettino is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Pochettino has an average wait time of 31 – 45 minutes at their office(s).

    Dr. Pochettino has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Pochettino works at Mayo Clinic - Minnesota in Rochester, MN. View the full address on Dr. Pochettino’s profile.

    Dr. Pochettino has seen patients for Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Pochettino on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    11 patients have reviewed Dr. Pochettino. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Pochettino.

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