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Dr. Barry Pernikoff, MD
Overview of Dr. Barry Pernikoff, MD
Dr. Barry Pernikoff, MD is a Colorectal Surgery Specialist in Plains, PA. They specialize in Colorectal Surgery, has 42 years of experience, and is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery. They graduated from PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY / ABINGTON-OGONTZ CAMPUS and is affiliated with Wilkes - Barre General Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Pernikoff an average 4.4 star rating.
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Dr. Pernikoff's Office Locations
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Surgical Specialists of Wyoming Valley PC200 S River St, Plains, PA 18705 Directions (570) 821-1100
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Wilkes-barre General Hospital575 N River St, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702 Directions (570) 552-8938
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Anorectal Abscess
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Biliary Atresia
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Colorectal Cancer
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Crohn's Disease
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Esophageal Cancer
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Anal Cauterization
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Bladder Surgery
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colostomy
Cystotomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Removal
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
Anoscopy
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Gallstones
Anoscopy
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Gallstones
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Anal and Rectal Cancer
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Anal or Rectal Pain
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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
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Colorectal Cancer
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Congenital Anomaly Intestine
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Constipation
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Crohn's Disease
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Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
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Hemorrhoids
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Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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Inguinal Hernia
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Intestinal Diverticulosis
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Partial Lung Collapse
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Small Intestine Cancer
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Ulcerative Colitis
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Umbilical Hernia
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Anal Cauterization
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Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
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Colectomy
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Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
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Gallbladder Removal
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Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
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Laparoscopic Appendectomy
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Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
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Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
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Wedge Resection Colon
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Acute Bowel Infarction
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Adrenal Gland Cancer
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Anorectal Abscess
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Anorectal Fistula
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Appendicitis
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Barrett's Esophagus
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
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Biliary Atresia
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Bowel Strangulation
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Cholangiocarcinoma
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Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
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Esophageal Cancer
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Esophageal Diverticulum
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Gallbladder Cancer
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Gastric Ulcer
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Gynecologic Cancer
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Hiatal Hernia
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Hidradenitis
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Hyperparathyroidism
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Illeum Cancer
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Inguinal Hernia with Gangrene
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Intestinal Abscess
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Intestinal Atresia
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Intestinal Fistula
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Intestinal Prolapse
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Ischemic Colitis
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Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
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Lung Cancer
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Megacolon
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Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
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Neuroendocrine Tumors
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Pancreatic Cancer
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Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
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Pelvic Abscess
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Peptic Ulcer
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Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
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Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
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Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
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Pleural Effusion
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Pyloric Stenosis
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Rectovaginal Fistula
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Rib Fracture
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Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
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Secondary Malignancies
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Soft Tissue Sarcoma
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Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
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Thyroid Cancer
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Thyroid Nodule
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Traumatic Brain Injury
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Varicose Veins
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Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
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Abdominoplasty
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Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
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Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
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Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
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Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
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Bladder Surgery
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Colectomy Laparoscopic
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Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
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Colostomy
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Cystotomy
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Destruction of Anal Tumor
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Duodenal Polypectomy
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Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
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Excision of Rectal Tumor
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Excision of Stomach Tumor
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Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
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Fecal Impaction Removal
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Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
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Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
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Gastrotomy
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Hernia Repair
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Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
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Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
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Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
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Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
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Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
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Laparotomy
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Liver Biopsy
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Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
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Open Appendectomy
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Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
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Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
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Port Placements or Replacements
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Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
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Proctectomy
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Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
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Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
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Thoracentesis
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About Dr. Barry Pernikoff, MD
Specialties*
- Colorectal Surgery
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Years of Experience
- 42 years of experience
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Languages Spoken
- English, Hebrew
Languages Spoken
NPI Number
- 1609844646
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Education & Certifications
Medical Education
- PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY / ABINGTON-OGONTZ CAMPUS
Medical Education
Board Certifications
- Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Dr. Pernikoff speaks Hebrew.
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