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Dr. Brian Pickens, MD

General Surgery*
4.3 (47)
Map Pin Small Gainesville, FL
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Brian Pickens, MD

Dr. Brian Pickens, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Gainesville, FL. They specialize in General Surgery, has 27 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine and is affiliated with HCA Florida North Florida Hospital. Dr. Pickens, completed a residency at University of Florida. Patients rated Dr. Pickens an average 4.3 star rating.

Dr. Pickens works at HCA Florida Gainesville Surgical Group in Gainesville, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Cholecystitis and Gallstones, Gallstones and Inguinal Hernia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Pickens' Office Locations

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    HCA Florida Gainesville Surgical Group
    1143 NW 64th Ter Ste A, Gainesville, FL 32605 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Incisional Hernia
Lipomas
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Ventral Hernia
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Excision of Breast Tumor
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Appendicitis
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Hemorrhoids
Hidradenitis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Obstruction
Lung Cancer
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pelvic Abscess
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Biopsy of Breast
Colectomy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Lumpectomy
Mastectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Cholangiocarcinoma
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastroparesis
Hernia
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Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia with Gangrene
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Jejunum Cancer
Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Male Breast Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia with Gangrene
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acid Reflux Surgery
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Bladder Surgery
Breast Augmentation
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Reduction
Cancer Surgery
Colostomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Hemigastrectomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Open Appendectomy
Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Wedge Resection Colon
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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.3
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    About Dr. Brian Pickens, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 27 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1093712895
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • University of Florida
    Residency
    Internship
    • University of Florida
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Florida College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • HCA Florida North Florida Hospital

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

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    Dr. Pickens works at HCA Florida Gainesville Surgical Group in Gainesville, FL. View the full address on Dr. Pickens’s profile.

    Dr. Pickens has seen patients for Cholecystitis and Gallstones, Gallstones and Inguinal Hernia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Pickens on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    47 patients have reviewed Dr. Pickens. The overall rating for this provider is 4.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Pickens.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Pickens, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Pickens appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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