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Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD

Bariatric Surgery
4.8 (346)
Map Pin Small Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience
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Overview of Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD

Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Philadelphia, PA. They specialize in Bariatric Surgery, has 26 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Univ di Catania and is affiliated with Jefferson Methodist Hospital and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.

Dr. Palazzo works at Jefferson Transplant Institute in Philadelphia, PA. They frequently treat conditions like Gallstones, Inguinal Hernia and Cholecystitis and Gallstones along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Anthem and 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. Palazzo's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Jefferson Surgical Associates
    1100 Walnut St Fl 5, Philadelphia, PA 19107 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (484) 381-0254
  2. 2
    Jefferson Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery Program
    3 Crescent Dr Fl 4, Philadelphia, PA 19112 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (484) 381-0254
  3. 3
    Jefferson Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery Program
    1300 Wolf St Fl 1, Philadelphia, PA 19148 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (484) 381-0254

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    • Accepts most major Health Plans. Please contact our office for details.
    • Aetna
    • Ambetter
    • Amerihealth
    • Anthem
    • Bakery & Confectionary Union Plan
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Buckeye Community Health Plan
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    • Galaxy Health Network
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    About Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD

    Specialties
    • Bariatric Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 26 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Italian
    Languages Spoken
    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1770621336
    NPI Number
    A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit identifier issued by the government to healthcare providers.

    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • UCSF Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Univ di Catania
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Jefferson Methodist Hospital
    • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

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

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    Dr. Palazzo works at Jefferson Transplant Institute in Philadelphia, PA. View the full address on Dr. Palazzo’s profile.

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

    346 patients have reviewed Dr. Palazzo. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Palazzo.

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