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Dr. Barry Pernikoff, MD

General Surgery* Age 71
Dr. Barry Pernikoff, MD
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Dr. Barry Pernikoff, MD is a General Surgeon in Plains, PA.
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Dr. Barry Pernikoff, MD

General Surgery* Age 71
Plains, PA
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience
Dr. Barry Pernikoff, MD is a General Surgeon in Plains, PA.

About

Dr. Pernikoff graduated from PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY / ABINGTON-OGONTZ CAMPUS. Dr. Barry Pernikoff, MD is a General Surgeon in Plains, PA and has 43 years experience. Dr. Pernikoff currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Dr. Pernikoff has experience treating conditions like Intestinal Diverticulitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Pernikoff received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 20 times. Dr. Pernikoff's office accepts new patients. Dr. Pernikoff also speaks Hebrew. Dr. Pernikoff is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Anoscopy
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Anoscopy
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Anoscopy
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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Intestinal Obstruction
Colectomy
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Abdominal Pain
Anal Fissure
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Small Intestine Cancer
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Anal Cauterization
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colostomy
Gallbladder Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Illeum Cancer
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia with Gangrene
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Atresia
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Megacolon
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectovaginal Fistula
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Bladder Stimulator Implant
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
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
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
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 Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Rectovaginal Repair
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Sigmoidoscopy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Vaginectomy
Wound Repair

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    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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Locations

  1. 1 Surgical Specialists of Wyoming Valley PC
    200 S River St, Plains, PA 18705
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (570) 821-1100
  2. 2 Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
    575 N River St, Wilkes Barre, PA 18764
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (570) 552-8938

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4.3
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Languages Spoken
Hebrew
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY / ABINGTON-OGONTZ CAMPUS
    1982
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Barry Pernikoff, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Pernikoff's profile.

Dr. Pernikoff frequently treats the following conditions: Intestinal Diverticulitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Barry Pernikoff, MD is affiliated with Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Barry Pernikoff, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Wilkes-Barre General Hospital

    575 N River St, Wilkes Barre, PA