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Dr. Brian Pickens, MD

General Surgery* Age 53
Dr. Brian Pickens, MD
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Dr. Brian Pickens, MD is a General Surgeon in Gainesville, FL.
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Dr. Brian Pickens, MD

General Surgery* Age 53
Gainesville, FL
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience
Dr. Brian Pickens, MD is a General Surgeon in Gainesville, FL.

About

Dr. Pickens graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine. Dr. Brian Pickens, MD is a General Surgeon in Gainesville, FL and has 28 years experience. Dr. Pickens currently practices at HCA Florida Gainesville Surgical Group and are affiliated with HCA Florida North Florida Hospital. Dr. Pickens has experience treating conditions like Cholecystitis and Gallstones and Gallstones among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Pickens received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 50 times. Dr. Pickens' office accepts new patients. Dr. Pickens accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Breast Lump
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Lipomas
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Ventral Hernia
Excision of Breast Tumor
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Port Placements or Replacements
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Breast Cancer
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Mastectomy
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Hemorrhoids
Hidradenitis
Ileus
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Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Obstruction
Lung Cancer
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pelvic Abscess
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Biopsy of Breast
Colectomy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Lumpectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Bladder Diverticulum
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastroparesis
Hernia
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Hyperparathyroidism
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
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia with Gangrene
Vulvar Cancer
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Bladder Surgery
Breast Augmentation
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Reduction
Cancer Surgery
Colostomy
Cystotomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Gynecomastia Repair
Hemigastrectomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
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
Skin Grafts
Splenectomy
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Wedge Resection Stomach

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Locations

  1. 1 HCA Florida Gainesville Surgical Group
    1143 NW 64th Ter Ste A, Gainesville, FL 32605
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pickens
4.2
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4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (8)

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Feb 11, 2025
He took great care of me and made me feel at ease with my breast surgery . His staff is awsome and he is an awsome dr .
Beast surgery — Feb 11, 2025
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General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Florida College of Medicine
    1997
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Brian Pickens, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Pickens' profile.

Dr. Pickens frequently treats the following conditions: Cholecystitis and Gallstones and Gallstones. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Brian Pickens, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida North Florida Hospital.

Hospital Affiliations

  • HCA Florida North Florida Hospital

    6500 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL