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Dr. Barry Pernikoff, MD
Colorectal Surgery* Age 72
Dr. Barry Pernikoff, MD
Dr. Barry Pernikoff, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Plains, PA.
Dr. Barry Pernikoff, MD

Dr. Barry Pernikoff, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 72
Plains, PA
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience
Dr. Barry Pernikoff, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Plains, PA.
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About Dr. Barry Pernikoff, MD

Dr. Pernikoff graduated from PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY / ABINGTON-OGONTZ CAMPUS. Dr. Barry Pernikoff, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Plains, PA and has 44 years experience. Dr. Pernikoff has experience treating conditions like Colorectal Cancer, Anal or Rectal Pain, Anal and Rectal Cancer and Pelvic Abscess among other conditions at varying frequencies. 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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Colorectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Colectomy
Pelvic Abscess
Intestinal Obstruction
Anoscopy
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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Anal Cauterization
Crohn's Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Constipation
Appendicitis
Hemorrhoids
Rectal Prolapse
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Anal Fissure
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Colonoscopy
Incisional Hernia
Colostomy
Wound Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Atresia
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectovaginal Fistula
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
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
Gallbladder 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 Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Proctectomy
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
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
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

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Flex Connecticut EPO
  • Medica Choice
    Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    Navigate POS
    Navigate HMO
    Nexus Open Access
    MD IPA/Optimum Choice HMO/Preferred POS HMO-POS
  • Blue Card PPO
    High Performance Network - Tiered HPN
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Geisinger Choice with no Referral PPO
  • Personal Choice PPO
  • Premium Network Plans PPO
    Premium Network Plans - PPO and EPO Plans
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Capital Blue Cross PPO
    Wellspan Health PPO
  • BCBS PPO
    Community Blue PPO
    myBlue Access EPO
    Performance Blue
    PPOBlue PPO
  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Select
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Open Choice PPO
    Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • BluePreferred PPO

Where Dr. Barry Pernikoff, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Surgical Specialists of Wyoming Valley PC
    200 S River St, Plains, PA 18705
  2. 2 Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
    575 N River St, Wilkes Barre, PA 18764

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Meet Dr. Barry Pernikoff, MD

Languages Spoken
Hebrew
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Specialties*
Colorectal Surgery
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FAQs About Dr. Pernikoff's Practice

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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: Colorectal Cancer, Anal or Rectal Pain, Anal and Rectal Cancer and Pelvic Abscess. 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.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY / ABINGTON-OGONTZ CAMPUS
    1982
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
Board Certifications
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Hospitals Where Dr. Barry Pernikoff, MD Practices

  • Wilkes-Barre General Hospital

    575 N River St, Wilkes Barre, PA

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