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Dr. Brian Pickens, MD
General Surgery* Age 54
Dr. Brian Pickens, MD
Dr. Brian Pickens, MD is a General Surgeon in Gainesville, FL.
Dr. Brian Pickens, MD

Dr. Brian Pickens, MD

General Surgery* Age 54
Gainesville, FL
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience
Dr. Brian Pickens, MD is a General Surgeon in Gainesville, FL.
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About Dr. Brian Pickens, MD

Dr. Pickens graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine in 1997 and completed a residency at University of Florida. Dr. Brian Pickens, MD is a General Surgeon in Gainesville, FL and has 29 years experience. Dr. Pickens currently practices at HCA Florida Gainesville Surgical Group and is affiliated with HCA Florida North Florida Hospital. Dr. Pickens has experience treating conditions like Cholecystitis and Gallstones, Gallstones, Lipomas, Inguinal Hernia, Ventral Hernia, Breast Lump, Incisional Hernia, Intestinal Diverticulitis, Breast Cancer and Anorectal Abscess among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Pickens's office accepts new patients. Dr. Pickens is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Wound Repair
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Wound Repair
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Lipomas
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Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Inguinal Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Excision of Breast Tumor
Breast Lump
Gallbladder Removal
Incisional Hernia
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Breast Cancer
Port Placements or Replacements
Anorectal Abscess
Pelvic Abscess
Mastectomy
Appendicitis
Breast Reconstruction
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Lumpectomy
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Colectomy
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Biopsy of Breast
Colorectal Cancer
Wedge Resection Colon
Intestinal Obstruction
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Abdominal Pain
Ulcerative Colitis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Hemorrhoids
Lung Cancer
Biliary Tract Cancer
Ileus
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Umbilical Hernia
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Liver Cancer
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Constipation
Anal Fissure
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Biliary Atresia
Bladder Diverticulum
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Gallbladder Cancer
Gastroparesis
Hernia
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Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hyperparathyroidism
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Lobular Carcinoma
Male Breast Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
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 Reduction
Cancer Surgery
Colostomy
Cystotomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
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
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Proctectomy
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Proctectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Skin Grafts
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Wedge Resection Stomach

Accepted Insurance Plans

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Meet Dr. Brian Pickens, MD

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General Surgery
Specialties*
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FAQs About Dr. Pickens's Practice

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

Dr. Pickens frequently treats the following conditions: Cholecystitis and Gallstones, Gallstones, Lipomas, Inguinal Hernia, Ventral Hernia, Breast Lump, Incisional Hernia, Intestinal Diverticulitis, Breast Cancer and Anorectal Abscess. See more on Sharecare.

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

Yes, Dr. Brian Pickens, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Florida College of Medicine
    1997
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship
  • University of Florida
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • University of Florida
Residency Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Brian Pickens, MD Practices

  • HCA Florida North Florida Hospital

    6500 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL

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