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Dr. Richard Picciocca, MD

Dr. Richard Picciocca, MD

General Surgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Picciocca, MD is a general surgeon in Brandon, FL and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from State University of New York in 2001. He is affiliated with HCA Florida Brandon Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (16 reviews)
Accepting New Patients
519 Medical Oaks Ave
Brandon, FL 33511

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise • Dr. Picciocca specializes in the areas of General Surgery & Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital • America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ See hospitals
  • Clean Hospital • Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. See hospitals

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Dr. Picciocca's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Picciocca

4.8
16 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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Mediastinal mass surgery
He is an awesome Dr. very informative and caring. My surgery went great! Highly recommended
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jana Jones – Mar 21, 2024
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Lung surgery
Dr. Picciocca did my lung surgery robotically, he removed my right lower lobe at St. Joseph’s South. I highly recommend him and would gladly put my life in his hands again
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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K Merrick – Jan 17, 2024
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Dr. Picciocca is a doctor's doctor and is quick, decisive and very courteous. I would let him take care of my whole family. He is awesome and one of the finest surgeons in the area.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Dr. Jennifer Waxler – Jan 18, 2022
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Dr. Richard Picciocca. My mom had chemo 09/09/16. The morn of the 16th "chemo day" An observation was made that the port looked infected. A decision was made to call Dr. P who placed the port in.He seemed a bit irritated,as he was called up between surgeries.He glanced said ah it doesn't look infected and directed the infusion nurses to administer chemo through the port. This caused my mom severe chemo burns and pain, surgery and a loss to fight. Just because he agreed to move forward.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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Gibsonton, FL – Aug 07, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

The board certified surgeons at Suncoast Surgical Associates, P.A. have accrued over twenty five years of experience caring for general and thoracic surgical patients. Providing the highest quality of care to our patients is of paramount importance....read more

biography

Dr. Picciocca was born and raised in Amsterdam, NY. He attended Union College in Schenectady, NY and received a bachelor of science in civil engineering. After graduation he worked as a bridge designer for the New York State Department of Transportation...read more

  • General Surgery

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  • Wake Forest University

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Albany Medical Center

    Residency Hospital

  • Albany Medical Center

    Internship Hospital

  • State University Of New York

    Medical School, 2001
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
American Board of Thoracic Surgery®
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Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA Florida Brandon Hospital

    119 Oakfield Dr
    Brandon, FL 33511
    Recipient of 27
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

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