Dr. Brian Pickens, MD
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Dr. Brian Pickens, MD
General Surgery
Dr. Brian Pickens, MD is a general surgeon in Gainesville, FL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine in 1997. He is affiliated with HCA Florida North Florida Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
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HCA Florida Gainesville Surgical Group
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Dr. Pickens is affiliated with HCA Florida North Florida Hospital Gainesville, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for general surgery.
At a Glance
- Area of Expertise • Dr. Pickens specializes in the area of General 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 Care Award™ See hospitals
- Trustworthy • Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Pickens' Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pickens
4.2
| 5 Star | 76% | 76% |
| 4 Star | 4% | 4% |
| 3 Star | 2% | 2% |
| 2 Star | 2% | 2% |
| 1 Star | 16% | 16% |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Pickens to family and friends is 4.22 out of 5
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About Me
care philosophy
Our practice began in 1967 when Dr. Henry J. Babers and Dr. Charles E. Lore formed a surgical team. This team approach prevails today as our team of eight surgeons provides care for the greater Gainesville and North Central Florida area. Take comfort...read morebiography
Brian E. Pickens, MD, is a Board Certified General Surgeon caring for patients in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Pickens earned his Medical Degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine. Dr. Pickens treats conditions such as Appendicitis,...read moreGeneral Surgery
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University Of Florida
Residency HospitalUniversity Of Florida
Internship HospitalUniversity Of Florida College Of Medicine
Medical School, 1997
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Learn more about medical license public record checkAffiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 80
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
80%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% lower than the national average
71%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% lower than the national average
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