Stamford Health Medical Group Member
Antonio I. Picon, MD
Medical Director, Surgical Oncology, Associate Program Director, General Surgery Residency Program
Stamford Health Medical Group Member
Stamford Health Medical Group
Main: (203) 276-2410
Fax: (203) 329-4321
About Me
Dr. Antonio I. Picon is a surgical oncologist that specializes in the treatment of complex general surgery cases and surgery of benign and malignant tumors. He is an expert in the management of complex general surgery cases and benign and malignant tumors of the gastrointestinal tract. He works with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing patients with the highest level of care.
In addition to his surgical oncology experience, Dr. Picon brings a wealth of experience to the area of minimally invasive and robotic surgery as well as complex general surgery procedures. He has been actively involved in the training of general surgery residents and fellows throughout his career.
In addition to his professional life, he loves sports and currently trains for long-distance triathlons.
Languages
English
Spanish
Specialties
Surgical Oncology
special interests
Complex general surgery (hernias, gallbladder disease)
Benign and malignant soft tissue tumors
Benign and malignant tumors of stomach, duodenum, small intestine, colon and rectum
Benign and malignant tumors of the liver, gallbladder, pancreas and spleen
Skin cancer, Merkel cell carcinoma and melanoma
Minimally invasive surgery, laparoscopy
Robotic surgery
Intraoperative ultrasound
Credentials
Education & Training
Medical School
Miguel Perez Carreno Hospital
Universidad de Los Andes
Residency
Caracas University Hospital
Mount Sinai Beth Israel
Mount Sinai Medical Center
Fellowship
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Achievements
Board Certifications
American Board of Surgery
Affiliations
Society of Surgical Oncology
American College of Surgeons
Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract
Insurance Accepted
The below is a list of all insurance plans generally accepted by Stamford Health Medical Group. Please be sure to confirm insurance coverage and the provider's participation with your specific plan before scheduling your appointment.
Aetna Health Plans - *Including Medicare; excluding Aetna Premier Network
Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield - *Including Mediblue, CT Health Exchange Plans and a limited number of Empire BCBS plans; excluding BlueCare Prime
CarePartners of Connecticut
CHN PPO
Cigna/Great West
Connecticare - *Including Medicare, Compass and CT Health Exchange Plans; excluding Individual Value Plan
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