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Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD

Accepting New Patients

(7194 Ratings)

Specializes in: Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery and Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery)

University of Malta Medical School (1997)

Professional interests include: esophageal cancer, acid reflux (GERD), minimally invasive procedures, and more.

1101 Chestnut Street Floor 8
Philadelphia, PA 19107

1-800-533-3669

Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD is a bariatric surgeon in Philadelphia, PA specializing in bariatric surgery, general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). He graduated from University of Malta Medical School in 1997 and has 29 years of experience. Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD is affiliated with Jefferson Health and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.

Office Locations

1101 Chestnut Street Floor 8
Philadelphia, PA 19107

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1300 Wolf Street
Philadelphia, PA 19148

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Some issues Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD can help you with:

Adrenalectomy (Adrenal Surgery)

Adrenalectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the adrenal glands, which lie above each kidney. The adrenal glands are responsible for producing hormones that are necessary for bodily functions, such as the regulation of blood pressure and metabolism. If the adrenal glands overproduce certain hormones, or if a tumor grows on them, removal of the glands is a treatment option.

Adrenal surgery can be open or laparoscopic. Laparoscopic adrenalectomy is a minimally invasive procedure that inserts a thin tube with a camera (laparoscope) through several small incisions on the abdomen. The surgeon uses the laparoscope to guide the procedure and is able to access and remove adrenal glands through the small incisions. Laparoscopic adrenal surgery lasts approximately 1-2 hours.

Laparoscopic adrenalectomy is associated with shorter recovery periods, reduced risk of infection, and smaller scars. Although these factors may be desirable, the location of the tumor, its size, and the severity of the condition may require that an individual instead undergo open surgery. An open adrenalectomy is typically done for larger adrenal tumors and requires a single, large incision on the abdomen. Open adrenal surgery takes around 2-4 hours.

Following the operation, patients will remain in the hospital for 1-2 days for a laparoscopic adrenalectomy or 3-5 days for an open adrenalectomy. Patients will likely have a liquid diet immediately after their surgery, but should be able to return to solid foods after a day. If both of the glands are removed, patients will be given drug therapy to replace the hormones they produced.

Gastric Bypass Surgery

Gastric bypass surgery is a procedure that promotes weight loss by reducing the stomach and altering how the digestive system absorbs and processes food. The procedure treats morbid obesity, where one's weight impairs day-to-day function or poses serious health risks. Gastric bypass surgery is used only after other weight loss treatments are unsuccessful.

Generally, gastric bypass surgery is performed on patients who have a BMI of 40 or greater, or a BMI of 35 or greater with a weight-related health condition such as type 2 diabetes. Bariatric surgeons frequently expect patients to first attempt natural weight loss for about six months to prove to the surgeon that the patient is capable of maintaining a post-surgery diet and exercise regimen.

For obese patients, gastric bypass surgery has many potential health and weight benefits. Gastric bypass surgery restricts the amount of food the stomach contains, as well as:

Reduces the calories the stomach absorbs
Alters gastrointestinal hormones, which help to heal obesity-induced metabolic syndrome
Suppresses appetite
Alleviates conditions caused or exacerbated by obesity, such as obstructive sleep apnea, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes
Contributes to mental health by improving self-esteem

During gastric bypass surgery, the stomach is stapled to reduce its size, and a small hole is created in the stomach and attached to the middle section of the small intestine. This direct connection between the stomach and the middle of the small intestine creates a channel for some food to bypass the normal route. By bypassing the upper small intestine and larger region of the stomach, food is not fully absorbed and patients do not retain the same amount of calories as before. This procedure is also sometimes referred to as "Roux-en-Y" gastric bypass surgery. Some bariatric surgeons may perform a "laparoscopic bypass" which uses a tiny camera (laparoscope) to guide the procedure.

Gastric bypass surgery is performed with general anesthesia and as preparation, a liquid diet is required for two weeks prior to undergoing the surgery. After the surgery, patients will spend about two days in the hospital and may miss work for two to three weeks. In the first month after the surgery, patients are only able to consume small portions of liquid or soft food. Even after reintroducing solid food, patients feel full quickly, sometimes after eating just two or three tablespoons. Some patients experience "dumping syndrome" (rapid processing of food into the small intestine), which is common during the recovery process. Gastric bypass surgery patients must also make permanent lifestyle changes. For example, gastric bypass patients are required to take vitamins for life after surgery and required to forever avoid certain foods, such as alcohol, sugar, and high fat food.

While the gastric bypass recovery process can be challenging, surgery results are usually swift: most gastric bypass surgery patients lose nearly half to two thirds of their starting weight within two years of surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

open inguinal hernia repair

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

open hernia repair

open inguinal hernia repair

open surgery

In 2024, among providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania, Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD performed more open inguinal hernia repair procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), open hernia repair, open inguinal hernia repair, and open surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

hernia surgery

In 2012, Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD performed more hernia surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Philadelphia, PA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	22
doctor visit	128
gastrointestinal procedures	22
hospital care	55
inpatient care	55
open surgery	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Philadelphia, PA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	20
doctor visit	155
gastrointestinal procedures	20
hospital care	43
inpatient care	43
open surgery	20

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	134
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	18
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	46
Dementia	12
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Philadelphia, PA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	12
doctor visit	153
gastrointestinal procedures	12
hospital care	46
inpatient care	46
minimally invasive procedures	12

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	70

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	120
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	11
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	42
Dementia	12
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Philadelphia, PA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	15
doctor visit	155
gastrointestinal procedures	15
hospital care	51
inpatient care	51
open surgery	15

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	182
Female	196

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	246
Black	82
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	44
Less than 65	110

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	40
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Philadelphia, PA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	13
doctor visit	175
gastrointestinal procedures	13
hospital care	42
inpatient care	42
minimally invasive procedures	13

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	144
Black	32
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	22
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	42
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Philadelphia, PA during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	224
hospital care	90
inpatient care	90

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	113

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	177
Black	37
Hispanic	0
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	20
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	38
Dementia	15
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Philadelphia, PA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	11
doctor visit	241
gastrointestinal procedures	11
hospital care	73
inpatient care	73
open surgery	11

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	134

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	198
Black	53
Hispanic	0
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	27
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	38
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Philadelphia, PA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	16
doctor visit	282
gastrointestinal procedures	16
hospital care	72
inpatient care	72
open surgery	16

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	174
Black	44
Hispanic	0
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	22
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	41
Dementia	12
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Philadelphia, PA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	12
doctor visit	225
gastrointestinal procedures	12
hospital care	78
inpatient care	78
open surgery	12

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	170
Black	46
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	44
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Philadelphia, PA during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	20
doctor visit	295
gastrointestinal procedures	20
hospital care	53
inpatient care	53
open surgery	20

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	172
Female	113

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	214
Black	46
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	23
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	40
Dementia	10
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Philadelphia, PA during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	21
doctor visit	227
gastrointestinal procedures	21
hospital care	35
inpatient care	35
open surgery	21

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	162
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	16
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	35
Dementia	8
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Philadelphia, PA during 2023 were open surgery, abdominal surgery, gastrointestinal procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	23
doctor visit	238
gastrointestinal procedures	23
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
open surgery	23

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	85

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	18
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	30
Dementia	6
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Philadelphia, PA during 2024 were open surgery, abdominal surgery, gastrointestinal procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	24
doctor visit	245
gastrointestinal procedures	24
hospital care	18
inpatient care	18
open surgery	24

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	174
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	34
Dementia	5
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Philadelphia, PA were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

abdominal surgery	17
doctor visit	211
gastrointestinal procedures	17
hospital care	51
inpatient care	51
minimally invasive procedures	12
open surgery	18

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD.

**Gender**
Female	98
Male	120

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	34
Asian / Pacific Islander	4
Non-Hispanic White	159
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	17
75 to 84	57
Less than 65	39
65 to 74	97

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Cancer	15
Dementia	10

Education & Training

Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD graduated from University of Malta Medical School in 1997. He completed residency at Jefferson University Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: University of Malta Medical School (1997)

Residency: Jefferson University Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), QualCare, Aetna Medicare, CIGNA Medicare, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross Federal, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, GEHA, WellCare, AmeriHealth, CIGNA Commercial, AARP, MultiPlan, Geisinger Health Plan, US Family Health Plan, United Healthcare, Humana, Cigna, Workers' Compensation, Devon Health, TRICARE, First Health, WellPoint, Jefferson Health Plans (Medicare & ACA), Medical Assistance of New Jersey, Provider Partners Medicare, PA Health and Wellness CHC, Devoted Medicare, Medical Assistance of Delaware, Keystone First/CHC/VIP, Blue Card by BCBS, Medicare FFS, Medical Assistance of Pennsylvania, Independence Blue Cross - Various plans, Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans, UPMC, Aetna Better Health CHIP PA, Highmark Wholecare, Ambetter from PA Health and Wellness and Keystone First VIP.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

QualCare

Aetna Medicare

CIGNA Medicare

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

Blue Cross Federal

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

GEHA

WellCare

AmeriHealth

CIGNA Commercial

AARP

MultiPlan

Geisinger Health Plan

US Family Health Plan

United Healthcare

Humana

Cigna

Workers' Compensation

Devon Health

TRICARE

First Health

WellPoint

Jefferson Health Plans (Medicare & ACA)

Medical Assistance of New Jersey

Provider Partners Medicare

PA Health and Wellness CHC

Devoted Medicare

Medical Assistance of Delaware

Keystone First/CHC/VIP

Blue Card by BCBS

Medicare FFS

Medical Assistance of Pennsylvania

Independence Blue Cross - Various plans

Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans

UPMC

Aetna Better Health CHIP PA

Highmark Wholecare

Ambetter from PA Health and Wellness

Keystone First VIP

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.76 out of 5 stars based on 7194 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Philadelphia, PA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$7,593 Da Vinci Surgical System $7,593
B. Braun Medical Inc.	$5,812 CONTIPLEX Anesthesia Catheters $5,812
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated	$5,318 $5,318
Cubist Pharmaceuticals Inc	$4,928 ENTEREG $4,928
Davol Inc.	$3,140 DAV-OptiFixTM $2,552	SURGICAL $33	Phasix Mesh $32	$524
Other	$8,748 XARACOLL $3,000	LINX $1,773	LINX Reflux Management System $1,256	LigaSure $968	Signia $539	Other $1,213

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$16,538
Travel and Lodging	$7,714
Food and Beverage	$4,875
Education	$4,060
Honoraria	$1,500
Other	$853

Research Payments

Dr. Francesco Palazzo, MD has received 10 research payments totaling $65,471.

Biography

Dr. Francesco Palazzo specializes in general surgery, bariatric surgery, and surgical oncology (cancer surgery) and practices in Philadelphia, PA. Patient ratings for Dr. Palazzo average 5.0 stars (out of 5). These areas are among Dr. Palazzo's clinical interests: esophageal cancer, adrenalectomy (adrenal surgery), and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. He appears to be in-network for Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, Geisinger Health Plan, and more. After attending the University of Malta Medical School and the University of Catania Faculty of Medicine and Surgery for medical school, Dr. Palazzo completed his residency training at Jefferson University Hospitals. In addition to English, he speaks Italian. He is professionally affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. According to Jefferson Health, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Philadelphia, PA.