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Dr. Barry Pernikoff, MD

Dr. Barry Pernikoff, MD

General Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Barry Pernikoff, MD is a general surgeon in Plains, PA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY / ABINGTON-OGONTZ CAMPUS in 1982. He is affiliated with Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (20 reviews)

Practice

200 S River St Plains, PA 18705

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Dr. Pernikoff's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pernikoff

4.3

20 ratings, 13 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
5%
5%
2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 08, 2025
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Peggy – May 11, 2021
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Tom Fitzpatrick – May 05, 2021
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
May 04, 2021
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
Carole Haverlak – Apr 16, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Apr 08, 2021
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What went well
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Joetta Hartman in Dallas, Pa. – Apr 27, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
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Bill in Mountain Top PA – Jan 28, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Harry B. in Dallas, PA. – Dec 08, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Suzanne in Mocanaqua, PA – Oct 13, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Thomas Thompson in Mountain Top, PA – Oct 05, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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lillian in Wilkes-Barre, PA – Mar 25, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Loretta DeBoer in Shavertown, PA – Jan 02, 2016
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biography

Dr. Barry Pernikoff, MD is a general surgeon in Plains, PA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY / ABINGTON-OGONTZ CAMPUS in 1982. He is affiliated with Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
  • General Surgery

  • Colorectal Surgery

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  • Pennsylvania State University / Abington-ogontz Campus

    Medical School, 1982
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery®
Colon & Rectal Surgery
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Surgical Specialists of Wyoming Valley PC200 S River St Plains, PA 18705
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Practice

Wilkes-Barre General Hospital575 N River St Wilkes Barre, PA 18764
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Wilkes-Barre General Hospital

    575 N River St
    Wilkes Barre, PA 18764

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

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