Summary

Dr. Francesco Palazzo is a surgeon with 29 years of experience specializing in surgical care. He earned his medical degree from the University of Malta Faculty of Medicine and Surgery and completed his residency training at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Jefferson University Hospitals. Dr. Palazzo holds board certification in surgery from the American Board of Surgery and communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Palazzo practices at Jefferson Methodist Hospital with locations in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He focuses on treating patients with obesity and weight-related conditions, including pediatric obesity cases. His surgical expertise includes ventral hernia repair procedures. Patients have given Dr. Palazzo an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 29 years of experience
  • 31 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
  • 2 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Francesco Palazzo has 2 locations

Jefferson Surgery - Honickman Center

1101 Chestnut St # 8Philadelphia, PA 19107

1300 Wolf Street

1300 Wolf StPhiladelphia, PA 19148
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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SurgerySurgerySurgerySurgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.7 
4.4 
4.5 
2.8 
29 Years of Experience 36 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, German Speaks English Speaks Russian, English
Philadelphia , PAPhiladelphia , PADarby , PAPhiladelphia , PA
Med School: University of Catania / Faculty of Medicine And Surgery Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University Med School: Armed Forces Medical College Med School: University of Bologna (Italy)
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Francesco Palazzo

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Gateway Health
  • Gateway Health - Medicare
  • GEHA
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Health Partners Plans (Pennsylvania)
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthPartners - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Humana
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Keystone First
  • Keystone First - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - PPO
  • Meritain Health
  • Network Health Plan
  • SIHO Insurance Services
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • UPMC Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Francesco Palazzo has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Francesco Palazzo has the following area of expertise

  • General Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

29 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Surgery

Surgery

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Jefferson University Hospitals

Medical School

University of Catania / Faculty of Medicine And Surgery
University Of Malta, Faculty Of Medicine and SurgeryGraduated in 1997
Universita Degli Studi Di Catania, Facolta Di Medicina E ChirurgiaGraduated in 1997

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What languages does Dr. Francesco Palazzo speak?
Dr. Francesco Palazzo speaks English.
Where is Dr. Francesco Palazzo's office located?
Dr. Francesco Palazzo's office is located at 1101 Chestnut St # 8, Philadelphia, PA, 19107.
Does Dr. Francesco Palazzo accept my insurance?
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Does Dr. Francesco Palazzo accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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