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Dr. Joseph Skitzki, MD

General Surgery* Age 51
Dr. Joseph Skitzki, MD
5.0 (26 Ratings)

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Dr. Joseph Skitzki, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Buffalo, NY.
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Dr. Joseph Skitzki, MD

General Surgery* Age 51
Buffalo, NY
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Joseph Skitzki, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Buffalo, NY.

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Dr. Joseph Skitzki, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Buffalo, NY. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Our Lady Of Lourdes Memorial Hospital, F.F. Thompson Hospital and Olean General Hospital. At present, Dr. Skitzki received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 26 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Skitzki is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Explains Conditions Well

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Trustworthy

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Friendly Staff

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Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Colorectal Cancer
Intestinal Obstruction
Small Intestine Cancer
Colectomy
Liver Biopsy
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallstones
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominal Hysterectomy
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Cystectomy
Cystectomy with Robotic Assist
Cystotomy
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Tumor Ablation, Liver
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Percutaneous Tumor Ablation of Liver
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Salpingo Oophorectomy with Robotic Assist
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vaginectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Savings Plus of Metro, NY
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  • MagnaCare PPO
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    MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Choice Plus POS
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    Nexus Open Access
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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    665 ELM ST, Buffalo, NY 14203
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5.0
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Apr 23, 2024
Dr. Skitski reviewed aCT scan with me about cancer I had 6 years ago. He is extremely thorough and very patient and explains everything in detail. Never is in a hurry. Excellent Doctor,would definitely recommend him.
Bill Devlin — Apr 23, 2024
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General Surgery
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  • General Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joseph Skitzki, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Skitzki's profile.

Dr. Joseph Skitzki, MD is affiliated with Our Lady Of Lourdes Memorial Hospital, F.F. Thompson Hospital and Olean General Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Joseph Skitzki, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Our Lady Of Lourdes Memorial Hospital

    169 Riverside Dr, Binghamton, NY

  • F.F. Thompson Hospital

    350 Parrish St, Canandaigua, NY

  • Olean General Hospital

    515 Main St, Olean, NY