Dr. Michael Pickens, DO
SavePediatric Gastroenterology ·
Male ·
47 y/o
Accepting new patients
Dr. Michael Pickens, DO is a pediatric gastroenterology specialist in Tacoma, WA and has been practicing for 9 years. He specializes in pediatric gastroenterology and pediatrics.Read his story
Mary Bridge Chilren's Health Center
311 S L St
Tacoma, WA 98405Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Commercial Insurance Company
- Coventry Health Care
- First Choice Health
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- Group Health Cooperative
- Health Net
- Humana
- Medicaid
- Molina Healthcare
- + 9 More
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Top Care Areas
See how frequently Dr. Pickens performs your care needs compared to other doctors.
Stomach Diseases
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more than 31% of peers
Gastrointestinal Diseases
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more than 26% of peers
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
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more than 21% of peers
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Dr. Pickens' bio
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Pickens "As a pediatric gastroenterologist, I am passionate about your child's care and intestinal health. I am progressive in my approach and open to alternative and complimentary care. I truly believe that the connections between mind-body play a large role in our GI tract and all aspects of a child's care need to be addressed. I also have a strong belief that our nutrition drives a significant part of our intestinal health and recovery. I am dedicated to my families and patients."
2 Specialties
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Pediatrics
2 Board Certifications
- Pediatric GastroenterologyAccredited by: American Board of Pediatrics*
- PediatricsAccredited by: American Board of Pediatrics*
64 Conditions Treated
- Abdominal Disorders
- Abdominal Pain
- Anal or Rectal Pain
- Anemia
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Biliary Atresia
- Blood Disorders
- Celiac Disease
- Chronic Recurrent Abdominal Pain
- Cirrhosis
- Constipation
- Crohn's Disease
- Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome
- Dehydration
- Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
- Diarrhea
- Duodenal Ulcer
- Duodenitis
- Dysentery
- Dysphagia
- Enteritis
- Esophageal Diseases
- Esophagitis
- Failure to Thrive
- Gas-Bloat Syndrome
- Gastresophageal Reflux-Related Chronic Cough
- Gastric Ulcer
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
- Gastroparesis
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia
- Ileus
- Indigestion
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Intestinal Atresia
- Intestinal Ischemia
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Lactose Intolerance
- Malnutrition
- Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
- Nausea
- Necrotizing Enterocolitis
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
- Non-Neonatal Jaundice
- Obesity
- Pancreatic Insufficiency
- Pancreatitis
- Pyloric Stenosis
- Reflux Esophagitis
- Short Bowel Syndrome
- Stomach Diseases
- Ulcer
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Ulcerative Proctosigmoiditis
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- Vascular Disease
- Viral Enteritis
- Viral Infection
- Vomiting Disorders
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10 Procedures
- Capsule Endoscopy
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
- Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
- Endoscopy
- Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
- Fecal Impaction Removal
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Gastroenterology Procedures
- Liver Biopsy
Background Check
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0 Sanctions
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0 Board Actions
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Education
- University of OklahomaUndergraduate School | Graduated
- Oklahoma State Univ. College of Osteopathic Med.Medical School | Graduated
- University of Texas-HoustonInternship Hospital | Completed 2007
- University of Texas-HoustonResidency Hospital | Completed 2006
- University of California-San FranciscoFellowship Hospital | Completed 2009
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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Dr. Pickens accepts 23 insurance carriers
- AetnaChoice Plus POS II
- Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- CignaCigna HMOCigna PPOGreat West Healthcare-Cigna PPOOpen Access
- Commercial Insurance Company
- Coventry Health Care
- First Choice HealthFirst Choice Health PPO
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)GEHA
- Group Health Cooperative
- Health NetHealth Net PPOMedicare Advantage PFFS
- HumanaChoice Care PPO
- Medicaid
- Molina HealthcareMolina
- MultiPlanMultiPlan PPOPHCS Network PPO
- ODS Health Plan
- PHP-Physicians Health Plan
- Premera Blue CrossHeritage Plus
- Principal Financial Group
- Providence Health PlansPersonal Option EPO
- Regence Blue Cross Blue ShieldPreferred Provider Network PPN
- Regence Blue Shield of WashingtonPreferred Provider Network
- UnitedHealthCareChoice Plus POSNavigate HMONavigate POSOptions PPOUnited Healthcare
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