Dr. Picerno takes the time to understand each patient’s unique conditions and pays strong attention to detail. Dr. Picerno is able to put her patients at ease, developing a sense of trust and reassuring them that she will choose the best care and treatment. She welcomes the opportunity to cooperate with patients’ other healthcare providers.
Areas of expertise:
- Minimally invasive treatments and surgery for the head, face, and neck
- Medical and surgical treatment of childhood ear problems
- Medical and surgical treatment of nasal and sinus problems
- Treatment of adult and pediatric throat, voice, tonsil, and adenoid problems
- Treatment of thyroid and submandibular glands
- Aesthetic surgery of the face and neck, including facelifts, brow lifts, and eye lifts
- Otolaryngic Allergy
- Nutritional and lifestyle contributions for good health
“Dr. Picernio is the greatest!! She is always prompt, thorough and her treatment regimen always works. The staff is extremely courteous and attentive.”
Education:
- Board-certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
- Board-certified by the American Board of Facial and Reconstructive Surgery
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
- M.D. degree from Hahnemann University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA
- Surgery residency and internship at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, GA
- Fellowship at the Beeson Aesthetic Surgery Institute in Carmel, IN
Professional Affiliations:
- American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
- American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
- American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy
- American Medical Association
- American Academy of Laser Surgery in Medicine
- National Association of Professional Women
Honors:
- “Women of the Year” – American Biographical Institute 2006, 2009, 2012
- “America’s Best Cosmetic Doctor” – Castle Connolly 2005 & 2006
- “America’s Top Physicians” – Consumer Research Council of America 2004 & 2005
- “Top Doctors 2018” by Castle Connolly
- Real Self Verified Doctor
- “Top Doctors 2023” by Castle Connolly
- 5280 Top Doctor Recognitions
Life Outside of AOO | ENT Specialists of the Rockies :
Dr. Picerno enjoys spending time with her three boys and her dogs. She and her husband own a local doggie daycare. She participates in the active Colorado lifestyle, including hiking, tennis, camping, and skiing. She also enjoys traveling and has a special appreciation of the fine arts and music. Dr. Picerno is actively involved in Girls, Inc.
Associates of Otolaryngology, or, AOO | ENT Specialists of the Rockies has been serving multiple generations of families across the Denver Metro area since 1969. Our group of board-certified surgeons has been providing award-winning treatment and exceeding patients’ expectations with our specialized ENT services for over fifty-five years.
Thanks to our exceptional providers, we are an all-encompassing, comprehensive ENT practice. Our expert team of specialists includes general ENT surgeons, head and neck surgeons, sleep, sinus, and allergy specialists, and facial cosmetic and reconstructive surgeons. In addition, our team of providers is supported by doctoral-level audiologists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners.