Oncology

Andrea Porpiglia, MD

Assistant Professor, Department of Surgical Oncology; Assistant Program Director, Complex General Surgical Oncology Fellowship

Philadelphia, PA

Dr. Andrea S. Porpiglia is a board-certified surgical oncologist specializing in the treatment of complex solid tumors through minimally invasive techniques. She focuses on soft tissue cancers including sarcomas, gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST), breast cancer, melanoma, skin cancers, neuroendocrine tumors, colorectal cancer, and stomach (gastric) cancer. Practicing primarily at Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia, PA, she treats adult patients requiring surgical intervention for these

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18+

Years in Practice

Credentials

Board Certifications

Surgery (American Board of Surgery)
Complex General Surgical Oncology (American Board of Surgery)

Education & Training

University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine — M.D., 2008
Drexel University — M.S., Clinical Research, 2013-2015
University of Tennessee Medical Center — Residency, Surgery, 2008-2013
Temple University Hospital/Fox Chase Cancer Center — Fellowship, Complex General Surgical Oncology, 2013-2015

Peer Recognition

Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2023-2026 (4 years)
Philadelphia Academy of Surgery — Fellow
2022

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Surgical Oncology

Conditions & Treatments

Chemotherapy

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Fox Chase Cancer Center
Temple University Hospital
Suburban Community Hospital

Languages

English

Experience

18+ years in practice

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