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Marcin Chwistek, MD, Internal Medicine, Philadelphia, PA

MarcinChwistekMDFAAHPM

Internal Medicine • Philadelphia, PA

Hospice & Palliative Medicine, Pain Medicine

Director, Supportive Oncology and Palliative Care Program; Professor, Dept of Hem/Onc

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  • Office

    333 Cottman Ave
    Fox Chase Cancer Center
    Philadelphia, PA 19111
    Phone+1 215-728-6900
    Fax+1 215-728-2887

Summary

  • I am Director of Supportive Oncology and Palliative Care Program at Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia. I am board certified pain and palliative care physician specializing in diagnosis and treatment of cancer pain. I am also interested in patient-physician communication, patient-centered care and medical humanities. I am a frequent speaker on topics conceding cancer pain management, end of life care, and patient-clinician communication.

Education & Training

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
    Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterFellowship, Pain Medicine, 2004 - 2005
  • Bridgeport Hospital/Yale University
    Bridgeport Hospital/Yale UniversityResidency, Internal Medicine, 1997 - 2000
  • Jagiellonian University Medical College
    Jagiellonian University Medical CollegeClass of 1993

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2005 - 2024
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2004 - 2005
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2000 - 2005
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Hospice and Palliative Medicine
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Pain Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Cancer Control Award American Cancer Society, 2019
  • Philadelphia Magazine Castle Connolly, 2012-2019
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • The Unfulfilled Promise of Cannabis for Cancer-Related Symptoms
    The Unfulfilled Promise of Cannabis for Cancer-Related SymptomsJanuary 14th, 2023
  • Sharp Decrease in Opioid Access for Dying U.S. Cancer Patients
    Sharp Decrease in Opioid Access for Dying U.S. Cancer PatientsJuly 23rd, 2021
  • Implications of the Covid-19 Pandemic for Cardiovascular Disease and Risk Factor Management
    Implications of the Covid-19 Pandemic for Cardiovascular Disease and Risk Factor ManagementNovember 16th, 2020
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Committees

  • Physician Leader, Schwartz Center Rounds 2008 - Present
  • Member, Pharmaceuticals and Therapeutics 2006 - Present
  • Member, Patient Safety 2006 - Present

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Polish

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