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Mark Saxton, MD, General Surgery, Philadelphia, PA

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General Surgery • Philadelphia, PA

Pediatric General Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery

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  • Office

    160 E Erie Ave
    Philadelphia, PA 19134
    Phone+1 215-427-5000

Summary

  • Lives in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Education & Training

  • Hospital for Sick Children University of Toronto
    Hospital for Sick Children University of TorontoFellowship, 1996 - 1998
  • University of Minnesota
    University of MinnesotaChief Residency, Surgery, 1995 - 1996
  • National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute
    National Institutes of Health, National Cancer InstituteGuest Scientist, Bench and clinical trial research, adoptive cellular immunotherapy, Cecil B. Watson Award,1994, Minnesota Medical Foundation, for the most outstanding research accomplishment by a physician in training within the University of Minnesota system., 1994 - 1996
  • University of Minnesota
    University of MinnesotaResidency, Surgery, 1988 - 1996
  • University of Minnesota Medical School
    University of Minnesota Medical SchoolClass of 1988
  • College of St. Thomas
    College of St. ThomasBA, Biology, Magna cum Laude, 1977 - 1982

Certifications & Licensure

  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2021 - 2026
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2018 - 2026
  • ID State Medical License
    ID State Medical License 2020 - 2025
  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 2005 - 2025
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2018 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2020 - 2024
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2012 - 2023
  • American Board of Surgery Pediatric Surgery
  • ACSATLS - Instructor
  • ACSATLS Certification
  • AHABLS
  • AHAPALS Certification
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Dahl Family Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Community YMCA - La Crosse, WI, 2007
  • Cecil J. Watson Award - Awarded for the most outstanding research accomplishment by a physician in graduate clinical training within the University of Minnesota system. Minnesota Medical Foundation and the Minneapolis Society of Internal Medicine, 1994

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Near-total Intestinal Aganglionosis: Long-term Follow-Up of a Morbid Condition  
    Saxton ML, Ein SH, Hoehner J, Kim PCW, Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 1/1/2000
  • Adoptive Transfer of Anti-CD3-Activated CD4+ T Cells Plus Cyclophosphamide and Liposome-Encapsulated Interleukin-2 Cure Murine MC-38 and 3LL Tumors and Establish Tumor...  
    Saxton ML, Longo DL, Wetzel HE, Tribble H, Alvord WG, Kwak LW, et al, Blood, 1/1/1997
  • Activated murine CD4+ cells generate specific long-term and transferable immunity  
    Saxton, ML, Wetzel HE, Curti BD, Leonard AS, Longo DL, Ochoa AC, Proceedings of the American Association for Cancer Research, 1/1/1994
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Books/Book Chapters

  • Immunotherapy of Cancer with Sensitized T Lymphocytes 
    Chapter: Anti-CD3-Stimulated T Cells and IL-2 Liposomes in Adoptive Immunotherapy 
    Ochoa AC, Curti BD, Zea AH, Anderson PM, Saxton ML, Strobl SS, Kopp WC, Urba WJ, Longo DLEditors: Shu S, Chang AE.RG Landes Company

Committees

  • Member, New Technology Committee, APSA 2016 - Present

Professional Memberships

Dr. Mark Saxton, Dr. Mark Saxton, MD, Dr. M Saxton, Dr. Mark L Saxton