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Richard Bleicher, MD, General Surgery, Philadelphia, PA

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General Surgery • Philadelphia, PA

Breast

Chief, Division of Breast Surgery; Clinical Director, Breast Service Line; Director, Breast Fellowship Program; Professor, Department of Surgical Oncology

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  • Office

    333 Cottman Avenue
    Fox Chase Cancer Center
    Philadelphia, PA 19111
    Phone+1 215-728-2596
    Fax+1 215-728-2773

Education & Training

  • John Wayne Cancer Institute
    John Wayne Cancer Institute2000 - 2003
  • UPMC Medical Education/Mercy
    UPMC Medical Education/MercyResidency, Surgery, 1994 - 2000
  • Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
    Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple UniversityClass of 1994, MD

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1995 - 2026
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2000 - 2025
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Breast Surgical Oncology Annual Distinguished Commencement Visiting Professor MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2024
  • Regional Top Doctor - 2023 Philadelphia Magazine, 2023
  • Regional Top Doctor - 2022 Philadelphia Magazine, 2022
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Timing and Delays in Breast Cancer Evaluation and Treatment  
    Richard Bleicher, MD, Annals of Surgical Oncology

Press Mentions

  • Support for Omitting SLNB in Some Early Breast Cancers
    Support for Omitting SLNB in Some Early Breast CancersDecember 13th, 2024
  • Fox Chase Doctor Honored with Local Award
    Fox Chase Doctor Honored with Local AwardAugust 28th, 2020
  • Don't Delay Very Early-Stage Breast Cancer Surgery
    Don't Delay Very Early-Stage Breast Cancer SurgeryDecember 15th, 2019
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Other Languages

  • Hebrew

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