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Rita Axelrod, MD, Oncology, Philadelphia, PA

RitaS.AxelrodMD

Oncology Philadelphia, PA

Professor Medical Oncology Thomas Jefferson University; Director, Jefferson Oncology Group

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  • Office

    925 Chestnut St
    Ste 320A
    Philadelphia, PA 19107
    Phone+1 215-955-8874
    Fax+1 215-955-2340

Education & Training

  • Main Line Health System/Lankenau Medical Center
    Main Line Health System/Lankenau Medical CenterFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 1975 - 1976
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 1974 - 1975
  • Medical College of Georgia
    Medical College of GeorgiaResidency, Internal Medicine, 1972 - 1973
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Morningside/West
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Morningside/WestInternship, Internal Medicine, 1970 - 1971
  • New York University School of Medicine
    New York University School of MedicineClass of 1970

Certifications & Licensure

  • DE State Medical License
    DE State Medical License 2017 - 2025
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 1985 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1974 - 2024
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1971 - 2014
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 1972 - 1995
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Hematology
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Medical Oncology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Patient-Centered Specialty Practice Recognition Program National Committee for Quality Assurance, 2014-2017
  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2009-2014
  • Philadelphia Magazine Castle Connolly, 2005-2014
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Her Duty to Humanity
    Her Duty to HumanityOctober 29th, 2018

Professional Memberships