Andrea S. Porpiglia, MD, MSC, FACS

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Specialties

Surgical Oncology

Distinctions

Emblem for High Performing Hospitals for Colon Cancer Surgery 2024-2025

4.9

312 Patient Satisfaction Ratings

About Me

Ratings & Reviews

Publications

About Me

Education

Complex Surgical Oncology Fellow, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA, 07/2013-06/2015
Master's in Clinical General Research for Health Professionals, Drexel University, Philadelphia PA, 2015
Surgery Resident, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, 2008-13
MD, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, 2008

Board Certifications

American Board of Surgery
American Board of Surgery - Surgery

Memberships

American Society of Clinical Oncology
Association of Women Surgeons-New Surgeon Member
Pennsylvania Medical Society
Society of Surgical Oncology

Committees:

Prospect Provider Group Pennsylvania, LLC Board Member
Oncology Strategic Leadership Committee
Leader of Subcommittee Breast Program Strategic planning Committee
Association of Women Surgeon Conference planning committee
Society of Surgical Oncology CME Committee

Awards and Honors

Philadelphia Magazine Top Doctors, 2023-2025
MainLine Top Doctor, 2016-18

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Philadelphia Magazine Top Doctors, 2023-2024
MainLine Top Doctor, 2016-18

Ratings & Reviews

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn more about our Patient Experience Ratings.

Ratings Breakdown

Overall Care

4.9

Explained Things Clearly

4.9

Showed Courtesy & Respect

4.9

Discussed Treatment Options

4.8

Recommend Provider

4.9

Patient Comments

4.9 out of 5 (312 ratings, 58 comments)

11/07/2024

Dr. Porpiglia is a very kind, caring, and compassionate doctor. She is also a very skilled cancer surgeon. I am now 3 years cancer free! The nurses and office staff are also very competent, kind, and friendly.

10/25/2024

Great patient care.Thank you so much!

10/25/2024

I see Dr. Porpiglia about every six months. She is a phenomenal physician. She's very calming and empathetic, and is willing to answer any and all questions.

10/12/2024

All positive, always

10/02/2024

I am extremely satisfied with the care the doctor and Fox Chase provided. Thank you.

Offices

Fox Chase Cancer Center

333 Cottman Avenue

Philadelphia, PA 19111

Phone: 888-369-2427

Fox Chase - East Norriton

2701 Dekalb Pike

East Norriton, PA 19401

Phone: 888-369-2427

Publications

Lopez Granados E, Porpiglia AS, Hogan MB, Matamoros N, Krasovec S, Pignata C, Smith CI, Hammarstrom L, Bjorkander J, Belohradsky BH, Casariego GF, Garcia Rodriguez MC, Conley ME. “Clinical and molecular analysis of patients with defects in micro heavy chain gene.” J Clin Invest. 2002 Oct;110(7):1029-35.

Porpiglia AS, Rohrer J, Conley ME. “Reconstitution of B cell function in murine models of immunodeficiency.” Clin Immunol. 2003 May;107(2):90-7.

Porpiglia AS, Sigurdson ER. “Surgical Options in the Treatment of Lower GI Tract Cancers.” Current Treatment Options in Oncology. 2015;16:46.

Porpiglia AS, Reddy S, Farma JM. “Retroperitoneal Sarcomas”. Surgical Clinics of North America. 2016 Oct;96(5):993-1001.

Porpiglia AS, Nguyen D, Farma JM, Reddy SS. “The Role of Heated Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) in Low-Grade Appendiceal Neoplasm: Friend or Foe?” J Gastrointest Dig Syst. 2016;6(5).