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Andrea S. Porpiglia, MD, MSC, FACS

Andrea S. Porpiglia
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  • Associate Professor
  • Assistant Program Director, Complex General Surgical Oncology Fellowship

Specialties

Surgical Oncology

Distinctions
Emblem for High Performing Hospitals for Colon Cancer Surgery 2024-2025 2025 Top Doctors by Philadelphia magazine
4.9
278 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
5.0
Showed Courtesy & Respect
5.0
Discussed Treatment Options
5.0
Recommend Provider
5.0

Patient Comments

4.9 out of 5 (278 ratings, 55 comments)
01/27/2025

Dr Porpiglia was wonderful. I will happily see her anytime I might need surgery.

01/13/2025

Very caring and professional.

12/25/2024

I love Dr. Porpiglia [...] very compassionate she is a [...] good Doctor.

12/25/2024

Dr. Porpiglia skill as a surgeon saved my life. Will always be grateful.

12/19/2024

Dr. Porpiglia and her staff were wonderful. Thank you very much. Happy Holidays to all.

Offices

Office Locations

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
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).