Melissa Thompson Griffin, PA-C

I love what I do.

As someone who was born and raised in Philadelphia, I knew of Fox Chase Cancer Center's commitment to excellence in cancer treatment even before coming here. In fact, some of my own friends and family have been treated here, all with positive experiences.

I was honored to join the dedicated gastroenterology team at Fox Chase Cancer Center. The gastroenterology practice is one of the best kept secrets at Fox Chase, as we also treat patients with other diseases of the gastrointestinal tract - not exclusively cancer.

I like to treat my patients as I would want my own family to be treated. I believe in a patient-centered approach to medicine, meaning we educate patients regarding their disease processes so they can become active participants in their own care. My patients know that I will be there to help them navigate through what can be an emotionally overwhelming process, providing resources and education for health literacy.

Physician Assistant
Department of Medicine

Meet other members of the
gastroenterology cancer treatment team.

Fox Chase Cancer Center
333 Cottman Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19111-2497

For general information, call:
1-888-FOX CHASE.
An oncology certified nurse will assist you.

Physician Assistant Education:

Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pa., College of Nursing and Health Professions, Physician Assistant Program, 2002

Certification/Licensure:

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants;
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS);
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Honors/Awards:

Nation Honor Society for Allied Health, member

Clinical Interests/Research:

Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Pancreatic Cysts and Barrett’s Esophagus.

Professional Organizations:

Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants;
American Academy of Physician Assistants;
Gastroenterogy Physician Assistants

Research, Presentations & Publications:

Griffin, M. A case of Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease. Advance for Physician Assistant. Vol. 15. Issue number 5. Page 25. May 2007.