Richard J Bleicher, MD, FACS

In 2006, I joined Fox Chase Cancer Center's department of surgical oncology as a breast surgeon. In my practice, I specialize in breast-conserving surgery, skin-sparing mastectomy and sentinel lymph-node biopsy with an emphasis on preserving a good cosmetic outcome.

In my practice, it is important to me that patients understand there are often multiple options for treatment, and that they understand the pros and cons of each of those possibilities. That way, patients can make an informed decision they will be happy with and one that best suits them. I also feel that patients should understand the rationale behind the recommended treatment(s).

I am acutely aware of the magnitude of the impact that a breast cancer diagnosis has on an individual. I do my best to foster a positive environment in which to start my patients' course of treatment.

I have served as primary investigator for the American College of Surgeons Oncology Group Trials and was a member of the Breast Cancer Leadership Committee. During my fellowship, I became the first chief administrative surgical oncology fellow, an honor the program director now bestows annually. In addition, I was the proud recipient of the American College of Surgeons Southwestern Pennsylvania Chapter's 30th Annual Resident's Clinical Research Award.

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Introductory Video of Dr. Bleicher

Surgical Oncology
Attending Surgeon
Co-Director, Breast Fellowship Program

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Clinical Expertise:

Breast Cancer Treatment and Prevention; Novel Treatment Modalities for Breast Cancer; Breast Cancer Clinical Trials; Cosmetic Outcomes in the Treatment of Breast Cancer; Melanoma

Medical Education:

Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pa., 1994

Residency:

Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pa.

Fellowships:

Basic Science Research Fellowship, Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh;

Surgical Oncology, John Wayne Cancer Institute, Santa Monica, Calif.

Certification:

American Board of Surgery

Professional Societies:

American Medical Association;
American College of Surgeons;
Southeastern Surgical Congress;
The Society of Surgical Oncology;
American Society of Clinical Oncology;
American Radium Society;
American College of Surgeons Oncology Group;
The American Society of Breast Surgeons;
International Sentinel Node Society;
National Comprehensive Cancer Network

Research Interests:

Novel Treatment Modalities for Breast Cancer;
Breast Cancer Clinical Trials