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Dr. Rita Axelrod, MD

Hematology & Oncology* Age 79
Dr. Rita Axelrod, MD
4.9 (128 Ratings)
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Dr. Rita Axelrod, MD is a Hematologist Oncologist in Philadelphia, PA.
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4.9 (128 Ratings)
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Dr. Rita Axelrod, MD

Hematology & Oncology* Age 79
Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new patients
55 years of experience
Dr. Rita Axelrod, MD is a Hematologist Oncologist in Philadelphia, PA.
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Dr. Axelrod graduated from New York University Grossman School of Medicine in 1970 and completed a residency at Augusta University Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Rita Axelrod, MD is a Hematologist Oncologist in Philadelphia, PA and has 55 years experience. Dr. Axelrod currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Dr. Axelrod has experience treating conditions like Lung Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Axelrod received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 128 times. Dr. Axelrod's office accepts new patients. Dr. Axelrod is board certified in Hematology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Lung Cancer
Bone Cancer
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Lung Cancer
Bone Cancer
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Anemia
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Biliary Tract Cancer
Bleeding Disorders
Brain Cancer
Breast Cancer
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Extramedullary Plasmacytoma
Head and Neck Cancer
Hodgkin's Disease
Laryngeal Cancer
Liver Cancer
Malignant Bone Cancer of the Skull, Face, and Jaw
Myeloproliferative Disorders
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Neutropenia
Oral Cancer
Secondary Hypertension
Skin Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Thyroid Cancer
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Cystectomy
Acquired Red Cell Aplasia
Acute Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Breast Lump
Burkitt's Lymphoma
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Cervical Cancer
Chordoma
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Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Coagulation Disorders
Colorectal Cancer
Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Cancer
Ewing's Sarcoma
Eye Cancer
Eye Carcinoma
Factor XIII Deficiency
Gum Cancer
Hemophilia
Hypercoagulable State
Hypothalamus Cancer
Immune Thrombocytopenia
Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia
Kidney Cancer
Leukocytopenia
Leukocytosis
Lip Cancer
Lymphocytopenia
Lymphoma
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Lymphosarcoma
Male Breast Carcinoma
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Malignant Pleura Secondary
Marginal Zone Lymphoma
Meningiomas
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia, Type 3 (MEN 3)
Multiple Myeloma
Nodular Lymphocyte-Predominant Hodgkin Lymphoma
Nodular Lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Nose Cancer
Nucleotide Metabolism Anemia
Osteosarcoma
Osteosarcoma of the Spine
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancytopenia
Penile Cancer
Penile Carcinoma
Peritoneal Cancer
Pernicious Anemia
Pineal Region Tumors
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Polycythemia Rubra Vera
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Primary Hypercoagulable State
Prostate Cancer
Reticulosarcoma
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Salivary Gland Cancer
Secondary Malignancies
Secondary Sideroblastic Anemia
Sickle Cell Hemoglobin C Disease
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Systemic Amyloidosis
Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Oropharyngeal)
Thrombocytosis
Thymomas
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Tongue Cancer
Tonsil Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urinary Tract Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Vertebral Column Tumors
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vulvar Cancer
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Bone Marrow Evaluation
Erythropoietin Test
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Leukemia Diagnostic Evaluations
Lymphoma Evaluation
Plasmapheresis
Thoracentesis

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Jun 20, 2016
Knowledgeable and Compassionate.... She will take whatever time is necessary and try whatever road she can to help her patients. I had been given 6 months in 2001 and is still here and able to enjoy my grandchildren as of 2016. What a wonderful caring doctor.
Rosemarie Cianfero in Bensalem, PA — Jun 20, 2016
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Rita Axelrod, MD is a hematologist oncologist in Philadelphia, PA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from New York University Grossman School of Medicine in 1970. She specializes in Hematology & Oncology and Medical Oncology.
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Specialties*
Hematology & Oncology
Medical Oncology
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • New York University Grossman School of Medicine
    1970
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Hematology, Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology
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Internship

Internship
  • St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Augusta University Medical College of Georgia
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Fellowship Hospital
  • Philadelphia General Hospital (now closed)
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Dr. Rita Axelrod, MD is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Rita Axelrod, MD holds board certification in Hematology, Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology.

Dr. Axelrod has over 55 years of healthcare experience.

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  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

    111 S 11th St, Philadelphia, PA

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