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Dr. Rita Axelrod, MD

Hematology & Oncology* Age 78
Dr. Rita Axelrod, MD
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Dr. Rita Axelrod, MD is a Hematologist Oncologist in Philadelphia, PA.
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Dr. Rita Axelrod, MD

Hematology & Oncology* Age 78
Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new patients
54 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 St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center.Dr. Rita Axelrod, MD is a Hematologist Oncologist in Philadelphia, PA and has 54 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, Brain Cancer, Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face and and Neck 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.

Locations

  1. 1 Jefferson Medical Oncology Associates
    1101 Chestnut St Fl 14, Philadelphia, PA 19107
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Experience and Background Check

Lung Cancer
Brain Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Lung Cancer
Brain Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Lung Cancer
Brain Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Anemia
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Bleeding Disorders
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Coagulation Disorders
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Laryngeal Cancer
Liver Cancer
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Neutropenia
Oral Cancer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Thyroid Cancer
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Acute Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Breast Lump
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Cervical Cancer
Chordoma
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Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Colorectal Cancer
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Esophageal Cancer
Ewing's Sarcoma
Eye Cancer
Gum Cancer
Hemophilia
Hypercoagulable State
Hypothalamus Cancer
Immune Thrombocytopenia
Kidney Cancer
Leukocytopenia
Leukocytosis
Lip Cancer
Lymphoma, Large-Cell
Lymphosarcoma
Malignant Bone Cancer of the Skull, Face, and Jaw
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Marginal Zone Lymphoma
Meningiomas
Myeloma
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Myeloproliferative Disorders
Nodular Lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Nose Cancer
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
Salivary Gland Cancer
Secondary Malignancies
Skin Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
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
Leukemia Diagnostic Evaluations
Lymphoma Evaluation
Thoracentesis

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4.9
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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 53 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
Medical Education

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
  • St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center
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Fellowship Hospital
  • Lankenau Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Rita Axelrod, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Axelrod's profile.

Dr. Axelrod frequently treats the following conditions: Lung Cancer, Brain Cancer, Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face and and Neck. See more on Sharecare.

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 54 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

    111 S 11th St, Philadelphia, PA

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