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Daniel Farrugia, MD, General Surgery, Chicago, IL

DanielJosephFarrugiaMDPhD FACS

General Surgery Chicago, IL

Breast

Physician

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Summary

  • Daniel J. Farrugia, M.D., Ph.D. is an expert in breast surgery and Director of the Centegra Comprehensive Breast Program at Centegra Health System. He is a fellowship-trained breast surgeon and surgical oncologist. He is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery. His research in breast cancer has been published in top international journals such as Nature, Cancer Research, and Oncogene and has been cited over a thousand times in the medical literature. He has received prestigious awards for his breast cancer research from the United States Department of Defense and the Conquer Cancer Foundation of ASCO.
  • Patients Benefit from a Fellowship-Trained Breast Surgeon

    Dr. Daniel Farrugia describes the benefits of a fellowship trained breast surgeon for the breast cancer patient.

    The Role of the Breast Surgeon

    Dr. Daniel Farrugia describes his role as a breast surgeon in the care of the breast cancer patient.

    Breast Surgeon Dr. Daniel Farrugia's Philosophy of Care

    Listen to Dr. Daniel Farrugia, Centegra Physician Care Breast Surgeon, discuss his philosophy of care.

    Meet Dr. Daniel Farrugia, Centegra Physician Care Breast Surgeon

    Dr. Daniel Farrugia, breast surgeon with Centegra Physician Care, discusses why he became interested in breast cancer surgery.

    Meet Daniel Farrugia, MD, Centegra Physician Care Breast Surgeon

    Dr. Daniel Farrugia describes his role as a breast surgeon with Centegra Physician Care and his philosophy of care with his patients.

    Daniel Farrugia, MD, Breast Surgeon Provider Profile

    Dr. Daniel Farrugia describes his role as a breast surgeon and how he interacts with other medical providers.

Education & Training

  • UPMC Medical Education
    UPMC Medical EducationFellowship, Breast Surgical Oncology, 2015 - 2016
  • University of Florida
    University of FloridaResidency, Surgery, 2009 - 2015
  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and ScienceInternship, Transitional Year, 2008 - 2009
  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Fellowship, Breast Surgical Oncology, 2008
  • University of Malta School of Medicine
    University of Malta School of MedicineClass of 1997

Certifications & Licensure

  • UT State Medical License
    UT State Medical License 2023 - 2026
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2016 - 2026
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2023 - 2024
  • OK State Medical License
    OK State Medical License 2023 - 2024
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American College of SurgeonsFellow
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Conquer Cancer Foundation MERIT Award American Society of Clinical Oncology, 2016
  • Exceptional Academic Achievement Award Department of Surgery Faculty, University of Florida, 2011, 2015
  • Dept of Defense Breast Cancer Research Program Fellowship Award United States Army Medical Research and Materiel Command, 2005-2008
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Lectures

  • Why do Women Get Breast Cancer. 1 hour CME Lecture for Mammography Technologists 
    Centegra Gavers Breast Center, Crystal Lake, IL - 7/25/2018
  • The Breast Cancer Answers You Need 
    Centegra Health Bridge, Crystal Lake, IL - 5/2018
  • A Lymphedema Management Program for Tomorrow. 1 hour CME Lecture for Lymphedema Therapists 
    Centegra Sage Cancer Center, McHenry, IL - 5/2018
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Press Mentions

  • The Compassionate Side of Surgery
    The Compassionate Side of SurgeryMay 1st, 2018
  • The Role of the Breast Surgeon
    The Role of the Breast SurgeonMay 25th, 2017
  • Meet Dr. Daniel Farrugia, MD, PhD Breast Surgical Oncologist at Centegra Physician Care
    Meet Dr. Daniel Farrugia, MD, PhD Breast Surgical Oncologist at Centegra Physician CareOctober 31st, 2016
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Grant Support

  • Influence of inherited missense mutations on BRCA2 function.United States Department of Defense Breast Cancer Research Program2005–2008