Richard J Bleicher MD
Breast
Chief, Division of Breast Surgery; Clinical Director, Breast Service Line; Director, Breast Fellowship Program; Professor, Department of Surgical Oncology
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333 Cottman AvenueFox Chase Cancer CenterPhiladelphia, PA 19111
Phone+1 215-728-2596
Fax+1 215-728-2773
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Education & Training
John Wayne Cancer Institute2000 - 2003
UPMC Medical Education/MercyResidency, Surgery, 1994 - 2000
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple UniversityClass of 1994, MD
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2000 - 2027
PA State Medical License 1995 - 2026
American Board of Surgery Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Breast Surgical Oncology Annual Distinguished Commencement Visiting Professor MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2024
- Regional Top Doctor - 2023 Philadelphia Magazine, 2023
- Regional Top Doctor - 2022 Philadelphia Magazine, 2022
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Impact of Quality Improvement Interventions on Biopsy-to-Treatment Time in Breast Cancer: Results from the PROMPT Quality Collaborative of the National Accreditation P...Danielle Thompson, Marie Fefferman, Sandra Simovic, Kristine Kuchta, Richard Bleicher
Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2025-10-01 - Analysis of the 2024 Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship Match: Survey of Applicants' and Program Directors' Preferences Regarding In-Person Versus Virtual Interviews.Jennifer K Plichta, Richard J Bleicher, Judy Boughey, Julie A Margenthaler, Holly Mason
Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2025-10-01 - Association of Surgeon Volume with Adherence to American Society of Breast Surgeons Surgical Quality Measures.Kelley Chan, Bryan E Palis, Joseph H Cotler, Richard J Bleicher, Katharine Yao
Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2025-10-01
Journal Articles
- Timing and Delays in Breast Cancer Evaluation and TreatmentRichard Bleicher, MD, Annals of Surgical Oncology
Press Mentions
New Study Reveals Breast Cancer Growth, Surgery DelaysJuly 25th, 2025- In-Depth Look at Breast Tumor Growth and Surgical Delay EffectsJuly 24th, 2025
- Support for Omitting SLNB in Some Early Breast CancersDecember 13th, 2024
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