Abhishek Aphale, MD

Abhishek Aphale, MD
(4.9/5.0)
151 Patient Satisfaction Ratings

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Clinical Locations

  • Fox Chase Cancer Center
    333 Cottman Avenue
    Philadelphia, PA 19111
    Phone: 888-369-2427
  • Fox Chase Cancer Center - Huntingdon Pike
    8 Huntingdon Pike
    Rockledge, PA 19046
    Phone: 888-369-2427

Director of Mohs Surgery

Attending Physician

Specialties

  • Mohs Surgery

Areas of Expertise

Melanoma, Skin Cancer

Treatment Focus

Mohs surgery; Squamous cell carcinoma; basal cell carcinoma; melanoma; rare cutaneous tumors

Distinctions

Treatment Philosophy

My treatment philosophy is to use the latest evidence-based principles and tailor them to the specific needs of each patient.

I love what I do and happily go the extra ten miles to serve patients and the community.

Educational Background

  • Fellow, Procedural Dermatology, Dermatologic Surgicenter, Drexel Hill, PA, July 2013-June 2014
  • Resident, Dermatology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, July 2009-June 2013
  • Intern, Internal Medicine, St. Peter's University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ, July 2005-June 2009
  • MD, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ, 2008

Certifications

  • American Board of Dermatology
  • American Board of Dermatology - Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery

Memberships

  • American College of Mohs Surgery
  • American Association of Dermatology
  • Philadelphia Dermatologic Society - Executive Board Treasurer

Honors & Awards

  • Philadelphia Magazine Top Doctors,2023-2024
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'Cowboy' Jack Novek

  • Lymphoma
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Skin Cancer
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I am 78 years old and have owned horses for 68 of those years. I am a cowboy through and through. My father gave me my first pony when I was just five years old and my first horse when I was 10.

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Ratings Breakdown

Overall Care
4.9
Explained Things Clearly
5.0
Showed Courtesy & Respect
4.9
Discussed Treatment Options
5.0
Recommend Provider
5.0

Patient comments

4.9 out of 5 (151 ratings, 40 comments)
04/23/2025

Dr. Aphale and [...] the RN are wonderful people and an asset to Fox Chase Cancer Center Dermatology.


04/16/2025

I cannot say enough about [...] and Dr. Aphale. I had recent Mohs surgery on my nose and it was a very scary procedure for me. I am most thankful to [...] for recognizing the spot and doing further testings on me. I needed Mohs Surgery and Dr. Aphale was outstanding. He made the process let stressful and his workers were very nice as well. I am healing very well and hope to have great results thanks to Dr. Aphale's great work. Thank you to everyone!


04/02/2025

Doctor Aphale is so kind and so knowledgeable and made me feel completely relaxed and comfortable with my care. I was treated with respect and absolute kindness by this provider. I can't say enough good things about him and his care team. [...] was also just so wonderful.


03/10/2025

I saw Dr. Aphale. For a second opinion because primary institution do not work as a team to give an overall recommendation based on goals but only through the lens of their subspecialties and made me sort it out or they hope it felt. Dr. Aphale understood this and validated my approach and reassured me. He was very kind and a good doctor. Also his scheduler was very helpful and made me feel listened to And made sure I was seen in a short time frame. I felt like I was treated as a whole person. I am very grateful. I am a retired physician and an an aware of the pressures facing doctors and appreciate doctors who maintain their calm and prioritize the unique patient's needs and make them feel well care for!


03/04/2025

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