Abhishek Aphale, MD

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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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Francis Dowd

Colorectal Cancer
Skin Cancer

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'Cowboy' Jack Novek

Lymphoma
Prostate Cancer
Skin Cancer

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Selected Publications

PubMed

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Ratings Breakdown

Overall Care

4.9

Explained Things Clearly

4.9

Showed Courtesy & Respect

5.0

Discussed Treatment Options

5.0

Recommend Provider

5.0

Patient comments

4.9 out of 5 (146 ratings, 30 comments)

12/17/2025

Dr Aphale and all the staff are the best! So happy with my results from Mohs Surgery and continuing treatment.

11/23/2025

Total skilled, class act!

11/23/2025

Top notch team through and through!

11/19/2025

I was extremely pleased with the time the doctor took to explain the procedure and consulting the surgeon who would also be working on the closing procedure! I really liked the team approach!