Adam Walchak, MD

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(4.8/5.0)
164 Patient Satisfaction Ratings

Assistant Professor, Department of Surgical Oncology

Specialties

  • Reconstructive Plastic Surgery

Areas of Expertise

Breast Cancer, Skin Cancer, Melanoma, Head & Neck Cancer

Distinctions

Clinical Locations

  • Fox Chase Cancer Center
    333 Cottman Avenue
    Philadelphia, PA 19111
    Phone: 888-369-2427
  • Fox Chase Cancer Center - Voorhees
    502 Centennial Blvd
    Suite 7
    Voorhees, NJ 08043
    Phone: 888-369-2427

Educational Background

  • Fellowship, Orthopaedic Hand and Microsurgery, Integris Baptist Medical Center, Oklahoma City, OK, 2018
  • Residency, Plastic Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY, 2017
  • Residency, General Surgery, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, 2014
  • MD, Drexel College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, 2009
  • MS, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, 2005
  • BS, Villanova University, Villanova, PA, 2003

Certifications

  • American Board of Plastic Surgery

Memberships

  • Pennsylvania Medical Society, 2018
  • American Society for Surgery of the Hand, 2017
  • American Society for Reconstructive and Plastic Surgery, 2014

Honors & Awards

  • Philadelphia Magazine Top Doctors, 2024-2026
  • Consultant of the Year Award: CCMC Emergency Department, 2019
  • Adrian E. Flatt Fellows Scholarship: awarded to young surgeons interested in pursuing higher education in the field of hand surgery, 2017
  • Leo M. Davidoff Society Award: Outstanding Chief Resident achievement in teaching of medical students, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Division of Plastic Surgery, 2017
  • H. Taylor Caswell, M.D., Award: Outstanding Chief Resident achievement in surgical education of residents, Temple University Hospital, Department of Surgery, 2014

Selected Publications

  • Wu T, Walchak A, Rayan G. “Congenital thumb-index web space deficiency”. Hand (N Y). 2019 Mar 21:1558944719837694. doi: 10.1177/1558944719837694. [Epub ahead of print]
  • Weingarten M, Papazoglou E, Zubkov L, Zhu L, Vorona G, Walchak A. “Measurement of optical properties to quantify healing of chronic diabetic wounds”. Wound Repair and Regeneration. May-June 2006;14(3):364-370.
  • Walchak A. “Expression of Cathepsin K in the involuting mouse mammary gland”. Villanova Press, defended undergraduate thesis Spring 2003.

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Ratings Breakdown

Overall Care
4.8
Explained Things Clearly
4.8
Showed Courtesy & Respect
4.9
Discussed Treatment Options
4.8
Recommend Provider
4.9

Patient comments

4.8 out of 5 (164 ratings, 18 comments)
12/08/2025

Dr. Adam Walchak is the best. I am very pleased with everything he did for me.


11/14/2025

Dr. W. Is fabulous. He showed patience, has an excellent bedside manner, did not rush me, and answered all of my questions citing current data and best practices. He is very professional and an excellent clinician. Furthermore, he entered detailed notes quickly into the system and is staff followed up to schedule that day. [...] D. W. Is THE BEST!


11/12/2025

I am very grateful for the care I was given


10/14/2025

It was a pleasure to meet the new doctor, Dr. Adam Walchak. He Is knowledgeable, professional and answered all my questions. He went above and beyond in providing excellent client care for me. I am truly grateful.


09/29/2025

He was very thorough and suggested further testing to make an informed diagnosis