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Allison A. Aggon, DO, FACOS
Clinical Locations
Primary Location
Fox Chase Cancer Center
333 Cottman Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19111
Secondary Location
Fox Chase Cancer Center East Norriton-Hospital Outpatient Center
2701 Dekalb Pike
East Norriton, PA 19401
About
Assistant Professor, Department of Surgical Oncology
Specialties
Treatment Philosophy
Breast cancer care is constantly evolving and advancing, and I feel fortunate that my surgical practice can be focused exclusively on patients with breast cancer, those at high risk for it, and those with complex benign breast conditions. Use of a multidisciplinary approach, opportunities for clinical trials, and distribution of quality information to patients are opportunities that I strongly value when providing care to patients.
My philosophy is that offering patients a strong physician-patient relationship built on trust, collaboration, and kindness, as well as valuing the “whole patient” are also strong tenants of cancer care. I believe in providing patients with knowledge and conversation in order to help them make the best treatment decisions for themselves. Fox Chase Cancer Center provides high quality care and extensive resources to patients, and I feel honored to be a part of such an excellent team and institution that believes so strongly in compassionate and thoughtful care.
Education and Training
Educational Background
- Fellow, Breast Surgical Oncology, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA, 2013-2014
- Resident, Pinnacle Health Hospital System, Harrisburg, PA, 2008-2013
- DO, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, 2008
- BS, Biology and Women’s Studies, Schreyer’s Honors College, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Certifications
- Board Certified, General Surgery
Memberships
- American College of Osteopathic Surgeons
- American College of Surgeons
- American Osteopathic Association
- American Society of Breast Surgeons
- Society of Surgical Oncology
- American Radium Society
Honors & Awards
- Main Line Today Top Doctors, 2018-2019
Publications
Selected Publications
Aggon A, Eakin LO, DeSimone N, Snyder, Diffuse Mammary Infarction-A Case Report. J. Breast Care 2013;8:143-145.
DeSimone N, Aggon A, Christy C., Granular Cell Tumor of the Breast: Clinical and Pathologic Characteristics of a Rare Case in a 14-Year-Old Girl. Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2011 1 Jun 6. Vol 29(20).
Snyder J, Carman R, Aggon A, Cardinale. Benign multicystic peritoneal mesothelioma: A rare case presenting as pneumoperitoneum and pneumotosis intestinalis. J. Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology. 2011 Mar. Vol 2(1). 55-57.
Additional Publications
Clinical Locations
Primary Location
Fox Chase Cancer Center
333 Cottman Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19111
Secondary Location
Fox Chase Cancer Center East Norriton-Hospital Outpatient Center
2701 Dekalb Pike
East Norriton, PA 19401
Treatment Philosophy
Breast cancer care is constantly evolving and advancing, and I feel fortunate that my surgical practice can be focused exclusively on patients with breast cancer, those at high risk for it, and those with complex benign breast conditions. Use of a multidisciplinary approach, opportunities for clinical trials, and distribution of quality information to patients are opportunities that I strongly value when providing care to patients.
My philosophy is that offering patients a strong physician-patient relationship built on trust, collaboration, and kindness, as well as valuing the “whole patient” are also strong tenants of cancer care. I believe in providing patients with knowledge and conversation in order to help them make the best treatment decisions for themselves. Fox Chase Cancer Center provides high quality care and extensive resources to patients, and I feel honored to be a part of such an excellent team and institution that believes so strongly in compassionate and thoughtful care.
Education
Educational Background
- Fellow, Breast Surgical Oncology, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA, 2013-2014
- Resident, Pinnacle Health Hospital System, Harrisburg, PA, 2008-2013
- DO, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, 2008
- BS, Biology and Women’s Studies, Schreyer’s Honors College, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Certifications
- Board Certified, General Surgery
Memberships
- American College of Osteopathic Surgeons
- American College of Surgeons
- American Osteopathic Association
- American Society of Breast Surgeons
- Society of Surgical Oncology
- American Radium Society
Honors & Awards
- Main Line Today Top Doctors, 2018-2019
Publications
Selected Publications
Aggon A, Eakin LO, DeSimone N, Snyder, Diffuse Mammary Infarction-A Case Report. J. Breast Care 2013;8:143-145.
DeSimone N, Aggon A, Christy C., Granular Cell Tumor of the Breast: Clinical and Pathologic Characteristics of a Rare Case in a 14-Year-Old Girl. Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2011 1 Jun 6. Vol 29(20).
Snyder J, Carman R, Aggon A, Cardinale. Benign multicystic peritoneal mesothelioma: A rare case presenting as pneumoperitoneum and pneumotosis intestinalis. J. Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology. 2011 Mar. Vol 2(1). 55-57.
Additional Publications
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48 PATIENT COMMENTS
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5.0
November 26, 2019
I received excellent care!
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5.0
November 24, 2019
Very pro active! Excellent!!!
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5.0
November 19, 2019
Dr. Aggon, in addition to being a skillful surgeon, has a most wonderful way of making the patient feel confident in her care and cared for as a person. That is a rare quality!
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5.0
November 17, 2019
I am impressed with the very positive culture of Fox Chase Women's Center. Typically everyone I encounter is kind and eager to be helpful, to provide information. I even experienced this with a doctor in training. I was very sad when Dr. [...] retired but Dr. Aggon is also wonderful and the positive culture keeps me coming, even though all of my other doctors and records are in the [...] system.
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5.0
November 14, 2019
Excellent.
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5.0
November 07, 2019
Dr. Aggon is always caring and informative. It is always a pleasure to visit her office.
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5.0
October 31, 2019
My experience was very informative, very professional, and understanding.
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5.0
October 29, 2019
I have the utmost respect for Dr Aggon. She is a true professional.
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5.0
October 24, 2019
I had a good experience. good persons. excellent doctor.
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5.0
October 17, 2019
Dr Aggon was very willing to listen to my problems and concerns. She didn't make me feel I was taking too long.
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5.0
September 29, 2019
Always a very pleasant experience!
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5.0
September 26, 2019
Wonderful doctor. Always made me feel at ease.
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5.0
September 24, 2019
always a good experience. [...]
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5.0
September 23, 2019
I had a very good experience. I was very impressed with Dr. Aggon, I like her very much. Thank you.
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5.0
September 19, 2019
Excellent experience! Dr. Aggon and others made my visit one without stress thanks to their caring and attentiveness to my issue.
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5.0
September 04, 2019
I am quite pleased with Dr. A. Aggon!
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5.0
August 26, 2019
Dr. Aggon is an awesome doctor but most of all a great caring person.
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5.0
August 15, 2019
Dr. Aggon is an excellent addition to your staff. She is very warm, friendly and concerned for your well-being.
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5.0
August 12, 2019
Fox Chase Cancer Center is a top notch institution. Dr. Aggon and the entire staff made me at ease during this traumatic time in my life.
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5.0
July 31, 2019
Dr. Aggon and her staff, especially Nurse [...], are wonderful! I usually have my mammogram before I see Dr. Aggon, but this office visit I was asked to see the Dr. and then have the Mammogram due to Dr. Aggon going into surgery. I was anxious about the results of the mammogram and thought I would have to wait at least 24 hours to find out. However, before I even left the building, not only did [...] tell me in person, but I also received a call from Dr. Aggon! Excellent care from Dr. Aggon, her staff and Fox Chase Cancer Center!
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