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Allison A. Aggon, DO, FACOS
Clinical Locations
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Fox Chase Cancer Center333 Cottman Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19111
Phone: 888-369-2427
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Fox Chase Cancer Center - Chestnut Hill8835 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
Phone: 888-369-2427
Assistant Professor, Surgical Oncology, Fox Chase Cancer Center
Specialties
- Breast Surgical Oncology
Areas of Expertise
Breast Cancer
Distinctions
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.
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
- American Osteopathic Board of Surgery - 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
- Philadelphia Magazine Top Doctors. 2023-24
- Main Line Today Top Doctors, 2018-2019
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.
Patient comments
Dr Aggon is a caring, compassionate and skilled physician. I have complete confidence in her. I was impressed with how she treated me as a person and a patient. She was thorough, answered all my questions, and truly made me feel she was giving me the best care possible. Cancer surgery is frightening and anxiety provoking but I felt totally comfortable and at ease knowing that she was my surgeon and I was in great hands. She was detailed and comprehensive in my follow up appointment. I'm lucky and so grateful to have her on my care team.
Love Dr. Aggon and her assistant [...]. I was a bundle of nerves after waiting 3 hours for my Mammogram. They calmed me and made me feel as if my issues were important.
Love dr Aggon great surgeon very caring listens and helps what ever your needs 5 years I go to someone else and I will miss her makes you feel good and happy about your recovery very special thank you
I love Dr. Aggon and her staff.
Everyone on the team was very professional and caring. I felt that I was seen and heard. Dr. Aggon described the process and even drew diagrams!