Fox Chase Cancer Center
333 Cottman Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19111
Fox Chase Cancer Center East Norriton-Hospital Outpatient Center
2701 Dekalb Pike
East Norriton, PA 19401
Assistant Professor
Minimally Invasive Surgery
MainLine Top Doctor 2016, 2017, 2018
My journey in medicine started at the University of Tennessee, where I attended Medical School and then completed my residency in General Surgery. As a resident in Memphis, I discovered my passion for surgical oncology because I could develop caring, long-term relationships with patients. The opportunity to use my surgical skills and have a traditional patient/doctor relationship is what drew me to apply for a surgical oncology fellowship.
Becoming a Surgical Oncology fellow at Fox Chase Cancer Center (FCCC) in 2013 was a great honor. I received the best possible training in treating cancer based on current research and guidelines. As important, I learned the way that everyone at FCCC treats patients like they are part of our family.
After five years of private practice in the greater Philadelphia area following my fellowship, I was very excited to rejoin the FCCC family in 2020 as an instructor and surgeon.
Learning that you or a loved one has cancer can be scary and overwhelming. My philosophy of patient care is to take care of each person as a unique and whole individual. Caring for cancer patients is an honor and privilege. I will be there with you, every step of the way, providing the same care that I would my own family.
I am 84 years old and I just moved to an over-55 community with my husband, George, last year. Since I retired from secretarial and real estate work about two decades ago, I’ve kept busy by joining a knitting group, gardening, and going to the gym.
Lopez Granados E, Porpiglia AS, Hogan MB, Matamoros N, Krasovec S, Pignata C, Smith CI, Hammarstrom L, Bjorkander J, Belohradsky BH, Casariego GF, Garcia Rodriguez MC, Conley ME. “Clinical and molecular analysis of patients with defects in micro heavy chain gene.” J Clin Invest. 2002 Oct;110(7):1029-35.
Porpiglia AS, Rohrer J, Conley ME. “Reconstitution of B cell function in murine models of immunodeficiency.” Clin Immunol. 2003 May;107(2):90-7.
Porpiglia AS, Sigurdson ER. “Surgical Options in the Treatment of Lower GI Tract Cancers.” Current Treatment Options in Oncology. 2015;16:46.
Porpiglia AS, Reddy S, Farma JM. “Retroperitoneal Sarcomas”. Surgical Clinics of North America. 2016 Oct;96(5):993-1001.
Porpiglia AS, Nguyen D, Farma JM, Reddy SS. “The Role of Heated Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) in Low-Grade Appendiceal Neoplasm: Friend or Foe?” J Gastrointest Dig Syst. 2016;6(5).
Fox Chase Cancer Center
333 Cottman Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19111
Fox Chase Cancer Center East Norriton-Hospital Outpatient Center
2701 Dekalb Pike
East Norriton, PA 19401
Assistant Professor
Minimally Invasive Surgery
MainLine Top Doctor 2016, 2017, 2018
My journey in medicine started at the University of Tennessee, where I attended Medical School and then completed my residency in General Surgery. As a resident in Memphis, I discovered my passion for surgical oncology because I could develop caring, long-term relationships with patients. The opportunity to use my surgical skills and have a traditional patient/doctor relationship is what drew me to apply for a surgical oncology fellowship.
Becoming a Surgical Oncology fellow at Fox Chase Cancer Center (FCCC) in 2013 was a great honor. I received the best possible training in treating cancer based on current research and guidelines. As important, I learned the way that everyone at FCCC treats patients like they are part of our family.
After five years of private practice in the greater Philadelphia area following my fellowship, I was very excited to rejoin the FCCC family in 2020 as an instructor and surgeon.
Learning that you or a loved one has cancer can be scary and overwhelming. My philosophy of patient care is to take care of each person as a unique and whole individual. Caring for cancer patients is an honor and privilege. I will be there with you, every step of the way, providing the same care that I would my own family.
Lopez Granados E, Porpiglia AS, Hogan MB, Matamoros N, Krasovec S, Pignata C, Smith CI, Hammarstrom L, Bjorkander J, Belohradsky BH, Casariego GF, Garcia Rodriguez MC, Conley ME. “Clinical and molecular analysis of patients with defects in micro heavy chain gene.” J Clin Invest. 2002 Oct;110(7):1029-35.
Porpiglia AS, Rohrer J, Conley ME. “Reconstitution of B cell function in murine models of immunodeficiency.” Clin Immunol. 2003 May;107(2):90-7.
Porpiglia AS, Sigurdson ER. “Surgical Options in the Treatment of Lower GI Tract Cancers.” Current Treatment Options in Oncology. 2015;16:46.
Porpiglia AS, Reddy S, Farma JM. “Retroperitoneal Sarcomas”. Surgical Clinics of North America. 2016 Oct;96(5):993-1001.
Porpiglia AS, Nguyen D, Farma JM, Reddy SS. “The Role of Heated Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) in Low-Grade Appendiceal Neoplasm: Friend or Foe?” J Gastrointest Dig Syst. 2016;6(5).
February 16, 2021—Fox Chase Cancer Center's Andrea Porpiglia MD, MSc, spoke with two local news stations to explain why women should schedule their mammograms before receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
3 PATIENT COMMENTS
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5.0
January 11, 2021
Overall, wonderful care!
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5.0
January 11, 2021
I followed Dr. Porpiglia from her former professional affiliation. My breast cancer diagnosis was devastating - Dr. Porpiglia has been professional, compassionate and truly the only doctor in my team in whom I have faith and trust. Thank God I was directed to her.
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5.0
September 23, 2020
This was the first time I ever saw this doctor. She was very nice & helpful.
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