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Anshu Giri, MD, MS
Clinical Locations
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Fox Chase Cancer Center333 Cottman Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19111
Phone: 888-369-2427
Chief, General Hematology/Oncology
Associate Professor, Department of Hematology/Oncology
Oncology Informatics Physician Lead
Specialties
- Breast Medical Oncology ;
- Head and Neck Medical Oncology
Areas of Expertise
Head & Neck Cancer, Breast Cancer, Brain & Spinal Tumors, Thyroid Cancer
Distinctions
Treatment Philosophy
For a cancer patient the ideal treatment maximizes quality of life, while minimizing side effects. My philosophy as an oncologist is to guide the patient toward achieving this goal. I strive to ensure that patients and their families have a comprehensive understanding of their disease and available treatment options. In addition, I believe a patient deserves to be treated functionally, emotionally, and socially, as a whole person. By being a part of Fox Chase Cancer Center, I will be working with a team devoted to making this happen.
After completing my fellowship at the Medical University of South Carolina, I am excited to join Fox Chase and the vibrant medical community in Philadelphia. I was immediately impressed by the collegiality of the faculty and staff, as well as the multidisciplinary approach to their care. I am enthusiastic about being involved in the treatment of a variety of solid tumors.
Educational Background
- Hematology Oncology Fellowship, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, 2016-2019
- Internal Medicine Residency, Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY, 2013-2016
- MD, St. George’s University, Grenada, 2009-2013
- MS, Medical Sciences, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, 2006-2008
- BS, Chemistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 2003-2006
Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine - Hematology
- American Board of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology
Memberships
- American Society of Clinical Oncology
- American Society of Hematology
Honors & Awards
- Philadelphia Magazine Top Doctors, 2023-2024
Selected Publications
Giri, A., Walia, SS., Gajra, A. Clinical Trials Investigating Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer. Rev Recent Clin Trials. 2016, Jul 24.
Pinto, I., Giri, A., Arshad, U., Gajra, A. New Oral Anticoagulants and Their Reversal. Current Drug Safety. 2015; 10 (3): 208-16.
Aleksiejuk, P., Pawar, L., Giri, A.. Conservative Management of Spontaneous Esophageal Perforation in a Patient with Achalasia. Critical Care Medicine. 2014, Dec; 42(12): A1660.
Giri, A., Goustin, A.S., Wang, S., Al-Katib, A., Mohammad, R.. Surface plasmon resonance study of apoptotic regulators Bcl-2, Bcl-w, Bcl-XL, Mcl-1 and A1 and the small molecule inhibitor (SMI) TW-37: the idea of a temporal window for drug activity. Cancer Research. 2008, May; 68(9S): 3192.
Mohammad, R., Giri, A., Goustin, A. S.. Small-molecule inhibitors of Bcl-2 family proteins as therapeutic agents in cancer. Recent patents on anti-cancer drug discovery. 2008, Jan; 3(1): 20-30.
Patient comments
Dr.Giri and the staff are the BEST
Dr. Giri is a very professional, personable, knowledgeable and caring Doctor. He makes phone calls to his patients and is a very good listener. He is compassionate yet very scientific about a person's health concerns. He is a joy to have as a Physician. The nurses In the lab where blood Is drawn are terrific, they are gentle, caring and very professional. Dr. Giri's whole team of nurses and helpers are very thorough, pleasant and just all around good people
I appreciate my provider and his great team.
Thanks for keeping me alive and no cancer reoccurrence
Dr. Giri and his staff are always very friendly, caring and professional. They are all assets to your organization. I am so thankful for his and their care of me.