Joyce Habib, MD

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(5.0/5.0)
31 Patient Satisfaction Ratings

Assistant Professor

Specialties

  • Breast Medical Oncology

Areas of Expertise

Breast Cancer

Treatment Focus

  • Breast oncology  

Distinctions

Treatment Philosophy

As an oncologist, I am trusted with the most intimate aspects of my patients’ lives. I get to witness their fears, frustration, disappointments but also their joy, resilience, and strength. It is an incredible privilege and responsibility. This is why my treatment philosophy is focused on creating a strong bond with patients and caregivers based on trust, transparency, and empathy. I try to educate, support, and encourage my patients to be active participants in all aspects of their care throughout the continuum.

My experience treating patients from different parts of the world has also made cognizant of the impact of cultural values on decision-making and end of life care. Throughout my interactions with patients and caregivers, I try to learn more about their cultural beliefs and use this knowledge to come up with the best way to communicate information and to engage them in shared decision-making.

Clinical Locations

  • Fox Chase Cancer Center
    333 Cottman Avenue
    Philadelphia, PA 19111
    Phone: 888-369-2427

Educational Background

  • MD, American University of Beirut, Lebanon
  • PGY1 Internal medicine residency (preliminary), American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
  • BS, Biology, American University of Beirut, Lebanon Residency
  • Internal Medicine, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio
  • Fellowship, Medical Oncology, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas

Memberships

  • American Society of Clinical Oncology
  • European Society for Medical Oncology 

Honors & Awards

  • Intern of the year award, AUBMC

Research Interests

  • Breast cancer
  • Immuno-oncology
  • Obesity-related carcinogenesis 

Selected Publications

Postmastectomy Radiation Therapy in Women with T1-T2 Tumors and 1 to 3 Positive Lymph Nodes: Analysis of the Breast International Group 02-98 Trial

Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2018 Jun 1;101(2):316-324.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29534902/

First author:

The hedgehog pathway in triple-negative breast cancer

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27539549/

Breast Cancer in Young Women (chapter 2), Fertility Preservation and Reproduction Biglia, Peccatori (eds) 2015

http://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Managing-Breast-Cancer-in-Young-Women-Habib-Azim/5b5a74f457b5e4ea986b63588e57bc6178873117

Additional Publications

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Ratings Breakdown

Overall Care
5.0
Explained Things Clearly
5.0
Showed Courtesy & Respect
5.0
Discussed Treatment Options
5.0
Recommend Provider
5.0

Patient comments

5 out of 5 (31 ratings, 5 comments)
04/09/2025

Dr. Habib is the absolute best! So grateful to have her as my physician.


04/07/2025

Fox Chase is wonderful, I cannot say enough about every employee there. The respect, compassion and courtesy that is given. I would never go anywhere else. Dr. Habib is awesome and we just love her.


03/07/2025

I brought it to her attention my blood pressure was high. She suggested I keep a record of my blood pressure readings and call my doctor with them.


02/10/2025

I love my doctor


01/29/2025

Dr Habib and staff were very kind and caring during visit