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Marc Smaldone, MD, MSHP, FACS
Clinical Locations
- Fox Chase Cancer Center
- Fox Chase Cancer Center Huntingdon Pike
Primary Location
Secondary Location
Associate Professor, Department of Surgical Oncology
NCCN, Prostate Cancer Early Detection Panel Member
Specialties
Treatment Focus
- Robotic and laparoscopic minimally invasive surgery
- Continent urinary diversion
- Salvage and reconstructive Surgery
Research Program
Treatment Philosophy
I am a urologic oncologist specializing in the surgical management of tumors of the kidney, bladder, prostate, adrenal, testis and other genitourinary organs. As part of the multi-disciplinary Genitourinary Cancer Patient Care Team, I work closely with my colleagues in Medical and Radiation Oncology to develop a comprehensive treatment plan that offers the best chance for cure for each patient.
The mission at the Fox Chase Cancer Center is to deliver world class oncologic care in the most compassionate and respectful way possible. A cancer diagnosis brings fear and uncertainty for patients and their families, and my personal philosophy is to treat patients how I would wish for my family members to be treated. Patient education is essential, and I consider it of utmost importance to take the time necessary for patients to understand and feel comfortable with all possible treatment options to inspire confident decision making.
I have expertise in open, laparoscopic, and robotic surgical techniques, which allows me to tailor a specific treatment plan based on individual patient need and preferences. I have particular expertise in minimally invasive organ preserving and reconstructive techniques to preserve function and quality of life, including nerve-sparing prostatectomy for patients with prostate cancer and partial nephrectomy for patients with kidney cancer. I have experience performing both robotic and open cystectomy for patients with bladder cancer, and prefer to construct continent urinary diversions whenever possible. I have a clinical interest in the surgical management of patients with high risk and advanced disease, and have experience performing retroperitoneal lymph node dissection following chemotherapy in patients with testicular cancer, cytoreductive nephrectomy and thrombectomy for patients with metastatic kidney cancer or tumors extending into the vena cava, and salvage surgery following radiation for patients with bladder or prostate cancer.
Follow on Twitter: @FCUroOnc
Educational Background
- Fellowship: Urologic Oncology, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA
- Residency: Urologic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA
- MS, Health Policy Research, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
- MD, State University of New York at Stony Brook School of Medicine, Stony Brook, NY
Certifications
- American Board of Urology
Memberships
- National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
- Prostate Cancer Early Detection Panel
- American Urological Association
- Society of Urologic Oncology
Honors & Awards
- Main Line Today Top Doctors, 2018-2019
Brian Kredo
- Bladder Cancer
My name is Brian Kredo and I am 53 years old. I work as a lawyer and live in Bucks County, which is in suburban Philadelphia, with my wife Jodi and my two teenage children.
A few years ago, I noticed some drops of blood at the end of my urine stream. When I went to see my urologist, he ran some tests, and the results came back atypical. He said we’d need to do a biopsy, but he was going on vacation for two weeks, so he wanted to do it when he got back. That felt like too long to wait.
Bill Doyle
- Bladder Cancer
Bill Doyle always knew he wanted to be on the radio. As one half of the Deminski & Doyle talk radio show on New Jersey 101.5, life was good for Bill until he was diagnosed with bladder cancer at 52. After surgery and several rounds of chemotherapy, Bill is back on the airwaves, thanks in part to the support of his family and the countless 101.5 listeners who have offered words of support during his cancer journey.
John Mullarkey, Jr.
- Prostate Cancer
I have always been proactive about my health and started having annual prostate exams when I turned 50 in 2007. My first report was great and showed that my PSA level was undetectable.
Sister Marcille McEntee
- Melanoma
- Ureteral Cancer
Her gastroenterologist performed a PET scan which revealed a rare kind of cancer, a mucosal melanoma. “At that point, my urologist admitted 'this is beyond me. You need to go somewhere else',” she recalled.
Research Interests
- Quality of care
- Comparative effectiveness
- Risk assessment
- Access disparities
- Surgical outcomes
- Health services research
I felt well cared for and important to my doctor.
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I was very pleased with the care I received from your doctors.
I spoke with Dr. Smaldone. HE IS VERY PATIENT AND PROFESSIONAL WITH ME. I ENJOY WORKING WITH HIM. ALTHOUGH I WISH I DID NOT HAVE TO.
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Everyone exceptionally kind, considerate, and caring.
It was a great first impression and looking forward to meeting in person.
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Made us feel like we were part of the team
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This provider and his staff have always been very helpful, friendly and professional.
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Other than a longer than expected wait time. Dr. Smaldone and team was excellent. Dr. Smaldone was completely prepared for our meeting and communicated exceptionally well.
Dr. Smaldone's nursing staff are top notch! They always act professional, friendly and caring. I have tons of anxiety during my appointments and they always go out of their way to make me the most comfortable and that's appreciated so much more than they realize.
Excellent care and attentiveness from nurse technicians.
Excellent experience.
Excellent
Dr Smaldone was very caring in his exchange with me.
Excellent
Completely met my expectations
Dr. Smaldone is an excellent surgeon. All of the care I have received at Fox Chase has been superb.
Excellent care.
Dr. Smaldone was excellent in providing a very clear perspective and analysis of my situation.He was very knowledgeable , helpful ,caring, and factual. It was extremely appreciated that Dr.Smaldone asked me to follow up with him as more data becomes available.
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Dr is very knowledgeable and thorough. He is very passionate about what he does and we totally appreciate it!
Extremely caring doctor.
Dr Smaldone has been my urologist for 7 years now abs has always been very kind caring and informative
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Dr. Smaldone and his team provided excellent care
Dr Smaldone was very knowledgeable about my surgery before and after. He showed great interest in my recovery and it's been almost 2 years after my surgery. He is very dedicated for my full recovery.
Dr Smaldone is exceptional. He really takes time with us and makes sure we understand what is going on!!!
Marc Smalldon is responsible for keeping me alive these last 6 years. His genuine and caring manner have led to a professional friendship that I have had with few other providers. Marc taught me how to live with cancer. I trust him implicitly.
Great
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Excellent care!!
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Excellent experience
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Would DEFINITELY recommend to others
Everyone I came in contact with were awesome! Dr. Smalldone is a great doctor. I trust him completely.
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I truly believe Dr Smalldone has helped save my life once again.
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Very grateful to Marc Smaldone and his Team.
Very professional in every way.
they all were friendly and nice and willing to help
Dr.Smaldone is a very good Doctor I'm glad he's my doctor and I came to Fix Chase
Dr. Smaldone and his nurse/assistant, and office workers have to be the best, dr. & office that I go to and they are the same to all of the people, they are happy & cheery.
Dr Smaldone and supporting surgical staff and their assistant are excellent in their respectful services, could not have gotten a better team of professionals. Thank you FoxChase.
Good communication. The care provider/team keeps you informed and answers your questions.
very good
Dr. Smaldone is a competent physician for sure. I liked him from the first time i met him in the summer of 2019. I trusted his analysis and the surgery he performed, and trust in his care now.
Everyone was wonderful. My mind is always at ease when I leave Dr. Smaldone's office,
Outstanding doctor I would highly recommend to others.
Dr. Smaldone and [...] are fantastic!
Marc is terrific. Listens well, VERY responsive and easy to talk with. I have recommended him to everyone who is looking for someone in Marc's field.
Excellent experience with Dr Smaldone and his staff. No issues whatsoever.
I am very grateful to have Dr Smaldone as my physician. His compassion and expertise have sustained me during the management of my disease.
Very doctor. I would highly recommend him to any other individuals.
Dr. smaldone's receptionists are truly outstanding and they treat you with so much care and concern. Dr. Smaldone is the finest and most caring doctor that I have ever met.
We had a great visit
I feel Mark Smaldone, to be an excellent surgeon but more than that he's a wonderful person I feel very at ease with him I feel I could call or text him anytime day or night and I have and he gets right back to you in a very short time . he has a great personality and I would recommend him very highly to anyone .
excellent care
[...] Dr Smalldone has answered all our questions and himself and his staff availability is excellent. we have and will continue to highly recommend Fox Chase and Dr Smalldone
Marc Smaldone team is the best! He is super knowledgeable, answers all my questions and explains everything in a manner that I can understand.
Dr. Smaldone is fantastic and it is obvious that he cares for his patients.
i have no complaints
Dr. Smaldone is an amazing doctor!! Thank you, Doc, for always being there and for doing everything you do!!
Fox Chase staff and Dr. Smaldone are the best their is - so thankful to have such a caring kind and truly gifted doctor.
I love Fox Chase Hospital, and all what everyone has done for me much thanks to Marc Smaldone, MD, and staff.