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Marcin Chwistek, MD, FAAHPM
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Clinical Locations
Primary Location
Fox Chase Cancer Center
333 Cottman Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19111
About
Director, Supportive Oncology and Palliative Care Program
Associate Professor, Department of Hematology/Oncology
Physician Leader, Schwartz Center Rounds
Adjunct Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Medical Oncology, Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University
NCCN, Adult Cancer Pain Panel Member
Treatment Focus
Palliative Care; Cancer Pain Management
Research Program
Key Awards
Pain Medicine
Treatment Philosophy
As a palliative care physician, it is my true privilege to care for individuals with cancer. Palliative care is an interdisciplinary specialty that focuses on supporting the best possible quality of life for patients and their families facing serious illness.
In my clinical work, I seek to ease patients’ distress by focusing on relieving pain and other emotional and physical symptoms. Cancer care today is very complex, and deciding on the right treatment choices can be challenging. Helping individuals make health care decisions that are most congruent with their personal values, needs, beliefs and preferences is a crucial part of my work. Our team works very closely with each patient, family and the primary oncology team to provide care that is efficient and well-coordinated.
I feel very fortunate to practice at Fox Chase Cancer Center, which has enjoyed a long tradition of providing high-quality palliative care to its patients. I am truly proud to lead a team of incredibly dedicated and highly skilled clinicians who strive daily to improve the quality of life for individuals with cancer, their families and caregivers.
Follow on Twitter: @mchwistek
Education and Training
Educational Background
- Fellow, Pain and Palliative Care, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
- Fellow, Integrative Medicine, University of Arizona, Tuscon, AZ
- Resident, Internal Medicine, Yale University-Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, CT
- MD, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland, 1993
Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine
- American Board of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
- American Board of Neurology and Psychiatry, Pain Management
Memberships
- National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
- Adult Cancer Pain Panel
- American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
- American Pain Society
- International Association for the Study of Pain
Honors & Awards
- Philadelphia Magazine Top Doctors, 2012-20
- America's Top Doctors®, 2016-17
- Fox Chase Award, Exemplifying the Spirit of Survivorship, Fox Chase Cancer Center, 2013
- Nominee, Longstreth Humaness Award, Bridgeport Hospital, 2000
Research Profile
Research Program
Research Interests
Cancer Pain Management, Palliative Medicine; Cancer Survivorship; Patient-Physician Communication
Publications
Selected Publications
Risks associated with opioid use. Chwistek M. JAMA. 2013 Oct 23;310(16):1737. doi: 10.1001/jama.2013.277305. No abstract available. PMID: 24150475
Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty for vertebral compression fractures #202. Chwistek M, Mehta RS. J Palliat Med. 2012 Oct;15(10):1151-2. doi: 10.1089/jpm.2012.9556. No abstract available. PMID: 22957679
Books: When you have eliminated the impossible …CMAJ October 16, 2012 184:E823; published ahead of print July 3, 2012, doi:10.1503/cmaj.111452
Management of chronic pain in cancer survivors. Levy MH, Chwistek M, Mehta RS. Cancer J. 2008 Nov- Dec;14(6):401-9. doi: 10.1097/PPO.0b013e31818f5aa7. Review. PMID: 19060605
Bisphosphonates and osteonecrosis of the jaw #196. Mehta RS, Chwistek M. J Palliat Med. 2008 Sep;11(7):1039-40. doi: 10.1089/jpm.2008.9866. No abstract available. PMID: 18788967
Gallstone pancreatitis: a community teaching hospital experience. Chwistek M, Roberts I, Amoateng-Adjepong Y. J Clin Gastroenterol. 2001 Jul;33(1):41-4. PMID: 11418789
Additional Publications
My NCBI
Clinical Locations
Primary Location
Fox Chase Cancer Center
333 Cottman Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19111
Director, Supportive Oncology and Palliative Care Program
Associate Professor, Department of Hematology/Oncology
Physician Leader, Schwartz Center Rounds
Adjunct Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Medical Oncology, Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University
NCCN, Adult Cancer Pain Panel Member
Treatment Focus
Palliative Care; Cancer Pain Management
Research Program
Key Awards
Pain Medicine
Treatment Philosophy
As a palliative care physician, it is my true privilege to care for individuals with cancer. Palliative care is an interdisciplinary specialty that focuses on supporting the best possible quality of life for patients and their families facing serious illness.
In my clinical work, I seek to ease patients’ distress by focusing on relieving pain and other emotional and physical symptoms. Cancer care today is very complex, and deciding on the right treatment choices can be challenging. Helping individuals make health care decisions that are most congruent with their personal values, needs, beliefs and preferences is a crucial part of my work. Our team works very closely with each patient, family and the primary oncology team to provide care that is efficient and well-coordinated.
I feel very fortunate to practice at Fox Chase Cancer Center, which has enjoyed a long tradition of providing high-quality palliative care to its patients. I am truly proud to lead a team of incredibly dedicated and highly skilled clinicians who strive daily to improve the quality of life for individuals with cancer, their families and caregivers.
Follow on Twitter: @mchwistek
Education
Educational Background
- Fellow, Pain and Palliative Care, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
- Fellow, Integrative Medicine, University of Arizona, Tuscon, AZ
- Resident, Internal Medicine, Yale University-Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, CT
- MD, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland, 1993
Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine
- American Board of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
- American Board of Neurology and Psychiatry, Pain Management
Memberships
- National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
- Adult Cancer Pain Panel
- American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
- American Pain Society
- International Association for the Study of Pain
Honors & Awards
- Philadelphia Magazine Top Doctors, 2012-20
- America's Top Doctors®, 2016-17
- Fox Chase Award, Exemplifying the Spirit of Survivorship, Fox Chase Cancer Center, 2013
- Nominee, Longstreth Humaness Award, Bridgeport Hospital, 2000
Research Profile
Research Interests
Cancer Pain Management, Palliative Medicine; Cancer Survivorship; Patient-Physician Communication
Publications
Selected Publications
Risks associated with opioid use. Chwistek M. JAMA. 2013 Oct 23;310(16):1737. doi: 10.1001/jama.2013.277305. No abstract available. PMID: 24150475
Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty for vertebral compression fractures #202. Chwistek M, Mehta RS. J Palliat Med. 2012 Oct;15(10):1151-2. doi: 10.1089/jpm.2012.9556. No abstract available. PMID: 22957679
Books: When you have eliminated the impossible …CMAJ October 16, 2012 184:E823; published ahead of print July 3, 2012, doi:10.1503/cmaj.111452
Management of chronic pain in cancer survivors. Levy MH, Chwistek M, Mehta RS. Cancer J. 2008 Nov- Dec;14(6):401-9. doi: 10.1097/PPO.0b013e31818f5aa7. Review. PMID: 19060605
Bisphosphonates and osteonecrosis of the jaw #196. Mehta RS, Chwistek M. J Palliat Med. 2008 Sep;11(7):1039-40. doi: 10.1089/jpm.2008.9866. No abstract available. PMID: 18788967
Gallstone pancreatitis: a community teaching hospital experience. Chwistek M, Roberts I, Amoateng-Adjepong Y. J Clin Gastroenterol. 2001 Jul;33(1):41-4. PMID: 11418789
Additional Publications
My NCBI
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17 PATIENT COMMENTS
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5.0
July 07, 2020
My provider was as helpful & caring on this visit as every other in-person visit.
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4.5
June 14, 2020
Always good.
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5.0
May 20, 2020
I would and I have recommended this doc to people I find him to be easy to talk to ,very educated,and he is truly a great doctor
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5.0
May 09, 2020
Dr. Chwistek has worked with me through my chronic pain for the past year. He always listens and is incredibly compassionate. My chronic pain is finally getting under control because of him. I'm incredibly thankful to have such a grate medical team helping me.
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5.0
April 21, 2020
dr Chwistek staff of receptionists and nurses are always the kindest and most caring staff ever both on the phone and in person!! dr Chwistek is the most compassionate, kind, caring doctor ever. He always has a great way of listening and being able to help.I am so grateful to be one of his patients. He is the best!!!
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5.0
April 16, 2020
very caring office and doctor
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5.0
March 03, 2020
Very good Dr., nurses and staff
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5.0
December 31, 2019
[...] My visits are always looked forward to. He takes care of me.
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5.0
October 17, 2019
I came to see doctor for my pain appointment and informed him that my mom had passed. The compassion & concern he showed me was well, there are no words - He is the best.
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5.0
August 29, 2019
Dr Chwistek and his staff give me nothing but the best....When I am at Fox Chase, I am at home, comfortable and feel loved.....Dr. Chwistek couldn't be any sweeter if he tried. Great team!!!!!
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5.0
August 08, 2019
Dr Cwistek has been managing my pain issues for 10 years. He is truly caring empathitic doctor. Pleased to have him as my physician.
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5.0
July 18, 2019
Always cares how I am doing. Any problems. Always pleasant, takes time talking with me.
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5.0
July 18, 2019
Good.
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5.0
June 16, 2019
Dr. Chwistek is absolutely wonderful; knowledgeable, caring, so helpful!
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5.0
June 09, 2019
All good.
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5.0
June 02, 2019
Every visit, I received the best ofcare.
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5.0
May 06, 2019
Always friendly and are interested about me and my problems.
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