Mary Katherine Rohrbaugh , MD

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Assistant Professor

Treatment Philosophy

My treatment philosophy centers on clear communication, thoughtful decision-making, and compassionate care. As a hospitalist, I work closely with patients, families, and the care team to provide coordinated treatment throughout hospitalization.

Clinical Locations

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

Educational Background

  • Fellowship, Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
  • Residency, Internal Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
  • MD, Penn State College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA

Memberships

  • American College of Physicians (ACP)
  • American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM)

Honors & Awards

  • Gold Humanism Honor Society
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society

Selected Publications

  1. Rohrbaugh M. Houseman G. Cunnignham A. Dobak S. Ilieva H. Kreher M. The Impact of Cognitive Impairment on Advanced Care Planning and Healthcare Utilization in People with ALS. Accepted for publication in American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine April 2025
  2. Guck D. Rohrbaugh M. Foy A. Levi B. Green M. Van Scoy L. Stability of Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) in Patients with Advanced Lung or Heart Disease. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. 2020; 201:A2821.
  3. Hyczko A, Rohrbaugh M, Suliman A, Hackman N. A crawling Case of benign acute childhood myositis. SAGE Open Med Case Reports. 2021 Sep 17;9:2050313X211047321.