Paul G. Curcillo II, MD, FACS

Curcillo Updated
(4.9/5.0)
339 Patient Satisfaction Ratings

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Clinical Locations

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

Chief, Minimally Invasive Surgery

Director, Minimally Invasive Surgical Initiatives and Development

Associate Professor, Department of Surgical Oncology

Specialties

  • General Surgery

Areas of Expertise

Stomach (Gastric) Cancer, Colorectal Cancer

Treatment Focus

Minimally Invasive Surgery, Breast Surgery, Colorectal Cancer, Gastric Cancer, Hepatobiliary Cancer, General Surgery of Benign Disease, Complex General Surgery and Ventral Hernias

Distinctions

Follow on Twitter: @FCCCSurgOnc

Educational Background

  • Resident, Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, 1992-1996
  • MD, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, 1989

Certifications

  • American Board of Surgery - Surgery

Memberships

  • Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT), 2008-present
  • Society of Gasteroenterologic and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), 2007-present
  • Philadelphia Academy of Surgery, 2003-present
  • Society of Laparoscopic Surgeons, 2002-present
  • American College of Surgeons, Metropolitan Philadelphia Chapter, 2006-2008
  • Committee on Applicants of the American College of Surgeons, Pennsylvania District #5
  • The American Society of Breast Surgeons, 2000-present
  • The College of Physicians of Philadelphia, 2000-present
  • Breast and Prostrate Health Foundation, Board of Directors, 2005-present
  • Breast Health Institute, Board of Directors, 2004-present

Honors & Awards

  • Philadelphia Magazine Top Doctors, 2009, 2011-20, 2023-24
  • America’s Top Doctors®, 2015-17
  • Temple University Gallery of Success, 2009
  • Fellow, Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India, 2009
  • Best Doctors, 2007-2010  (Best Doctors in America Database)

Research Interests

Single Port Access Surgery, Reduced Port Surgery, NOTES, Breast Cancer

Selected Publications

Future Trend in Minimally Invasive Surgery: Single Port, Minilaparoscopy, and NOTES.Boni L, Curcillo PG, Perretta S. Minim Invasive Surg. 2012;2012:575301. doi: 10.1155/2012/575301. Epub 2012 Dec 30. No abstract available. PubMed

Initial application of reduced port surgery using the single port access technique for laparoscopic canine ovariectomy. Runge JJ, Curcillo PG 2nd, King SA, Podolsky ER, Holt DE, Davidson J, Agnello KA.Vet Surg. 2012 Oct;41(7):803-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2012.01012.x. Epub 2012 Aug 1. PubMed

 

Additional Publications

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Ratings Breakdown

Overall Care
4.9
Explained Things Clearly
5.0
Showed Courtesy & Respect
5.0
Discussed Treatment Options
5.0
Recommend Provider
5.0

Patient comments

4.9 out of 5 (339 ratings, 81 comments)
04/09/2025

Dr. Curcillo is professional, courteous and knowledgable. He makes you feel like family. Cancer patients rely on a competent but compassionate practitioner. Thank You Fox Chase and Dr. Curcillo for demonstrating excellence In patient care.


04/04/2025

Dr Curcillo is the best. I wouldn't want anyone else to take care of my health issues


03/31/2025

Dr Curcillo has been excellent in dealing with all my unexpected post surgery complications.I appreciate the timely manner In which he has treated all the complications.


03/26/2025

The Dr is professional and direct, yet listened carefully and responded to all questions I had.


03/05/2025

Dr. Curicilla's years of experience and well honed surgical skills made me feel especially confident and relaxed. He is a gentleman and an artist.