Richard J. Bleicher, MD, FACS
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Clinical Locations
Primary Location
Fox Chase Cancer Center
333 Cottman Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19111
About
Professor, Department of Surgical Oncology
Attending Surgeon
Leader, Breast Cancer Program
Director, Breast Fellowship Program
Specialties
Treatment Focus
Novel Treatment Modalities for Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer Clinical Trials, Cosmetic Outcomes in the Treatment of Breast Cancer
Research Program
Key Awards
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| Surgery |
Jamie Brooke Lieberman Remembrance Award, Susan G. Komen® Philadelphia, 2020
Appointments
- Member, Board of Directors, American College of Surgeons National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers
- Chairman, Quality Improvement and Informaton Technology Committee, American College of Surgeons National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers
- Surveyor, American College of Surgeons National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers
- Vice Chairman, Society of Surgical Oncology Breast Fellowship Program Directors Training Committee
- Committee Member, Commission on Cancer Operative Standards Committee
- Committee Member, Commission on Cancer, Quality Integration Committee
Treatment Philosophy
I am acutely aware of the impact that a breast cancer diagnosis has on an individual. I do my best to foster a positive environment in which to start my patients' course of treatment and take the time to explain the pros and cons of each treatment option, so that they can make an informed decision. My treatment philosophy also includes, not just an emphasis on successful treatment, but also preserving a good cosmetic outcome. I feel fortunate to be a fellowship trained, very highly specialized clinician practicing at Fox Chase Cancer Center, which is an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, because this combination of factors allows me, and our treatment team, to focus on one thing all day, every day, and do it well: curing breast cancer. I think there is nothing more rewarding that I could do as a clinician.
Follow on Twitter: @RichardBleicher
Education and Training
Educational Background
- Fellow, Basic Science Research, Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
- Fellow, Surgical Oncology, John Wayne Cancer Institute, Santa Monica, CA
- Resident, Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
- MD, Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, 1994
- BA, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 1990
Certifications
- Board Certified, General Surgery
Appointments
- Member, Board of Directors, American College of Surgeons National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers
- Chairman, Quality Improvement and Informaton Technology Committee, American College of Surgeons National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers
- Surveyor, American College of Surgeons National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers
- Vice Chairman, Society of Surgical Oncology Breast Fellowship Program Directors Training Committee
- Committee Member, Commission on Cancer Operative Standards Committee
- Committee Member, Commission on Cancer, Quality Integration Committee
Memberships
- National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
- Epic User Group Committee
- American College of Surgeons
- American College of Surgeons Oncology Group
- American Medical Informatics Association
- American Radium Society
- American Society of Clinical Oncology
- Association for Academic Surgery
- Oncology Group American
- Society of Breast Surgeons
- International Sentinel Node Society
- National Comprehensive Cancer Network
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
- Society of Surgical Oncology
- Society of University Surgeons
Honors & Awards
- Philadelphia Magazine Top Doctors, 2017-20
- Jamie Brooke Lieberman Remembrance Award, Susan G. Komen® Philadelphia, 2020
- America's Top Doctors®, 2016-17
- Best Doctors in America®, Best Doctors Inc., 2014
- Breast Cancer Researcher of the Year Award for 2009, Adams County Breast Cancer Coalition
- Sentinel Node 2002 Congress Young Investigator Award, 2002
- American Society of Clinical Oncology Merit Award, 2002
Patient Stories
Tijuana Smith
Breast Cancer
Tijuana Smith
Breast Cancer
I discovered a pea-sized lump in my right breast at age 36, shortly after my father died. My father had been diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma at age 19, colon cancer while in his 40s, and then esophageal cancer, which took his life at age 56. After his funeral, I felt I would get cancer one day, and as the oldest of 3 siblings, I thought I would probably be first. I was right.
Linda Gottlieb
Breast Cancer
Linda Gottlieb
Breast Cancer
When Linda Gottlieb learned she had breast cancer in 2008, she sought treatment at Fox Chase Cancer Center, where her husband had been successfully treated. Wanting to keep her breasts intact, Linda opted for a lumpectomy twice, but after her doctors could not declaare clear margins, she decided her only option was to have a mastectomy with reconstruction. This time, Linda's surgeons were finally able to remove all the diseased tissue. Linda has a very low chance of recurrance, and returned to work after eight weeks. After her experience with cancer, Linda encourages other women to perform breast self-exams because it saved her life.
Roseann Tice
Breast Cancer
Roseann Tice
Breast Cancer
Roseann Tice says her husband always called her a "sunshine person."
"As long as the sun was shining I was happy, and I would enjoy the day. If it was rainy, cloudy or overcast - not so much," recalls Roseann. But now, after a 15-year journey with the professionals at Fox Chase Cancer Center, Roseann even loves the rainy days. As she says, "every day, regardless of the weather, is a great day, because I'm alive."
Joseph Buglak
Skin Cancer
Joseph Buglak
Skin Cancer
I live close to Fox Chase and had been aware for years of what it has to offer, but I had never contemplated that I would one day be a patient there. My cancer diagnosis changed all that.
Doreen Benedict
Breast Cancer
Doreen Benedict
Breast Cancer
"My husband and I were planning to visit family and friends in England in March 2008 when I was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer at age 68. Our travel plans had to change when my routine mammogram at the end of February detected the aggressive cancer. Although there were regional hospitals closer to our home, we decided that I should be treated at Fox Chase."
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Research Profile
Research Program
Research Interests
Health services research, breast imaging, breast cancer, population studies; Sentinel node biopsy in breast cancer; Novel treatment modalities for breast cancer; Breast cancer clinical trials; Breast imaging and cancer outcomes, Disparities in breast cancer, Male and female breast cancer.
Publications
Clinical Locations
Primary Location
Fox Chase Cancer Center
333 Cottman Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19111
Professor, Department of Surgical Oncology
Attending Surgeon
Leader, Breast Cancer Program
Director, Breast Fellowship Program
Specialties
Treatment Focus
Novel Treatment Modalities for Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer Clinical Trials, Cosmetic Outcomes in the Treatment of Breast Cancer
Research Program
Key Awards
|
| Surgery |
Jamie Brooke Lieberman Remembrance Award, Susan G. Komen® Philadelphia, 2020
Appointments
- Member, Board of Directors, American College of Surgeons National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers
- Chairman, Quality Improvement and Informaton Technology Committee, American College of Surgeons National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers
- Surveyor, American College of Surgeons National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers
- Vice Chairman, Society of Surgical Oncology Breast Fellowship Program Directors Training Committee
- Committee Member, Commission on Cancer Operative Standards Committee
- Committee Member, Commission on Cancer, Quality Integration Committee
Treatment Philosophy
I am acutely aware of the impact that a breast cancer diagnosis has on an individual. I do my best to foster a positive environment in which to start my patients' course of treatment and take the time to explain the pros and cons of each treatment option, so that they can make an informed decision. My treatment philosophy also includes, not just an emphasis on successful treatment, but also preserving a good cosmetic outcome. I feel fortunate to be a fellowship trained, very highly specialized clinician practicing at Fox Chase Cancer Center, which is an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, because this combination of factors allows me, and our treatment team, to focus on one thing all day, every day, and do it well: curing breast cancer. I think there is nothing more rewarding that I could do as a clinician.
Follow on Twitter: @RichardBleicher
Education
Educational Background
- Fellow, Basic Science Research, Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
- Fellow, Surgical Oncology, John Wayne Cancer Institute, Santa Monica, CA
- Resident, Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
- MD, Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, 1994
- BA, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 1990
Certifications
- Board Certified, General Surgery
Appointments
- Member, Board of Directors, American College of Surgeons National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers
- Chairman, Quality Improvement and Informaton Technology Committee, American College of Surgeons National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers
- Surveyor, American College of Surgeons National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers
- Vice Chairman, Society of Surgical Oncology Breast Fellowship Program Directors Training Committee
- Committee Member, Commission on Cancer Operative Standards Committee
- Committee Member, Commission on Cancer, Quality Integration Committee
Memberships
- National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
- Epic User Group Committee
- American College of Surgeons
- American College of Surgeons Oncology Group
- American Medical Informatics Association
- American Radium Society
- American Society of Clinical Oncology
- Association for Academic Surgery
- Oncology Group American
- Society of Breast Surgeons
- International Sentinel Node Society
- National Comprehensive Cancer Network
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
- Society of Surgical Oncology
- Society of University Surgeons
Honors & Awards
- Philadelphia Magazine Top Doctors, 2017-20
- Jamie Brooke Lieberman Remembrance Award, Susan G. Komen® Philadelphia, 2020
- America's Top Doctors®, 2016-17
- Best Doctors in America®, Best Doctors Inc., 2014
- Breast Cancer Researcher of the Year Award for 2009, Adams County Breast Cancer Coalition
- Sentinel Node 2002 Congress Young Investigator Award, 2002
- American Society of Clinical Oncology Merit Award, 2002
Research Profile
Research Interests
Health services research, breast imaging, breast cancer, population studies; Sentinel node biopsy in breast cancer; Novel treatment modalities for breast cancer; Breast cancer clinical trials; Breast imaging and cancer outcomes, Disparities in breast cancer, Male and female breast cancer.
Publications
Selected Publications
Additional Publications
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21 PATIENT COMMENTS
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5.0
June 25, 2022
Very good people working there.
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4.5
June 16, 2022
Always exceptional care @ Fox Chase. Would not go anywhere else for cancer treatment.
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5.0
June 13, 2022
I have never had a bad experience at Fox Chase. Everyone is very friendly - nice & helpful.
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5.0
May 12, 2022
Dr. Bleicher should be commended for his outstanding work ethics. Not only is he an excellent surgery, his bedside manner and the manner in which he treats his patients during office visits is remarkable. I cannot praise him enough. I have never met a more caring and kind doctor.
His entire staff should also be commended as they have always been professional, kind and caring. I have always felt good after leaving Dr. Bleicher and his staff. I always feel like they truly are concerned about me as a person. I rate Dr. Bleicher and his staff as the BEST Fox Chase has. I would and will highly recommend Dr. Bleicher as a surgeon. Thank you Dr. Bleicher, I feel you saved my life and I fought the fight partly because of you. God bless you and your staff. [...]
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5.0
April 29, 2022
Good
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5.0
April 18, 2022
The best team I have ever had in my 58 years of life.
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5.0
April 18, 2022
Dr. Richard Bleicher, MD is excellent and I am very happy to have him as my doctor.
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5.0
April 04, 2022
Dr Bleicher and staff have always been the epitome of professionalism and knowledge for me.
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5.0
March 03, 2022
Dr. Bleicher & his staff are excellent and I feel safe that they are caring for me.
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5.0
February 21, 2022
I've only met Dr. Bleicher once so far but it was a very impactful appointment. After just one conversation, he has given me complete confidence that he can help me and REALLY knows his craft. I couldn't be more grateful.
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5.0
November 14, 2021
I really like my doctor and Fox Chase Center.
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5.0
November 13, 2021
Very good experience. Very glad I chose Fox Chase and Dr. Bleicher for the care I needed. Everyone was wonderful.
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4.5
October 23, 2021
Very good visit! Dr. Needs to talk slowly. He was excellent, just needs to slow down
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5.0
August 16, 2021
Dr. Bleicher was knowledgeable and caring. His staff was courteous and kind.
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5.0
July 29, 2021
Always a good experience.
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5.0
July 28, 2021
Very good experience
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5.0
July 28, 2021
Dr B & his staff are AMAZING!!! He takes his time to fully address & answer my questions, no matter how silly or simple. He is a professional that is relatable. I thank God he was/is my surgeon.
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5.0
July 24, 2021
I came in for a second opinion/consultation and was extremely impressed with Dr. Bleicher's fellow as well as Dr. Bleicher. I was so impressed I have decided to continue to see Dr. Bleicher for my follow up care/visits.
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5.0
July 24, 2021
I appreciate Dr. Bleicher and his demeanor which is energetic, focused and intelligent. I feel like he is listening to me as an individual, not just another person with the same diagnosis of breast cancer.The staff are ways kind and professional as well as the interns The imaging staff are wonderful also, truly appreciated as the women who are waiting are anxious, and appreciate hearing kind words.
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5.0
June 14, 2021
Everyone on my team including Dr. Bleicher and staff are all knowledgeable, kind and caring. Thankful I was treated at Fox Chase.
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