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Roman V. Petrov, MD, PhD, FACS
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Clinical Locations
Primary Location
Fox Chase Cancer Center
333 Cottman Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19111
About
Assistant Professor, Department of Surgical Oncology
Assistant Professor, Thoracic Medicine and Surgery, Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University
Specialties
Treatment Focus
Esophageal Cancer; Lung cancer; Mesothelioma; Mediastinal tumors and Thymomas; Chest wall tumors; Minimally invasive and Robotic surgery
Key Awards
Thoracic & Cardiac Surgery
Language(s) Other than English
Russian
Treatment Philosophy
As a surgeon, I believe the patients need to be presented with thorough and unbiased information about their disease, prognosis and available treatment options to make a right decision about own care that we will work hard together to implement.
Education and Training
Educational Background
- Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry, Moscow, Russia: MD, Graduated magna cum laude, 1996
- Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry, Moscow, Russia: Master of Health Administration, MHA, 06/1996
Certifications
- ATLS – 05/2006, 12/2009, 12/2013
- ACLS – 05/2005, 06/2007, 11/2009, 01/2012, 01/2014
- BLS – 01/2012
- Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery, FLS – 08/2009
- Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery, FES – 08/2015
- PALS – 05/2006, 02/2014
Memberships
- American Medical Association
- American College of Surgeons (ACS) – associate fellow
- Society of Thoracic Surgeons – Member
- General Thoracic Surgery Club – Candidate Member
- European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS)
- Society of Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)
- Russian American Medical Association (RAMA)
- Kaplan Honor Medical Society
- Moscow Surgical Society
- Russian Association of Minimally Invasive Surgery
Honors & Awards
- Philadelphia Magazine Top Doctors, 2019, 2020
- AATS Graham Foundation Scholarship for Ethicon Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship. 05/2016
- Memorial Health System Recognition for Excellence in Trauma Care. 11/2015
- Best Score Among All Residents/American Board of Thoracic Surgery In-service Examination Award. 04/2012
- Third place, Morris Alpert Resident Research Presentation Award, 06/2010
- Second place, Morris Alpert Resident Research Presentation Award, 06/2009
- Second place, Morris Alpert Resident Research Presentation Award, 06/2008
Research Profile
Research Interests
Minimally invasive and robotic esophagostomy; VATS and robotic Lobectomy; Paraesophageal hernia; POEM; Chest wall resection and reconstruction
Publications
Selected Publications
Petrov R, Elbahloul O, Gallichio MH, Stellrecht K, Conti D. Monthly screening for polyoma virus eliminates BK nephropathy and preserves renal function. Surg Infect. 2009 Feb;10(1):85-90. PMID: 19298172 PubMed
Conti D, Petrov R, Elbalhoul O, Gallichio M. Sirolimus-based, calcineurin-inhibitor sparing immunotherapy, long-term (6-year) results. Transpl Immunol. 2008 Nov; 20(1-2): 12-3. PMID: 18793727. PubMed
Friedrich J, Petrov R, Askay S, Clark M, Foy H, Isik F, Dellinger P, Klein M, Engrav L. Resection of panniculus morbidus: a salvage procedure with a steep learning curve.. Plast Reconstr Surg.. 2008 Jan; 121(1): 108-14. Cited in PubMed; PMID: 18176212. PubMed
Clinical Locations
Primary Location
Fox Chase Cancer Center
333 Cottman Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19111
Assistant Professor, Department of Surgical Oncology
Assistant Professor, Thoracic Medicine and Surgery, Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University
Specialties
Treatment Focus
Esophageal Cancer; Lung cancer; Mesothelioma; Mediastinal tumors and Thymomas; Chest wall tumors; Minimally invasive and Robotic surgery
Key Awards
Thoracic & Cardiac Surgery
Language(s) Other than English
Russian
Treatment Philosophy
As a surgeon, I believe the patients need to be presented with thorough and unbiased information about their disease, prognosis and available treatment options to make a right decision about own care that we will work hard together to implement.
Education
Educational Background
- Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry, Moscow, Russia: MD, Graduated magna cum laude, 1996
- Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry, Moscow, Russia: Master of Health Administration, MHA, 06/1996
Certifications
- ATLS – 05/2006, 12/2009, 12/2013
- ACLS – 05/2005, 06/2007, 11/2009, 01/2012, 01/2014
- BLS – 01/2012
- Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery, FLS – 08/2009
- Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery, FES – 08/2015
- PALS – 05/2006, 02/2014
Memberships
- American Medical Association
- American College of Surgeons (ACS) – associate fellow
- Society of Thoracic Surgeons – Member
- General Thoracic Surgery Club – Candidate Member
- European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS)
- Society of Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)
- Russian American Medical Association (RAMA)
- Kaplan Honor Medical Society
- Moscow Surgical Society
- Russian Association of Minimally Invasive Surgery
Honors & Awards
- Philadelphia Magazine Top Doctors, 2019, 2020
- AATS Graham Foundation Scholarship for Ethicon Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship. 05/2016
- Memorial Health System Recognition for Excellence in Trauma Care. 11/2015
- Best Score Among All Residents/American Board of Thoracic Surgery In-service Examination Award. 04/2012
- Third place, Morris Alpert Resident Research Presentation Award, 06/2010
- Second place, Morris Alpert Resident Research Presentation Award, 06/2009
- Second place, Morris Alpert Resident Research Presentation Award, 06/2008
Research Profile
Research Interests
Minimally invasive and robotic esophagostomy; VATS and robotic Lobectomy; Paraesophageal hernia; POEM; Chest wall resection and reconstruction
Publications
Selected Publications
Petrov R, Elbahloul O, Gallichio MH, Stellrecht K, Conti D. Monthly screening for polyoma virus eliminates BK nephropathy and preserves renal function. Surg Infect. 2009 Feb;10(1):85-90. PMID: 19298172 PubMed
Conti D, Petrov R, Elbalhoul O, Gallichio M. Sirolimus-based, calcineurin-inhibitor sparing immunotherapy, long-term (6-year) results. Transpl Immunol. 2008 Nov; 20(1-2): 12-3. PMID: 18793727. PubMed
Friedrich J, Petrov R, Askay S, Clark M, Foy H, Isik F, Dellinger P, Klein M, Engrav L. Resection of panniculus morbidus: a salvage procedure with a steep learning curve.. Plast Reconstr Surg.. 2008 Jan; 121(1): 108-14. Cited in PubMed; PMID: 18176212. PubMed
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7 PATIENT COMMENTS
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4.5
October 29, 2019
Dr. Petrov has always worked closely w/my GI dr. [...] Dr. Petrov also has had a great concern for my health, & proactive to finding out what my medical problems were.
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3.8
October 09, 2019
Caring & concerned.
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5.0
September 30, 2019
Was very pleased w/Dr. Petrov & how he ordered tests to find out what was exactly wrong with me. He didn't just assume!
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5.0
June 27, 2019
Very good.
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3.5
June 25, 2019
[...] Dr. Petrov did the procedure, and told me how to take care of the wound, which was a good visit overall.
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5.0
March 26, 2019
Very good care from the doctor to the nurse and nurse assistant. My whole time in the hospital I could not ask for better care. Thank you to all.
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5.0
March 04, 2019
Fantastic!!!!!
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