Due to a system-wide technology update, we are experiencing extremely high call volume. We appreciate your patience with our operators during this time. Thank you for choosing Fox Chase Cancer Center.
Sameer Patel, MD, FACS
Clinical Locations
- Fox Chase Cancer Center Huntingdon Pike
- Fox Chase Cancer Center
- Fox Chase Cancer Center East Norriton-Hospital Outpatient Center
Primary Location
Secondary Location
Chief, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Associate Professor, Department of Surgical Oncology
Attending Surgeon
NCCN, Breast Cancer Panel Member
Specialties
Treatment Focus
Reconstructive microsurgery; breast reconstruction, including free tissue transfer (TRAM, muscle-sparing TRAM, DIEP, latissimus dorsi) flaps; head and neck reconstruction; extremity reconstruction; complex abdominal wall reconstruction; complex chest wall reconstruction; melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancer reconstruction; perineal reconstruction; soft tissue sarcoma reconstruction
Key Awards
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| Plastic Surgery |
Treatment Philosophy
I came to Fox Chase Cancer Center in 2007 after completing my fellowship in microsurgical reconstruction. Since deciding to enter the field of plastic surgery, I knew I wanted to specialize in reconstruction. I chose this specialty to improve quality of life for patients by helping to restore appearance and function after cancer treatment.
I was attracted to Fox Chase because of the access to resources in caring for surgical patients with cancer. In my practice, I see people who have been diagnosed with various cancers, including breast, head and neck, melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer. Often, my patients may require speech therapy, support services and treatments, such as radiation therapy or chemotherapy, in addition to surgery. Fox Chase's multispecialty approach and status as a comprehensive cancer center gives these patients integrated care to meet all their needs.
My patients often have many questions. Their concerns range from choosing the best surgical option to pain management and recovery time. It is important to me to spend as much time as needed during my consultations with each person. From this first meeting through recovery, my goal is to provide the best care possible and to ensure my patients know and understand what to expect.
In addition to performing surgery, I study surgical outcomes of head and neck cancer patients to find new ways of maximizing function and improving appearance, including the use of advanced computer-aided, patient-specific surgical planning techniques. I also gather research data on breast reconstruction procedures to determine which options may be best for different types of patients.
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Educational Background
- Fellowship, Microsurgical Reconstruction, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
- Residency, General Surgery and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY
- New Jersey Medical School, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark, NJ, 1998
Certifications
- American Board of Surgery
- American Board of Plastic Surgery
Memberships
- National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
- Breast Cancer Panel
- American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery
- IVY Society of Pennsylvania
- American Association of Plastic Surgeons
Honors & Awards
- Philadelphia Magazine Top Doctors, 2016, 2018-20
- America’s Top Doctors®, 2015-17
- Philadelphia Magazine Top Doctors, Rising Star Under 40, 2012
Doug Payne
- Sarcoma
I’ve been able to return to the studio and am recording, producing, and performing music.
Tiffany Mannino Dillon
- Breast Cancer
I remember the day I was diagnosed so clearly. December 16, 2009.
Toula Aris
- Breast Cancer
As a cancer survivor of over 20 years and as a mother who lost a daughter to cancer, I can say with certainty that cancer does not discriminate. Prior to my diagnosis, there was no family history of cancer and I always lived a healthy lifestyle, yet this disease affected me. A diagnosis can sneak up on anyone, regardless of how healthy they appear.
Alison Kovalchik
- Breast Cancer
In 2013, Alison Kovalchik learned she carried the BRCA1 mutation that increases the risk for developing breast cancer. Because she already had a number of other health issues, she was very worried about her options for preventive treatment. Upon the recommendation of her doctor, Alison sought answers from a specialist at Fox Chase Cancer Center, where she later had preventive surgery. She was assigned to a team of physicians from several different departments who all worked together to form an individualized treatment plan to ensure the best outcome. "Even though Fox Chase is a cancer center, its staff considers the patient as a whole person, which is something I hadn’t encountered elsewhere, and, to me, it is a true miracle," Alison said. "Fox Chase Cancer Center’s doctors worked as a team to treat me...I trust my team at Fox Chase. My doctors gave me my life back—in all ways, not only with the BRCA mutation risk. I know I’m in the best hands for my care."
Research Interests
- Breast reconstruction
- Head and neck reconstruction
I really am happy to be working with Dr. Patel and his team. The staff makes me feel safe and confident in my care.
Excellent surgeon, kind, patient, great surgical skills, I would recommend him to anyone seeking plastic/reconstruction surgery.
The staff and doctors were so very kind to me! They spent so much time with me, explained everything thoroughly, and really cared about my treatment! They were all very patient, pleasant, and incredibly kind!!
Top notch provider, office and his staff are all amazing!
Everyone is Dr. Patel's office have been simply delightful to me. They are medically knowledgeable, genuinely interact with me, and are kind and considerate.
Everyone was excellent
Dr. Patel is A very caring Doctor he listens to what you have to say and answers all your questions and does whatever he can to help you feel better about yourself. He is a excellent doctor.
Dr Patel and [...] are always professional and compassionate. By far my favorite team at Fox Chase!
excellent care
Dr. Patel and everyone in his staff made the most stressful time in my life better. I felt completely cared for.
I always have positive experiences with Dr. Patel's team.
Dr. Patel is very kind and courteous and has the best bedside manner.