Visitors Not Permitted at All Fox Chase Locations Due to COVID-19: READ MORE
Now Offering Phone and Video Appointments for Cancer Care
Theresa J.C. Pazionis, MD, MA
Clinical Locations
Primary Location
Fox Chase Cancer Center
333 Cottman Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19111
About
Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
Specialties
Treatment Focus
Orthopedic oncology; Primary malignant bone tumors: osteogenic sarcoma, chondrosarcoma, Ewing's Sarcoma, MFH etc.; Metastatic disease to bone; Primary malignant soft tissue tumors: sarcoma; Benign and benign aggressive bone tumors: giant cell tumor, etc.; Benign and benign aggressive soft tissue tumors; Metabolic bone disease
Treatment Philosophy
I take an evidence based, patient centered approach to your evaluation and treatment. Each consultation will begin with listening to your questions and concerns, and a thorough medical history, physical examination, and review of any available imaging. Together we will decide on the best treatment course within the framework of evidence based gold standard medical care. I treat every patient with the same care and compassion that I would expect for myself and my family.
Education and Training
Educational Background
- MD, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Fellowship, Spine Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY
- Fellowship, Orthopaedic Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
- Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Memberships
- Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada
- American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons
- International Society of Limb Salvage (ISOLS)
- Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (MSTS)
- North American Spine Society (NASS)
Research Profile
Research Interests
Evaluation, treatment and outcomes in metastatic bone disease; Function and oncologic outcomes in the treatment of metastatic spine disease; Chondrosarcoma; Spinal biomechanics
Clinical Locations
Primary Location
Fox Chase Cancer Center
333 Cottman Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19111
Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
Specialties
Treatment Focus
Orthopedic oncology; Primary malignant bone tumors: osteogenic sarcoma, chondrosarcoma, Ewing's Sarcoma, MFH etc.; Metastatic disease to bone; Primary malignant soft tissue tumors: sarcoma; Benign and benign aggressive bone tumors: giant cell tumor, etc.; Benign and benign aggressive soft tissue tumors; Metabolic bone disease
Treatment Philosophy
I take an evidence based, patient centered approach to your evaluation and treatment. Each consultation will begin with listening to your questions and concerns, and a thorough medical history, physical examination, and review of any available imaging. Together we will decide on the best treatment course within the framework of evidence based gold standard medical care. I treat every patient with the same care and compassion that I would expect for myself and my family.
Education
Educational Background
- MD, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Fellowship, Spine Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY
- Fellowship, Orthopaedic Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
- Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Memberships
- Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada
- American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons
- International Society of Limb Salvage (ISOLS)
- Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (MSTS)
- North American Spine Society (NASS)
Research Profile
Research Interests
Evaluation, treatment and outcomes in metastatic bone disease; Function and oncologic outcomes in the treatment of metastatic spine disease; Chondrosarcoma; Spinal biomechanics