Fox Chase Cancer Center Review

My husband has Barrett's Esophagus and he gets his annual screenings at Fox Chase. Having a Fox Chase gastroenterologist gives us comfort that he's being properly monitored for any cancer risk. They are awesome!

You always have cancer in the back of your mind because it impacts so many people, but when it happens to you all of a sudden it takes on a sense of urgency. I was referred to Fox Chase by my local physician and I could not be more thankful for that referral. From my initial visit to my post op visit I have been treated with the utmost respect. I had a robotic partial nephrectomy performed by Dr Alexander Kutikov. I feel honored to be in Dr Kutikov's care and thankful that people like him are so accomplished to fight cancer. My deepest appreciation goes out to everyone at Fox Chase for the level of care that I was given.

Cancer sucks but Fox Chase is the best for treatment.

My grandfather was a patient of Fox Chase many years ago. He had prostrate cancer, he had surgery and recovered from the surgery. They also gave him a clinical trial of chemotherapy. The clinical trial extended his life an extra year. Even though,, my grandfather passed in 2002, a month after I had my oldest daughter. I will always be grateful for this hospital.

Caring, concerned, & compassionate Doctors, and entire staff.
Dr. Cynthia Bergman is the greatest.

Top of Philly, in my opinion.

Two thumbs up.

This is the place to come if you have head or neck cancer. My oral surgeon recommended it and I am so glad he did. They have a team approach with the Chemotherapy, Surgery, Plastic Surgery and Radiation doctors and Rehab all working together to address your needs. They truly care about you . The nurses and support staff are all wonderful also, the treatment I received while in the hospital was amazing. I highly recommend this hospital.

I have been a patient of Dr. Chen's since 2015, when he operated on me for prostate cancer. Dr. Chen has been very involved in my care, encourages your questions and answers them in a professional and caring manner. He maintains an open dialogue - I have been able to call Dr. Chen and ask questions during my recovery and have found him to be most patient and available. During my post surgery visits, Dr. Chen continues to be open, frank and provides options to any topic discussed and I have never felt rushed during office visits.

Some of the older receptionists are constantly complaining about their work duties.

My recent bout with prostate cancer was met head on by Dr. David Chen of Fox Chase Cancer Center. His team of doctors at FCCC were knowledgeable, kind, caring and honest. I had no complications from the surgery or recovery. My procedure went better then I could have imagined. I would recommend Dr. Chen and Fox Chase Cancer Center to anyone going through this difficult time.

Best care ever! The culture here is amazing, I've never seen anything like it. Such wonderful caring people from the minute you walk through the doors! Thank you Dr. Gina Mantia-Smaldone and Staff! Dr Martin, Dr Reddy and Dr Finestone are the best! Kudos to Infusion Room staff and CRU staff, and everyone I deal with each visit!
Love Fox Chase!

My Mother was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer in October 2017 at Einstein Hospital, I immediately called Foxchase to schedule an appointment and when we went to the appointment we seen Dr. Treat. He was very kind and very friendly. My mother had already had cancer all over her body before it went into her lung. So when I went to the visits with her, I had always asked where did the cancer start. But I always got the same answer, the doctor always told me it doesn't matter where the cancer started because it's already all over her body. This answer upsets me because I feel like it's our right to know where it started, I feel like it would give me some closure because my grandmother also died from cancer and I could get cancer one day. But other than that, doctor Treat was nothing but kind and he always made us feel comfortable. My mom was put on hospice in February but in the month of March her lung filled up with fluid. I had contacted Foxchase multiple times to try to get her an appointment, to get it drained. It took a lot of phone calls and two weeks to finally get my mom an appointment. We were so hopeful that if she got her lung drained she would be able to breathe better. We were trying to encourage her and make her feel strong. That would be her last appointment. When me, my sister and my dad took her to that appointment, the people that worked in that department we're so rude and disrespectful, my mother was nothing but the kindest person you would ever meet. But at this point of her illness, she was not even able to get up out of her wheelchair. She was so sick. But the women in this department we're unbelievably rude to her and to us. I asked if I could come back with her because I've seen her lung get drain before , and I knew that she wouldn't be able to get out of her wheelchair to get on to the hospital table. They told me no I couldn't come back to help her. So I respected that and sat down in the waiting room with my dad and my sister. I thought they would help her. But when she came out she was very upset. First, they drained her lung while she was in the wheelchair. They were Whispering about her as if she couldn't hear them. The staff was whispering about her saying that she's dying and they don't know why she's here to get her lung drained because it's pointless. She said that the ladies that drained her lung we're very rude to her and talked about her like she wasn't there, like she couldn't hear them. It's a shame that the staff in this department could be so rude and inconsiderate. Even though my mom was so sick, she was still the kindest person to everyone, to the point where right before she died she said thank you to the hospice workers. We were trying to be strong for her and we were trying to be hopeful that if she got her lungs drained, then it would make her feel more comfortable. Even the hospice worker said that it would make her feel more comfortable. So for this department of Foxchase to be so rude and so insensitive to such a kind person to me it's just inhumane. Its cold hearted. My advice to Foxchase is to train your staff better. Since Temple is a learning Hospital and Foxchase is a branch of Temple, you should teach these people not only how to drain a lung, but to be considerate because the people that are coming to this Hospital have a life-threatening disease, most of the time the people that you are treating are going to die. So what would it hurt to be kind and more sensitive to what people are going through? Ask yourself, What if it was you? What if it was you who had cancer? What if it was your life.
My mother lost her battle with cancer on April 6th 2018. May she rest in peace, Amen.

I am writing this letter to let people know about the amazing staff and facilities at Fox Chase Cancer Center. We have recently moved to New Jersey and this summer I had kidney stones. I went to a local hospital and on a scan they found two suspicious tumors. I was referred to Fox Chase by a local urologist. My wife and I do not know much about the medical facilities in the area so we were pleasantly surprised with Fox Chase. We were introduced to Dr. Kutikov and his staff and immediately felt a sense of confidence and knowledge. My surgery was this past September and I was lucky enough to have two rare but benign tumors that were removed. I remained in the hospital for almost a week following my surgery. The staff at Fox Chase couldn't have been nicer or more efficient. Every problem I had was quickly attended to and always with a smile and a gentle demeanor. Any question I had was explained, answered and reassured. I had two surgeons for my surgery. Dr. Esnaola was the pelvic specialist and I met him separately before the surgery. He walked me through the scan and explained things in great detail. My other surgeon was Dr. Kutikov and I can't say enough good things about this man. My wife and I checked out his credentials before the surgery and he has a superior background. But the best part of Dr. Kutikov was that he treated me with such respect and kindness which made all the difference. I knew I was in skilled hands but I also knew I wasn't just a patient on his surgical docket. The staff before the surgery was attentive and reassuring. The facility itself is beautiful, clean and respectful of the patients family. Looking back on my experience I have nothing but great things to say. If you are looking for a place to go for surgery or for treatment look no farther than Fox Chase Cancer Center.
Respectfully,
Nick Holowiak

My name is Gerald Smith. I came to FOX CHASE CANCER CENTER for a second opinion regarding my prior diagnosis of PROSTATE CANCER! I was assigned Dr. Marc Smaldone, and after meeting with he and his team, I knew in short order that I couldn't have made a better decision. I was enlightened from square one as to all that I would experience. Dr. Smaldone advised me and continues to do so on a personal level, ....more so than I had expected! He's provided me with a cell phone number that enables me to reach him at anytime. His bed side manner is very professional. There was never a time when I felt uncomfortable or out of the loop! Robotic Surgery was one of the things we discussed prior to the procedure. Where we are technologically is impressive, although I know that people in this profession continuously strive to be better. I was admitted for surgery 7/30/2015 and was discharged 7/31/2015. At this point, I'm able to do all of the things I was doing prior to surgery! I'm blessed and extremely grateful. My experience at FOX CHASE CANCER CENTER has been most interesting and enlightening thanks to my surgeon Dr. Marc Smaldone and all of the Professional, Dedicated, and Talented people there! And so in closing I say... THANK YOU SO MUCH!

Horrible hospital my wife went to see if she had something growing in the throat. Took her 15 minutes and got charged $5789.00 for that test ...this is outrageous... The doctor only looked into her throat to make sure there is no cancer and got changed with this much money...I rather die with cancer than coming back to this place ....horrible real sad ...I do not know where to take her if she ever get and actual cancer ......now I have to come up some money ...

I have had a very good experience with the office staff, PA,s, Nurses and doctors especially Dr Chen and his group. From my first interview to my surgery (prostate) and follow-up, all my concerns were addressed and I was put at ease.
I travel from Delaware and do not regret firing my Delaware doctor. The facility needs a little updating but I am not looking for a 5 star hotel, I just want the best chance I can get at full recovery and now I am 3 years cancer free, thank you. I do not hesitate to recommend anyone that asks to go to Fox Chase Cancer Center to get evaluated.

When diagnosed with kidney cancer, I sought a second opinion and without so much as a few seconds passing, the oncologist I spoke with recommended Dr. Robert Uzzo. I couldn't have been in better hands. Not only is Dr. Uzzo highly regarded by other doctors in the medical community outside of Pennsylvania, he is top-notch surgeon, compassionate, and most importantly, helped to save my kidney. His team is extremely capable and equally compassionate, and thoroughly explained the post-surgical care and follow up I would receive.
The doctors and nurses at Fox Chase are wonderful, and saw to it that I was comfortable following my surgery. Even during the surgery, my family was frequently updated as to how things were progressing during the operation.
It has been well over a year now since I first came to Fox Chase and met with Dr. Uzzo, and I continue to be grateful that I chose him and his team, and highly recommend them.

It was my great pleasure to have met Dr. Nestor Esnaola,a compassionate, caring, extremely qualified surgical oncologist who performed surgery on me in December of 2015. I have been doctoring at Fox Chase since December of 2014,when I was diagnosed with a malignant tumor.At that time I had surgery to remove my tumor by Dr.Christina Chew a caring competent doctor with a friendly smile and a way of making u feel at ease even with that big bad word cancer.After my diagnosis of gist tumor,I was referred to Dr.Margaret Von Mehren, a medical oncologist who gave me a thorough explanation of what my treatment would entail and thanks to her and her team I continued with my treatment until in November of 2015 when my cat scan show a 2cm mass again in my small intestines.After further testing including a pet scan she referred me to the surgical oncology group where I had the great pleasure of meeting Dr.Nestor Esnaola, who was to perform my surgery.He had a calming,friendly air about him. He explained to both my husband and I what my surgery would entail.He in a people person exhibiting friendliness,and confidence.He is extremely knowledgeable.After my surgery,he was able to give me the best news ever NO reoccurrence of my gist tumor, just a fibrous benign mass,thank god.I will continue with my treatment for the next 2 years.From the first moment I set foot in Fox Chase Cancer Center,I could not believe the friendliness and helpfulness of all the people i came in contact with.I would highly recommend Fox Chase to anyone seeking cancer treatment.

I love the staff at fox chase cancer center. They took really good care of my grandma over the years with her treatments. She fell in love with Jayson, one of the nursing assistants that always made her smile when he came in. Always made her feel comfortable. Thank you!

I was referred to Fox Chase Cancer Center because of a new procedure to reduce Lymphedema. I am a 20 year breast cancer survivor with lymphedema in my left arm. I was introduced to Dr Eric Chang to see if I was a candidate for the Lymphevenous bypass. (LVBP) procedure. Dr Chang felt I was. I would do several months of continuous massage therapy with Wilma Morgan Hazelwood to reduce my arm as much as possible for the surgery.

In Nov. 2014 I had the lymph-to-vein bypass surgery. This microsurgery involves connecting tiny lymph channels to tiny veins to unblock the lymph fluid for a better flow. An overnight hospital stay and I was home having no pain after surgery just needing to curtail activity of my arm for complete healing. I am back to my busy life after one month. I continue to wear a compression garment however now a custom Elvarex Soft Seamless Class 1. I could not be more please with the results.

Fox Chase is one of a few facilities to offer this procedure nationwide. How lucky I was to have Dr. Chang and all the staff at Fox Chase to look after me.

This really is the best cancer hospital in the northeast. All the patients are treated well with the latest in cancer treatments. The medical staff as expected is top notch. But what surprised me was the support staff, everyone down to the volunteers are absolutely amazing. The waiting areas for the family are very comfortable and very clean. Bathrooms are plentiful. Cafeteria is large and has a decent selection of food.

I had a bit of a health scare when a chest xray discovered a 1cm lung nodule. I work at Fox Chase, so I knew already that I was in good hands, but it was quite an experience being on "the other side." From the second I was put in touch with a nurse navigator for the lung cancer program, I knew I made a good choice in coming here. They led me through all the steps and helped me make some decisions I needed to make. I ended up seeing Dr. Manley who reviewed some tests with me, and thankfully the nodule turned out to almost certainly be nothing. I have some follow up visits coming up to confirm, but even if it does turn out to be something, I feel like I'm in great hands. I feel proud to work here, and I can see why so many of our patients love Fox Chase!

Every detail was taken care of including making an cordinating appointments leaving you to just show up. Fantastic

I was diagnosed over a year ago with lymphoma and have received treatment at several different hospitals and clinics. I have had a few different types of chemotherapy and most recently a stem cell transplant.

At every facility I felt that the staff went out of their way to make a sincere and genuine connection to my health and my recovery, until I went to Fox Chase. Cancer treatment makes the finite number of minutes we have on this planet very clear, every moment becomes precious.Fox Chase makes it clear that cancer treatment is a financial driver, money is the very first thing they want to discuss. Preserving life and the easing pain and frustration, in my experience, do not seem to be the primary concern.

When deciding on where you will be treated I advise you look at the structure of the organization and ask questions. I believe Fox Chase lacks transparency and compassion. While I did meet some excellent nurses and doctors I found that dealing with the totality of the hospital network to be a terrible experience.

I pray that you or your loved ones will never have to take on the burdens of cancer, but should that become your reality, may you find a group of medical professionals that understand the weight and want to help you carry the load.

All the nurses on the 2nd and 3rd floor are great, as are the doctors and other staff

From my mother - Celeste Gorski

Dr. Ridge is a highly talented surgeon at FCCC. He is caring and sensitive to his patients' needs, and always makes sure that they are receiving the best care. Dr. Ridge has performed all three of my surgeries since 2006, and I would not trust my life to any other surgeon. He gives each patient a regimen that is truly designed specifically for them. He is a brilliant man and I feel truly confident in having him as my doctor.

My name is Maria chick, I have been seeing Dr. David Chen for bladder cancer. He is the best. He is gentle, kind, and easy to talk too. He cares about his patients. He makes you feel comfortable and explains every step in the process so you do not have that "worried feeling" when you leave the office. As for the staff, I can not say enough about. I thank Tina in the front for getting me in asap when I first called to schedule. She was kind and understanding. Sue and Lisa who work with Dr. Chen in the room's are very understanding and they make you laugh. They make you feel like you are part of their team. Thanks to all for making my life great again.

I was diagnosed with a Left Adrenal Mass. Not feeling comfortable with direction my local doctor wanted to take I started researching on the web. Fox Chase kept coming up, and had most informative web site for my particular diagnosis. Seeking a second opinion I called, and they set up an appointment. Could not believe how quickly they had got me in to see Dr. Marc Smaldone. I was very impressed in Dr. Smaldone's confidence and how informative he was. So I scheduled surgery to have Mass removed. I cannot say enough about my experience, Marc Smaldone's bedside manor is second to none. He handled my Wife's concerns with great care, and kept her posted continuously while I was in surgery. I was home in a matter of a couple days, and recovered very quickly. The nursing staff at Fox Chase was also very responsive to my needs, they made my stay very comfortable. If I would need any procedures of this nature in the future, without doubt I would call Marc Smaldone.

My wife loved all who helped during her battle, she was treated as family n kept in touch after her passing, God bless all.

Some young doctors there are not good at all,
Very bad place

Fox Chase Cancer Center, it s medical and non-medical staff are second to none. From the moment I first walked through the door I felt welcomed and at ease. The kindness and professionalism of everyone I ve come upon, met, spoke with and ultimately those I have been treated by, helped make my visits and stay as stress free as possible. A special shout out goes to the random person who got off the elevator with me even though it wasn t her floor, just to walk me to my ultimate destination because I asked her if she could tell me which way to go. Also, Shelby, one of my nurses, rocked it. I could go on and on about my experiences, so I ll simply say Thank You.

The staff only helps when they feel like it, obtaining paperwork is a hassle, and one of the doctors did a poor quality job. Due to the poor quality surgery, and lies, I will not be getting surgeries there again. I have contacted a lawyer and will have to sue for malpractice. A neurosurgeon, at a different hospital, confirmed that the previous surgeon didn't cut out the entire tumor. Sadly, the quality of care at this facility has drastically decreased. Unless my lawyer states that I need to go back, I will not be coming back to Fox Chase Cancer Center.

My husband Wyman was treated at Fox Chase for prostate cancer. He was treated wonderfully and has had good results. This is a great place. Dr. David Chen was his Surgeon assisted by a great staff of doctors and nurses who really care about their patients.

Visited a friend who had an operation. Everyone was very friendly and professional. Parking was easy to find, but driving in the parking deck is a bit confusing.

My wife has received surgery from Dr. Cynthia Bergman, chemotherapy from Dr. Angela Jain, and is about to begin radiation therapy from Dr. Krisha Howell. Everyone has been extremely compassionate and very thorough in explaining each step of her care.

I have nothing but good things to say about Fox Chase Cancer Center. My doctors, Dr. Alexander Kutikov, and Dr. Eric Horowitz are hands down the very best, not only for their knowledge and skill, but also how they treat their patients. I loved that when I first met Dr. Horowitz, he introduced himself as Eric. To me this says he has nothing to prove. The nurses who took care of me on each step along the way we're excellent. The support staff who check you in, could not be nicer. The one thing I have always said about Fox Chase, is not only do they take good care of the patient, but they also care about the care givers. Cancer treatments are a very trying time for both patient and care giver. They go beyond to make sure everyone is comfortable, and kept in the loop.

I went there for a Whole Body Scan and an MRI. Every staff person was professional and cordial throughout the whole process. I felt valued as a patient and customer.

I have a family history of prostate cancer and went to see Dr. David Chen after learning that my PSA was elevated. I did some extensive research before deciding upon Fox Chase and Dr. Chen. I called Dr. Chen's office and was surprised and pleased I was able to be seen in within 2 weeks. Dr. Chen was (and is) terrific; as were all of his associates I saw the first day. Given my history and the rate of PSA rise, Dr. Chen recommended a biopsy; this was performed also within 2 weeks. The results were positive; Dr. Chen even called on a Saturday (72 hrs after the biopsy) with the results, stating that he wanted me to know the outcome sooner rather than later for my own piece of mind. I saw him the following week. He spent almost an hour reviewing and discussing the various treatment options. I had many questions; all were answered in terms that were very understandable. I opted for the robotic prostatectomy, (a procedure which Dr. Chen is expert; he received a glowing recommendation from my second opinion Dr., the head of prostate cancer surgery at University of Chicago) which was done on January 4, 2016. The procedure was "uneventful". Dr. Chen spoke with me following the procedure and reassured me that everything went very well. I would also note that the nursing staff at Fox Chase were outstanding. Very attentive, very professional and very caring. I was only in the hospital for 36 hours, but was able to experience great care from great people. I am now 3 months post op and nearly fully recovered. I am seeing signs of " sexual life" and the urinary incontinence is almost completely gone. Fox Chase is great. Dr. David Chen, his fellow Benjamin and nurse Sue are all wonderful. Strong work by all involved. I recommend this team without reservation

I recently moved to the Philadelphia area from New York. For the past 4 years, I was under the care of the Stony Brook Cancer Center. I was concerned 3 months ago when I had a reoccurance of my condition. Who should I see? My GP referred me to a practice in Abington. I found them to be cold and clinical. It took them 2 weeks to contact me with positive biopsy results. They recommended immediate surgery. No other options were discussed. I had an uneasy feeling and wanted to seek another opinion. My previous surgeon from Stony Brook told me to go to Fox Chase. BEST advice I ever received!

The first step was being assigned a Nurse Navigator. That person was Carol Cherry . When I explained my concerns and previous negative experience, she said she had just the right fit for my needs. What a great help Carol was in guiding me through the process. I can't say enough about how valuable a service this is to new patients.

I feel so fortunate and grateful to have been connected with Dr. Christine Chu for my case. Dr. Chu immediately put me at ease. I truly feel she treats the patient, not just the disease. Her knowledge and expertise were apparent from the start. She took the time to thoroughly explain all of my options and is very accessible. My fear and anxiety have now been replaced with optimism and confidence thanks to Dr. Chu.

Cancer touches just about every family, and without hesitation I highly recommend that anyone with that diagnosis, seek your care through Fox Chase.

In 2013, I went to see my primary care doctor about recurring pain in my lower back. After a battery of tests - X-rays, CT scans, MRIs - I was finally diagnosed with cancer. I remembered that moment, because the world lost all its color to me - it turned monochrome. (I am an architect by education, like to draw, paint and take photography, so colors are very important to my perception of the world.) At first I didn't know what to do with myself and I felt defeated.

Eventually, though, I collected myself and decided to go to Fox Chase Cancer Center for a second opinion. After some research - asking friends, looking through various websites - I was referred to Dr. Robert Uzzo at FCCC. My very first appointment with Dr. Uzzo gave me renewed hope. Speaking softly and warmly, yet firmly and confidently, he reassured me that I could expect the best care possible and that I needn't worry too much. While initially I had been told that I might need to have my kidney removed, Dr. Uzzo immediately relieved my worries, telling me that it was not necessary. His treatment philosophy, as I've learned since, is to do everything in his power to save the kidney.

I come from a family of doctors - my father was a pediatrician and a professor of medicine back in Ukraine, where I come from. He was extremely kind to the children who were his patients, as well as to everybody else he met. When I was a child, I always felt safe and taken care of, because of his doctor's talents. I am not exaggerating when I say that after meeting with Dr. Uzzo, I felt just as safe and taken care of as I had been in my childhood. With his congenial manner, Dr. Uzzo engendered respect and trust. Perhaps I'm embellishing somewhat, but after becoming Dr. Uzzo's patient, I started to see the colors around me once again, and recovered my lost joy in life.

I would be remiss if I did not also thank all the terrific people who took care of me both at Dr. Uzzo's office and at the Fox Chase Cancer Center hospital while I underwent and was recovering from the surgery - the entire nursing staff, the anesthesiologist, and all other personnel. They treated me with kindness and compassion, helping cope with the pain after what was a quite serious operation.

I have no reservations about recommending anyone diagnosed with cancer to go to Fox Chase Cancer Center in general, and Dr. Uzzo in particular, in case of kidney/urology issues. It's no wonder that FCCC is listed as one of the national cancer treatment centers - the quality of care is outstanding.

Going through cancer is not easy and they make you feel comfortable throughout the entire process. Highly recommend Fox Chase Cancer center, especially the Head and Neck (Dr Lango) and Endocrinology Department (Dr Sharda).

Very professional, courteous staff. Excellent care and attention.

First class cancer center. Appointments always run on time. The staff is wonderful, caring, helpful. There are greeters to help you find your way around. Large waiting areas for family to wait for you. There is a Starbucks kiosk, a gift shop, a cafeteria and a snack shop. They also have weekly vendors with all different kind of items for sale. Wheelchairs are at the doorways of parking lot. The doctors are top notch, for my breast cancer I used dr. Richard Bleicher, he is amazing, I highly recommend him. I also used Dr. Rubin in Gyno. He is amazing as well. This is the place you want to be if you have cancer. Also for family members waiting for you, the cafeteria has very good food

My husband was contacted by Fox Chase after an initial series of test were done by a surgical team, from another affiliation, received an unconclusive biopsy report. Dr. Sanjay Reddy met us on time for an 8am appointment. His promptness was appreciated but from the moment he stepped into the room his calming, kind manor assured my husband and I that we were in very good hands. He left us with his exceptional staff and after blood work, X-rays, consult with an anesthesia specialist, pre-admission nurse and research specialist we were ready for the surgery to follow the following Friday. Dr. Sanjay Reddy, and his team, were a breath of fresh air and supplied the information needed to us in a timely fashion. He is recovering well and upon getting the stiches removed Dr. Sanjay Reddy gave us the great news as he entered the room, it was not cancer.
Thank you for an incredible experience. Fox Chase is the BEST!!

Dr Reddy is not only one of the most professional surgeons I have ever met, but he is the most compassionate; as he has a great bedside manner. He performed a reverse colostomy at the same time removed a very large tumor from my friends colon. I know this wasn't an easy job and it took several hours but Dr Reddy completed these 2 extremely challenging and difficult procedures getting the cancer out. No more colostomy bag. Yippee! My friend has a tough road ahead of him as he prepares for a secondary surgery in a different area from one of Dr Reddy's partners, but I am pleased with the surgical procedure performed by Dr Reddy. Oh! I may add that Dr Reddy is easy to speak with, answers your questions direct, no sugar coating; so you know what to expect before and after surgery. This was very helpful.

Furthermore, upon my friends first post-op visit we spoke of some difficulty with home care and Dr. Reddy made sure he placed us with the proper people who had it all straightened out before we left the hospital. Dr Reddy goes beyond the call of duty and this is the type of surgeon you want, if needed. Fox Chase should be happy to have such an extremely dedicated, compassionate person, who's a surgeon at the top of his skill. Because of Dr. Reddy my friend is alive and still fighting, allowing us all more time to spend with him.
Thank you Dr. Reddy

When my local Urologist discovered a mass in my kidney in a extremely difficult location for removal, He referred me to Fox Chase Cancer center. At Fox Chase Dr. Robert Uzzo was able to remove the mass and save 90% of my kidney. Not only is Dr. Uzzo a highly skilled surgeon, he also listened to any and all of our concerns and gave us the reassurance that we were in the best hands having chosen Fox Chase. Only a week and a half after surgery my wife and I enjoyed a lovely day at "Longwood Gardens". Thank You again Dr Uzzo and your team at Fox Chase for giving me excellent care and guidance through a very difficult time.

My husband was diagnosed with metastatic adenocarcinoma of the peritoneum from an unknown primary source. We came to Fox Chase for a second opinion with Dr. Steven Cohen. If the word cancer isn't scary enough, the word metastatic is even more terrifying. From the moment we walked through the doors of Fox Chase, we knew it was a very special place and we were in good hands. Dr. Cohen's professionalism and cheerful disposition put us at ease from the moment we met him. After completing his twelve chemotherapy treatments, we were referred to Dr. Sanjay Reddy for surgery. After extensive testing and counseling by Dr. Reddy, my husband underwent the cytoreduction, peritoneal stripping and HIPEC surgery. Dr. Reddy is a talented, devoted and compassionate surgeon. We never met a surgeon so devoted to his patients and families. He called us frequently at home to keep us updated with test results and returned our phone calls promptly. Dr. Reddy checked on my husband at least two times everyday during his nine day hospital stay, We think the world of Dr. Reddy, and would highly recommend him to anyone who needs surgery. My husband continues to recover from his surgery and is getting stronger each day.

We had to take our 86yr old uncle to visit Fox Chase CC to have a melanoma removed.
The entire process involved many different tests and finally surgery. The entire staff at Fox Chase is friendly and very outgoing! We especially want to thank Dr. Sanjay Reddy for his efforts. Fox Chase seems to have the right stuff, when it comes to Cancer treatment!

Thanks, Mr. Jim McGroarty

I highly recommend fox chase. Dr Chen and his staff were very professional and made me feel comfortable through a cancer situation. Every person in that hospital was excellent... 100%. Thanks guys for taking care of me.

All the staff is great, best place to go for a bad situation.

I was today with my client the place is clean the staff is nice. About parking is drama

I Love Fox Chase Cancer Center., The Staff & Dr s Are Tentative To The Patient Needs & All Are Very Helpful.. I Have Been A Patient For Over 4-Yrs.

Thank you Dr. Uzzo and Fox Chase! Dr. Uzzo was able to remove a cancerous tumor in my husband's kidney robotically, with minimal kidney loss (only10%). Recovery from this operation was much better than we expected with minimal pain. He is very thorough, knowledgeable, and patient. What an excellent physician - the top in his field! Everyone at the hospital provided wonderful, personal, and timely care as well. This is the place to go -- and Dr. Uzzo is the doctor to see for any urological issues, especially kidney.

I've been a patient at fox chase since late 2008 . Dr Uzzo did a phenomenal job handling my kidney cancer ! Fox chase Dermatology have performed the mohs procedures for my skin cancer and did a incredible job ! You get treated like family from the office staff ,nurses, doctors ! And I consider them family !!!

I am still recovering from a breast cancer surgery but I could not fail to register my gratitude to God first for my care at this hospital, and then to the entire body of care at FOX CHASE Cancer Center. From the reception staff to the surgeon, I saw and felt much affection, affection, compassion and above all respect for the pain of others. I think better service only in "PARAISO" ..... (Smile)
.Thank you LORD for allowing me to witness noble attitudes and feelings in these people and to understand that we can be better HUMAN BEINGS every day.
God bless you all .

I received exceptional care from Dr. Esnaola and his team. I was very fortunate to have such a skilled team of doctors and nurses help me through my two liver resections to remove my liver cancer. I was not the easiest person to do deal with going through my issues, but the care and support I received was top notch. I highly recommend Fox Chase

Fox Chase always gives 110% to their patients and care. After about a year of post-procedure appointments, specifically with Head & Neck, I never feel out of the loop with the care plans, as all of the information is shared directly with me by my endocrinologist (shout out to Dr. Sharda!) Fox Chase never forgets to put compassion and understanding at the forefront of their care, and it truly shows when you walk on campus. I've had such a rewarding experience here that it lead me to want to join the Patient and Family Advisory Council, which I have been a member of since December of 2019. Now more than ever it is so important to continue with scheduled appointments and therapies, even though it can be a scary though during the pandemic. Please keep your head up and be strong!

my mom was being treated here for cancer they messed up on her bloodthinner meds and gave her the wrong dosage and knew one of her assistant doctors inquired about it knew she should have been taking twice aday but never did anything about it she ended up having a massive stroke in multiple parts of her brain she is now in icu fighting for her life please make sure u monitor ur love ones and fo ur own background check and plenty of questions because this type of negligence isn't acceptable and the doctors and hospital need to be held accountable for there actions

Staff very friendly and compassionate My Oncologist for my ca is the Best there is according to Health Care rating services. Great knowledge, experience diagnostic skills, as well as surgery & radiology expertise!

My entire surgical experience with Dr. David Chen at Fox Chase on May 1st was a very positive one. Dr. Chen was very attentive to my medical issue and my concerns and always took time to explain his diagnosis and procedural plan with my wife and me. The results have been successful and we feel very grateful to have had this skilled doctor for my surgeon!

I really went to Fox Chase by accident. I saw a doctor and a plastic surgeon. They both talked with me. However, I was turned off by the scheduling dept. Those women are very rude. A person who needs help do not need to deal with rude insensitive people. My told me not to follow through and I went to another people. Those people need to be trained how to deal with the public before the potential patient gets to see the doctor.

I was referred to Dr. Robert Uzzo after being diagnosed with a left renal mass, and after being informed that the medical facility where the surgery was initially scheduled was unequipped to handle my surgery because the tumor was very close to the pancreas. I was immediately impressed with Dr. Uzzo's expert knowledge and confidence that he could perform this surgery for me. For the first time in months, I was so happy to know that I would be taken care of. Of course the operation was very successful and Dr. Uzzo saved 80 percent of my kidney. It has been three weeks since the surgery and I am feeling great. Thank you to Dr. Uzzo and his remarkable staff for their warmth and expert care throughout this difficult time for me.

Sorry in advance for the long review... but I feel compelled to mention some of the staff members that helped me. I was diagnosed & treated at FCCC. Now in remission from stage 2B IDC triple positive breast cancer.

Thank goodness Dr. Tuite immediately spotted the cancer after my own primary physican doubted it was cancer & didn't think I should have bothered with a mammogram. Be persistent people: get a second opinion. Dr. Tuite first initiated me into the world of cancer. She assured me without promising anything that there was a winnable battle ahead.

Nurse Practitioner Tumelty guided me through my treatments. This woman has remarkable patience & dedication. She worked with me despite my constant whining, complaining, and crying. On two occasions she came to the hospital & checked on me & reviewed my lab results for infusion issues on her days off. I wish she was still my oncologist.

The entire staff at FCCC was professional, caring, & kind. The hospital is clean and fresh. There were early & late appointments available. However, sometimes there were long waits for your infusions appointments and parking. It's understandable since they're world renowned with an infinite number of people seeking help in such a finite space. Wish they had weekends, shuttle service and valet available but I know that's just the "entitlement" in me talking. Just prepare yourself and your companions to be patient.

Michelle in the social department is an absolute star. Very resourceful yound lady. She always came through and cheered me up. She has an honestly realistic & heartwarming insite of the process.

Dr. Sigurdson (lumpectomy) and Dr. King (hysterectomy) have amazing surgical teams. They provided me with precise cuts, minimal scaring, and no complications. In both surgeries I recovered and healed well. I would strongly recommend Dr. King for anyone considering a hysterectomy. I have no regrets. She answered every silly question I had thoroughly.

Overall, I had a great experience with this hospital. I could be the worst patient at times but they always made me feel like I was getting the best care. Good luck to all!

After I was diagnosed with kidney cancer I was told the best place to go for a second opinion was Fox Chase. I saw Dr. David Chen and immediately knew this was the place and the doctor I wanted to do my surgery. He is a very caring and compassionate individual. The procedure was uneventful and my recovery was swift. I would recommend Dr. Chen to anyone looking for a doctor outstanding in this field of kidney cancer surgery.

Living with lymphedema is not an easy task by any means. There are lots of things involved in managing this condition. Although I did do all these things religiously, I still developed lots of complications from my lymphedema. I have lymphedema in my entire lower extremity. Unfortunately, we did not realize how bad this condition was for me until about 2004 when I started to get cellulitis infections on a regular basis. These infections are very painful and always involved at least a 1-week hospital stay. Needless to say, that was very difficult especially being a college student. Not only was my lymphedema causing cellulitis infections, which can be intensified with a total hip replacement, but my lymphedema actually played a role in a dislocation of my recently replaced hip back in November 2013. My infection rate was so frequent in Fall 2014, where I spent more time in the hospital than at my own home from September 2014 March 2015, that I approached my Orthopedic Oncologist, Dr. John Abraham, about a surgical procedure that was being offered by Fox Chase Cancer Center s Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery department. I was advised to go for a consultation with Dr. Eric Chang and see if anything could potentially be done to assist with my lymphedema.

Upon meeting with Dr. Eric Chang and his resident and fellow it was determined that I would be a good candidate for one of these surgeries, more than likely the vascularized lymph node transfer however he was not discounting the lymphaticovenous bypass until he actually looked for the blockages in the operating room if I decided to go through with the surgery. Unfortunately, we did not know what the ultimate outcome was going to be because I have had this condition for 25 years where the average person only has lymphedema for about 5 years prior to having this surgical procedure done. At this appointment, Dr. Chang encouraged me to go home and think about if I wanted to go through with this procedure before making a final decision. During my conversation with Dr. Chang on the first visit I asked him lots of questions and he answered my questions with ease and confidence. He also provided me with a list of other doctors who complete these identical surgical procedures if I wanted to obtain a second opinion. I knew that this was not going to be an ultimate cure for my lymphedema; however, at this point I needed to do something because my lymphedema was now controlling my life where I was unable to work or do anything except rest which is not the lifestyle a 33-year old should be living. The following week I met with Dr. Chang again to discuss the surgery further as I did make the decision to have this procedure done. I had nothing to lose, it was not going to make my lymphedema worse the worst case was it helped my infection rate without reducing the volume of my lymphedema leg.

I am now 8 months post surgery and can honestly say this was the best decision I have ever made in my medical history. I am now able to do things I could not have imagined or have done since I was 8 years old. I have had an amazing experience at Fox Chase through the many nurses, doctors and nursing assistants that were present during my hospital stay. Prior to surgery I had an almost 30% volume difference between my affected and unaffected leg. Currently, I have a 10% volume difference between the 2 limbs. This change in volume accounts for a 60% improvement in the difference between the volumes of my 2 legs. Needless to say, I was not expecting the volume change to be that drastic in such a short amount of time but I am very happy that it did being we didn t know what the potential end results would be due to my longevity with lymphedema.

Currently, I am receiving lymphedema treatment through Fox Chase Cancer Center as well as following up with Dr. Chang. If I ever need any questions answered about my condition Dr. Chang is just an email away.

The front office and especially the nurses Sue and Lisa are outstanding! Dr Chen is great both as a doctor and as a communicator-- always encouraging and willing to explain and answer questions. I've been coming there so long everyone treats me as an old friend.

When my kidney cancer came back, I wanted another opinion. I was referred to Dr. Robert Uzzo at Fox-Chase. I could not have been in better hands. My operation was complex due to previous treatments, but Dr. Uzzo was able to save most of my kidney, removing the tumor and surrounding scar tissues. The hospital facility is very nice and almost every single staff person we met was beyond friendly and helpful, seeking out contact with us. If we stood still for too long anywhere, someone approached us and asked if we needed help, or directions. It's like Disney runs the place!

The food is so-so, run by Sodexho, and tastes institutional, and not the good kind of institutional. It was nice though that there were no set meal periods, I could pick up the phone from 7 am to 6 pm and order anything I was permitted to on my special menu. But the rest of the facility is top notch.

Nurses are compassionate, and genuinely cared about my recovery ,and my family while they were visiting. Not fun to be in the hospital for 5 days, but my pain and comfort were managed as well as could be expected.

Thank you Dr. Sanjay Reddy, Dr. Smalldone and Dr. Guynseman for making my brother Miguel feel comfortable during this difficult time. Your truly excellent doctors. Everyone who came in contact with Miguel ,were. very caring and professional.

Dr. Boraas is the best doctor I have ever met. She is extremely patient, willing to listen, and friendly. She communicates well with patient. Not only does she write down the details for me but also draw graphs to make it easy to understand.
The nurses and doctors here are very responsive. When I called to ask a question, either a nurse or doctor would call me back within 1 hour. They also keep the appointment time punctual. This is rarely seen in other hospitals in the area.
All the staffs, nurses, radiology staffs and surgical team here are friendly, professional and patient.

My wife was diagnosed with breast cancer. After meeting with the Doctor from our area, he wanted to do a double masectomy. After meeting with the plastic surgeon in our area, we knew that we needed a second opinion.

We've heard good things about FCCC through friends and research. We also had a friend recommend Dr. Bleicher.

My wife spoke with his nurse navigator, Megan for quite a long time via phone. She answered a lot of our questions, but deferred some to the Doctor. Megan did an excellent job of putting my wife's mind at ease.

A week later we were scheduled to meet Dr. Bleicher at FCCC. First impressions of the hospital was that it was big. Upon arrival, we were met in a friendly and compassionate manner by the admissions receptionist.

Once checked in, a gentleman by the name of John escorted us to the women's center where we were to meet Dr. Bleicher. John was also very friendly.

The hospital appeared to be very clean and well organized and efficiently run. We didn't have to wait long to register and once at the Women's center, we were quickly greeted by the receptionist, followed by Dr. Bleicher's Nurse. She was also very compassionate and friendly.

Before arriving, we viewed Dr. Bleicher's profile on the FCCC website as well as his video. My wife found his video to be very calming to her.

Our first impression of Dr. Bleicher was that he was very professional, compassionate and extremely intelligent. His positive words and confidence in himself, his team and the FCCC were truly a relaxing, calming blessing.

Dr. Bleicher told my wife that his recommendation is a lumpectomy followed by some type of oncology treatment (to be determined following the results of the tumor and lymph node biopsies). He also told her that he is not going to do anything that is not medically necessary or which will not improve her quality of life. He said that his goal is to only have to operate on someone once. He fully explained and detailed the procedure to us.

After explaining all of the statistical chances of re-occurrence, his positive outlook with this course of action and of course his compassion for my wife; she felt totally 100% comfortable with him and with FCCC.

We booked the lumpectomy for the following week. She needed an up to date mammogram, so Dr. Bleicher's team got her in within minutes, since we came from 2 hours away.

My wife also told Dr. Bleicher that she liked his video, and he got a big smile from ear to ear. My wife said that's when she felt a true connection with him.

The following week, we came in for pre-op testing. The entire staff from the secretaries to the phlebotomist, anesthesiologist, Dr. Rainey from the genetics team were all very comforting and a complete pleasure to deal with.

The day of my wife's surgery, again, everyone was fabulous. She was running a fever, so they didn't know if they were going to do the surgery, but after a blood test and waiting about an hour, Dr. Bleicher said everything looked good and he was going to be able to do the surgery. Everyone was so very patient and understanding!

He stopped in pre-op to speak with us and then when he was done, he spoke with me privately and explained everything in detail and was very happy with the results of the surgery. He reassured me of a very positive outlook.

The waiting room facility was very nice, comforting and inviting and the volunteer secretary was very nice and compassionate.

I finally got to see my wife in post-op recovery. The nurses kept coming over very regularly to check on her.

My wife did get nauseous from the anesthesia and dye. I called the nurse for a bag or bucket and within a second or two, she had 3 or 4 nurses and the attending doctor rush to her bed side to ensure her safety and comfort and to provide some anti-nausea medication. I couldn't believe how attentive, comforting and patient they were. It's like something you only see on TV.

We go back next week for the follow up, pathology results and then the following week, meet with the oncologists.

FCCC definitely hit a home run with us!

When I was diagnosed in 2017 with breast cancer I knew I needed a hospital I could trust and feel comfortable with. My second opinion was with fox chase and I immediately felt cared for from the moment I had my first apt. The team of nurses are wonderful! Lori Goldstein was my oncologist who was very reassuring and compassionate. I also met with my surgeon Dr Richard Bleicher that day as well. I was of course overwhelmed and a mess. From the moment he walked through the door I felt comforted and reassured. His words to me were, this is not a death sentence. Those words alone gave me confidence that I was choosing the right hospital. Dr. Bleicher was so patience. Took his time talking to me and my family members about what to expect, questions and concerns. His bed side manner was phenomenal. He would go out of his way to stop in and talk to me when I was doing treatment to reassure me. He was there on day one of my treatment, came to a benefit that was thrown for me outside of the hospital, visited me then I was fearful of my surgery during treatment and today at my last treatment he was there to watch me ring the bell! . I couldn t say enough of how compassionate he is and how great he is at what he does. Not to mention he removed all my cancer and I healed very nicely after the surgery. I trust him and I would absolutely 200% recommend him to anyone needing a surgical oncologist. Overall great hospital!!

I'm a former administrator from a major medical center, so I'm pretty particular about the whole medical experience. My surgeon was Dr. Robert Uzzo (Urology). He has a stellar reputation and did not disappoint. He was terrific. I can honestly say that I've never had a better overall health care experience--ever. And I've had a few. Dr. Uzzo's staff, from his assistant to his office staff, from his Research Fellow, Dr. Mohammed and the PA, Marcel Knotek, were all kind, caring and patient.

The hospital nursing staff at Fox Chase Cancer Center Hospital were all wonderful, caring folks. They truly epitomize what nursing should be. And, If I may point out, the facility was very clean. When the patient next to me left, the bed was sanitized thoroughly in short order. In a word, outstanding. I'm
exceedingly grateful.

On behalf of Helene Mullen's children, we would like to thank and commend Dr Sanjay Reddy on the 2 successful laparoscopic surgeries he performed on our amazing 83 year old mother in July and December 2015. The second surgery was a partial gastrectomy and the removal of a cancerous tumor. She has recovered beautifully from both surgeries and is now cancer free!
Dr. Reddy has always been extremely caring and compassionate, qualities that are so comforting yet rare in today's world. Thank you Dr. Reddy!!!

Helene(Jr), Marybeth, Sharon, Jacqui,Colleen, Sean, Meghan, Tim, Brendan

Well if Fox Chase Cancer Center is a "center of excellence," THANK GOD my loved one did not go for treatment at one of those un-excellent centers of mediocrity. If FCCC holds a higher standard, than I shudder to imagine the disgrace others may encounter along their journeys to wellness.

Sure, everyone there is really, really nice. But as Little Red learned in Into the Woods, "nice is different than good". Their hook, line and sinker approach to the patient's initial visit is misleading. The team of medical professionals appear to be a cohesive network all on the same page. An assessment was made. An appointment for surgery was given. Then the appointment was POSTPONED by one week (the doctor says "a few days to a few weeks don't really matter") because there was another surgery scheduled that day. Some tests were done. The assessment was WRONG--the problem was worse than they first assumed. A more complex surgery was rescheduled again (the third appointment). ONE MONTH after the initial appointment, my loved one is finally in the hands of FCCC for major surgery.

Not good.

My loved one gets sent home with an I.V. still in the arm. Not good. Two lumps of gauze fall out of a wound that were previously causing stabbing pains. Not good. And today, one week after the latest tests, FCCC RESCHEDULES the results appointment TWO HOURS prior to the appointment time. We now get to wait ANOTHER WEEK before getting more answers and, oh, finalizing a treatment plan.

Maybe these doctor's are among the nation's finest and only their admin needs major upheaval. Maybe the problem stems from this nation's misguided approach to wellness. Regardless of "who done it", I, as next of kin, find FCCC's mistakes to be unacceptable, offensive and terribly upsetting.

Lung cancer and Mother are words you never want to hear in the same sentence. Our world was turned upside down three weeks ago. Consensus from medical professionals was go to Fox Chase. We had the first of many appointments last week and I can't say enough about the caring and concern of the entire staff. From the schedulers, to the lab technicians, to the physicians the level of caring is phenomenal. We know that our Mom is in good hands with this team called Fox Chase.

I have nothing but positive things to say about my experience with Dr. Farma, Dr. Chang, and the team at Fox Chase Cancer Center. Every single person we came in contact with throughout my entire journey was amazing. Drs. Farma and Chang and their team were thorough, answered all our questions, reviewed the options, accessible, and most of all were personable and understanding. They listened to my needs and provided options that other hospitals would not offer. They went above and beyond the call of duty! It truly was a team approach in every sense of the term. My recovery has been far easier than expected and the postoperative results are awesome. I attribute this to the skill and expertise of the team that worked on me. I have already sung their praises to other desmoid tumor patients and would highly refer this team to anyone seeking top notch care for the treatment of their cancer.

FCCC is run like a well oiled machine. The staff is excellent. If you are walking around looking for something almost any employee can help you, if not, they find someone who can. The staff is caring and pleasant from every department in the hospital; nurses, doctor's, staff - excellent! Can't say enough about how wonderful the entire operation and experience has been during such serious and emotional times.