Marcin Chwistek, MD

Medical Oncology

Attending Physician, Pain Management Center, Supportive Oncology Care

Fox Chase Cancer Center
333 Cottman Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19111-2497

To make an appointment, call:
215-728-2570.

For the Lippincott Family Hospice Program, call: 215-728-3011.

For general information, call:
1-888-FOX CHASE.
An oncology certified nurse will assist you.

Clinical Expertise:

Supportive Care; Pain Management; Hospice-Palliative Care

Medical Education:

Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland, 1993

Residency:

Internal Medicine, Yale University-Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, Conn.

Fellowships:

Pain and Palliative Care, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, N.Y.;

University of Arizona, Integrative Medicine

Certifications:

American Board of Internal Medicine;
American Board of Neurology and Psychiatry, Pain Medicine;
American Board of Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Professional Societies:

American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine;
American Society of Clinical Oncology;
National Comprehensive Cancer Network

I joined Fox Chase Cancer Center in 2006 as an attending physician. It was during my training at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center that I decided to specialize in cancer pain management and palliative medicine. For me, it is gratifying to be able to offer my patients pain relief. I enjoy that most of my time at Fox Chase is spent directly with patients.

Since my focus is pain and symptom management, as well as palliative care, I work with patients both during treatment and after they are discharged home. My goal is to support the best possible quality of life for my patients. I do this by paying close attention to their physical, but also psychological and spiritual needs, regardless of the stage of the disease or the need for other therapies.

I strive to assist patients in making the sometimes difficult health-care decisions associated with facing cancer. This is a time of incredible importance that warrants serious attention. The decisions made have a direct impact on the lives of patients and their loved ones. I strongly believe that if cure is not possible, healing is, and it is our responsibility to assist patients on this quest.

As part of the Palliative Care Service, we also assist patients in locating health-care resources available in their own communities. These include home care, nursing help, supportive care programs and hospice services, if appropriate.

Learn more about Fox Chase Cancer Center's hospice program.