Michelle Rodoletz, PhD

Formerly the Associate Director of the Psychosocial and Behavioral Medicine Program at Fox Chase Cancer Center, I returned to FCCC in 2009 to work as a psychologist within the newly developed Department of Psychiatry to offer direct patient care.

Trained as a licensed clinical psychologist, I have a long-standing background in health psychology, also known as behavioral medicine, which focuses on promoting health-related behaviors and enhancing the psychological adaptation to medical illness. In my new role at FCCC, I plan to work with Dr. Mechanic and Dr. Chen to provide patients and their caregivers with theory- and evidence-based psychological interventions aimed at enhancing their ability to cope with their cancer across the disease continuum. In particular, the cognitive-behavioral therapy that I can offer patients has shown to be effective in stress management and in reducing symptoms of depression and/or anxiety.

Dr. Rodoletz is a clinical psychologist at Fox Chase Cancer Center. She provides general and consultation liaison psychiatry for Fox Chase patients. She is in on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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Introductory Video of Dr. Rodoletz

Psychiatry
Clinical Psychologist

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To make an appointment, call:
215-214-3940.

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

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

Clinical Expertise:

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy; Stress Management

Medical Education:

PhD, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA Clinical Psychology, 1995;
MA, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA Clinical Psychology, 1988

Fellowships:

Temple University, 1986, 1988

Certifications:

PA State Board of Psychology, Harrisburg, PA, Clinical Psychology

Professional Societies:

American Psychological Association;
Member of the Medical Resource Council for Gilda’s Club of Delaware Valley

Publications:

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publications and presentations

Hear an audio interview with Dr. Rodoletz in an archived interview of her appearance on the "Coping with Caregiving" radio show hosted by Jacqueline Marcell. audio | mp3

Research Interests:

Improving Adherence to Cancer Screening and Other Health-related Behaviors; Enhancing Psychological Adaptation to a Cancer Diagnosis Through Psychosocial Interventions; Psychoneuroimmunology