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Robert Allen Burger, MD, FACOG, FACS
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Fox Chase Cancer Center
333 Cottman Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19111
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Dr. Burger's
Patient Stories
- Karen Applegate - Ovarian Cancer Patient Stories
- Kelly Charles - Ovarian Cancer Patient Stories
- Kim Chestnut - Ovarian Cancer Patient Stories
- Kathy Kelk - Gynecologic Malignancies Patient Stories
- Doris Kramer - Ovarian Cancer Patient Stories
- Sylvia Meyer - Ovarian Cancer Patient Stories
- Donna Sweet - Ovarian Cancer Patient Stories
- Jeannine Vannais - Colon Cancer Patient Stories
Ovarian cancer patients encouraged to start with specialist
March 12, 2013
By Jennifer Lynn, NewsWorks
A study from the University of California, Irvine, suggests that where ovarian cancer patients are treated can make a significant difference. A large percentage of women who elect to receive treatment from their local gynecologist would do better at an experienced cancer center.
According to Dr. Robert Burger, "There are sort of hallmark symptoms and signs of a diagnosis of ovarian cancer that a primary care physician should be aware of. And when there is such a suspicion, then a consultation with a gynecologic oncologist is paramount."
Read the full story at NewsWorks.org
Surgical Oncology
Associate Director for Research,
Section of Gynecologic Oncology
Professor, Department of Surgical Oncology
Director, Women's Cancer Center
Attending Surgeon, Gynecologic Oncology
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Clinical Expertise:
Gynecological Malignancies and Related Problems, Ovarian Cancer, Surgical Management of Pelvic Masses, Endrometrial Cancer and Hyperplasia, Cervical Cancer and Dysplasia, Uterine Sarcoma, Vulvar Cancer and Dysplasia, Vaginal Cancer and Dysplasia, Gestational Trophoblastic Disease and Molar Pregnancy
Certifications:
Gynecologic Oncology,
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Obstetrics and Gynecology,
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Medical Education
New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY, 1988
Residencies
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania,
Philadelphia, PA, 1988-1992
Fellowships
Gynecologic Oncology, University of California, Irvine,
Irvine, California, 1992-1996
Professional Societies
Chair, Information Technology,
Society of Gynecologic Oncologists ;
Chair, Developmental Therapeutics for Ovarian/Primary Peritoneal Cancer,
Gynecologic Oncology Group (GOG);
Member, Phase I and Ovarian Cancer Committees, GOG;
Member, American College of Surgeons;
Member, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology;
Member, American Association for Cancer Research;
Member, Alpha Omega Alpha
Research Interests
Targeted Therapy of Ovarian CancerOvarian Cancer Risk Assessment and Prevention
Developmental Therapeutics for Gynecologic Cancers
Publications
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