Rita Axelrod, MD

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About This Physician

Gender Female
Type of Specialist Medical Oncologist
Special Expertise
  • Complementary Medicine
  • Head & Neck Cancer
  • Lung Cancer
Admitting Hospital(s) Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Ranked #20 in Cancer
Nationally Ranked in 11 Specialties
High performing in 2 Specialties
Board Certification(s)
Latest Certification Date(s)
Internal Medicine
1976
Medical Oncology
1977
Hematology
1978
Obtained Medical Degree From New York University
1970
Residency(ies)
Internal Medicine
Med Coll Georgia Hosps
Atlanta, GA
1971 - 1973
Fellowship(s)
Hematology & Oncology
Hosp Univ Penn
Philadelphia, PA
1973 - 1975
Faculty Appointment
Prof
Medicine
Thomas Jefferson Univ
ATD

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