Stephen A Boorjian, MD

I joined the faculty at Fox Chase as a urologic oncologist because of the model of care which the institution embodies for its patients.  Specifically, I recognize that the care of patients with genitourinary malignancies often involves a multidisciplinary approach.  Therefore, I work closely with my colleagues in medical and radiation oncology to ensure that my patients receive a thorough and comprehensive evaluation in order to develop the most appropriate and effective individual treatment plan.

I believe in a thoughtful, compassionate approach to patient care in which the patient is a partner in the decision-making process regarding their treatment.  Having been fellowship-trained in open, laparoscopic, and robotic surgery, I am able to offer patients the approach which I believe provides the best chance for cancer cure while maintaining their quality of life, and which I would recommend to a member of my own family.

Clinically, I have extensive training in minimally-invasive surgery including nerve-sparing robotic prostatectomy.  I have also had specialty training in the treatment of advanced urologic malignancies, including kidney cancer with tumor thrombus, bladder cancer with neobladder reconstruction, and post-chemotherapy surgery for testicular cancer.

My research interests include investigating the mechanisms which are responsible for the development of bladder and prostate cancers in order to develop novel therapeutic approaches for these malignancies.  I have authored over 50 journal papers and book chapters, and I believe that active participation in research helps me to remain aware of the most current treatments available for my patients.

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Introductory Video of Dr. Boorjian

Surgical Oncology
Attending Surgeon, Urologic Oncology
Department of Surgical Oncology

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

Clinical Expertise:

Prostate Cancer; Robotic Prostatectomy;
Bladder Cancer; Urinary Diversion
-Orthotopic Neobladder Reconstruction
Kidney Cancer
-Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques
-Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery
-Advanced kidney cancer with tumor thrombus
Testicular Cancer; Ureteral Cancer; Penile and Urethral Cancer

Medical Education:

Harvard Medical School, 2000

Residencies:

Urology, New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill-Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY;
General Surgery, New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill-Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY

Fellowship:

Urologic Oncology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN

Professional Societies:

American Urological Association
Society of Urologic Oncology
American College of Surgeons
American Association of Clinical Urologists
American Medical Association

Research Interests:

Bladder Cancer: Development of novel therapeutic approaches;
Prostate Cancer: Early Detection, Risk Assessment