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Dr. Douglas Leon Fraker MD

Surgeon

4/5(58)
3400 Spruce St 4 Silverstein Bldg Philadelphia PA, 19104
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About

Dr. Douglas Fraker is a general surgeon practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Fraker specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Fraker provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.

Education and Training

Harvard Med Sch, Boston Ma 1983

Harvard Medical School 1983

Board Certification

SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 34 years of experience

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Awards

  • Philadelphia Super Doctors 2012  
  • Awards & Recognition   
  • Received the Penn Medicine Award of Excellence 2006  
  • Recognized annually in Philadelphia Magazine 's Top Docs issue from 2004-2006, 2004, 2004, 2004, 2004, 2004  
  • Recognized by America's Top Doctors2007 2008, 2008  
  • Recognized by Best Doctors in America2003-2004 2005-2014  

Treatments

  • Liver Cancer
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Colon Cancer
  • Hyperparathyroidism
  • Lymphoma
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Thyroid Cancer
  • Goiter
  • Graves' Disease

Professional Memberships

  • Member International Association of Endocrine Surgeons 
  • Member International Association of Endocrine Surgeons  1998 
  • Member International School of Surgical Oncology , Expert 
  • Member Societe Internationale de Chirurgie 
  • Member Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Society 
  • Member American Association for Cancer Research 
  • Member American Association for the Advancement of Science 
  • Member American Association of Endocrine Surgeons 
  • Associate Examiner American Board of Surgery, oral examinations  1998 
  • Member American Cancer Society , Chair, Scientific Research Award Reviewer Committee, 1998-Present, Medica  2001 
  • Fellow American College of Surgeons  1995 
  • Member American Society of Clinical Oncology , Melanoma and Sarcome Subcommmittee, 1996-2001, Grants Selec  2001 
  • Member American Surgical Association 
  • Member John Morgan Society 
  • Member K12 Program in Molecular & Cellular Biologics , Executive Committee 
  • Member Micro-Circulatory Society 
  • Member NCI Melanoma Intergroup Panel 
  • Member Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract 
  • Member Society of Biologic Therapy 
  • Member Society of Clinical Surgery 
  • Member Society of University Surgeons 
  • Member Surgical Biology Club II 
  • Member The Endocrine Society 
  • Member American Cancer Society Southeast Regional Medical Advisory Board 
  • Member American College of Surgeons, Metropolitan Philadelphia Chapter , Executive Council, Cancer Liaison 
  • Member Pennsylvania Medical Society 
  • Associate Examiner American Board of Surgery, oral examinations  2003 
  • Examination Consultant American Board of Surgery, written examinations  1999  - 2003 

Fellowships

  • National Cancer Institute  

Dr. Douglas Leon Fraker MD's Practice location

Practice At 3400 Spruce St 4 Silverstein Bldg

3400 Spruce St 4 Silverstein Bldg -
Philadelphia, PA 19104
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New patients: 215-615-5858, 215-614-0009, 215-615-3424, 215-349-8339

Division of Surgical Oncology

4 Silverstein Building 3400 Spruce Street -
Philadelphia, PA 19104
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New patients: 215-662-2050, 215-243-3284

Univ of Penn Division of Surgica

4 Silverstein 3400 Spruce Street -
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