Dr. Marcia C. Boraas MD
Surgeon
333 Cottman Avenue Fox Chase Cancer Cen Philadelphia PA, 19111About
Dr. Marcia Boraas is a general surgeon practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Boraas 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. Boraas 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
Univ of Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1977
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 1977
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Breast Cancer
- Pain
Fellowships
- University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine,Philadelphia, Pa, United States
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