Daniel J. Farrugia, Surgical Oncologist
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Daniel J. Farrugia

Surgical Oncologist | Surgical Oncology

360 N. Terra Cotta Rd, Suite C Crystal Lake Illinois, 60014
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About

Daniel J. Farrugia M.D. Ph.D. is an expert in Breast Surgery and co-Director of the Breast Surgery Program at Centegra Health System. He is a fellowship-trained Breast Surgical Oncologist and board certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery. 

Education and Training

MD

PhD

Board Certification

Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery

Provider Details

Male English

Areas of expertise and specialization

Breast Surgical Oncology

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Local Public Speaking -

Awards

  • U.S. Department of Defense Breast Cancer Research Program Fellowship Award   
  • Conquer Cancer Foundation of ASCO - Merit Award (2016)   
  • American Association for Cancer Research Travel Scholarship Award   
  • Outstanding Academic Achievement Award, University of Florida   
  • Peer Reviewer for DentEd European Union Thematic Network Project   
  • Society for Vascular Surgery Travel Scholarship Award   

Treatments

  • Breast Cancer, General Surgery

Internships

  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine (Rochester)

Fellowships

  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Professional Society Memberships

  • American College of Surgeons, Society of Surgical Oncology, American Society of Breast Surgeons

Professional Affiliations

  • McHenry County Medical Society

Articles and Publications

  • Dr. Farrugia has published in the world's leading scientific journals including Nature and Cancer Research. His work has been cited over 970 times in scientific and medical literature. It has also been covered in the lay press including Forbes, Reuters, and CNBC.

What do you attribute your success to?

  • "Passion for the well-being of my patients, pushing the envelope to advance our knowledge of cancer that leads to innovations in cancer treatment, hard work, and dedication."

Areas of research

  • Inherited breast cancer, Technical aspects of breast cancer surgery, Neoadjuvant therapy for breast cancer, Oncoplastic resection for breast cancer.

Areas of research

Inherited breast cancer, Technical aspects of breast cancer surgery, Neoadjuvant therapy for breast cancer, Oncoplastic resection for breast cancer.

Daniel J. Farrugia's Practice location

Centegra Gavers Breast Center

360 N. Terra Cotta Rd, Suite C -
Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014
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