Summary

Dr. Pierluigi Porcu is an oncologist who specializes in treating blood cancers and related conditions. He earned his medical degree from the University degli Studi di Torino Scuola di Medicina and completed his residency training at Indiana University School of Medicine, followed by specialized fellowship training in hematology and oncology. With nearly four decades of clinical experience, Dr. Porcu holds board certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He provides care in English for his patients.

Dr. Porcu practices at Jefferson Medical Oncology's Honickman Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and maintains an affiliation with The James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute. His clinical expertise focuses on treating complex blood cancers including non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma, and chronic lymphocytic leukemia. He regularly performs comprehensive blood tests and chemistry panels to monitor patient health and treatment progress. Patients rate Dr. Porcu 4.3 out of 5 stars for his care.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 39 years of experience
  • 26 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • In Univ Sch Of Med, Hematology/Oncology; Wm N Wishard Mem Hosp, Internal Medicine
  • 2 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Jefferson Medical Oncology - Honickman Center

1101 Chestnut St # 14Philadelphia, PA 19107

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Philadelphia , PAPhiladelphia , PAPhiladelphia , PAPhiladelphia , PA
Med School: University degli Studi di Torino Scuola di Medicina Med School: Temple University School Of Medicine Med School: State University Of New York Upstate Medical University Med School: New York Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Pierluigi Porcu

  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth Caritas - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • Cigna
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Health Partners Plans (Pennsylvania)
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthPartners - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Keystone First
  • Keystone First - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Provider Partners Health Plan
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • US Family Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Pierluigi Porcu has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Pierluigi Porcu has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  • Biological Therapy (Immunotherapy)
  • Chronic B-Cell Lymphocytic Leukemia
  • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
  • Clinical Research
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Epidemiology
  • Hepatitis C
  • Leukemia
  • Lymphoma
  • Mycosis Fungoides
  • Sezary Syndrome

Certifications, License, & Education

39 Years Experience

Pierluigi Porcu holds an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at In Univ Sch Of Med, Hematology/Oncology; Wm N Wishard Mem Hosp, Internal Medicine and Indiana University School of Medicine Program.

Medical School

Graduated from University degli Studi di Torino Scuola di Medicina in 1987 and University Di Torino- Fac Di Med E Chirurgia- Torino- Italy in 1987.

NPI Number

Pierluigi Porcu's NPI number is 1376551564.

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Where is Pierluigi Porcu's office located?
Pierluigi Porcu's office is located at 1101 Chestnut St # 14, Philadelphia, PA, 19107.
Which hospitals is Pierluigi Porcu affiliated with?
Pierluigi Porcu is affiliated with The James Cancer Hospital And Solove Research Institute.

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