Summary

Dr. Aplenc's primary focus is on the treatment of pediatric acute myelogenous leukemia (AML). One of Dr. Aplenc's first patients had acute myeloid leukemia (AML). His experience caring for her changed the path of his career.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 33 years of experience
  • 11 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Ucsd Medical Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

3401 Civic Center BlvdPhiladelphia, PA 19104

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33 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Chinese, Spanish Speaks English
Philadelphia , PAFranklin , TNFranklin , TNBensalem , PA
Med School: University Of Virginia School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine Med School: Sackler School of Medicine -- Tel-Aviv University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Richard Aplenc

  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth Caritas
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Geisinger Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthPartners - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Keystone First
  • Keystone First - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare

Medical Specialties

Richard Aplenc has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Richard Aplenc has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Bone Marrow Transplantation
  • Cancer
  • Chronic B-Cell Lymphocytic Leukemia
  • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
  • Genetic Predisposition to Disease
  • Internist/pediatrician
  • Leukemia
  • Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma
  • Recurrence

Certifications, License, & Education

33 Years Experience

Richard Aplenc holds an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania.

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 Ucsd Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Virginia School Of Medicine in 1994 and UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE in 1993.

NPI Number

Richard Aplenc's NPI number is 1346268711.

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