4.3
7 Ratings with 2 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Rita Axelrod is an oncologist and internal medicine physician who graduated from New York University School of Medicine. With 56 years of experience in medicine, she has developed extensive expertise in cancer care and comprehensive internal medicine. Dr. Axelrod is fluent in Spanish, Chinese, and English, allowing her to care for patients from diverse backgrounds.
Dr. Axelrod practices at multiple locations throughout Philadelphia, including Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia, and several Jefferson Health facilities. She specializes in treating various forms of lung cancer, including both non-small cell and small cell lung cancer. Her approach includes comprehensive diagnostic testing such as blood work and metabolic panels to monitor patient health throughout treatment. Patients rate Dr. Axelrod 4.3 out of 5 stars for her compassionate and thorough care.
Dr. Axelrod practices at multiple locations throughout Philadelphia, including Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia, and several Jefferson Health facilities. She specializes in treating various forms of lung cancer, including both non-small cell and small cell lung cancer. Her approach includes comprehensive diagnostic testing such as blood work and metabolic panels to monitor patient health throughout treatment. Patients rate Dr. Axelrod 4.3 out of 5 stars for her compassionate and thorough care.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 56 years of experience
- speaks Spanish, Chinese, English
- New York University School Of Medicine
- 2 written reviews
- 2 specialties
- 6 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 5 hospital affiliations
- 7 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Rita Susan Axelrod has 7 locationsJefferson University Physicians Gynecologic Oncology
925 Chestnut St Ste 320APhiladelphia, PA 19107 Tel: (215) 955-6200
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Jefferson Health Cancer Center
1101 CHESTNUT ST FL 14PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107 Tel: (215) 955-8874
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Oncology | Oncology | Oncology | Oncology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 56 Years of Experience | 33 Years of Experience | 28 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Spanish, Chinese, English | Speaks English | ||
| Philadelphia , PA | Philadelphia , PA | Philadelphia , PA | Darby , PA |
| Med School: New York University School Of Medicine | Med School: Jagiellonian University Medical College | Med School: Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine | Med School: Coimbatore Medical College |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Rita Susan Axelrod
Medical Specialties
Dr. Rita Susan Axelrod has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Rita Susan Axelrod has the following 6 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
56 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
New York University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1970
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- Dr. Rita Axelrod is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia, Jefferson Frankford Hospital, Jefferson Methodist Hospital, and Jefferson Hospital For Neuroscience.
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