Sandra Urtishak , M.D.

GENERAL

Specialties:	Hematology/Oncology - Accepting New Patients Oncology (Board Certified in 2009) - Accepting New Patients Internal Medicine (Board Certified in 2006) - Not Accepting New Patients

Age: 37      Gender: F
Years in practice: 3
Main Line HealthCare Physician

Medical School:
Univ. of PA School of Medicine

Residency:
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Fellowship:
Fox Chase Cancer Center

Affiliations:

• Bryn Mawr Hospital - On staff since 2009
• Lankenau Medical Center - On staff since 2009
• Paoli Hospital - On staff since 2009

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PRACTICE

Practice Name:
Main Line Oncology/Hematology

Locations:

Cancer Center of Paoli Hospital 255 West Lancaster Avenue Paoli, PA  19301 TEL: 484.565.1600 FAX: 484.647.2006

Access Information:  Public Transportation,Handicap Access Hours: Weekdays

495 Thomas Jones Way, Suite 300 Exton, PA  19341 TEL: 484.565.1600 FAX: 484.647.2006

Access Information:  Public Transportation Hours: Weekdays

Areas of Clinical Interest
Advanced treatment for all cancer diagnoses, including:
- Breast Cancer
- Gynecological Cancers
- Palliative Care

Statement of Practice Philosophy

To provide the highest quality treatment possible in a supportive, caring environment, utilizing the most effective and innovative therapies, while focused on each individual's special needs and goals of care.

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PUBLICATIONS & CITATIONS

Recent Clinical Studies Published

Urtishak S, Alpaugh RK, Weiner LM, Swaby RF. Clinical utility of circulating tumor cells: A role for monitoring response to therapy and drug development. Biomarkers in Medicine 2008; 2(2): 137-45.

Harris EE, Hwang WT, Urtishak SL, Plastaras J, Kinosian B, Solin LJ.  The Impact of comorbidities on outcomes for elderly women treated with breast-conservation treatment for early-stage breast cancer.  Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2008; 70(5): 1453-1459.

Gutzmer R, Li W, Sutterwala S, Lemos MP, Elizalde JI, Urtishak SL, Behrens EM, Rivers PM, Schlienger K. Laufer TM, Eck SL, Marks MS. A tumor-associated glycoprotein that blocks MHC class II-dependent antigen presentation by dendritic cells. J Immunol 2004; 173(2): 1023-32.

Urtishak, SL, McKenna EA, Mastro AM.  Prolactin and prolactin receptor expresion in rat, small intestine, intraepithelial lymphocytes during neonatal development Dev Immunol 2001; 8(3-4): 319-30.

 

Recent Honors, Awards, Citations

2011 - TOP DOCTOR - Hematology/Oncology
Main Line Today Magazine

2008 - Chief Fellow, Hematology/Oncology - Fox Chase Cancer Center / Temple University Hospital

2001 - FOCUS Medical Student Fellowship

 

Community/Team Clinical Affiliations

Available as a speaker for community events

Personal Quote

Statement of Practice Philosophy:

To provide the highest quality treatment possible in a supportive, caring environment, utilizing the most effective and innovative therapies, while focused on each individual's special needs and goals of care.

Current Memberships and Activities

American Society of Clinical Oncology

American Society of Hematology

 

Membership on the medical staff of any of our hospitals does not constitute an employment or agency relationship.