Robin Ciocca , DO

Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency: Lankenau Hospital

Fellowship: Fox Chase Cancer Center

Affiliations:

• Bryn Mawr Hospital - On staff since 2008
• Lankenau Hospital - On staff since 2008
• Paoli Hospital - On staff since 2008

Age: 36
Gender: F
Main Line HealthCare Physician

Physician Notes:
I provide evidence-based medicine with a personal touch to support my breast cancer patients as they navigate through the difficult emotional process of diagnosis and treatment.

Practice Name:
Main Line Surgeons

Location:

Med. Science Bldg., Suite 275 100 E Lancaster Ave Wynnewood ,  PA  19096 Phone: 610-642-1908 FAX: 610-642-6808

Access Information: Public Transportation Handicap Access Hours: Weekdays

Areas of Clinical Interest

Statement of Practice Philosophy

To provide state-of-the-art breast care for women in a non-threatening environment.

Patient Population

• Adult
• Geriatric
• Medicare
• HMO
• PPO
• Self-Pay

Professional Staff

Kimberly Ellis, Office Manager
Phone: 610-642-1908

Recent Clinical Studies Published

PUBLICATIONS

Ciocca RM, Li T, Freedman GM, Morrow M.  The Presence of Lobular Carcinoma in Situ Does Not Increase Local Recurrence in Patients Treated with Breast-Conserving Therapy; Annuals of Surgical Oncology 2008; Aug 15(8), 2263-71.

Ciocca V, Daskalakis C, Cioca RM, Ruiz-Orrico A, Palazzo JP.  The Significance of GATA-3 Expression in Breast Cancer:  A 10-year follow-up study.  Human Pathology 2009 April 40(4): 489-5.

Bleicher RJ, Ciocca RM, Egleston BL, Sesa L, Evers K, Sigurdson E, Morrow M: The Influence of Routine Pretreatment MRI on Time to Treatment, Mastectomy Rate and Margin Status, Journal of Clinical Oncology Submitted 2008; pending acceptance.

Bleicher R, O'Sullivan MJ, Ciocca V, Ciocca RM, Perkins LA, Ross EA, Li T, Patchefsky AS, Sigurdson ER, Joseph NE, Sesa L, Morrow M: A Prospective Feasibility Trial to Enhance H & E Detection of Breast Cancer Sentinel Node Metasteses: The Significance of the Sentinel Node Gradient. Cancer 2008 Dec 1; 113 (11) 3100-7.

Ciocca RM, Li T, Freedman GM, Morrow M: The Presence of Lobular Carcinoma in Situ Does Not Increase Local Recurrence in Patients Treated with Breast-Conserving Therapy. Annals of Surgical Oncology May 28, 2008.

Attebery ML, Seiling BA, Ciocca RM, Grujic E, Smink RD, Frazier TG: Touch Prep Cytology as a Preferred Approach for Evaluation of Sentinel Lymph Nodes in Breast Cancer. The Breast Journal, January 2007.

Book Chapters

Ciocca RM, Morrow M: Ductal Carcinoma in Situ., Management of Breast Diseases, Springer Publishing, pending publication.

ORAL PRESENTATIONS & ABSTRACTS

Ciocca R, Freedman G, Li T, Sigurdson E, Bleicher R. Breast Differences and Outcomes in Women Under 30.  American Society of Breast Diseases, April 2009

Ciocca RM, Li T, Freedman GM, Morrow M: The Presence of Lobular Carcinoma in Situ Does Not Increase Local Recurrence in Patients Treated with Breast-Conserving Therapy. Presented at The Society of Surgical Oncology's 61st Annual Cancer Symposium. March 13-16, 2008, Chicago, IL.

Ciocca V, Basdkalakis C, Ciocca RM, Ruiz-Orrico A, Palazzo J: The Significance of GATA-3 Expression in Breast Cancer: A 10-year Follow-up Study. San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium. December 2006.

Attebery ML, Ciocca RM, Seiling BA, Smink RD, Frazier TG: Touch Prep Cytology Evaluation of Sentinel Lymph Nodes in Breast Cancer. American Society of Breast Disease: 30th Annual Symposium. April 2006.

Recent Honors, Awards, Citations

2006-2007 Chief Resident
Lankenau Hospital

2005 - Resident Teaching Award
Lankenau Hospital

2003 - Intern of the Year Award
Lankenau Hospital

Community/Team Clinical Affiliations

Susan B. Komen Foundation
Philadelphia Chapter
Outreach Program Volunteer

Current Memberships and Activities

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