Dr. Nicholas J. Petrelli

Philosophy of care | As a surgical oncologist, I’m passionate about beating cancer. We hope to eradicate it and do everything possible to maximize the patient’s quality of life. I talk to patients in a language they can understand. When I make a treatment recommendation, I put myself in their shoes and tell them what I would do if I were faced with these options. | Why I entered medicine | I think I was born to be a doctor. My father was a doctor, and I was fascinated with anatomy as a child. I had anatomy models and would constantly play with them. During my first surgical rotation in medical school, I was hooked. Surgery is anatomy. The intensity, teamwork and ability to fix problems in the operating room is what drives me. | Community involvement | I find it deeply gratifying to support organizations that inspire me. I’m a long-time donor to Semper Fi, a group that gives financial assistance and support to post-9/11 injured veterans and their families. I feel strongly about supporting our military service members who sacrifice so much to protect us. I’m also an enthusiastic backer of Yellowstone National Park. I went there as a kid and later took my own kids when they were young. I’ve always been in awe of Yellowstone’s majesty and beauty. | Personal interests | I enjoy spending time with my girls (my wife and three daughters) and my boys (my two dogs). I stay physically fit by running and working out at home. I enjoy landscaping and reading the classics, and I’m an avid Philadelphia sports fan. Dr. Brodsky is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

Francis Spitz is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Camden, New Jersey. Dr. Spitz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatectomy, and Splenectomy. Dr. Spitz is currently accepting new patients.

Jeffrey Farma is a Surgical Oncologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Farma is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Gastrostomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.