Richard C. Boorse
Expertise in
16
conditions

Dr. Richard C. Boorse

General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine
Lehigh Valley Health Network
LVPG General, Bariatric And Trauma Surgery–1240 Cedar Crest
1240 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Suite 308, 
Allentown, PA 
Expertise in
16
conditions
Lehigh Valley Health Network
LVPG General, Bariatric And Trauma Surgery–1240 Cedar Crest
1240 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Suite 308, 
Allentown, PA 
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Overview

Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to treat patients as I would want to be treated. | Why I entered medicine | I had a strong interest in science as a child and always knew I wanted to be a surgeon. | Personal interests | I am a triathlete, marathon runner and competitive cyclist.

Dr. Boorse is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hernia, Malnutrition, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Temple University School Of Medicine, Doctor Of Medicine (MD), 1985
Residency
Surgery (General Surgery), Allentown State Hospital, Allentown, PA- 1986, 1987, 1988
Specialties
General Surgery
Bariatric Medicine
Licenses
Surgery in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery)
Hospital Affiliations
Lehigh Valley Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

LVPG General, Bariatric and Trauma Surgery–1240 Cedar Crest
1240 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Suite 308, Allentown, PA 18103
Call: 610-402-1350

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

1 Total Publications

Warfarin users prone to coagulopathy in first 30 days after hospital discharge from gastric bypass.
Warfarin users prone to coagulopathy in first 30 days after hospital discharge from gastric bypass.
Journal: Obesity surgery
Published: May 07, 2013
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Philosophy of care | I feel that the body is an amazing structure with the unique ability to heal most injuries and diseases. I view surgery as a way to assist the body in healing itself by removing disease and infection or providing a framework for which the body can heal. | Why I entered medicine | Surgery was always a natural fit for me. I am able to combine my technical skills and knowledge of the body to create immediate results, often increasing the quality of life for people. | Personal interests | I enjoy spending time with my wife and my boys boating, playing a variety of sports and going ice skating. I also enjoy being outdoors and traveling with my family. Dr. Cesanek is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Parathyroidectomy.

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