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 clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hernia, Malnutrition, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.
Dr. Boorse is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery). He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.
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Locations
1240 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Suite 308, Allentown, PA 18103
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Richard C. Boorse
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard C. Boorse?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard C. Boorse by calling their office at 610-402-1350. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Richard C. Boorse a top-rated expert for Obesity?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard C. Boorse is classified as an Distinguished expert for Obesity, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Richard C. Boorse specialize in?
While Dr. Richard C. Boorse is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Obesity, Hernia, and Malnutrition. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Richard C. Boorse participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Richard C. Boorse has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Obesity. You can view a list of Dr. Richard C. Boorse's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Richard C. Boorse accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard C. Boorse accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 610-402-1350 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- ObesityDr. Boorse isDistinguished. Learn about Obesity.
- Advanced
- CholecystitisDr. Boorse isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Boorse isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Boorse isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- EndoscopyDr. Boorse isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Femoral HerniaDr. Boorse isAdvanced. Learn about Femoral Hernia.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Boorse isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Boorse isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Boorse isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Campylobacter InfectionDr. Boorse isExperienced. Learn about Campylobacter Infection.
- CellulitisDr. Boorse isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Boorse isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Boorse isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.