Rita S. Axelrod
Expertise in
19
conditions

Dr. Rita S. Axelrod

Oncology
1101 Chestnut Street, Floor 14, 
Philadelphia, PA 
Clinical Trials:Currently Recruiting for 2 Trials
Accepting New Patients
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Expertise in
19
conditions
1101 Chestnut Street, Floor 14, 
Philadelphia, PA 

Overview

Rita Axelrod is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Axelrod is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and Lung Adenocarcinoma.

Dr. Axelrod is board certified in Hematology, Internal Medicine, and Medical Oncology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 32 peer reviewed articles and participating in 14 clinical trials. Dr. Axelrod is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in PA

Board Certifications

Hematology
Internal Medicine
Medical Oncology

Fellowships

Lankenau Hospital
Philadelphia General Hospital (now closed)

Hospital Affiliations

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Locations

Jefferson Cancer - Honickman Center
1101 Chestnut Street, Floor 14, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Axelrod has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Esophageal Cancer
Craniopharyngioma

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.

14 Clinical Trials

Phase II Randomized Trial of Radiotherapy With or Without Cisplatin for Surgically Resected Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck (SCCHN) With TP53 Sequencing
Phase II Randomized Trial of Radiotherapy With or Without Cisplatin for Surgically Resected Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck (SCCHN) With TP53 Sequencing
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: August 19, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Other, Radiation
Study Drug: Cisplatin
Study Phase: Phase 2
LUNGMAP: A Master Protocol To Evaluate Biomarker-Driven Therapies And Immunotherapies In Previously-Treated Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (Lung-Map Screening Study)
LUNGMAP: A Master Protocol To Evaluate Biomarker-Driven Therapies And Immunotherapies In Previously-Treated Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (Lung-Map Screening Study)
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: May 18, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Screening Platform
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
A Pilot Study of Hypofractionated Radiotherapy Followed by Atezolizumab Consolidation in Stage II or III NSCLC Patients With Borderline Performance Status
A Pilot Study of Hypofractionated Radiotherapy Followed by Atezolizumab Consolidation in Stage II or III NSCLC Patients With Borderline Performance Status
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 24, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure, Radiation, Drug
Study Drug: Atezolizumab
Study Phase: Phase 2
Phase II Randomized Trial of Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Followed by Surgery and Post-Operative Radiation Versus Surgery and Post-Operative Radiation for Organ Preservation of T3 and T4a (and Selected T4b) Nasal and Paranasal Sinus Squamous Cell Carcinoma (NPNSCC)
Phase II Randomized Trial of Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Followed by Surgery and Post-Operative Radiation Versus Surgery and Post-Operative Radiation for Organ Preservation of T3 and T4a (and Selected T4b) Nasal and Paranasal Sinus Squamous Cell Carcinoma (NPNSCC)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 19, 2026
Intervention Type: Radiation, Drug, Other, Procedure
Study Drugs: Carboplatin, Cisplatin, Docetaxel
Study Phase: Phase 2
Phase II Randomized Trial of Avelumab Plus Cetuximab Versus Avelumab Alone in Advanced Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Skin (cSCC)
Phase II Randomized Trial of Avelumab Plus Cetuximab Versus Avelumab Alone in Advanced Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Skin (cSCC)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: June 02, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Avelumab, Cetuximab
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase II Study of LOXO-292 in Patients With RET Fusion-Positive Stage IV or Recurrent Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (LUNG-MAP Sub-Study)
A Phase II Study of LOXO-292 in Patients With RET Fusion-Positive Stage IV or Recurrent Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (LUNG-MAP Sub-Study)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: March 23, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Selpercatinib
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase III Study of Postoperative Radiation Therapy (IMRT) +/- Cetuximab for Locally-Advanced Resected Head and Neck Cancer
A Phase III Study of Postoperative Radiation Therapy (IMRT) +/- Cetuximab for Locally-Advanced Resected Head and Neck Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: January 06, 2026
Intervention Type: Biological, Radiation
Study Drug: Cetuximab
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase II Study of Rucaparib in Patients With Genomic LOH High and/or Deleterious BRCA1/2 Mutation Stage IV or Recurrent Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (LUNG-MAP Sub-Study)
A Phase II Study of Rucaparib in Patients With Genomic LOH High and/or Deleterious BRCA1/2 Mutation Stage IV or Recurrent Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (LUNG-MAP Sub-Study)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 21, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Rucaparib
Study Phase: Phase 2
An Exploratory Study to Investigate the Immunomodulatory Activity of Radiation Therapy (RT) in Combination With MK-3475 in Patients With Recurrent/Metastatic Head and Neck, Renal Cell Cancer, Melanoma and Lung Cancer
An Exploratory Study to Investigate the Immunomodulatory Activity of Radiation Therapy (RT) in Combination With MK-3475 in Patients With Recurrent/Metastatic Head and Neck, Renal Cell Cancer, Melanoma and Lung Cancer
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 15, 2025
Intervention Type: Radiation, Drug
Study Drug: MK-3475
Study Phase: Phase 1
A Pilot Study to Evaluate the Predictive Value of Circulating Tumor DNA for Clinical Outcome in Patients With Advanced Head and Neck and Lung Cancers
A Pilot Study to Evaluate the Predictive Value of Circulating Tumor DNA for Clinical Outcome in Patients With Advanced Head and Neck and Lung Cancers
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 15, 2025
Intervention Type: Other
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32 Total Publications

Neoadjuvant nivolumab plus carboplatin and paclitaxel in patients with locally advanced resectable squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck: a phase II, single-arm trial.
Neoadjuvant nivolumab plus carboplatin and paclitaxel in patients with locally advanced resectable squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck: a phase II, single-arm trial.
Journal: Clinical cancer research : an official journal of the American Association for Cancer Research
Published: August 04, 2025
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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rita S. Axelrod is classified as an Distinguished expert for Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), 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. Rita S. Axelrod specialize in?

While Dr. Rita S. Axelrod is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Lung Cancer, and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.

Does Dr. Rita S. Axelrod participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Rita S. Axelrod has published 32 articles and abstracts on conditions like Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC). You can view a list of Dr. Rita S. Axelrod's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Rita S. Axelrod accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 215-955-8874 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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