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
Referral may be required
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 Medical Oncology, Internal Medicine, and Hematology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 32 peer reviewed articles and participating in 13 clinical trials. Dr. Axelrod is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

New York University School Of Medicine

Residency

St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center

Specialties

Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in PA

Board Certifications

Medical Oncology
Internal Medicine
Hematology

Fellowships

Lankenau Hospital
Philadelphia General Hospital (now closed)

Hospital Affiliations

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Partners Plans
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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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

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Rita S. Axelrod

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Rita S. Axelrod?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Rita S. Axelrod by calling their office at 215-955-8874. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Rita S. Axelrod a top-rated expert for Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)?

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 accept my insurance?

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.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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