Dr. Richard Alan Lopchinsky MD
Surgical Oncologist | Surgical Oncology
650 E Indian School Rd Carl T. Hayden Va Me Phoenix AZ, 85012About
Dr. Richard Lopchinsky is a surgical oncologist practicing in Phoenix, AZ. Dr. Lopchinsky specializes in diagnosing, staging and treating cancer-related symptoms. Surgical oncologists also decide if the patient is a candidate for surgery or other cancer treatments based on certain factors such as age, physical fitness and other possible coexisting medical conditions
Education and Training
Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Yeshiva University 1975
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- The consequence of undertreating breast cancer in the elderly.
- Radioguidance is not necessary during parathyroidectomy.
- Locating the axillary vein and preserving the medial pectoral nerve.
- Tracheostomy complications.
- Ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration diagnosis of supraglottic laryngeal cancer.
- Tracheal carcinoma presenting as a thyroid cyst.
- Use of the Dingman mouth gag in transhyoid pharyngectomy.
- Sentinel lymph node biopsy.
Treatments
- Skin Cancer
- Goiter
- Sebaceous Cyst
Dr. Richard Alan Lopchinsky MD's Practice location
Dr. Richard Alan Lopchinsky MD's reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Lopchinsky
Recommended Articles
- Bone Health Drugs for Breast Cancer
Like any other drug or therapy, breast cancer treatment also has its own side effects. One of the side effects of breast cancer treatment is rapid bone loss leading to osteoporosis. The following are treatments for breast cancer that can significantly cause bone loss:...
- Alternative Treatments for Bladder Cancer
Alternative Treatments for Bladder CancerCancer occurs in various stages, and as it moves from one stage to another, it gets worse. Therefore, as the condition progresses, more effective methods of treatment have to be applied. At times, even two treatment methods can be applied together.In...
- Melanoma: Get the Facts
Melanoma is a form of skin cancer that develops in the melanocytes, which are the cells that determine your skin color because of the melanin pigment. Melanoma has the ability to develop in various parts of the body including the eyes, nails, mouth, as well as some internal organs such as the...
- An Overview of Gallbladder Diseases
What is the gallbladder?The gallbladder is a four-inch, pear-shaped organ situated below your liver. It acts as a storage organ for bile, which is a mixture of fats, cholesterol, and fluids. The main purpose of bile is to help in breaking down fats during digestion. The whole process allows for easy...
- What Tests Determine Pancreatic Cancer?
Pancreatic cancer is a cancer that begins in the pancreas, which is the organ that lies behind the lower part of the stomach. This type of cancer is really difficult to diagnose and it is often detected late. In most cases, by the time this cancer is detected, it has already spread rapidly and thus...
- How Can Skin Grafting Treat Melanoma?
What is melanoma?Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that affects the melanocytes or the skin cells that contain the pigment melanin. It is caused when long or repeated exposure to UV radiation damages the DNA of these skin cells and causes them to divide uncontrollably forming a malignant tumor....
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Kumash Patel MD5757 W THUNDERBIRD RD GLENDALE AZ 85306
- Dr. Sivakami Brenda Moorthy DO5757 W Thunderbird Rd Glendale AZ 85306
- Dr. David Joseph Jacofsky M.D.18444 N 25TH AVE PHOENIX AZ 85023
- Dr. Carl E Silver M.D.10085 N 135th Pl Scottsdale AZ 85259
- Dr. Kresimira Milas MD1441 N 12TH ST FL 2 PHOENIX AZ 85006
- Dr. Kathryn Elise Coan M.D.5779 E Mayo Blvd Phoenix AZ 85054