Dr. Rachel Rapaport-kelz MD
Surgeon
3400 Spruce St 4 Silverstein Bldg Philadelphia PA, 19104About
Dr. Rachel Rapaport-kelz is a general surgeon practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Rapaport-kelz specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Rapaport-kelz provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Yale School of Medicine 1997
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS- 2005
Provider Details
Treatments
- Endocrine Surgery, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodules And More
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Hyperthyroidism
- Thyroid Cancer
- Goiter
- Graves' Disease
Professional Memberships
- Member American Thyroid Association
- Member American Association of Endocrine Surgeons
- Member Association of Academic Surgeons
- Member Surgical Outcomes Club
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