
Dr. Andrew J Lightfoot MD
Surgeon
3400 Civic Center Blvd. West Pavilion, 3rd F Philadelphia PA, 19104About
Dr. Andrew Lightfoot is a general surgeon practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Lightfoot 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. Lightfoot 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
University of Iowa Medical School MD
University of Ia Roy J & L Carver Com 2007
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- ACL tears in collegiate wrestlers: report of six cases in one season.
- The role of neutrophils and TNF-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL) in bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) immunotherapy for urothelial carcinoma of the bladder.
- Conatumumab, a fully human mAb against death receptor 5 for the treatment of cancer.
- Utility of (1)(8)F-FDG PET/CT in identifying penile squamous cell carcinoma
- Index of Suspicion * Case 1: Voiding difficulty in a 10-year-old * Case 2: Seizure-like activity precipitated by loud noise in a 2-year-old * Case 3: purplish-brown, shiny upper extremity lesion and stiff hand in a 9-year-old.
Dr. Andrew J Lightfoot MD's Practice location
Practice At 3400 Civic Center Blvd. West Pavilion, 3rd Floor
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