
Richard C. Boorse, MD
Chief, Division of General Surgery
General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
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Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Accepting New Patients
Lehigh Valley Physician Group
- Specialties
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General SurgeryBariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
- Conditions treated
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- Services offered
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- LVHN Affiliates
- Lehigh Valley Institute for Surgical Excellence
- Languages spoken
- English
Dr. Boorse's Locations

1240 S Cedar Crest Blvd
Suite 308
Allentown, PA 18103-6370
United States
About Dr. Boorse
Philosophy of care
My philosophy is to treat patients as I would want to be treated.
Why I entered medicine
I had a strong interest in science as a child and always knew I wanted to be a surgeon.
Personal interests
I am a triathlete, marathon runner and competitive cyclist.
Education
Albright College, BS- Bachelor of Science, 1981
Medical Training
Temple University School Of Medicine, MD - Doctor of Medicine, 1985
Training
General Surgery, Allentown Affiliated Hospitals, Allentown, PA
Residency 1987
General Surgery, Allentown Affiliated Hospitals, Allentown, PA
Residency 1988
General Surgery, Allentown Affiliated Hospitals, Allentown, PA
Residency 1989
General Surgery, HealthEast Teaching Hospitals, Allentown, PA
Residency 1990
General Surgery, HealthEast Teaching Hospitals, Allentown, PA
Certifications
American Board of Surgery - Surgery
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