Richard C. Boorse, MD

Chief, Division of General Surgery, Institute for Surgical Excellence

General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)

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Languages spoken

  • English

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About

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.

LVH–Cedar Crest is also the top hospital in the region for the 13th consecutive time and ranks fifth among the top 10 hospitals in Pennsylvania.
U.S. News rates Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest as high performing in aortic valve surgery, heart bypass surgery, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and care for conditions including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia and stroke.
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Education

Undergraduate
 Albright College, Bachelor of Science (BS), 1981

Medical School
 Temple University School Of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine (MD), 1985

Training

Internship 1986
 Surgery (General Surgery), Allentown State Hospital, Allentown, PA

Residency 1989
 Surgery (General Surgery), Allentown State Hospital, Allentown, PA

Residency 1990
 Surgery (General Surgery), Allentown State Hospital, Allentown, PA

Certifications

American Board of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery)

Publications & Clinical Trials

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