Richard C. Boorse, MD
Chief, Division of General Surgery
General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
LVPG Cliniciani
Accepting New Patients
Overview
Languages spoken
- English
Affiliated with
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.
Education
Undergraduate
Albright College, BS- Bachelor of Science, 1981
Medical Training
Temple University School Of Medicine, MD - Doctor of Medicine, 1985
Training
Residency 1986
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
Publications & Clinical Trials
1240 S Cedar Crest Blvd
Suite 308
Allentown, PA 18103-6370
United States
Conditions Treated
- Appendicitis
- Gallbladder Diseases
- Gallstones
- Hernia
- Intestinal Abscess
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Lipomas
- Obesity
- Appendicitis
- Gallbladder Diseases
- Gallstones
- Hernia
- Intestinal Abscess
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Lipomas
- Obesity
Services Offered
- Abscess Incision and Drainage
- Adjustable Gastric Band (LAP-BAND® Surgery)
- Appendectomy
- Bariatric Surgery (Gastric Banding, Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Bypass)
- Colectomy (Colon Resection Surgery)
- Esophageal Surgery
- Excision of Skin Lesion
- Gallbladder Removal
- Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y) Surgery
- Gastric Sleeve Surgery
- General Surgery
- Hernia Surgery
- Intestinal Surgery
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
- Abscess Incision and Drainage
- Adjustable Gastric Band (LAP-BAND® Surgery)
- Appendectomy
- Bariatric Surgery (Gastric Banding, Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Bypass)
- Colectomy (Colon Resection Surgery)
- Esophageal Surgery
- Excision of Skin Lesion
- Gallbladder Removal
- Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y) Surgery
- Gastric Sleeve Surgery
- General Surgery
- Hernia Surgery
- Intestinal Surgery
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
- Obesity Treatment
- Port Placements or Replacements
- Proctosigmoidoscopy
- Revision Weight-Loss Surgery
- Weight Loss and Management
- Robotic Surgery
- Adolescent Bariatric Surgery
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