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Dr. Robert Alan Marley, MD

(3 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery

Professional interests include: skin-sparing mastectomy, mastectomy (breast removal surgery), breast pain, and more.

1 Akron General Avenue
Akron, OH 44307

(330) 344-7874

Dr. Robert Alan Marley, MD is a general surgeon in Akron, OH specializing in general surgery. Dr. Robert Alan Marley, MD is affiliated with Akron General, Cleveland Clinic, PARTNERS PHYSICIAN GROUP and ACUTE CARE SURGERY SERVICE AT AKRON.

Office Locations

Address:

1 Akron General Avenue
Akron, OH 44307

Address:

3788 Mapleleaf Hill
Akron, OH 44333

Address:

400 Wabash Avenue
Akron, OH 44307

Some issues Dr. Robert Alan Marley, MD can help you with:

Breast Biopsy

Breast biopsy is a procedure where a small sample of tissue is collected from the breast for testing. A physician may prescribe a breast biopsy for a variety of reasons, but they are most frequently prescribed for a lump found in the breast. Biopsy samples extracted are examined by pathologists in a laboratory setting and are tested to determine if they are cancerous or benign, or indicative of some other condition. Depending on the lab results, physicians may prescribe additional treatment. Other circumstances which may prompt a breast biopsy include:

Mammograms that detect other unusual features in the chest, such as a cyst or calcium deposit
Breast scans or ultrasounds that display abnormalities
Nipple changes, such as scaling, crusting, or bloody discharge

Breast biopsies are collected through several different procedures and the specific type of biopsy that a patient receives depends on the size, location, and features of a breast lump or irregularity. The three main methods of collecting a breast biopsy include:

Fine needle aspiration (FNA biopsy), where a thin needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting a small sample of tissue or liquid
Core needle biopsy (CNB biopsy), where a hollow needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting cylinders of tissue called "cores"
Open (surgical) biopsy, where a breast lump is removed through an incision in the breast

Fine needle aspiration (FNA) and core needle biopsy (CNB) are sometimes image-guided, where a mammogram, ultrasound, or MRI helps direct the physician performing the needle extraction.

Fine needle aspiration, the most common biopsy method, generally requires few patient preparations. It is recommended patients avoid using lotion, deodorant, and perfume prior to their biopsy procedure. FNA biopsy is performed with local anesthesia (topical numbing cream) and typically has a quick recovery, but patients may experience soreness for a few days. Core needle biopsy extracts slightly more tissue than an FNA biopsy.

Open (surgical) biopsy is more invasive and requires general anesthesia, where patients are put to sleep during the procedure. Patients must fast prior to the surgery. After the biopsy is performed, patients are monitored in a recovery room for a time before being discharged, when they will need someone else to provide transportation.

Although some may consider breast biopsy to be a simple procedure, it can catch critical issues - particularly breast cancer - that impact wellness. If a breast biopsy reveals an underlying condition like life-threatening cancer, patients can receive the diagnosis and medical treatment that is necessary for their long-term health.

Mastectomy (Breast Removal Surgery)

Mastectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the breasts, most frequently associated with breast cancer treatment (for both male and female breast cancer patients). Breast cancer patients who receive a mastectomy typically have undergone other treatments, such as chemotherapy, radiation, and less invasive breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy). If these treatments are unsuccessful, oncologists may eventually prescribe a mastectomy. Other conditions that may prompt a mastectomy include:

Two or more cancerous regions in the same breast
Inability to receive chemotherapy or radiation therapy
High likelihood of recurring breast cancer
Large tumor that is bigger than two inches across
Pregnancy that prohibits radiation therapy
Preexisting conditions like lupus or scleroderma

Notably, some patients may elect to undergo mastectomy without a breast cancer diagnosis. Preventative (prophylactic) mastectomy is performed on those with a high risk of breast cancer, such as having a family history of the disease or carrying the breast cancer BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene. Preventative mastectomy substantially reduces one's chances of developing breast cancer in the future, but it cannot wholly prevent it.

Surgical oncologists perform several types of mastectomies, depending upon the severity of the breast cancer (including factors such as its location and spread), as well as the patients' own aesthetic and personal choices. The six main types of mastectomy include:

Total mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes an entire breast, including parts like the pectoral chest muscle, skin, and nipple.
Radical mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes the entire breast, underarm lymph nodes, pectoral chest muscles, and outer skin and nipple. One of the most invasive forms of mastectomy, radical mastectomy is infrequently performed.
Modified radical mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist completes a total mastectomy and also removes the underarm lymph nodes. This procedure is slightly less invasive than radical mastectomy.
Skin-sparing mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes cancerous breast tissue and nipple, but leaves most of breast skin. This method is used in conjunction with breast reconstruction, as implants can be added below the skin. Skin-sparing mastectomy often requires a treatment team with a surgical oncologist and a plastic surgeon experienced in breast procedures.
Nipple-sparing mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes cancerous breast tissue and leaves the nipple and most of the breast skin. This method is only available to patients in the early stages of breast cancer. Similar to skin-sparing mastectomy, this procedure is frequently performed with breast reconstruction.

Any of these procedures can be done on both breasts, in which case the procedure would be known as a double mastectomy. For example, a surgical oncologist might perform a total or nipple-sparing mastectomy on both breasts. Double mastectomies are often used as a preventive surgery for those who are at risk of developing breast cancer later on in life.

Patients have one or two days of hospital stay before returning home from their mastectomy procedures. Full recovery can take several months, but some patients find they are able to resume normal activity within one month of their mastectomy. Patients are advised to limit arm and chest movements whenever possible.

After surgery, patients must also adjust to changes in their appearance. While some patients choose to receive breast reconstruction, other patients may decide to wear prosthetic breasts or will simply embrace their new chest.

Mastectomies permit patients to conquer cancer and lead healthy, thriving lives as breast cancer survivors.

doctor visit	99
hospital care	372
inpatient care	359
outpatient care	13

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	179
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	41
Less than 65	41

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	38
Dementia	23
Cancer	17

doctor visit	148
hospital care	385
inpatient care	386

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	151

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	227
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	49
Less than 65	55

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	34
Dementia	19
Cancer	17

doctor visit	124
hospital care	177
inpatient care	178

**Gender**
Male	172
Female	212

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	338
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	56
Less than 65	78

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	32
Dementia	17
Cancer	24

doctor visit	119
hospital care	155
inpatient care	156

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	104

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	152
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	29
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	34
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	37
Dementia	19
Cancer	22

doctor visit	86
hospital care	160
inpatient care	161

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	157
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	40
Less than 65	26

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	32
Dementia	17
Cancer	21

doctor visit	63
hospital care	198
inpatient care	199

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	183
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	50
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	30
Dementia	29
Cancer	19

abdominal surgery	11
doctor visit	81
gastrointestinal procedures	11
hospital care	128
inpatient care	129
open surgery	11

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	172
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	32
Less than 65	25

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	34
Dementia	28
Cancer	15

doctor visit	85

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	91
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	19

abdominal surgery	25
doctor visit	193
gastrointestinal procedures	25
open surgery	25

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Alan Marley, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert Alan Marley, MD treated as a general surgeon in Akron, OH were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

abdominal surgery	18
doctor visit	112
gastrointestinal procedures	18
hospital care	225
inpatient care	224
open surgery	18
outpatient care	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Alan Marley, MD.

**Gender**
Female	97
Male	78

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	149
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	29
75 to 84	47
Less than 65	28
65 to 74	67

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Alan Marley, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert Alan Marley, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	15
Cancer	15

Education & Training

He completed residency at Cleveland Clinic. He is certified by the Surgery - General Surgery and has a state license in Ohio.

Residency: Cleveland Clinic (1986)

Board Certification: Surgery - General Surgery

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert Alan Marley, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Akron General

Cleveland Clinic

PARTNERS PHYSICIAN GROUP

ACUTE CARE SURGERY SERVICE AT AKRON

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Robert Alan Marley, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Robert Alan Marley, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Akron, OH.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Robert Alan Marley, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated	$101 Exparel $101
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated	$23 $23
FUJIFILM SonoSite, Inc.	$18 X-Porte Ultrasound System $18

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$143

Biography

Dr. Robert Marley is a medical specialist in general surgery. Clinical interests for Dr. Marley include breast pain, swollen lymph nodes (lymphadenopathy), and second opinions. He is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by his patients. His residency was performed at Cleveland Clinic. He is affiliated with Akron General.