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Dr. Robert Joseph Torphy, MD PhD is a surgical oncologist in Chapel Hill, NC specializing in surgical oncology (cancer surgery), general practice and general surgery. He graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine in 2015 and has 10 years of experience. Dr. Robert Joseph Torphy, MD PhD is affiliated with UNC Health and UNC Hospitals.
Robotic Surgery
Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.
There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.
Dr. Robert Joseph Torphy, MD PhD graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine in 2015. He completed residency at University of Colorado Denver Affiliated Hospitals.
Medical School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (2015)
Residency: University of Colorado Denver Affiliated Hospitals (2023)
Dr. Robert Joseph Torphy, MD PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Robert Joseph Torphy, MD PhD appears to accept the following insurance providers: WellCare Medicare Advantage, WellCare, Medicare Advantage, AmeriHealth, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), CHAMPVA, Centene, Group Health Plan (GHP), HealthTeam Advantage, MedCost PPO, FirstCarolinaCare Insurance Company Group Health Plans, North Carolina State Health Plan, Atlantic (Packaging) Corporation, Inc. (administered by Lucent Health), BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance (Blue Home with Novant Health is out of network), FirstCarolinaCare FirstMedicare Direct, Aetna Premier Care Network Plus (APCN+) (Tier 2), BCBSNC Group Health Plans (except for Blue High Performance Network (BlueHPN)), Aetna Whole Health (Tier 2), Meritain Health, an Aetna Company, Longevity Health Plan I-SNP, Contigo Health Plan (WakeMed employees only) and Veterans Affairs Community Care Network.
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Dr. Robert Torphy's medical specialty is general practice and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). According to Yext, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Chapel Hill, NC.
