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Dr. Robert J. Torphy, MD PhD is a general practitioner in Chapel Hill, NC specializing in general practice, surgical oncology (cancer surgery) and general surgery. He graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine in 2015 and has 11 years of experience. Dr. Robert J. 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 J. 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 J. Torphy, MD PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Robert J. Torphy, MD PhD appears to accept the following insurance providers: WellCare, Medicare Advantage, AmeriHealth, United Healthcare, 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, BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance (Blue Home with Novant Health is out of network), FirstCarolinaCare FirstMedicare Direct, Contigo Health Plan (WakeMed employees only) (out-of-network beginning January 1, 2026), Aetna Premier Care Network Plus (APCN+) (Tier 2), BCBSNC Group Health Plans (except for Blue High Performance Network (BlueHPN)), Aetna Whole Health (Tier 2), Atlantic Packaging Corporation, Meritain Health, an Aetna Company, Longevity Health Plan I-SNP and Veterans Affairs Community Care Network.
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Dr. Robert Torphy works as a general practice, general surgery, and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). His clinical interests include cancer, bile duct surgery, and tumor immunology. Dr. Torphy seems to honor Coventry, Group Health Plan (GHP), CHAMPVA, and more. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Colorado Denver. Dr. Torphy is affiliated with UNC Hospitals. He welcomes new patients at his office inChapel Hill, NC as reported by UNC Health.
