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Dr. Michele Fantazzio, MD

Accepting New Patients

(369 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery

Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College

Professional interests include: breast biopsy, breast reconstruction, prophylactic (preventive) mastectomy, and more.

1000 Salem Road Suite C
Willingboro, NJ 08046

1-855-MDA-COOP

Dr. Michele Fantazzio, MD is a general surgeon in Camden, NJ specializing in general surgery. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College. Dr. Michele Fantazzio, MD is affiliated with Cooper University Health Care and COOPER SURGICAL ASSOCIATES, PA.

Office Locations

Address:

2 Cooper Plaza
Camden, NJ 08103

Address:

1000 Salem Road Suite C
Willingboro, NJ 08046

Address:

303 Central Avenue
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234

Address:

900 Centennial Boulevard Building 1, Suite F
Voorhees, NJ 08043

Some issues Dr. Michele Fantazzio, MD can help you with:

Biopsy

A biopsy is a procedure performed to remove a small sample of cells for testing. The cells are examined in a laboratory to check for disease, or sometimes to see how badly a known disease is affecting them. Biopsy can be performed on any part of the body.

Although biopsy is most often associated with cancer, it can also be used to check for other diseases, such as infections. A biopsy sample can be scraped, cut, collected with a needle, taken with a machine that punches out a tiny piece, or removed with the tiny tools in an endoscope.

In most cases, a biopsy is a simple outpatient procedure. Depending on the procedure, patients may need to stop taking certain medications beforehand, such as blood thinners. It is important for patients to tell doctors if they are pregnant, as certain biopsies require the use of x-rays to guide the needle to the right location. There is usually very little pain associated with a biopsy. Patients will have to wait a few days to hear the results.

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.

Breast Reconstruction

Breast reconstruction is surgery to restore the appearance of the breast, usually after a mastectomy. The choice of how to proceed after the removal of a breast is a deeply personal one, with some women opting to wear a prosthetic form in a bra, and others choosing to embrace their new breastless form as a reminder of their strength and survival. Those options are perfectly acceptable, but many women feel most comfortable with their missing breast tissue surgically replaced. Breast reconstruction can be part of a patient's return to normal after experiencing breast cancer.

There are a few different methods used to create the round shape of the breast on the chest. A flap of fat, skin, and muscle can be taken from the side, abdomen or buttock and implanted on the chest to create a breast from the patient's own tissue. Alternatively, the skin over the chest may be gradually stretched to allow for the placement of an implant. Stretching of the skin is done using expanders, which are similar to breast implants, except they increase in size when saltwater solution is injected into them. Many women also choose to combine the flap procedure with implant placement to achieve their desired result. Once the new breast shape is formed, a nipple can be created and even tattooed to match the other side.

Reconstruction may be done in a single surgery or broken up into multiple procedures:

Immediate reconstruction rebuilds the breast right after mastectomy. This method is not recommended if additional chemotherapy or radiation is needed after surgery.
Delayed reconstruction occurs after chemotherapy or radiation has been given. These treatments may decrease the volume or alter the color of the reconstructed breast, so they should be completed before the breast is rebuilt. This type of reconstruction may happen weeks, months, or even years after mastectomy.
Staged reconstruction splits the reconstructive process into two parts. The first part inserts temporary expanders to stretch the skin and is done immediately after breast removal surgery. The second part replaces the expanders with implants after chemotherapy or radiation treatments have been given.

Breast reconstruction is not perfect. The two breasts may not always look exactly identical, although they will be close. There may be small scars, and a loss of sensation in the reconstructed breast. A reconstructed breast will not produce milk, so patients may have trouble breastfeeding. Still, reconstruction is a great option for women who want that part of their appearance back.

breast procedures	69
cancer surgery	28
diagnostic procedures	57
doctor visit	309
excision	87
image guided procedures	41
lymph node procedures	30
minimally invasive procedures	41
minor procedures	41
open surgery	59

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	225
Black	36
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	168
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	16
Less than 65	35

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	32
Dementia	6
Cancer	54

breast procedures	102
cancer surgery	42
diagnostic procedures	88
doctor visit	325
excision	69
image guided procedures	60
lymph node procedures	53
minimally invasive procedures	60
minor procedures	60
open surgery	27

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	239
Black	30
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	164
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	12
Less than 65	42

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	30
Dementia	6
Cancer	58

breast procedures	93
cancer surgery	32
diagnostic procedures	82
doctor visit	327
excision	52
image guided procedures	61
lymph node procedures	41
minimally invasive procedures	61
minor procedures	61
open surgery	20

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	514
Black	58
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	382
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	24
Less than 65	70

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	57

breast procedures	134
cancer surgery	69
diagnostic procedures	101
doctor visit	324
excision	104
image guided procedures	65
lymph node procedures	72
minimally invasive procedures	65
minor procedures	65
open surgery	35

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	242
Black	42
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	185
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	16
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Dementia	5
Cancer	66

breast procedures	68
cancer surgery	31
diagnostic procedures	60
doctor visit	263
excision	53
image guided procedures	37
lymph node procedures	44
minimally invasive procedures	37
minor procedures	37
open surgery	22

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	201
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	28
Dementia	5
Cancer	64

breast procedures	68
cancer surgery	35
diagnostic procedures	53
doctor visit	236
excision	54
image guided procedures	33
lymph node procedures	39
minimally invasive procedures	33
minor procedures	33
open surgery	19

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	190
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	33
Dementia	5
Cancer	63

breast procedures	58
cancer surgery	32
diagnostic procedures	43
doctor visit	241
excision	48
image guided procedures	26
lymph node procedures	35
minimally invasive procedures	26
minor procedures	26
open surgery	16

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	170
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	60

breast procedures	37
cancer surgery	24
diagnostic procedures	26
doctor visit	182
excision	36
image guided procedures	13
lymph node procedures	27
minimally invasive procedures	13
minor procedures	13
open surgery	12

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	137
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	57

breast procedures	29
cancer surgery	32
diagnostic procedures	7
doctor visit	455
excision	41
lymph node procedures	20
open surgery	9

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michele Fantazzio, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michele Fantazzio, MD treated as a general surgeon in Camden, NJ were breast procedures, excision, diagnostic procedures and minor procedures.

breast procedures	75
cancer surgery	36
diagnostic procedures	59
doctor visit	297
excision	62
image guided procedures	43
lymph node procedures	40
minimally invasive procedures	43
minor procedures	43
open surgery	25

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michele Fantazzio, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	24

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	25
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	191
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	55
85 and over	6
Less than 65	17
65 to 74	138

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michele Fantazzio, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michele Fantazzio, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and diabetes.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Cancer	47
Dementia	3

Education & Training

Dr. Michele Fantazzio, MD graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College. She completed residency at Lankenau Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Surgery (Surgery - General) and has a state license in New Jersey.

Medical School: Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College

Residency: Lankenau Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery (Surgery - General)

Licensed In: New Jersey

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michele Fantazzio, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cooper University Health Care

COOPER SURGICAL ASSOCIATES, PA

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Insurance Accepted by Affiliated Medical Group or Hospital:

TriWest (Urgent Care Only)

Oxford Healthcare

AmeriHealth

Humana Medicare

QualCare

Brighton Health Plan Solutions

United Health Care

TriCare East Humana

WellCare

Medicare

Aetna

ChampVA

VA Community Care Network

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey

Galaxy Health Network

First MCO

AmeriGroup

Independence Blue Cross

Medicaid (NJ)

Three Rivers Provider Network

Liberty Mutual

Magellan Behavioral Health

Center for Family Guidance (CFG)

First Trenton Indemnity (Hospital only)

Horizon NJ Health

Devon

United Healthcare Community Plans

Clover Medicare

Corizon

US Family Health Plan

MultiPlan

CHN

Health Payors Organization (Hospital only)

Cigna

NJ Manufacturers

Prime Health

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Michele Fantazzio, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.97 out of 5 stars based on 369 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michele Fantazzio, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Camden, NJ.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$846 LYNPARZA $846
Allergan Inc.	$134 AlloDerm $134
Merit Medical Systems Inc	$116 SAVI SCOUT $116
HOLOGIC INC	$53 EVIVA $27	NovaSure $14	AFFIRM $12
Medtronic Xomed, Inc.	$20 Advanced Energy Cutting Device $20
Other	$46 Isosulfan Blue $16	Perjeta $16	Electrosurgery $13

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$846
Food and Beverage	$369

Biography

Dr. Michele Fantazzio's medical specialty is general surgery. Before completing her residency at Lankenau Medical Center, Dr. Fantazzio attended medical school at Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College. These areas are among her clinical interests: tissue transfer, prophylactic (preventive) mastectomy, and breast reconstruction. She has received distinctions including SJ Magazine "Tops Docs" - Breast Surgery - 2011; Philadelphia Magazine "Top Doc" - 2019; and SJ Magazine "Top Female Docs". She is affiliated with Cooper University Health Care. Doctor.com reports that Dr. Fantazzio is accepting new patients at her office in Camden, NJ.