I cannot say enough good things about Fox Chase, Dr. Smaldone and his staff. Through consultation, testing, preparation, surgery and recovery, I was kept well informed on all aspects of my surgery. The atmosphere was always positive, and my treatment could not have been better. Thank you Fox Chase!

Kathleen RN at Dr. Smaldones office was exceptional with her explanations after my surgery. Elaine RN was also excellent and caring with my recovery. Fox Chase is number one in my book for cancer. Thank you Dr. Smaldone.

Dr.Smaldone and Nurse Kathleen were simply superior in their care and handling any questions and/or concerns in my recent procedure. The Care I have received was exemplary.

My husband had surgery. The surgical team of nurses, follow up...all amazing. A surgical nurse even called me mid surgery to tell me how it was going. What a help during the stressful time of waiting. Even after we wer home from the hospital, we got great phone support.

This is my experience and why I give 5 stars. I had an adrenal adenoma the size of a great fruit on my right kidney. I talked to Dr Smaldone 3 weeks prior to my surgery, it was the most reassuring conversation. First Dr Smaldone review all of my medical records going back 20 years before our conversation. The day of our conversation he answered all of my questions, concerns and explained in detail about the surgery and what to expect post surgery, he even give me his personal cellphone number to call him if needed, which I did and he answered. March 18th was my surgery and everything went as expected. I was in room 317B, all the Nurses and aides were outstanding, friendly, exceedingly attentive and I wanted to thank them from the bottom of my heart and on behalf of my family for taking care of me, also may I add the prep Nurses before my surgery. Dr Smaldone what can I say, you are the best and I am grateful to have you operated on me, thank you very much. Continue your great work. FoxChase, thank you.🌄

Dr. Smaldone was always kind, open, reassuring and professional. He gave his mobile number to my wife and I, encouraged us to text him with any issues and responded quickly. Dr. Smaldone never seemed in a hurry, always taking time to answer all questions. I knew the options and what was happening. He is well supported by Jackie Culver.While no one wants to have to need surgery and I surely hope that I do not develop anything else. However if similar surgery is needed again for me, I would with 100% certainty, request Dr. Smaldone and Fox Chase.

I recently had my kidney removed at Fox Chase and I was amazed by the care that I received. Everything was great from my initial diagnosis appointments, pre-op, surgery, and post-op. Dr. Smaldone is personable, caring and responded promptly whenever I had a concern. His positive outlook and reassurance really helped during such a scary time of uncertainty that comes with receiving a cancer diagnosis. I am so grateful to Dr. Smaldone and his outstanding surgical skill in performing my surgery laparoscopically, helping to make my recovery really quite easy. His team is also really great, specifically nurse Jackie Culver and Cindy, who were very helpful and kind along the way. The nurses that cared for me during my hospital stay Kristen, Alysha, and Ashley took great care of me and were all very compassionate. I would highly recommend Fox Chase as I feel like they not only saved my life but they also kept me as comfortable as possible throughout the process. I cannot thank them enough and if you are considering them as an option to treat your cancer, going with Dr. Smaldone would be a great decision.

Taking the time to recognize Dr. Smaldone’s professionalism in addressing a very delicate health situation is the very least I can do for this fantastic doctor. He showed nothing but respect and care to not only myself, fighting cancer, but to my daughters who were very concerned. He never made one question seem dumb and kept all of us in the loop at all times. He not only took on my case with a positive outlook, but he took the time to reassess my diagnosis and staging of cancer from the previous hospital where I was diagnosed stage 3. In taking this time to reassess and get his own samples I was re-diagnosed stage 0. This was life changing in my case, saving my bladder completely and improving my overall quality of life. I will never be able to thank this man for all that he has done to save my life, and I continue to have a positive outlook on the future with Dr. Smaldone in my corner.-Richard, 55 years old

Dr. Smaldone, his nurse Kelly, and the rest of his medical team exceeded my expectations when working with my through all of my appointments and surgery. They were very patient, explained everything that my family and I needed to know and addressed all of our concerns. The follow up after the treatment and the accessibility to ask questions has also been extremely helpful and I couldnt have asked for better care. They really made dealing with my kidney cancer as easy as they possibly could, even while I was in a stressful time having to miss time at school and be far away from that part of my life.

When youre faced with cancer, you want a doctor that, who is not only confident in himself and his decisions, but one who can explain everything with detail, compassion and understanding. This is Dr. Smaldone, and equally his staff. His bedside manner parallels his expertise. Of course I hope only to visit all of them on follow-ups only. But if faced with another challenge I would put all of my faith in Dr. Smaldone, his staff and Fox Chase. Without hesitation! Thank you again.

I landed up at the door of Dr.Smaldone about 3 months ago with stage 3 or 4 kidney cancer.He told me of the severity of my condition with honesty and concern.He assured me that i was in the right place and was in the right hands with him and his team and DR Reddy,another top notch doctor, to perform this major operation.A week later they operated.Everything went well,all the supporting staff were professional as well.I walked out 9 days later feeling good and now i feel great.I want to thank you doc for saving my life.

This review is long overdue. In 2018, I was diagnosed with a large mass (pheochromocytoma) on my left adrenal gland. Doctors in my area (NEPA) did not want to attempt the surgery. They were concerned, since it was a large mass, they may also have to take part of my diaphragm or stomach or?? Doctors said whether mass is cancer or not cancer Fox Chase is where you want to go to have the surgery.They were right!! I met Dr. Marc Smaldone (aka My Hero!) Dr. Smaldone was confident he could remove just the mass & the left adrenal and thats what he did! I was 67 and this was my first surgery and first stay in a hospital. I had no problems after surgery. Felt good the next day - no problem getting out of bed. Thank you Dr. Smaldone!! See you soon for 2 year check-up.I must say everyone at Fox Chase makes you feel comfortable. Oh, and the food is good, too.

I could see within the first few minutes of meeting Dr. Smaldone that my wife was in the best hands possible. He truly understands the stress the patient and their entire family is under. His compassionate communication and constant accessibility is incredibly comforting. He made a very difficult operation much easier to face. The arrangements were made quickly because of the urgent condition my wife was in and the surgery was a complete success. Five stars are not enough. We need a scale that goes higher for a doctor of this caliber.

Dr Smaldone has provided the care and treatment I truly needed. His measured approach has been spot on and has permitted a high quality of life experience. I am forever grateful for seeking his valued advice on second opinion —-as others pressed for far more invasive options!He has a great team including Kelly and Cindy, who are as personable as they are professional.I trust the care thats given in this office!Appreciatively submitted,Steve Crum

There are some people that are meant to help people. Some true soldiers that genuinely care about people and spend their lives helping them. Dr. Smalldone is one of those soldiers. A doctor you want on your team when your life hangs in the balance. He is awesome! and thats all I have to say about that.

Dr. Smaldone has been an excellent source of information, support and understanding while being in the state of shock hearing my husband has prostate cancer. His professionalism, knowledge and compassion have been an asset to my husbands recovery. Thank You!

Super great staff - kind and eager to help! Doctor Smaldone was the best!!This is Tammy Wilson doing this survey at work under my friends account!

When I received results of my psa test in May of last year, the number wasn’t too high. I thought if I cut back on activities before next test, results would be lower. They weren’t, andwhen MRI confirmed the prostate cancer, I decided to contact Dr. Mark Smaldone at Fox Chase. One of the best decisions I ever made.Dr Smaldone, his assistant, Kelly Bailey, and the rest of the staff, were patient and walked methrough every step. Since we had just moved to a new residence in June, I asked if surgery could be delayed until January of this year, 2020. Dr. Smaldone assured me everything would be okay. It’s two months after surgery, and everything is better than I expected. After the catheter was taken out a week following surgery, there was never an issue with incontinenceunless I tried to do too much while exercising but that problem went away in a week. My Psatest showed in zero to negligible level and with medication my sexual functioning is improvingmuch earlier than I expected.I will recommend Marc Smaldone and his staff to anyone who has prostate issues.

Having lived 65 years in excellent health, the discovery that I had intermediate stage prostate cancer has been a horror for me. After being unimpressed by a couple of other treatment centers, I found a home at Fox Chase. Everyone from reception, secretaries, and aides to doctors has been considerate, knowledgeable and helpful. I have been particularly fortunate to be in the care of Dr. Marc Smaldone. His insights and methods identified the extent of my prostate cancer fully and quickly. His skill in my recent surgery spared adjacent tissue and put me on the road to recovery. Additionally, his level of communication and responsiveness to my many questions has been extraordinary. I would recommend him exclusively to a close friend or family member facing prostate cancer or a related cancer challenge. I am recovering from my surgery now, and am confident that, with Marc Smaldone and the Fox Chase team in my corner, I will win this fight.

I became a patient of Dr. Marc Smaldone in 2016 when he became a part of my cancer recovery team. His compassion and expertise immediately became aware to me as we talked and worked out a plan suited best for my needs. I have been seeing Dr. Smaldone for 3 years now and appreciate everything he has done for me. I consider him an integral part of my recovery. He will always have my sincere thanks for everything he has done for me..

Dr Marc Smaldone takes time to listen to all of our concerns, never makes us feel rushed. He is thorough and even gave us his cell phone number to use if we had any concerns at anytime!!!! I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a great Urologic Oncologist

I was referred to Marc Smaldone for a second opinion on my prostate cancer diagnosis 14 months ago. From the moment I met him, I knew that I wanted him to be my doctor. At a difficult time in my life, he gave me a sense of hope and confidence. He performed successful robotic assisted prostate surgery and had me back to my previous lifestyle in a matter of weeks. He exudes competence and has always gone out of his way to make himself available to both my wife and me anytime we have questions or worries. I would strongly recommend him to anyone seeking help with a urological problem.

I believe I am alive and cancer-free today because of the skill, knowledge and caring compassion of Dr. Marc Smaldone. Not only does Dr. Smaldone offer patients the best medical treatments available, you will have a doctor who truly cares about you and will do everything in his power to help you. Prior to meeting Dr. Smaldone, I spent 6 weeks at another of Philadelphias best and most well known hospitals having every possible test done. The end result was that the source of my cancer couldnt be found. My wife wasn’t satisfied with that answer and made on appointment online for us to receive a second opinion at Fox Chase, where her aunt had been treated for cancer with great results. They quickly got us an appointment. When we met with Dr. Smaldone at the hospital we knew right away we were in caring hands. He was friendly, listened intently and offered suggestions. He made sure we left with his contact info for any further questions. Dr. Smaldone repeated the same tests I had done at the other hospital and thankfully was able to find the source of my cancer. Dr. Smaldone made it very clear from that moment on that he was there for me as my doctor and we were going to do everything to beat this. He never let me give up hope and always remained confident and positive. Dr. Smaldone made himself accessible to me whenever I had any issues. He stopped by my bedside everyday I was in the hospital and arranged for most of my tests and studies by communicating with my oncologist and all other doctors involved in my care. He stayed in contact with me when I was at home to make sure everything was going well. I couldn’t ask for better care than what I received from Dr. Marc Smaldone. I would recommend him to my closest loved ones and actually have already. Thank you, Dr. Smaldone, from the bottom of my heart.

I was diagnosed with bladder cancer in 2016. I was told my best chances for survival would include major surgery and chemotherapy, and I met with Dr Smaldone hoping he would tell me otherwise. No such luck. He gave me the cold hard facts of my condition, but assured me that he and his team would get me through it. They did. He spent all the time with me and my wife and kids that we needed, answering any questions. He knew my children by name whenever he saw them during my time as a patient at Fox Chase and at office visits. He gave me his cell phone number. I didnt want to bother him but I did use that number twice that I remember, and he got back to me quickly both times.After two major surgeries, Im still alive today and I feel better than I ever thought I could again. I thank God often for putting Dr Smaldone, his team, and Fox Chase in my life when he did.

I was diagnosed with bladder cancer at thirty-eight, and went to Fox Chase for some more information and to discuss surgery options. Immediately after meeting Dr. Smaldone I knew that he was the person that I was going to trust to guide me through this very difficult time. The urologist that had diagnosed me was very respected in his field as is Dr. Smaldone, but after meeting Marc I knew exactly what it was that had been absent from all of my previous interactions with my first doctor. I felt that Dr. Smaldone actually cared about me. He is confidant, reassuring, informative, honest and I felt he understood the fear I was going through. He made himself available to me at all times and made it clear that my interactions with him did not always have to be about the physical, and technical parts of my experience. He wanted me to call him without hesitation if I felt depressed, anxious, or hopeless. This has been a long difficult process for me and my family that Dr, Smaldone has been unbelievably helpful through. I have been very fortunate to have had very skilled and kind people to help me, but I feel very confident now in my own ability to recognize excellence in people in the medical field quite easily by simply comparing them to Dr. Smaldone. My family and I can not thank him enough. In addition, the office staff is extremely kind, professional, and friendly. I also spent ten days in the hospital after the surgery Dr. Smaldone performed and the staff there was amazing. He visited me while I was there and my recovery time after the surgery was much faster than had been expected. I obviously can not recommend him or Fox Chase highly enough.

Dr. Smaldone was outstanding. He was very helpful during our discussions and made it clear from the beginning that he would address any and all questions or concerns that I had. I had a right radical nephrectomy which went very well. Dr. Smaldone was in to visit every morning and evening during my stay in the hospital. Very few effects after the surgery, pain disappeared in less than 24 hours so I am very happy with the outcome so far.

I was first diagnosed with kidney cancer at Jefferson. I did research and decided to go to Fox Chase since they have a floor dedicated to this. When I met with Dr. Smaldone he was very factual, telling me the ins and outs of the operation to remove the cancer. He was also very kind and compassionate. Seeing that I was worried, he gave me a phone number where I could reach him easier than the hospital number. He also made sure I was operated on very quickly. He was so kind and he resembled a family member.My girlfriend came to the hospital during the operation. He saw her and he explained what was going on. She always remembers how kind he was at this time. He made sure I was comfortable after the operation and that I spent the right amount of time in the hospital, never rushing me. He also sent me to rehab after the operation, getting my input before I was sent.He told me that the operation was a success and that I was to see him every five or six months. So far I have done this with easy scheduling at the hospital. Dr. Smaldone has been thorough about the after operation checks. I highly recommend him to anyone who has this problem. He is a class act.

Dr. Smaldone cared for my father. I am an RN and I have never met a more caring or invested physician. From day 1 he put my father and family at ease. He guided us through a very complicated surgery, and followed us very closely through every complication we had. He is an excellent physician and I would give him 10 stars. I would recommend him and Fox Chase Cancer Center to anyone. Thank you Dr. Smaldone.

“You’re cured and cancer free!”.I never expected to hear those words just 9 weeks after my renal cancer was discovered. I have only compliments about the care, compassion, pleasantness, personal treatment, and professionalism Dr. Marc Smaldone and Fox Chase provided me. My surgery, hospital stay, and recovery have been remarkable, I could not have scripted a better scenario. My personal doctor emphatically referred me to Dr. Smaldone and between their two offices my care was professionally and expeditiously coordinated. My sincere gratitude goes out to Dr. Smaldone, what an amazing doctor.

This doctor and his staff SAVED MY LIFE!There is just no other to say it. Dr. Smaldone has great, caring people working in his office. In addition, he and his staff make you feel like he is your friend as well as your doctor. There are just not enough medical practices like this one. You could not find a finer doctor or staff anywhere. Urologic cancer treatments require true professionals. Youll find them here.

OMG! WONDERFUL!! I cant express enough how caring, kind, attentive the entire experience is with Fox Chase. WITHIN A WEEK FROM MY DIAGNOSIS, I HAD AN APPOINTMENT!Lets face it, if one has to go to Fox Chase, its already a trying and scary time, no need for further explanation here. Just know if youre reading this, YOU ARE IN GREAT HANDS and LET THEM DO THE WORRYING!For me, I NEVER allowed myself to worry, cry, have anxiety or even get nervous through my entire ordeal. I felt so confident in the Fox Chase TEAM that I told them all it was their job to worry about me.Before I ever met Dr. Marc Smaldone, who is absolutely fabulous by the way, I had to speak with an appointment specialist. I left a message late at night and the next day I received my call. She explained everything to me and forwarded my situation onto an intake nurse. By the end of that conversation, I had an appointment within a few days. Met with Dr. Smaldone, he explained everything and how things would be, we set a date and now Ive already had my post-op. EVERYTHING WAS UNBELIEVABLY EASY and Im happy to say CANCER FREE! I had robotic surgery for a kidney tumor. Dr. Smaldone and his team removed the tumor, left a very working kidney all with a few cuts and a poke (for the drain). I swear I had NO PAIN! Soreness, absolutely, but NO PAIN! Ive had cramps so much worse! Now thats not saying its always that way, every person is different. But I can tell you self-pity gets you nowhere.Have a POSITIVE ATTITUDE and you heal faster and have a better feeling inside. AND BEST OF LUCK ON YOUR QUEST TO BEING CANCER FREE! IF ITS POSSIBLE, DR. SMALDONE WILL MAKE IT HAPPEN!

After being diagnosed with bladder cancer in 2016, I was advised by another cancer center to seek help at Fox Chase. My case was more complicated, as I had already been through a renal transplant in 2005 and was on immunosuppressive drugs. I called Fox Chase and was assigned to Dr. Marc Smaldone. Probably the luckiest day of my life. Dr. Smaldone is the most caring, knowledgeable, and thorough physician I have ever encountered (and Ive seem a lot of them). He insists you call him by his first name and wants to know your family so he can interact with them as well as you. He provides his personal cell phone number and actually calls you back when you call (usually within minutes). He realized I was in a lot of pain and did everything he could to help me. He recommended surgery to remove my bladder. Unfortunately, that was not to be as the cancer had spread to my pelvic area. He did not want to risk doing further damage during the surgery and backed off. He spoke with my family and gave them the decision, always treating then with respect and giving then the honest truth and what my chances were. He then worked together with Dr. Daniel Geynisman to get me on chemotherapy. We were also referred to the Temple University hospital transplant team to assist in managing my medications and keeping watch on my transplanted kidney.After chemotherapy was not working as hoped, the team decided to take me off of my immunosuppressive drugs, hoping that my own immune system would kick in and fight the cancer, knowing that my kidney could fail, but that was the option we had. Fortunately, this solution worked perfectly and I am still alive, my kidney still functioning well.I owe my life to Dr. Smaldone and the Fox Chase team. They worked together to get me through this incredibly difficult situation. Without him, I would not be writing this today. This goes to prove there is always hope, even in the most dire of circumstances. Dr. Smaldone and Dr. Geynisman never gave up on me and I am eternally grateful to both of them and Fox Chase Cancer Center.

Over the past 11 years, I unfortunately developed 4 different cancers that were treated. 3 major operations, 2 chemo therapies and one radiation treatment. It was a few years ago that another cat scan showed that I had developed a 5th cancer on the bladder wall, due to an improper surgery by a local surgeon here in the Lehigh Valley.It was then that my wife, a retired RN, made a call to Fox Chase and the nurse navigator responded to her call in less than a few hours and navigated us to the proper MD for my situation which led me to Dr. Marc Smaldone. From the call to my first visit was only a matter of about 2 weeks.Immediately when we met with Dr. Smaldone it was like night and day talking to him compared to other DRs. He was so professional and yet caring to both of us, never just talking to just me the patient, but also to my wife knowing that we both were going through this together.What impressed me most about Dr. Smaldone and Fox Chase, was that after reviewing my history and what could be done about my condition, he said that he wanted to take my case before their committee to review my history and to plan the best course of treatment for me. This really impressed my as I have never had my case history discussed by a group of DRs for the best possible treatment. This was something I did not expect but really put my mind at ease.It eventually led to me having another surgery on my bladder and a few days stay at Fox Chase. Now with the hospital, as with most....the food was not the best but the care was excellent. Surgery went well as did the follow up treatment. Presently I am now being followed up by Dr. Smaldone for the past couple of years with cat scans and cystos twice a year to make sure nothing new is developing and so far so good.The best decision my wife ever made for me was to call Fox Chase which led me to Dr. Smaldone. There is no one else I would trust my care to than him. He not only talks to you the patient, but he makes sure he goes into the waiting room each time I have a cysto and tlaks to my wife as he also does for everyone of his patients. This you do NOT find with many other Doctors.Anyone that talks to me about cancer, I always recommend Fox Chase and how I have been treated by Dr. Smaldone. If you are having any problems with urology cancer.....Please make the call and get an appointment with Fox Chase and Dr. Smaldone, it will be the best decision you can make.After my surgery with him, he actually gave me his cell phone number to call him if there were problems. How many doctors do that today?? That was just one more reassuring comfort to me that if I did needed him....he was only a phone call or a text away.

I was diagnosed with renal cell carcinoma by another doctor/ hospital and they were really dragging their feet to schedule my surgery. I went to see Dr Smaldone and he and his office staff were wonderful. Calm, knowledgable, personable and reassuring. At Fox Chase Cancer Center every last person who cared for me spoke to me respectfully, made eye contact, answered my questions patiently and made me feel valued. All of my follow up visits to the hospital and to Dr Smaldone’s office have been easy, efficient and informative. I am so grateful to him, his associates, nurses, assistants and receptionists! I cannot give enough stars to rate Dr Smaldone, he really came through for me and continues to help me.

I was first introduced to Dr. Mark Smaldone, a urologic oncologist, after being referred to him by Dr. Sanjay Reddy, another excellent surgeon at Fox Chase. Dr.Reddy encouraged me to seek a second opinion at Fox Chase.Upon meeting Dr. Mark Smaldone, I found him to be very knowledgeable about my recent diagnosis of urethral cancer. He immediately took the time to explain to me the reasons why I would need need to have a full hysterectomy and bladder removal. All my options were clearly discussed. I can still remember him taking the time to call me on a Sunday afternoon to further discuss my questions.He assured me the planned surgery would be my best option to beat this disease.My surgery took place on November 1, 2018. After giving me his personal cell phone number, he informed me I could call him any time day or night. When I felt the need to text or call, he immediately responded and assured me I was not disturbing him.Dr. Mark Smaldone is definitely the surgeon you want to see if you are diagnosed with a urological cancer. He is a most caring, compassionate, and skilled surgeon. I am so fortunate to have him on my team of doctors at Fox Chase as I move forward post operatively. Dr. Mark Smaldone is definitely a five ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ surgeon!

I have been dealing with bladder cancer for the past four to five years, I have dealt with three different doctors & three different hospitals. When I was first diagnosed I was lucky I had a very small tumor in my bladder and the cancer was in its early stages and appeared to be very treatable . My tumor was removed and biopsied and found to be cancerous but would be treated with BCG treatments that are commonly used to fight this type of cancer and normally very effective, but after tree rounds of BCG it was found ineffective.My doctor believed because of my age about fourty two, fourty three I was to young for a bladder removal/replacement surgery and such a drastic change to my lifestyle as a younger man, I agreed. He recommended finding another alternative treatment and doctor, suggesting possible enrollment in a clinical trial and he helped me do so. So now Im on my second doctor and second hospital and within a few months Im in preliminary testing for a clinical trial that sounds very promising. After a few trips to the O.R. for biopsies I finally qualify for the trial, unfortunately after one month and my first dose the cancer cells were still evident in my bladder witch disqualified me for the remainder of the trial. At this point my second doctor strongly recommended a bladder removal/replacement surgery, this being the gold standard at this stage of my disease. Again because of my age I had to believe there was a better option out there for me, I also want to say I had great faith in both my first two doctors and appreciate all their help and hard work, I believe they did the best they could for me.This brings me to my third hospital (Fox Chase) and doctor, Marc C Smaldone who are currently treating my cancer. When I first met with Dr. Smaldone I was plesently surprised by his age, he is a young man about my age, actually a little younger and in my mind that is a big advantage who better to treat me than someone who can see things through my eyes. Dr. Smaldone is very confident in his abilities as a doctor he is extremely empathetic with his patients he is personable and easy to talk to I cant say enough he is an above and beyond kind of doctor, someone who personally takes a phone call to answer questions, or track love ones down in the hospital cafeteria to deliver news or stops in the waiting room to say hello these are all things he has done for me its the personal touch he puts on everything !I have been at Fox Chase for about a year and half now, I still have my bladder and Im living a normal life if Id hadnt come here I dont what my life would be. Its not only Marc I would recommend, its the entire office and staff from the women in reception to Debbie and Kelly in the back who are tasked with administering treatments and making people feel comfortable in a most awkward and vulnerable situation .Again I cant say enough about Dr.Smaldone and his staff Im grateful for the care I receive it has changed/ saved my life your the best !

I was diagnosed with bladder cancer in February 2017. When my urologist told me the news, he had already contacted Fox Chase and had set up an appointment for me with Dr. Marc Smaldone. He told me that Dr. Smaldone was a very highly recommended surgeon. It was less than a week after my diagnosis that I met with Dr. Marc. The moment he stepped into the room, I felt a calmness and peace that I was with the right person to help me. He explained to us the reason for my bladder having to be removed. His care and concern for what I was going through was evident in his professional mannerism. Dr. Marc answered all of the questions from my family and I and never gave us the feeling that we were taking too much time or that our questions were not important. He explained that I was a great candidate for a neo-bladder. ( Something I had never heard of before. ) Dr. Marc said that the surgery would be longer than with an ostomy bag and a longer recovery time but the eventual outcome would be worth the wait. He also said he was going to have a patient who had the same surgery contact me to talk about what to expect. I was impressed! ( That patient called me the same day ) Before we left the room - Dr. Marc gave me his cell phone number and told me I could call him anytime with questions (That blew me away!) My family and I were going to get a second opinion but as we talked it over on the way home - we felt so comfortable and confident with Dr. Marc that we did not get a second opinion - and we don t regret it. Dr. Marc performed my surgery on June 8, 2017. Everything went very well. After 4 days in the hospital Dr. Marc agreed to discharge me as I was ready both mentally and physically to go home. Obviously with my intricate surgery, there were bound to be some hiccups along the recovery time. I did call Dr. Marc a number of times and he responded almost instantly every time. I actually texted him one time in the middle of the night and he called me right back. Dr. Marc is extremely concerned about each and every one of his patients....but he makes you feel like you are the only one. I have had one major surgery and 3 minor surgeries since my original surgery. Each time Dr. Marc assures me that its fixable and everything will be fine. He is right every time. Dr. Marc shows so much concern and passion for my health that I dont worry about a thing. I am so grateful to have Dr. Marc Smaldone as my doctor. I have told lots of people my story and Dr. Marc is a big part of it. Today I am cancer free with no restrictions to activity or diet and am enjoying life as I had before. Thank You again, Dr. Marc for all you have done for me. Doug Hartzell

Dr. Smaldone has done an outstanding job for me. Less than a year after my treatment for bladder cancer, I am back to the same active lifestyle that I had before the cancer. I can again enjoy bicycling, whitewater kayaking, skiing, and hunting. The neobladder he built for me works unbelievably well.I would add that his entire team at Fox Chase was tremendous. It may not be the newest hospital around, but I believe the level of expertise and care cannot be found elsewhere. I have talked to numerous others who were treated at Fox Chase, and my high opinion of them is shared by all. If your cancer treatment starts somewhere else, you will be amazed at the level of care at Fox Chase with Dr. Smaldone.I cannot praise Dr. Smaldone enough. I am living proof that he can give a bladder cancer patient a great recovery and result.

Seems the review I just posted did not post properly. Here is the correct posting.I believe Dr Smaldone is among the best in his field clinically, surgically and personally. He performed my robotic radical prostatectomy one year ago. Following surgery, I had absolutely no pain. My situation was complicated by the fact that the cancer had spread. Dr. Smaldone skillfully remove all of the cancer cells in adjacent areas and one year down the road I remain cancer free. Dr. Smaldone explains complicated issues in easy to comprehend layman’s terms and takes the time to answer all questions. I have subsequently recommended Dr. Smaldone and Fox Chase to four people with cancer issues. All are equally satisfied.