Albert J. Aboulafia, M.D., FACS, MBA, serves as the Director of Sarcoma Services at the Alvin & Lois Lapidus Cancer Institute at Sinai Hospital. He is a nationally and internationally recognized leader in clinical and research aspects of the care and treatment of adult and pediatric patients with benign and malignant bone and soft tissue tumors.
As a surgeon treating patients, he continues to be active in academics, publications, editorial boards, research, teaching, national and international speaking engagements, and serves in various national leadership positions within the field of Orthopedic Oncology. Dr. Aboulafia especially values the role of collaboration in order to optimize the care of patients. He strives to remain at the forefront in providing the best care possible to patients through continued education, leadership and collaboration.
In this WBAL-AM "Know Your Health" radio clip, Dr. Aboulafia discusses bone and tissue cancers.
Expertise
Orthopedic Oncology
Adult and pediatric benign and malignant bone and soft tissue tumors
Bone and soft tissue sarcomas
Limb sparing surgery for primary malignant bone tumors
Management of skeletal metastases
Medical Education
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Postgraduate Training
General Surgery Internship, Los Angeles County/University of Southern California, Medical Center, Los Angeles, California
Orthopedic Surgery Residency, Los Angeles County/University of Southern California, Medical Center, Los Angeles, California
Fellowship
Orthopedic Oncology, National Institutes of Health, Washington Hospital Center, Children's National Medical Center
Graduate Education
Masters in Business Administration, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
Certifications
Fellow, American College of Surgeons
Fellow, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Diplomat, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Curriculum Vitae
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Phone: 410-601-5529
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