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Lori Chapleskie Alfonse , DO

 

Dr. Lori Chapleskie Alfonse, a fellowship-trained breast surgeon, focuses her practice on the diagnosis and treatment of benign and malignant breast disease. Her achievements and credentials do not capture the effervescence and concern she demonstrates to her patients, colleagues, and friends.  It is her belief that pairing holistic therapies with state-of-the-art, leading-edge technology can lead to better outcomes—even in people with life-threatening disease, such as breast cancer.

After earning her Bachelor of Arts in Communication from The Pennsylvania State University, Dr. Lori attended The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine where she participated in research projects focused on oncology medicines and new treatment options for autoimmune diseases such as Lupus and Rheumatoid Arthritis.  Having completed many of her medical school externships at Mercy Suburban Hospital, she pursued her Traditional Rotating Internship and Residency in General Surgery here – always knowing she wanted to care for the patients of a community hospital setting.

This energetic and colorful physician is an avid patient advocate and educator.  She has participated in various community health fairs and wellness expo’s and has provided lectures to the community sponsored by the Susan G. Komen Foundation and Keystone Health Plan East.  She serves as the physician liason for the hospital’s Committee on Cancer as well as the Medical Director of the Breast Center at MSH.

A native of Allentown, Pennsylvania, where her family still lives, Dr. Lori resides in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, with her husband John.  Dr. Lori credits her accomplishments to the support of her family and friends as well as the strength and humor of her patients.   

 

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