Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Skitzki, Surgical Oncologist in Cleveland, OH?
Dr. Joseph Skitzki, MD is a Surgical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Cleveland, OH with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Skitzki graduated from Penn State and completed his residency at Case Western Reserve University Affiliated Hospitals. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons, Society of Surgical Oncology, Association for Academic Surgery (AAS), American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), and Society of Thermal Medicine (STM). Dr. Skitzki is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Skitzki’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Skitzki’s office at (216) 444-6665.
Where did Dr. Skitzki go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Surgical Oncology - Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, NY | T32 Research Fellow - University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Residency: Case Western Reserve University Affiliated Hospitals
Medical School: Penn State | Pennsylvania State Univ College of Medicine
Is Dr. Skitzki board certified in Surgical Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Skitzki, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Skitzki speak?
Dr. Skitzki and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Skitzki treat?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Skitzki diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Skitzki. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Melanoma
- Melanoma of the Trunk
- Melanoma of the Left Leg or Hip
- Melanoma of Left Arm or Shoulder
- Melanoma of the Right Arm or Shoulder
- Melanoma of Right Leg or Hip
- Early Stage Melanoma of Left Upper Limb
- Malignant Melanoma
- Skin Cancer (Melanoma)
- Cutaneous Melanoma
- Black Skin Cancer
- Malignant Melanoma of Body
- Skin Cancer on Torso
- Left Leg Melanoma
- Left Hip Melanoma
- Malignant Melanoma of Left Leg
- Left Arm Melanoma
- Left Shoulder Melanoma
- Skin Cancer of Left Arm
- Left Upper Limb Melanoma
- Right Arm Melanoma
- Right Shoulder Melanoma
- Malignant Melanoma of Right Arm
- Right Leg Melanoma
- Right Hip Melanoma
- Skin Cancer of Right Leg
- Right Lower Limb Melanoma
- Stage 0 Left Upper Limb Melanoma
- Non-invasive Left Upper Limb Melanoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C439: Malignant melanoma of skin, unspecified
- C4359: Malignant melanoma of other part of trunk
- C4372: Malignant melanoma of left lower limb, including hip
- C4362: Malignant melanoma of left upper limb, including shoulder
- C4361: Malignant melanoma of right upper limb, including shoulder
- C4371: Malignant melanoma of right lower limb, including hip
- D0362: Melanoma in situ of left upper limb, including shoulder
Also known as:
- Melanoma
- Squamous Cell Skin Cancer of the Trunk
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Malignant Melanoma
- Skin Melanoma
- Melanoma Skin Cancer
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Trunk
- Trunk SCC
- Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Trunk
- Trunk Skin Malignancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z85820: Personal history of malignant melanoma of skin
- C44529: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of other part of trunk
Also known as:
- Secondary Peritoneal Cancer
- Secondary Cancer in Armpit Lymph Nodes
- Cancer
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Metastatic Peritoneal Cancer
- Cancer Spread to Peritoneum
- Peritoneal Carcinomatosis
- Metastatic Cancer to Armpit Lymph Nodes
- Axillary Lymph Node Cancer Spread
- Lymph Node Metastasis in Armpit
ICD-10 Codes:
- C786: Secondary malignant neoplasm of retroperitoneum and peritoneum
- C773: Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of axilla and upper limb lymph nodes
Also known as:
- Surgical Dressing Change or Removal
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Wound dressing care
- Post-op dressing change
- Surgical wound management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4801: Encounter for change or removal of surgical wound dressing
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Mesothelioma
- Mesothelioma
- Malignant Mesothelioma Treatment (PDQ)
- Abdominal Mesothelioma
- Malignant Peritoneal Mesothelioma
- Mesothelioma of Abdomen
- Peritoneal Asbestos Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C451: Mesothelioma of peritoneum
Also known as:
- Cancer
- Malignancy
- Malignant Tumor
- Oncological Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8589: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of other organs and systems
Also known as:
- History of large intestine cancer
- Colorectal Cancer
- Past colon cancer
- Colorectal cancer survivor
- Previous large bowel malignancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z85038: Personal history of other malignant neoplasm of large intestine
Also known as:
- Cancer Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Cancer
- Post-cancer surgery care
- Oncology aftercare
- Cancer recovery follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z483: Aftercare following surgery for neoplasm
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Appendix Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Bowel Cancer
- Colorectal Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C181: Malignant neoplasm of appendix
Also known as:
- Localized Swollen Lymph Nodes
- Enlarged glands in one area
- Local lymphadenopathy
- Swollen glands
ICD-10 Codes:
- R590: Localized enlarged lymph nodes
Which procedures does Dr. Skitzki perform as a Surgical Oncologist?
As a Surgical Oncologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Joseph Skitzki may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Skitzki's office.
Does Dr. Skitzki accept my insurance?
Dr. Skitzki accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (216) 444-6665 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Skitzki accept in Cleveland, OH?
Dr. Skitzki in Cleveland, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medical Mutual
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
Pharmacy Network Services
State of Ohio
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Skitzki's office located?
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American College of Surgeons
Member
Society of Surgical Oncology
Member
Association for Academic Surgery (AAS)
Member
American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)
Member
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
Member
Society of Thermal Medicine (STM)
Member
Awards
Faculty Research Recognition Award, Department of Surgery, State
University of New York at Buffalo
American Surgical Association Foundation Fellowship Research Award Fi
Golden Apple Award - Teaching Award, Department of Surgery, State
University of New York at Buffalo
Department of Surgical Oncology, Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Golden Apple Award - Teaching Award
Invited Participant - AACR/ASCO Vail Workshop, Methods in Clinical Ca
Roswell Fellowship Basic Science Award
Invited Participant - Cancer Education Consortium, Molecular Oncology
Case Western Department of Surgery, ABSITE Award
Cleveland Surgical Society, Resident Research Competition, 2nd Place
American College of Surgeons Ohio Chapter, Annual Resident Surgeons C
Case Western Department of Surgery Chief Resident Teaching Award
Cleveland Surgical Society, Resident Research Competition, 1st Place
American College of Surgeons Michigan Chapter, Annual Resident Surgeo
Robert V. Danto Cancer Research Award
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Dudley P. Allen Research Scholar: Department of Surgical Oncology
Case Western Department of Surgery Allen Scholar
Case Western Department of Surgery Junior Resident Teaching Award
Alpha Omega Alpha
Lange Medical Publishing Award for excellence in academic work
Howard E. Morgan Award for outstanding achievement in basic research
Annual Student Research Symposium Award
Hammond Memorial Scholarship for Academic Excellence
Luzerne County Medical Society Scholarship
Summa Cum Laude Graduate
Presidential Academic Scholarship
What is Dr. Skitzki's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Skitzki's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417995960.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Skitzki?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Skitzki
What is Dr. Joseph Skitzki's specialty?
Dr. Skitzki is a Surgical Oncologist near Cleveland, OH. A surgical oncologist is a highly qualified and trained surgeon with specialized expertise in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients. They have received additional training in a multidisciplinary approach and dedicate a significant portion of their practice to these areas, as well as to cancer research. Contact Dr. Skitzki to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Joseph Skitzki affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Skitzki is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital, Hillcrest Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Joseph Skitzki accepting new patients in Cleveland, OH?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Skitzki is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Skitzki offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Skitzki's office at (216) 444-6665 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Skitzki?
Please contact Dr. Skitzki's office at (216) 444-6665 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph Skitzki have?
Dr. Joseph Skitzki is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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