Simon Sung, MD

Associate Professor, Department of Pathology

Treatment Focus

Surgical pathology, cytopathology

Treatment Philosophy

I joined an excellent and dedicated team of pathologists at Fox Chase in 2024. I enjoy working in multidisciplinary team environment to deliver an accurate diagnosis for frozen sections, onsite rapid assessment of fine needle aspirations and small biopsies, surgical pathology, and variety of cytopathology samples. I collaborate with many clinicians, not only in clinical work but also in translational research. Historically, pathology has been a crucial part of patient treatment. I believe through translational research, the future of diagnostic medicine can bring better, improved care for patients and clinicians.

Clinical Locations

Fox Chase Cancer Center
333 Cottman Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19111
Phone: 888-369-2427

Educational Background

Columbia University Medical Center General surgical pathology fellowship July 2017-June 2018
Weill-Cornell Medical College-New York Presbyterian Hospital Cytopathology fellowship July 2016-June 2017
Columbia University Medical Center-New York Presbyterian Hospital Anatomic pathology residency July 2013-June2016
Columbia UniversityVagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York NY Degree Awarded: MD August 2009-May 2013
Rutgers College, New Brunswick NJ Post-baccalaureate Pre-medicine, no degree awarded September 2006-August 2007
Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore MD Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Music (Classic Guitar) September 2002-May 2006

Certifications

New York State Medical License

License Number: 282777-1. Certificate Number: 9305488DUP

Board Qualifications:

Certified in Anatomic Pathology, ABP ID: 113840. Effective July 18, 2016
Certified in Cytopathology, ABP ID: 113840. Effective October 2, 2017

Memberships

Papaniocolaou Society of Cytopathology Education and Training Task Force, 2023-current
Cytopathology division, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh PA. December 2020
College of American Pathology (CAP) Inspection Cytopathology division, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St Louis, MO. July 2019
CytoJournal. 2017 - current
American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), 2017
College of American Pathologist, 2017-current
American Society of Cytopathology, 2016-current
United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP), 2013-current

Honors & Awards

ICPI Trainee Travel Award 2016
Sigmund L. Wilens Prize for Excellence in Pathology 2013
T3SNIH Summer Research Grant 2010

Selected Publications

My NCBI

Saliba M, Smithgall MC, Saqi A, Crapanzano JP, Sung S. Case of lung fine needle aspiration showing mucinous cells and extracellular mucin. Diagn Cytopathol. 2024 Feb 26;. doi: 10.1002/dc.25294. [Epub ahead of print] Review. PubMed PMID: 38409908.

Suben J, Goyal A, Rao R, Sung S. Diagnostic implication of extracellular mucin in pancreatic/biliary brushing and stent cytology. Cancer Cytopathol. 2023 Jun;131(6):360-364. doi: 10.1002/cncy.22685. Epub 2023 Feb 18. PubMed PMID: 36808869.

Sung S, Heymann JJ, Politis MG, Baine MK, Rekhtman N, Saqi A. Small Biopsy and Cytology of Pulmonary Neuroendocrine Neoplasms: Brief Overview of Classification, Immunohistochemistry, Molecular Profiles, and World Health Organization Updates. Adv Anat Pathol. 2022 Nov 1;29(6):329-336. doi: 10.1097/PAP.0000000000000360. Epub 2022 Sep 2. Review. PubMed PMID: 36053019.

Sung S, Heymann JJ, Crapanzano JP, Moreira AL, Shu C, Bulman WA, Saqi A. Lung cancer cytology and small biopsy specimens: diagnosis, predictive biomarker testing, acquisition, triage, and management. J Am Soc Cytopathol. 2020 Sep-Oct;9(5):332-345. doi: 10.1016/j.jasc.2020.04.014. Epub 2020 May 28. Review. PubMed PMID: 32591241.

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