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Danica N Giugliano

Danica N Giugliano, MD

General SurgeryGastrointestinal Surgical OncologyColon and Rectal Surgery

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Highlights

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

Affiliations

  • Cooper University Hospital

About Danica N Giugliano

Title

Colorectal Surgeon

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Titles

Assistant Professor of Surgery

Awards and Honors

Gibbon Surgical Society Resident Teaching Award, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, 2014 and 2015

SSO Top Poster Finalist, "Development of a Prognostic Gene Expression Profile Signature in Patients with Localized Esophageal Cancer Receiving Preoperative Chemoradiation Therapy," 2016

Gibbon Surgical Society Resident Teaching Award, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, 2017

The Philadelphia Chapter of the Crohn's &amp

Colitis Foundation

Gold Medallion Award 2021 for dedication and service

Professional Memberships

American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons

American College of Surgeons

Metropolitan Philadelphia Chapter of the American College of Surgeons

Philadelphia Academy of Surgery

Selected Publications

Giugliano DN, Fortuna D, Goldstein S, Phillips B, Isenberg G. Two Separate Colorectal Granular Cell Tumors. Am Surg. 2016 Aug;82(8):202-3."

Giugliano DN, Berger AC, Rosato EL, Palazzo F. Total minimally invasive esophagectomy for esophageal cancer: approaches and outcomes. Langenbecks Arch Surg. 2016 Sep;401(6):747-56."

Giugliano DN, Berger AC, Meidl H, Pucci MJ, Rosato EL, Keith SW, Evans NR, Palazzo F. Do intraoperative pyloric interventions predict the need for postoperative endoscopic interventions after minimally invasive esophagectomy? Dis Esophagus. 2017 Apr 1;30(4):1-8."

Giugliano DN, Morgan A, Palazzo F, Leiby BE, Evans NR, Rosato EL, Berger AC. Surgical Apgar score (SAS) predicts perioperative morbidity, mortality, and length of stay in patients undergoing esophagectomy at a high-volume center. J Surg Oncol. 2017 May 2."

Giugliano DN, Berger AC, Pucci MJ, Rosato EL, Evans NR, Meidl H, Lamb C, Levine D, Palazzo F. Lymph Node Retrieval is Decreased after Neoadjuvant Chemoradiation Therapy for Esophageal Cancer. J Gastrointest Surg. 2017 Sep; 21(9): 1377-1384."

Brown, AM, Giugliano DN, Berger AC, Pucci MJ, Palazzo F. Surgical approaches to adenocarcinoma of the gastroesophageal junction: the Siewart II conundrum. Langenbecks Arch Surg. 2017 Dec; 402(8): 1153-1158.

Departments

Colorectal Surgery
Surgical Oncology
Surgery

Programs & Centers

Gastrointestinal Cancer Center
MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper

Practice Groups

Cooper University Physicians

Locations

    • 3 Cooper Plaza, Sheridan Pavilion, Suite 403, Camden, NJ 08103
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    • Cooper Specialty Care at Cherry Hill Campus

    Clinical Interests

    Colorectal surgery, colorectal cancer surgery, diverticulitis, surgical management of inflammatory bowel disease, benign anorectal disease

    Education and Training

    Education

    • Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic, Colon/Rectal Surgery, 2019
    • Internship/Residency: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, General Surgery, 2018
    • Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine, 2012

    Board Certifications

    • Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery, 2019

    Insurance

    Cooper University Health Care accepts the following health plans. For questions about co-payments, deductibles, and the specific procedures your plan covers, please contact your plan provider.
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    • Aetna Better Health Medicaid HMO
    • Aetna Dental Health
    • Aetna First Health (Coventry)
    • Aetna HMO/PPO/POS
    • Aetna Medicare
    • Aetna Quality Health
    • Aetna Whole Health
    • Aetna Workers Comp
    • AmeriHealth Comp Services (Workers Comp)
    • AmeriHealth HMO/PPO/POS
    • AmeriHealth Medicare
    • AmeriHealth Value Network
    • Braven Health Medicare
    • Cigna Evernorth Behavioral Health
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    • First MCO Group Health
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    • Galaxy Health Network Group Health
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    • Guardian
    • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey HMO/PPO
    • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey Omnia
    • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey State Benefit Plans
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    • Humana Medicare Advantage Medicare HMO
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    • Independence Blue Cross Comp Services (Workers Comp)
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    • Independence Blue Cross Keystone Healthplan East
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    • VA Community Care Network
    • WellCare Medicare
    • Wellpoint Medicaid HMO
    • Wellpoint Medicare

    Ratings & Reviews

    4.8 out of 5

    130 ratings, 47 reviews

    The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

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    • Reviewed on 12/9/2025

      Physician listened and answered all of my questions

    • Reviewed on 12/6/2025

      Felt at ease after speaking with Dr and was explained everything.

    • Reviewed on 12/6/2025

      I have been treated with such kindness and respect by all of the staff. From the greeter at the front desk to the amazing doctors. I feel very lucky to have MD Anderson/ Cooper on my side. Never did I think I'd find myself needing this treatment but I am o great to have Dr Kwaitt and Dr Giuliano by my side.

    • Reviewed on 11/26/2025

      It was my first visit with Dr Gugliemo. She was very professional and listened to my needs. I felt that she understood my issues .

    • Reviewed on 11/25/2025

      I want to say that my appointment with Dr. Juliana was wonderful. She took care of me through my cancer treatment and has been amazing the entire time. The whole department is wonderful and always courteous and always on time. Thank you.

    • Reviewed on 11/9/2025

      Dr G is very sweet and wonderful to me. She is conpassionate and understanding. I would refer her to anyone

    • Reviewed on 11/4/2025

      Dr Nicole Giugliano was the first time that I had appointment with her she is an excellent Dr and professional very friendly and I got confident like the nurses and staff of MD Anderson of Cooper I definitely recommend them

    • Reviewed on 10/29/2025

      Courteous knowledgeable friendly staff. Was respectful of my health concerns and answered my many questions. Always smiled and that made me feel comfortable.

    • Reviewed on 10/27/2025

      Everything went well. No problems to report.

    • Reviewed on 10/13/2025

      I am happy that this appointment wasn't about pushing me to accept chemotherapy.

    • Reviewed on 10/6/2025

      Excellent meeting, treated extremely well thank you for your support and dedication

    • Reviewed on 10/2/2025

      I really appreciate all the time that was taken to listen to me and respond. It was just what I hoped the visit would develop.

    • Reviewed on 9/26/2025

      Very pleased with my Care from Doctor's

    • Reviewed on 9/24/2025

      I love my Doctor and everyone who works at Cooper

    • Reviewed on 9/19/2025

      The staff were professional. The doctor was outstanding. I just need the doctor to finish her visit summary and the staff to get back to me as was stated to me in my visit.

    • Reviewed on 9/6/2025

      Dr. Giugliano is professional, compassionate and concerned about her patient.

    • Reviewed on 9/3/2025

      Dr Guiliano seemed very nice and didn't dismiss my concerns

    • Reviewed on 9/3/2025

      I was very pleased with the doctor. She was extremely knowledgeable, attentive & very pleasant.

    • Reviewed on 8/21/2025

      Dr. Giuliano was so nice and got me right in! Set my mind at ease! Thank you!

    • Reviewed on 8/9/2025

      Everyone was so considerate and friendly. Very polite and made me feel comfortable in an uncomfortable situation

    • Reviewed on 8/8/2025

      Loved the doctor. Very personable and caring.

    • Reviewed on 8/6/2025

      I was hoping I would never have to make this appointment. Dr Diugliano was so kind, She explained everything answered all my questions, and made this so much easier. Thank you

    • Reviewed on 8/4/2025

      I love my doctor

    • Reviewed on 7/26/2025

      Dr. G is AWESOME, CARING, COMPASSIONATE, and always explains everything so it's easy to understand.

    • Reviewed on 6/19/2025

      Provider was outstanding explained everything in detail.

    • Reviewed on 6/5/2025

      I loved Dr Danica and her staff excellent care and communication! !

    • Reviewed on 6/4/2025

      The office staff were professional and helpful during my experience.

    • Reviewed on 5/19/2025

      Everyone is very professional at MD Anderson Dr G is the best

    • Reviewed on 5/9/2025

      First experience with the doctor and she was very, very helpful. Explained my situation in detail and I appreciated it.

    • Reviewed on 5/8/2025

      I'm glad I went. I'd been putting this appointment off for 14 years.

    • Reviewed on 5/3/2025

      Dr was very caring and really explain things to me

    • Reviewed on 5/2/2025

      Dr. Giugliano was both professional and simultaneously warm & engaging. I felt immediately at ease. She answered all of my questions & treated me with compassion & dignity. I am happy I decided to seek care from her.

    • Reviewed on 5/2/2025

      Finally a doctor listened to us and found a promising solution that may answer my daughter's question, "What's wrong with me " Thank you, Thank you, Dr Danica G.

    • Reviewed on 4/26/2025

      A wonderful experience! Everyone was friendly & professional.

    • Reviewed on 4/18/2025

      Spectacular doctor.

    • Reviewed on 4/10/2025

      Dr Guigliano is a great doctor. I am recommending her to my son and anyone else who needs her expertise

    • Reviewed on 4/10/2025

      Dr. G is one of the best doctors I have ever seen!! Dr. G is very caring and compassionate and really cares about her patience. I was really worried about my surgery. Dr. G calmed my concerns and everything went well. I had some issue with my incision. Dr. G's staff got me right into the office and took care of me. Dr. G has a great surgical team! !

    • Reviewed on 4/2/2025

      I had to wait 6 months to see this doctor. With numerous cancelations. But once I met the doctor. It was worth the wait. I loved her. Dr. Gogliono was very sweet and very professional.

    • Reviewed on 3/22/2025

      I choose Cooper Doctors as I feel seen, respected and heard. Dr G made this experience easy. She was very kind and I appreciate the time she took regarding our appointment.

    • Reviewed on 3/5/2025

      Always have a good experience whether it's the nurses the people to desk or the doctors.

    • Reviewed on 3/3/2025

      Dr. Danika is warm, caring, communicative and easy to follow & understand. Her confident attitude gave me a much needed calmness. She is the consummate physician and exudes professionalism and experience. A++

    • Reviewed on 3/3/2025

      Everyone was so nice and thoughtful.

    • Reviewed on 2/25/2025

      Everyone made me feel comfortable even the valet gentlemen. I'm glad to now be a part of cooper cancer center ..I have a great feeling of faith in doctors and staff.

    • Reviewed on 2/25/2025

      Felt she was compassionate, knowledgeable and I appreciated she consulted with my oncologist, Dr Morrison.

    • Reviewed on 2/22/2025

      My doctor there is wonderful!

    • Reviewed on 2/7/2025

      My nurse was very pleasant and kindhearted.

    • Reviewed on 2/1/2025

      I felt in my experience everyone was very kind, very considerate for me. Overall, considering the nature of the situation, I was informed very thoroughly, seen very promptly when I arrived, were kind of quick to sum the situation, and follow up very quickly with everything. Overall, it was just extremely well handled.