Dr. Michael Scola is a board-certified, fellowship-trained hematologist oncologist practicing at Atlantic Hematology Oncology located at Morristown Medical Center. For the past 20 years, Dr. Scola has maintained a broad-based clinical practice, with a focus on benign and malignant hematology. He is currently director of the new Atlantic Thrombosis Center, designed to investigate and manage patients with a variety of bleeding and clotting disorders. Dr. Scola is a skilled and compassionate physician. His postdoctoral training includes a fellowship in hematology oncology from Boston University Medical Center, where he received the Outstanding Fellow award and the Chiefs’ Hematology Award for clinical excellence. He received his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. A teacher and mentor, Dr. Scola served many years as course director of pathophysiology at Northeastern University, Boston, and is actively involved in instructing residents at Morristown Medical Center. He is also involved in clinical research; has worked within the industry as a consultant, lecturer and advisor; and has authored articles and book chapters. Dr. Scola’s education includes a year spent abroad in Florence, Italy, and an intensive post-training program in clinical research at the Harvard School of Public Health. He serves on the boards of the Cancer Hope Network, and the Cancer Support Community of Central New Jersey. Dr. Scola is a member of the American Society of Hematology, American Society of Clinical Oncology and the International Society of Thrombosis and Hemostasis. Dr. Scola is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anemia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), Philadelphia-Negative Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Anemia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Alexander Christou is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bernardsville, New Jersey. Dr. Christou is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anemia. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Hyperlipidemia Type 3, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. Dr. Christou is currently accepting new patients.

Serge Kaftal is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Geriatrics in Bernardsville, New Jersey. Dr. Kaftal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anemia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, and Pediatric Myocarditis. Dr. Kaftal is currently accepting new patients.

David Gallinson is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr. Gallinson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anemia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anemia, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Gallinson is currently accepting new patients.

An expert in cancer care, Dr. Ellen Early brings broad-based knowledge and expertise to Atlantic Medical Group. She joins Atlantic Hematology Oncology, a growing team that is housed at Carol G. Simon Cancer Center at Morristown Medical Center. Board certified in internal medicine and medical oncology, Dr. Early diagnoses and treats cancer patients using a multidisciplinary approach, which includes radiation and surgical oncology and incorporates clinicians who work collaboratively to deliver the highest quality cancer care possible. In practice for over 25 years, Dr. Early has particular interest in caring for people with breast and lung cancers. Regarded by patients, families and colleagues for both her expertise and her compassion, Dr. Early strives to educate patients about their condition and discuss how to choose the best individualized treatment plan. Passionate about research, Dr. Early has participated in clinical trials throughout her professional career and utilizes chemotherapies, medications and targeted modalities to treat cancers of the breast and lung. After graduating from Saint Peter's University with a bachelor's of science in Biology, Dr. Early went on to achieve her master's degree in molecular biology at City University of New York in Brooklyn. She attended Georgetown University School of Medicine and performed both her internal medicine residency and her fellowship training in hematology and oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Early is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anemia. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Beaula Koduri is a Hematologist and an Internal Medicine provider in Edison, New Jersey. Dr. Koduri is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anemia. Her top areas of expertise are Anemia, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Dehydration. Dr. Koduri is currently accepting new patients.

Charlesse Pondt-Huannou, MD, is a fellowship-trained hematologist/oncologist with Advanced Care Oncology and Hematology (ACOHA), part of Atlantic Medical Group (AMG). Board-certified in medical oncology and hematology by the American Board of Internal Medicine, she has more than 15 years of experience treating blood diseases and various forms of cancer. Dr. Pondt-Huannou is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care for her patients. She listens thoroughly and takes time to carefully explain everything involved in the patient’s individualized plan of care.Dr. Pondt-Huannou is an expert in the fields of breast and gynecological cancers; hematologic malignancies (myeloma and chronic leukemias and lymphomas); managing complex hematological issues in high-risk obstetric and gynecologic patients; sickle cell disease; and anemia. She is also experienced in the management of liver, bladder, colon, cervical, lung, prostate and pancreatic cancers. She joined ACOHA immediately out of fellowship in 2014.After earning her medical degree from UMDNJ New Jersey Medical School in Newark, NJ, Dr. Pondt-Huannou completed an internal medicine residency at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center concurrent with a residency at New York-Presbyterian, Cornell Medical Center, both in New York City. She completed a hematology and oncology fellowship at Albert Einstein College/Montefiore and Jacobi medical centers and Lincoln Hospital in the Bronx, NY.Dr. Pondt-Huannou is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Society of Hematology, the American Medical Association, and the National Medical Association. She also serves on numerous committees including the Sickle Cell Management Committee at Overlook Medical Center. She is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Huannou is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anemia. Her top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Anemia, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS).

Samir Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Warren, New Jersey. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anemia. His top areas of expertise are Lyme Disease, Anemia, Sitosterolemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Endoscopy. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

Deborah Bessen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr. Bessen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anemia. Her top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Edema, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Richard Nelson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Warren, New Jersey. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anemia. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Secondary Parkinsonism. Dr. Nelson is currently accepting new patients.

Attila Farkas is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr. Farkas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anemia. His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Dementia, Protein Deficiency, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Farkas is currently accepting new patients.

Seema Bery is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr. Bery is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anemia. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Dementia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Bery is currently accepting new patients.

Sarada Gurubhagavatula is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr. Gurubhagavatula is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anemia. Her top areas of expertise are Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, and Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma. Dr. Gurubhagavatula is currently accepting new patients.

Muhammad Abbasi is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr. Abbasi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anemia. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Abbasi is currently accepting new patients.

Dual board-certified in hematology and medical oncology, Dr. Gupta brings over a decade of clinical and research experience and expertise to Atlantic Medical Group. Dr. Gupta works closely with multidisciplinary groups in diagnosis and management of early stage and advanced breast cancers, and cancers of the head and neck area. She closely collaborates with physicians in surgical oncology and radiation oncology to deliver outstanding care to her patients and their family. She also treats benign hematology disorders such as anemia, and other blood abnormalities.Dr. Gupta completed her medical school at one of the best institutions in India and then went on to complete her internal medicine residency and hematology and oncology fellowship at Staten Island University Hospital, Northwell Health. After completing her education, she served as Assistant Professor of Medicine at Northwell Health System in Staten Island. She was also faculty member at State University of New York (SUNY Downstate) during her association with Staten Island Hospital. She subsequently joined the faculty at Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York Presbyterian Hospital, where she continued her commitment to excellent patient care.Dr. Gupta is also an active volunteer for the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), and continues to participate in various endeavors towards improvement in cancer care at a global level. She is widely published, and has won awards for her research and publications. She continues to actively enroll patients in breast oncology and head and neck oncology and serves as the principal investigator for several clinical trials within Atlantic Health System.Dr. Gupta is also the Associate Program Director of the Hematology and Oncology Fellowship Program at Atlantic Health System, and continues to mentor and train residents and fellows.Fluent in English and Hindi, Dr. Gupta is part of Atlantic Medical Group and a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anemia. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Thrombocytopenia.

Dr. Charles Farber is a board-certified, fellowship-trained oncologist at Atlantic Hematology Oncology located at Morristown Medical Center’s Carol G. Simon Cancer Center. He maintains a broad-based practice, yet focuses on benign and malignant hematology. Dr. Farber also serves as medical director of Oncology Research Network Development for Atlantic Health System. In this role, he works with the system’s Breakthrough Oncology Accelerator partners, Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) and OriginCV, to expand cancer research at Morristown Medical Center and throughout Atlantic Health System. This partnership ensures that patients have access to the newest and most exciting drugs and technologies through clinical trials. In addition to receiving multiple Patient’s Choice Awards, Dr. Farber has been recognized as a Top Doctor in the New York Metro Area, and listed in Inside Jersey magazine’s Top Doctors, and Consumers Research Council’s Guide to America’s Top Oncologists. He is regarded by colleagues and patients as a knowledgeable, compassionate and devoted physician and has been providing expert care to the Morristown community for more than 20 years. Dr. Farber attended New York University School of Medicine for his medical degree and performed his residency and fellowship at Weill Cornell Medical Center. He also earned a master’s degree and PhD from New York University’s Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Farber chairs Morristown Medical Center’s cancer subcommittee for adolescents and young adults and serves as secretary and treasurer of the Oncology Society of New Jersey. He was former chief of the division of Hematology/Oncology at Morristown Medical Center from 2007 to 2011. Dr. Farber serves as a clinical assistant professor at Rutgers and at the Cancer Institute of New Jersey. His research has been published in the Journal of the American Nutraceutical Association, the New England Journal of Medicine and the National Cancer Institute’s Clinical Trial Directory. Dr. Farber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anemia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Follicular Lymphoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

"Dr. Angela Alistar is a board-certified medical oncologist with Atlantic Hematology Oncology, Atlantic Medical Group. Dr. Alistar is Medical Director of GI Medical Oncology at Morristown Medical Center where she is also Medical Director of the phase 1 Breakthrough Treatment Center. Her research focus is related to immuno-oncology and cancer metabolism in gastrointestinal cancer such as: pancreatic tumors, cholangiocarcinoma, colorectal, esophageal, gastric cancer and hepatocellular carcinoma. Her clinical research projects involve active collaborative efforts with other medical departments, such as radiation oncology and surgical oncology, as well as genomics and cancer biology.Recently, she published in Lancet Oncology the results of a Phase I clinical study in pancreatic cancer that are very promising for advancing the field for this disease. This study has shown impressive synergy of a novel agent, CPI -613 in combination with chemotherapy. She is co-leading the national multi-site, randomized study of this promising combination, as well as many other phase 1-3 clinical trials.Dr. Alistar comes to Atlantic Health System from Wake Forest School of Medicine where she had a heavy emphasis on clinical trials and clinical research. At Wake Forest, she led the GI oncology disease oriented team as a gastrointestinal medical oncology physician and researcher, bringing cutting-edge treatments to patients. She designed, secured funding for and conducted five investigator-initiated therapeutic clinical trials, with four of them being phase one. Her work involved maintenance of a sponsor-investigator investigational new drug. She is passionate about Precision Oncology and Immunotherapies and seeks to identify novel treatment strategies for her patients.Past positions at Wake Forest include being a member of the Translational Cancer Genomics Committee, the GI Tumor Board, Internal Medicine Grand Rounds, and the Hepatobiliary Oncology Committee. She is a member of several health care organizations, such as the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Society of Hospice and Palliative Care Medicine, and the American Society of Hematology, among many others. As well, she is a member and advisor for several other health care institutions. She was recently awarded the ""Danny Danielson Translational Innovation Award"" by Hoosier Cancer Research Network for her commitment to clinical research. Dr. Alistar received her medical degree from University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj Napoca, Romania and her residency at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center, NJ, where she was chief resident. After her residency, she completed hematology oncology fellowship at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Tisch Cancer Institute. She is affiliated with Atlantic Medical Group, and is a participating provider of Atlantic Accountable Care Organization, and sees patients at Morristown Medical Center.". Dr. Alistar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anemia. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Stomach Cancer.

Karim R. Saab, MD, is a fellowship-trained hematology oncology specialist with Atlantic Medical Group Hematology Oncology. Triple board-certified in internal medicine, medical oncology, and hematology by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Dr. Saab has years of teaching experience and clinical knowledge.After graduating with distinction from the School of Medicine at the American University of Beirut, Lebanon, Dr. Saab served as a research scholar and postdoctoral research fellow in the Department of Surgery at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, followed by two years as a postdoctoral research fellow at Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and Children’s Hospital Boston, Transplantation Research Center, Boston, MA. He performed his residency in internal medicine at the University of Colorado, Aurora, CO, where he was awarded the internal medicine resident research publication award, followed by a fellowship in hematology and medical oncology at Weill Cornell Medical College / New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY.Before joining Atlantic Medical Group Hematology Oncology, Dr. Saab worked at Hennepin Healthcare in Minneapolis, MN, where he also served as assistant professor of medicine at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Saab has been involved in teaching hematology and medical oncology fellows, residents, medical and physician assistant students, as well as teaching medical students at Weill Cornell Medical College. Actively involved in research, Dr. Saab has studied biomarkers for diagnosis, disease progression and response to therapy; cancer stem cell biology; and antiangiogenic therapy for solid tumors. He has been published in many peer-reviewed journals and presented at national conferences.Dr. Saab is an active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Hematology, American College of Physicians, and American Physician Scientists Association. He is fluent in French and Arabic. Dr. Saab is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Saab is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anemia. His top areas of expertise are ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma.

Dr. Gannon joined Atlantic Medical Group Primary Care at Martinsville in September 2014. He comes to us from Ross University School of Medicine, where he graduated with highest honors in 2011. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Villanova University in 2004. Upon graduation, Dr. Gannon completed his internship and residency training in family medicine at JFK Medical Center, where he also served as Chief Resident. He was awarded the Ideal Family Physician Award for academic year 2013-2014. This is a prestigious award given by JFK Medical Center annually to the Resident Physician whose qualities reflect the ideals, dedication and spirit of a true family physician. Dr. Gannon is board certified in Family Practice by the American Board of Family Medicine. He has extensive training in different healthcare settings that include hospital, Nursing homes and Sub-acute rehabilitation center as well as office setting. Dr. Gannon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anemia. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Meenu Bhalla is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Martinsville, New Jersey. Dr. Bhalla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anemia. Her top areas of expertise are Deep Vein Thrombosis, Alzheimer's Disease, Anemia, and Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome. Dr. Bhalla is currently accepting new patients.