
Overview
Philosophy of care | My goal is to provide the best care I can. I know it can be difficult seeking assistance with your health. I feel that communication is a priority, and I want you to feel comfortable with me. I will always do my very best to take great care of you in and out of the operating room. | Community involvement | American Cancer Society, Wings of Hope, Relay for Life | Personal interests | Cancer care.
Dr. Pendurthi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Colorectal Polyps, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
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Locations
3600 Fairview Street, Bethlehem, PA 18017
Atlantic Surgical Oncology
Dr. Kai Bickenbach provides cancer patients with exceptional surgical care at Atlantic Surgical Oncology. His areas of specialty include melanoma, sarcoma, pancreatic cancer, liver and biliary cancer, esophageal and gastric cancer and colorectal cancer. He is trained in the use of many novel therapies, including the NanoKnife® to treat un-resectable pancreatic and liver tumors, as well as hepatic arterial infusion pumps. Dr. Bickenbach and his partners are fellowship trained surgical oncologists providing patients the latest in surgical innovation and clinical research options. Atlantic Surgical Oncology Associates work closely with medical oncology, radiation oncology and other specialists in a multidisciplinary fashion on two campuses of the Carol G. Simon Cancer Center at Morristown Medical Center and Overlook Medical Center in Summit. Dr. Bickenbach is a member of a variety of medical organizations including the American College of Surgeons, the Society of Surgical Oncology, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, and the Americas Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary Association, and is a councilman for the New Jersey Chapter of the American College of Surgeons. He is widely published and has presented at national meetings on cancer related topics.After graduating from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 2002, Dr. Bickenbach completed his surgical residency at the University of Chicago Medical Center in 2009, where he was elected administrative chief resident. During that time, Dr. Bickenbach completed a two-year research fellowship, focusing on the use of oncolytic viruses in the treatment of cancer. Following residency, Dr. Bickenbach completed a fellowship in Surgical Oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. He sees patients at Morristown, Overlook, Newton, Chilton and Hackettstown medical centers. He is affiliated with Atlantic Medical Group, and is a participating provider of Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Bickenbach is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Pancreatectomy.
Atlantic Medical Group Hematology & Oncology
Lawrence Harrison, MD, is chief of Atlantic Surgical Oncology, which provides expert care across a broad spectrum of cancers, focusing on hepatobiliary, pancreatic, colorectal, gastroesophageal, skin and soft tissue cancers. As fellowship-trained surgical oncologists, Dr. Harrison and his partners provide patients with the latest in surgical innovations and clinical research options. Atlantic Surgical Oncology works closely with medical oncology, radiation oncology and other specialists in a multidisciplinary fashion on two campuses of the Carol G. Simon Cancer Center at Morristown Medical Center and at Overlook Medical Center in Summit. Dr. Harrison has been a surgical innovator since finishing fellowship training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. He has extensive training in novel surgical techniques, including in hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC), which is a highly concentrated, heated chemotherapy treatment delivered directly to the abdomen during surgery. Prior to joining Atlantic Surgical Oncology, Dr. Harrison served as director of surgical oncology at Valley Hospital in Ridgewood where he developed expertise in robotic surgery, performing more than 200 complex robotic surgical procedures. He also was director of the Advanced Gastrointestinal Surgical Fellowship. Previously, Dr. Harrison was associate professor of surgery and chief of the Division of Surgical Oncology at University Hospital in Newark for 12 years. In addition to his clinical practice, he was involved in research and taught medical residents and students. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Harrison sees patients at Morristown and Overlook medicals centers, and provides consultative services to Newton, Chilton and Hackettstown medical centers. Dr. Harrison is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.
Penn Gastrointestinal Surgery Perelman
Charles Vollmer is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Vollmer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Fistula, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Vollmer is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- CellulitisDr. Pendurthi isDistinguished. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Pendurthi isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Pendurthi isDistinguished. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Colorectal PolypsDr. Pendurthi isDistinguished. Learn about Colorectal Polyps.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Pendurthi isDistinguished. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Pendurthi isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Advanced
- AcrospiromaDr. Pendurthi isAdvanced. Learn about Acrospiroma.
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Pendurthi isAdvanced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Pendurthi isAdvanced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Breast InfectionDr. Pendurthi isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Infection.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Pendurthi isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Pendurthi isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Pendurthi isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Pendurthi isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Adrenal Gland AdenomaDr. Pendurthi isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Gland Adenoma.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Pendurthi isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Anal CancerDr. Pendurthi isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Anal FissureDr. Pendurthi isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.

