Sophie Morse is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Summit, New Jersey. Dr. Morse is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, and Familial Pancreatic Cancer.

Dr. Dennis Lowenthal has dedicated his career to caring for cancer patients, particularly those with lung cancer. He is the medical director of Medical Diagnostics Associates Hematology and Oncology, which is part of the Atlantic Medical Group. He also serves as medical director of Atlantic Health System’s Carol G. Simon Cancer Center at Overlook Medical Center.Growing up in the Bronx, NY, Dr. Lowenthal attended the State University of New York at Buffalo where he graduated magna cum laude with a BA in biology. He earned his medical degree at Boston University School of Medicine, continued with a medical internship at the Cleveland Clinic, and returned to the Bronx to complete his medical residency and a hematology fellowship at Montefiore Hospital and Medical Center of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He subsequently completed a clinical Blood Bank Directors fellowship at the New York Blood Center and then went on to complete a medical oncology fellowship at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center where he served as Chief Fellow and Special Clinical Fellow in AIDS-related malignancies.Dr. Lowenthal considers coming to Overlook Medical Center 32 years ago one of his best life decisions, working with his colleagues to help create the Carol G. Simon Cancer Center at Overlook Medical Center. He serves as chairman of the hospital’s Cancer Committee and Cancer Center Executive Committee, and has been the long-standing section chief for Hematology/Oncology. He is co-chairman of Thoracic Oncology and the Thoracic Tumor Board at Atlantic Health System and is the principal investigator for lung cancer clinical trials conducted at Overlook Medical Center – specifically, serving as the principal investigator for the first immunotherapy approved for the treatment of lung cancer. Dr. Lowenthal is a past recipient of Overlook’s Physician Excellence in Clinical Practice award and has been an associate professor of Clinical Medicine at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, and currently the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Lowenthal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.

Christopher DeCotiis, MD, is a pulmonologist specializing in critical care medicine, pulmonary disease, and pulmonology with Atlantic Health. Board-certified in internal medicine, pulmonary disease, and critical care medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine, he has more than 10 years of experience treating disorders of the lungs and respiratory system, including pneumonia, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, interstitial lung disease, and lung cancer. He is dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to all patients and ensuring they are educated about their condition and treatment.After earning his medical degree from Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ, Dr. DeCotiis performed a residency in internal medicine at Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC. He then completed a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care at New York University, New York, NY. He serves outpatients in multiple offices in the area and treats hospitalized patients at Overlook Medical Center and Morristown Memorial Medical Center. In addition to general pulmonary and critical care diseases, Dr. DeCotiis has a special interest in lung nodules, lung cancer, and advanced bronchoscopy procedures. He serves in several administrative roles including co-director for the Atlantic Health System Lung Nodule program as well as the Atlantic Health System Interventional Pulmonary program.Dr. DeCotiis is engaged in physician trainee instruction and in community engagement activities for pulmonary disease awareness. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications, is a member of the professional organizations American College of Chest Physicians and American Thoracic Society, and is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. He was born and raised in New Jersey and is excited to provide care to his community. Dr. Decotiis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Pneumonia, Lung Nodules, and Gastrostomy.

Heather Katz, DO, FACOI, FACP, is a board-certified hematologist and medical oncologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of solid tumors and hematologic malignancies. Her clinical expertise includes cancers of the breast, gastrointestinal tract, head and neck, genitourinary system, lung, and gynecologic organs, as well as hematologic conditions such as leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. Dr. Katz is committed to delivering comprehensive, evidence-based care grounded in compassion and respect for each patient’s individual journey. She emphasizes shared decision-making, continuity of care, and clear communication to empower patients and their families throughout treatment and survivorship. Dr. Katz earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology, with a minor in Human Development, from the State University of New York at Geneseo. She received her medical degree from Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Parker, Colorado, and completed her internal medicine residency at Broward Health Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where she served as Chief Resident and was named Resident of the Year. She went on to complete her fellowship in Hematology and Medical Oncology at Marshall University’s Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine in Huntington, West Virginia, serving as Chief Fellow in her final year. Board certified in Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, and Hematology by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine, Dr. Katz is a Fellow of both the American College of Osteopathic Internists and the American College of Physicians. She has presented at numerousnational oncology conferences and is the author of over 15 peer-reviewed publications in the medical literature. Dr. Katz is dedicated not only to clinical excellence but also to advancing the field of oncology through research, education, and mentorship. Her patients recognize her for her thoughtful bedside manner, personalized treatment planning, and unwavering commitment to high-quality care. . Dr. Katz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Clear Cell Sarcoma, and Salpingo-Oophorectomy.

Eric Freeman is a Physiatrist and a Pain Medicine provider in Union, New Jersey. Dr. Freeman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, and Sacroiliac Joint Disease. Dr. Freeman is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Manish J. Dave is the Director of Blood Disorders and Hematologic Malignancies for the Hackensack Meridian Health Central Region. He is an experienced, full-time physician who is triple board-certified in internal medicine, hematology, and medical oncology. Dr. Dave sees patients at JFK University Medical Center. He has a strong academic foundation and treats patients with a variety of conditions related to malignant hematology, solid oncology, and benign hematology. His career opportunities have allowed him to present numerous cases at weekly tumor boards and serve as principal investigator for clinical trials. Dr. Dave is involved with clinical research (focused on malignant hematology) and he has a multitude of peer-reviewed publications. He is actively involved in teaching medical students and housestaff through clinical rotations, serving as a preceptor, and presenting PowerPoints at Journal Club, Morning Report, and Noon Conferences. He has held a number of leadership roles in the past. He was the Resident Representative of the Cancer Committee at Rush University Medical Center, Hematology Chief Fellow at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and he served as the Chair of the Blood Transfusion Committee at Putnam Hospital. Dr. Dave served on the Cold Agglutinin Advisory Board for Sanofi Pharmaceuticals, and he is currently on the Speaker Bureau for Sanofi and Merck. He has presented his clinical and basic science research at renowned national research conferences (including the ASCO and ACP annual meetings). He has been a clinical speaker for Reblozyl at Bristol Myers Squibb. Dr. Dave has been a speaker at a multitude of national medical conferences. Dr. Dave's philosophy is to treat every patient as he would treat his own family member. He strives to provide the best and newest available therapies for his patients. He has extensive experience in procedural skills, including bone marrow aspirates and biopsies and peripheral smear review. Dr. Dave has received multiple awards for superb patient feedback and outstanding clinical skills. He received the Milli Award in 2017 and Top Hematology & Oncology Physician Award in 2018 and 2024. He has volunteered and helped to coordinate medical care for the underserved in Winston-Salem, NC (through the DEAC Clinic and “Share the Health” Fair) and through an overseas medical mission trip (Child Family Health International) in Mumbai. Dr. Dave has had the privilege of working with a multi-disciplinary team in caring for cancer patients, and he strives to deliver the best evidence-based care possible. Dr. Dave is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Pulmonary Embolism, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Dr. Markowski has been contributing to the field of oncology since working in a cancer research lab during and after his undergraduate work at Johns Hopkins University. A desire to care for patients brought him back to his home state of New Jersey where he completed his medical school degree at Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ. He then completed internal medicine residency and subsequent hematology/oncology fellowship training at Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Hospital/Cancer Institute of New Jersey.Throughout his hematology and oncology career Dr Markowski has published and presented many peer-reviewed articles, abstracts, and posters on a multitude of cancer types. He has particular interest and expertise in lung cancer, gastrointestinal cancers, and breast cancer. In addition, he has extensive experience taking care of patients with both benign and malignant blood disorders. Dr. Markowski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Keren Bakal is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Livingston, New Jersey. Dr. Bakal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Asthma, Lung Metastases, Asthma in Children, and Sarcoidosis. Dr. Bakal is currently accepting new patients.

Kenneth Blatt is a Radiologist in Maplewood, New Jersey. Dr. Blatt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Nasal Flaring, and Caffey Disease.

Vincent Codella is a Family Medicine provider in Union, New Jersey. Dr. Codella is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency, Folliculitis, Boils, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Codella is currently accepting new patients.

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

Frederic J. Scoopo, MD, is a pulmonologist specializing in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine with Atlantic Medical Group (AMG). Board-certified in internal medicine with subspecialties in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine, he has over 25 years of experience treating disorders of the lungs and respiratory system, including interstitial lung disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, and bronchiectasis. He is dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to all patients, and making sure they are educated about their condition and treatment.After earning his medical degree from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, CT, Dr. Scoopo performed a residency in internal medicine and pediatrics at Morristown Memorial Hospital, Morristown, NJ, where he also served as chief resident. He then completed a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at Hahnemann University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA. He has served as medical intensive care unit director at Morristown Medical Center, chair of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee at Morristown Medical Center, and currently serves as a clinical assistant professor at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. He also holds a BS in chemistry, magna cum laude, from Villanova University, Villanova, PA. He has authored peer-reviewed publications, is a member of the professional organizations the American Thoracic Society and the American College Chest Physicians, and is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Scoopo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Metastases, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

Joana S. Emmolo, MD is a board certified radiation oncologist at Atlantic Health System's Overlook Medical Center and CyberKnife Center. She is a member of various tumor boards for the Carol G. Simon Cancer Center and The Gerald J. Glasser Brain Tumor Center. Dr. Emmolo has a focus on brain tumors and breast cancer, with a special interest in accelerated and minimally invasive treatment options for both disease sites. She attended the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark, NJ and served as Chief Resident at New York Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Emmolo speaks Spanish and Italian. In her free time, Dr. Emmolo enjoys spending time with her two young boys and travelling with family. Dr. Emmolo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Radiation Induced Meningioma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Meningioma, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

Andrew Kaufman is a Pain Medicine specialist and an Anesthesiologist in Summit, New Jersey. Dr. Kaufman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Neuralgia, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kaufman is currently accepting new patients.

Usman Shah is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Summit, New Jersey. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

With his many speaking engagements and commitment to education, Dr. Neil Morganstein has a reputation as a leader in the treatment of hematological and oncological issues. He is a national speaker in the area of multiple myeloma, as well as co-chair of a video conference on the management of patients with multiple myeloma. He has a special interest in lung cancer and multiple myeloma, and has published and presented several peer-reviewed articles, posters and abstracts at regional and national oncology meetings. These have focused on multiple myeloma, lymphoma, prostate cancer, gastric cancer, and hematological complications during pregnancy.As an involved and committed oncologist at Overlook Medical Center’s Carol G. Simon Cancer Center, Dr. Morganstein gives several lectures a year educating medical students. He teaches the hematology board review course for the American College of Physicians, as well as the hematology and oncology course for residents at Rutgers University. In addition, he thoroughly enjoys working with medical students in the hospital.Dr. Morganstein completed his hematology and oncology fellowship at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital of New Brunswick, New Jersey, where he also finished his residency training, while serving as chief resident. He is board-certified in medical oncology, hematology and internal medicine and maintains membership in many distinguished organizations, including the American Society of Clinical Oncologists and the American Society of Hematologists. Dr. Morganstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma, Hodgkin Lymphoma, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Joseph Marchione is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist in Summit, New Jersey. Dr. Marchione is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, CAPOS Syndrome, Diencephalic Syndrome, and Neural Crest Tumor.

Nikhil Jain is an Interventional Radiologist in Summit, New Jersey. Dr. Jain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Jain is currently accepting new patients.

Benjamin Cohen is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist in Summit, New Jersey. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Meningioma, Radiation Induced Meningioma, and Brain Aneurysm.

Vyacheslav Gendel is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Summit, New Jersey. Dr. Gendel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Peritonitis, Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Gendel is currently accepting new patients.