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 Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). Her top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, and Familial Pancreatic Cancer.

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 Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Pulmonary Embolism, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Usman Shah is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Summit, New Jersey. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct 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.

David Rahni is a Gastroenterologist in West Orange, New Jersey. Dr. Rahni is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Rahni is currently accepting new patients.

"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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Stomach Cancer.

Eric Whitman is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr. Whitman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Pancreatic Cancer, Hyperparathyroidism, and Familial Pancreatic Cancer.

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 Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). Her top areas of expertise are Radiation Induced Meningioma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Meningioma, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct 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.

Dr. Amish Patel is an interventional radiologist with Atlantic Medical Group Radiology, specializing in image-guided procedures. Fellowship-trained and board certified in vascular and interventional radiology, Dr. Patel performs minimally invasive procedures that often replace major surgery, achieving the same results with fewer complications and speedier recovery time.With skillful precision and using the latest techniques, Dr. Patel offers a wide range of procedures targeting different parts of the body. In addition to active research trials, book chapters, and guest lectures both nationally and internationally, he serves on several committees with the Society of Interventional Radiology. Dr. Patel is committed to fostering the development and enhancement of innovative, image-guided therapies to improve patient care and quality of life. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Radiology.Prior to joining Atlantic Medical Group Radiology, Dr. Patel was an assistant professor of radiology at NYU Langone Health where he served as director of Quality and Safety for Interventional Radiology. He is service-oriented and strives to make the referral and treatment process seamless for both the patient and the referring physician.Dr. Patel is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Gallbladder Disease, Liver Cancer, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy.

Neil Horner is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist in Summit, New Jersey. Dr. Horner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Vertigo, Chronic Cough, and Headache.

Ved Desai is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Springfield, New Jersey. Dr. Desai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). His top areas of expertise are Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, and Tongue Cancer. Dr. Desai is currently accepting new patients.

Joshua A. Strauss, MD, is a hematologist-oncologist with Advanced Care Oncology and Hematology Associates (ACOHA), part of the Atlantic Medical Group (AMG). He is fellowship-trained and double-board-certified in medical oncology and hematology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He has more than 15 years of experience taking care of patients with a variety of malignancies and blood disorders. Dr. Strauss especially takes pride in treating his patients with compassion and going the extra mile to deliver the highest quality of care.Dr. Strauss strives to incorporate the most up-to-date knowledge in the field with an approach geared to the needs of each individual patient. He maintains clinical interests in gastrointestinal, urologic and gynecologic cancers, as well as leukemia, lymphoma and benign blood disorders. Dr. Strauss joined ACOHA in 2015.After earning his medical degree at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, where he graduated with special distinction for research in medical oncology, Dr. Strauss completed his residency in internal medicine at New York University Langone Medical Center. He then completed fellowship training in hematology/oncology at New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center, also in NYC, where he participated in high-level research and published several peer-reviewed articles in gastrointestinal cancer.Dr. Strauss has been voted by physician colleagues as a “Top Doctor” in New Jersey Monthly magazine every year since 2020. He is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Society of Hematology, and is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Strauss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Colorectal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Dr. Saksena is a dynamic, clinically oriented, hematologist/oncologist with several years of experience in the treatment of various cancers and blood disorders. She is triple board-certified in internal medicine, medical oncology, and hematology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Her strong medical back- ground combined with her passion to build meaningful patient-centered relationships enables her to deliver leading-edge care in a highly personalized manner. She practices comprehensive cancer care, with direct access to the latest clinical trials, and works closely with surgeons, radiation oncologists, genetic counselors, nurses, social workers and dietitians.Dr. Saksena attended Lehigh University, where she obtained a bachelor of science degree in behavioral neuroscience. She earned her medical degree at Jefferson Medical College, part of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, and then completed her hematology/oncology fellowship at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey (CINJ) & Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick.During her education, Dr. Saksena received a number of honors, awards and scholarships for her clinical work, leadership roles, and research. She served as chief fellow of hematology oncology while at Rutgers CINJ, the state’s only National Cancer Institue-designated cancer center. Dr. Saksena also speaks Hindi, Gujarati and conversational Spanish, and is committed to community outreach through advocacy groups and as a liaison of the American Medical Women’s Association.Dr. Saksena is a member of Atlantic Medical Group, and is a participating provider in the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Saksena is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET).

Sirish Dharmapuri is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Livingston, New Jersey. Dr. Dharmapuri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). His top areas of expertise are Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Lynch Syndrome.

Ashish Ashvin Shah, DO, MSc, 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, he has more than 15 years of experience treating blood diseases and various forms of cancer. Dr. Shah’s clinical interests span a wide spectrum, from acute and chronic leukemia to lymphoma, multiple myeloma, myelodysplastic disease, and various types of cancer, including lung, colorectal, breast, ovarian, and neuroendocrine tumors. He has extensive knowledge and experience in these conditions.After earning his osteopathic medicine degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Shah completed an internal medicine residency at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ. He completed a hematology and oncology fellowship also at Robert Wood Johnson. Previously, he completed a Master of Science (MSc) degree in neuroscience at Southern Connecticut State University.Prior to joining AMG, Dr. Shah served as director of leukemia/lymphoma services and co-director of the adolescent and young adult oncology program at Lehigh Valley Health Network in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania for seven years. He also served as a clinical assistant professor of medicine at the University of South Florida’s Morsani College of Medicine in Tampa. Dr. Shah joined ACOHA in 2016.Dr. Shah is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Hematology, American Osteopathic Association, and American Association of Physicians from India. He is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). His top areas of expertise are Iron Deficiency Anemia, Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Dhanasekaran Ramasamy is a Gastroenterologist in Union, New Jersey. Dr. Ramasamy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ramasamy is currently accepting new patients.

Sujala Chirla is a Gastroenterologist in Union, New Jersey. Dr. Chirla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Childhood Volvulus, Portal Hypertension, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Chirla is currently accepting new patients.

Yousaf Mahmood is an Interventional Radiologist in Summit, New Jersey. Dr. Mahmood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

Waseem Bhatti is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Summit, New Jersey. Dr. Bhatti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Bhatti is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Shirazi is a Radiologist in Summit, New Jersey. Dr. Shirazi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Thyroid Nodule, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.