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 Deep Vein Thrombosis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, and Familial Pancreatic Cancer.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis. Her top areas of expertise are Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Clear Cell Sarcoma, and Salpingo-Oophorectomy.

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 Deep Vein Thrombosis. Her top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Anemia, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS).

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Pulmonary Embolism, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Michael Lux is a Cardiologist in Springfield, New Jersey. Dr. Lux is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Coronary Heart Disease, and Atherosclerosis. Dr. Lux is currently accepting new patients.

Bruce Brener is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Springfield, New Jersey. Dr. Brener is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Brener 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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Colorectal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Dmitry Gorelik is a Cardiologist in Union, New Jersey. Dr. Gorelik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Angina, and Restrictive Cardiomyopathy (RCM).

Sunil Patel is a Cardiologist in Maplewood,, New Jersey. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Venous Insufficiency, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers.

Kenneth Gantz is a Cardiologist in Livingston,, New Jersey. Dr. Gantz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis. His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, and Atrial Fibrillation.

Ali Ahmad is a Cardiologist in Berkeley Heights,, New Jersey. Dr. Ahmad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.

Shailender Karry is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Maplewood, New Jersey. Dr. Karry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Heart Attack, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Benhoor Shamian is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Maplewood, New Jersey. Dr. Shamian has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis. His top areas of expertise are Cardiac Arrest, Apoplexy, Spinal Shock, and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis. 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.

Clifford Sales is a Vascular Surgeon in Westfield, New Jersey. Dr. Sales is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis. His top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Edema, Gangrene, Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Sales is currently accepting new patients.

A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Dr. von Poelnitz went on to complete her internship and residency at The New Your Hospital, Cornell Medical Center. She also completed a fellowship in cardiovascular diseases at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City. Dr. Vonpoelnitz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis. Her top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Arterial Embolism, Arrhythmias, and Sick Sinus Syndrome.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis. His top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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 Deep Vein Thrombosis. 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.

Ruta Bhargava is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Summit, New Jersey. Dr. Bhargava is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Sepsis, Anemia, Ureteroscopy, and Cardiac Ablation.

Jeffin Mathew is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Summit, New Jersey. Dr. Mathew is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis. His top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Hemoglobin E Disease, and Hemoglobin C Disease.