The 20 Best Familial Prostate Cancer Doctors Near Me in Livingston, NJ

"As part of the radiation oncology team at Overlook Medical Center, Dr. Kornmehl offers patients more than 30 years of experience in all aspects of her field. She received her medical degree from SUNY Downstate in Brooklyn, then pursued her internship in internal medicine at Brookdale Hospital Medical Center and her radiation therapy residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, both located in Brooklyn. Dr. Kornmehl has served as a clinical assistant professor in radiation oncology at several universities including UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School, Staten Island University Hospital School of Radiologic Sciences, Hahnemann University Hospital, and Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, where she remains on faculty. She has also served in leadership roles at various hospitals including UMDNJ University Hospital, Brick and Point Pleasant Hospitals, and Monmouth Medical Center, where she was appointed Director of Radiation Oncology. Named repeatedly as a New Jersey Monthly Magazine Top Doctor, Dr. Kornmehl has been recognized for several academic, research and professional accomplishments. Her work has appeared in numerous medical journals and publications, and she is the author of the critically acclaimed consumer health book, ""The Best News about Radiation Therapy."" Dr. Kornmehl has also appeared on television and radio to raise awareness about topics relating to cancer, and she has been an invited guest speaker at national lectures and conferences. Although passionate about her life's work, in her downtime this Brooklyn native enjoys yoga, travelling and all things Elvis.". Dr. Kornmehl is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Prostate Cancer. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer. Dr. Kornmehl is currently accepting new patients.

I like to inform and educate my patients to include them in the decision process and intervene only when necessary. I will be facile and choose what’s best for the patient according to the circumstances while listening for the answer — it’s usually in the complaint — and being compassionate. Dr. Kaynan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Prostate Cancer. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses UPJ Obstruction, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Hydronephrosis, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Kaynan is board certified in American Board Of Urology. Dr. Kaynan is currently accepting new patients.

William Rafelson, MD, MBA, is a fellowship-trained hematologist-oncologist with Atlantic Medical Group (AMG). Board-certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology, and Medical Oncology by the American Board of Internal Medicine, he has a focus in the management of advanced genitourinary cancers (cancers arising from the bladder, urinary tract, kidney, prostate, or testes), and treats a range of hematologic and oncologic disorders. He believes in providing compassionate care and uses a shared decision-making approach in tailoring the right treatment regimen, whether that is chemotherapy, hormone therapy, or immunotherapy to treat the patient’s disease.After earning his medical degree at the UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School at Camden, NJ, Dr. Rafelson completed an internal medicine residency at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, served as a National Institutes of Health (NIH) T32 post-doctoral research fellow at Rhode Island Hospital, also in Providence, followed by fellowship in Hematology/Oncology, again at Warren Alpert School of Medicine. He also holds an MBA from the Heller School for Social Policy and Management, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA. Prior to joining AMG, he served as assistant attending in the Solid Tumor Genitourinary Oncology service at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in Middletown, NJ, and served on the inpatient genitourinary service in Memorial Hospital in New York City.The author of multiple publications in peer-reviewed medical journals, Dr. Rafelson has also written several chapters in medical textbooks, including Ferri’s Clinical Advisor. He won a National Research Service Postdoctoral Award from the NIH and was one of just 15 medical oncologists nationally to be selected for a Rising Star Award from Castle Connolly. He was selected as one of “Jersey’s Best” medical oncologists in 2022 and 2023.Prior to joining AMG, Dr. Rafelson served as Instructor of Medicine and, later, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University, New York City, teaching first- and second-year medical students. He is a member of the American Society for Clinical Oncology and the American College of Physicians. He attends the MSKCC Annual Hematology-Oncology Review as well as ASCO annual conferences yearly to apply the most up-to-date information in his specialty. Dr. Rafelson is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Rafelson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Prostate Cancer. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Urothelial Cancer. Dr. Rafelson is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Rafelson is currently accepting new patients.

It’s important to me to connect with my patients on a personal level, which helps me better understand their problems and concerns. I’m genuinely interested in them and their families and improving their quality of life, and I encourage everyone in the practice to treat patients with that same level of compassion. My patients perceive me as an experienced, compassionate urologic surgeon they can rely on. I enjoy treating the entire range of urologic disorders, with a special interest in oncology and kidney problems. Dr. Taylor is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Prostate Cancer. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Taylor is board certified in American Board Of Urology. Dr. Taylor is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Pressler always strives to provide compassionate and personalized care for all of his patients. He is a recognized regional expert in urologic oncology and robotic surgery. Dr. Pressler has the most experience using the da Vinci robot in northwest NJ. Dr. Pressler specializes in robotic prostatectomy, cystectomy, partial, nephrectomy and urinary tract reconstruction. He is the only urologist in NJ to perform neobladder reconstruction entirely robotic/laparoscopically. Dr. Pressler is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Prostate Cancer. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydronephrosis, Obstructive Uropathy, Prostate Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Pressler is board certified in American Board Of Urology. Dr. Pressler is currently accepting new patients.

My goal is to make lasting improvements in my patients’ lives and be the go-to guy who is respected for solving the most complex urologic problems. This way, patients and doctors can turn to me knowing I can tackle their urologic needs no matter how big or small. I chose urology because it involves a wide array of surgical problems while allowing me to maintain long-term relationships with patients. I get great satisfaction helping my patients understand their problems. It is important to be able to discuss and offer all treatment options available, both surgical and nonsurgical. If surgery is necessary, I offer the latest, least invasive techniques to return you to your normal life more quickly. Dr. Steinberg is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Prostate Cancer. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Hydronephrosis, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Steinberg is board certified in American Board Of Urology. Dr. Steinberg is currently accepting new patients.

I have been blessed to have received some of the finest urologic training available in the United States. My teachers and mentors at Cornell and Harvard have influenced me to simply be the best physician, surgeon, and person that I can be. I love my profession and cherish the opportunity to help the people of my community every day that I am in the office, hospital or operating room. I strive to treat every patient I see as if they were a family member and feel that a compassionate and individualized approach to health care is paramount in achieving the finest outcomes for my patients.Dr. Sutaria is one of the region’s top Robotic and minimally invasive surgeons and has trained other surgeons in the use of the Robotic Technology. Dr. Sutaria is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Prostate Cancer. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Uropathy, Kidney Stones, Boils, Ureteroscopy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Sutaria is board certified in American Board Of Urology. Dr. Sutaria is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Chaikin completed his residency in Urology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, and his fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery under Director Jerry G. Blaivas. He is a past Chairman of Urology at Morristown Medical Center, and currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Urology at Weill Cornell Medical College. He is board certified in both urology and female pelvic medicine & reconstructive surgery. His special areas of interest include urogynecology; male and female incontinence; genital prolapse; and neurologic disorders affecting the bladder. Dr. Chaikin’s approach to healthcare is to be cutting edge, compassionate, and to put the patient first. He strives to provide high quality, comprehensive and compassionate care using the most advanced treatments. He believes in complete dedication to each individual patient. Dr. Chaikin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Prostate Cancer. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses UPJ Obstruction, Kidney Stones, Boils, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Chaikin is board certified in American Board Of Urology. Dr. Chaikin is currently accepting new patients.

My experience as a fellowship-trained urologic oncologist has taught me that optimizing medical care is a combination of incorporating evidence-based practices with a strong multidisciplinary team. I have always had deep compassion for patients as well as a curiosity about the science behind disease diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. There is great potential to both cure and improve the quality of life for patients with urologic disease. My training with leaders in the field of open and robotic surgery, pharmacotherapy, and integrative treatments has given me a dynamic toolset to address all of a patient’s needs. I offer minimally invasive surgery for a wide variety of malignant and benign urologic conditions to help patients recover quickly and allow them to spend more time on things that matter to them. Dr. Taylor is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Prostate Cancer. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Cystectomy. Dr. Taylor is board certified in American Board Of Urology. Dr. Taylor is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Lasalle is a Urologist practicing medicine in Livingston, New Jersey. Dr. Lasalle is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Prostate Cancer. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydronephrosis, Obstructive Uropathy, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Familial Prostate Cancer, and Ureteroscopy.

Alison Grann is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Livingston, New Jersey. Dr. Grann is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Prostate Cancer. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Angiosarcoma. Dr. Grann is currently accepting new patients.

Stuart Leitner is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Livingston, New Jersey. Dr. Leitner is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Prostate Cancer. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Dr. Leitner is currently accepting new patients.

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 Familial Prostate Cancer. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Iron Deficiency Anemia, Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Shah is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Shah 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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Prostate Cancer. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Anemia, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). Dr. Huannou is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Huannou is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Ivker is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in West Orange, New Jersey. Dr. Ivker is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Prostate Cancer. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.

James Orsini is a Hematologist practicing medicine in West Orange, New Jersey. Dr. Orsini is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Prostate Cancer. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Familial Prostate Cancer, Lung Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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 Familial Prostate Cancer. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Colorectal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Strauss is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Strauss is currently accepting new patients.

I feel privileged to have completed my residency at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City, which was the first center in Manhattan to perform the da Vinci robotic prostatectomy. As such, robotic laparoscopic surgery has been part of my urologic experience since the first day of my training. This fact, along with advanced training in endoscopic management of kidney stones combines to create a minimally invasive approach to all urologic conditions. I strive to make patients feel comfortable in the office so that they are then at ease when undergoing tests or surgical procedures. Dr. Berman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Prostate Cancer. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Prostate Cancer, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Berman is board certified in American Board Of Urology. Dr. Berman is currently accepting new patients.

Mark Miller is a Urologist practicing medicine in Westfield, New Jersey. Dr. Miller is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Prostate Cancer. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Carbuncle, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Miller is board certified in American Board Of Urology. Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.

Adeep Thumar is a Urologist practicing medicine in Livingston, New Jersey. Dr. Thumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Prostate Cancer. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Fibrosis, Intussusception in Children, Obstructive Uropathy, Prostatectomy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Thumar is board certified in American Board Of Urology. Dr. Thumar is currently accepting new patients.