Erik Cohen, MD, FACS Erik Cohen, MD is the Medical Director of Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery at Morristown Medical Center and is also Clinical Director of the Leonard B Khan Head and neck Cancer Institute at Morristown Medical Center's Carol G. Simon Cancer Center. He is trained in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (ear, nose, and throat surgery) and fellowship trained in Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery.Dr. Cohen manages patients with benign and malignant head neck tumors of the head and neck. This includes cancers of the mouth, throat, larynx and HPV-associated oropharynx cancer. He also specializes in management of benign and malignant tumors of the thyroid and parathyroid glands, salivary gland surgery including parotidectomy with facial nerve preservation, nasal cavity and paranasal sinus tumors, complex skin cancer surgery, and skull base surgery. He is experienced in minimally invasive approaches, including transoral robotic surgery (TORS) as well as endoscopic CO2 laser surgery.Dr. Cohen attended Medical School at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. He completed his residency training in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, and a fellowship in Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. He was a faculty member at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-New Jersey Medical School prior to joining Morristown Medical Center and the Atlantic Health System in 2012. He is a past president of the New York Head and Neck Society and an active member of several professional societies. Dr. Cohen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, Laryngeal Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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 Follicular Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Pancreatic Cancer, Hyperparathyroidism, and Familial Pancreatic Cancer.

Lee Starker, MD, PhD, is a medical director of surgical oncology for the eastern region with a special interest in thyroid and parathyroid tumors and cancers, endocrine disorders, melanoma, hormones and metabolism, and cancer genetics. He is highly trained in pancreatic and complex hepatobiliary surgery. He also specializes in NanoKnife® to treat unresectable pancreatic and liver cancers as well as hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC), which is a highly concentrated, heated chemotherapy treatment delivered directly to the abdomen during surgery for peritoneal malignancies.After completing his surgical residency at Yale New Haven Hospital in Connecticut and surgical oncology fellowship training at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Texas, Dr. Starker returned to his New Jersey roots. Prior to that, he earned a PhD in epigenetics and genetics of parathyroid tumors from Uppsala University in Sweden, where he was chief resident and fellow. While studying there, he received the Gold Humanism Award, which recognizes excellence in clinical care, leadership, compassion and dedication to service. He has also been named an NJ Top Doctor annually by NJ Monthly Magazine.Dr. Starker is widely published in various medical journals, including the World Journal of Oncology and International Journal of Endocrinology. He is a member of the Society of Surgical Oncology. Dr. Starker and his partners provide patients with the latest surgical innovations and clinical research options. He is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Starker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Pancreatectomy.

Anna Kissin is an Endocrinologist in Florham Park, New Jersey. Dr. Kissin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Thyroid Nodule, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Kissin is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Tom Thomas is an otolaryngologist (ear, nose and throat specialist) and the director of Head and Neck Reconstructive Surgery and Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS) at the Leonard B. Kahn Head and Neck Cancer Institute at Morristown Medical Center. His clinical interests include the comprehensive surgical treatment for benign and malignant head and neck tumors. His focus is on minimally invasive surgical techniques such as TORS and Transoral Laser Microsurgery (TLM). Dr. Thomas is also director of Sleep Surgery at Morristown Medical Center. He treats patients who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea and is currently performing the new FDA approved INSPIRE hypoglossal nerve stimulation implant for his sleep apnea patients. In addition, he sees patients with chronic sinusitis and performs functional endoscopic sinus surgery and other related surgeries. Dr. Thomas welcomes difficult cases and strives to provide the best possible care and consideration for his patients, as well as offering second opinions as needed. His minimally invasive surgical techniques, combined with a microvascular reconstructive surgical approach, helps to preserve important functions such as speech and swallowing that will be affected by head and neck cancer and its treatments. He has extensive experience in Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) related head and neck cancer, especially oropharyngeal (tonsil and base of tongue) cancers. He has given lectures on this topic nationally and internationally. In addition, He has expertise in treating head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, melanoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, various salivary gland cancers, thyroid and parathyroid cancers, laryngeal cancers and sinus and skull base cancers. Dr. Thomas received his medical degree from the Howard University College of Medicine with the highest academic honor of AOA (Alpha Omega Alpha). He completed his surgical internship at The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, and his residency at the Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO. He also completed a fellowship in head and neck surgical oncology, microvascular surgery and Trans Oral Robotic Surgery (TORS) at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. After completing his fellowship, he joined the medical staff at Dana Farber Cancer Institute/ Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School in Boston. In addition, he has a Master of Public Health degree from John Hopkins School of Public Health in Baltimore. He is affiliated with Atlantic Medical Group, and is a participating provider of Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. When he is not seeing patients, Dr. Thomas enjoys spending time with his family and friends, travelling, photography, painting and tennis. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Osteochondroma, Tongue Cancer, Melanoma, Thyroidectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Marie Nevin is an Endocrinologist in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr. Nevin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Hypothyroidism, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, and Thyroid Cancer. Dr. Nevin is currently accepting new patients.

Debra Margulies is an Endocrinologist in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr. Margulies is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Thyroid Cancer, Obesity in Children, and Follicular Thyroid Cancer. Dr. Margulies is currently accepting new patients.

Silpa Gadiraju is an Endocrinologist in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr. Gadiraju is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Hypothyroidism, Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Gadiraju is currently accepting new patients.

Elkin Nunez is an Endocrinologist in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr. Nunez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Hyperthyroidism. Dr. Nunez is currently accepting new patients.

Ronak Patel is an Endocrinologist in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hyperthyroidism, and Thyroid Storm. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

Sheera Siegel is an Endocrinologist in Florham Park, New Jersey. Dr. Siegel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Obesity in Children. Dr. Siegel is currently accepting new patients.

James Chen is an Endocrinologist in Summit, New Jersey. Dr. Chen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Hypothyroidism, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, and Follicular Thyroid Cancer.

Roshini George is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr. George is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), and Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). Dr. George is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Sonyo Shin is an esteemed attending hematologist/oncologist at Advanced Care Oncology and Hematology Associates (ACOHA), a distinguished part of Atlantic Medical Group (AMG). With over 20 years of dedicated experience in the field, she is deeply committed to delivering patient-centered care in both hematology and oncology.Dr. Shin is board-certified in internal medicine, oncology, and hematology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Her extensive expertise encompasses the treatment of a wide range of malignancies, including lymphoma, lung cancer, and chronic leukemia. She has been instrumental in developing and leading multidisciplinary breast cancer clinics, ensuring a comprehensive approach to patient care.In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Shin is actively involved in clinical trials, contributing to the advancement of cancer research. She is also passionate about education, mentoring medical residents and students to foster the next generation of healthcare professionals. Her commitment to excellence in patient care and education underscores her role as a leader in the field of hematology and oncology. Dr. Shin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).

Serena Byrd is an Otolaryngologist in Florham Park, New Jersey. Dr. Byrd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Nasal Polyps, Salivary Gland Tumors, Throat Cancer, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Byrd is currently accepting new patients.

Caryn Borger is an Endocrinologist in Florham Park, New Jersey. Dr. Borger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Hypothyroidism, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and Obesity in Children.

Javier Torréns, MD, is an endocrinologist who is board-certified in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He has more than 20 years of experience in treating patients with thyroid, diabetes, osteoporosis, pituitary and other general endocrine disorders. A member of Atlantic Medical Group, he is in practice at the AMG Thyroid Center at Overlook Medical Center.After earning his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society as a medical student, Dr. Torréns completed his residency and fellowship in internal medicine and endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism training at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC, where he received the coveted Bailey K. Ashford Clinical Research Award for his work as an Endocrinology Fellow.After a highly decorated and distinguished career at Walter Reed as staff endocrinologist, director of the Diabetes Education Program, subject matter expert on diabetes to the endocrinology consultant for the Surgeon General of the U.S. Army and Chief of Medicine of the 85th Combat General Hospital, Dr. Torréns joined the faculty at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School.During his stay there, he established the Latino Diabetes Education Center as an outreach program to the underserved Latino population of Newark, NJ. He later worked in two large National Institutes of Health-sponsored studies: the Women’s Health Initiative, and the Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation. He later worked on the transcription regulation of leptin at the Laboratory of Molecular Genetics at Rockefeller University. After a successful academic career, he chose to go into clinical medicine.The author of several publications in peer-reviewed journals, Dr. Torréns is a member of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, the Endocrine Society, the American Diabetes Association, American Thyroid Association and is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. He is fluent in Spanish and is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Torrens is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, and Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.

Swati Sharma is an Endocrinologist in Parsippany, New Jersey. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

Shari Mintz is an Endocrinologist in Parsippany, New Jersey. Dr. Mintz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Prolactinoma, Toxic Nodular Goiter, and Hypothyroidism.

Bhanu Iyer, MD, FACE, ECNUDr. Bhanu Iyer is a fellowship-trained endocrinologist with Atlantic Medical Group’s Thyroid Center. With board certifications in endocrinology and internal medicine, Dr. Iyer diagnoses and treats endocrine disorders such as diabetes, thyroid and parathyroid disorders, hyperlipidemia and obesity. A proponent of functional medicine, she strives to gain a detailed understanding of each patient’s genetic, biochemical, and lifestyle factors to provide personalized treatment plans that lead to improved health outcomes. Dr. Iyer joins Dr. James Chen, the Thyroid Center's director from her role as chief medical officer at Elk Medical, a private practice in Brooklyn, NY. She is one of few endocrinologists in the area who has earned ECNU certification in neck ultrasonography. This certification allows Dr. Iyer to perform diagnostic evaluations including ultrasound-guided thyroid, parathyroid, and lymph node biopsies.With a focus on healthy eating to treat many metabolic conditions, Dr. Iyer is helping patients control their blood sugar, lose weight, and improve their overall well-being. She advocates for whole food, plant-based nutrition, earning a certification from T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies at Cornell University. Dr. Iyer is fluent in Hindi and Tamil. She maintains membership in the American Thyroid Association, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, and the Endocrine Society. She is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Iyer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Thyroid Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Milk-Alkali Syndrome, Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1, and Idiopathic Hypercalciuria.