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 an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, Laryngeal Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Osteochondroma, Tongue Cancer, Melanoma, Thyroidectomy, and Gastrostomy.

James Slater is a Thoracic Surgeon in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr. Slater is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Dissection, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Slater is currently accepting new patients.

Christopher Magovern, MD, is a cardiothoracic surgeon with Atlantic Medical Group (AMG). He is board- certified in thoracic and cardiac surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. He joined Mid-Atlantic Surgical Associates in 1998 and is currently a Director of that organization. Dr. Magovern performs all aspects of adult cardiac surgery, including coronary artery bypass grafting, valve replacement and repair, aortic surgery, re-operative cardiac surgery, off-pump surgery, transcatheter valve surgery, surgery for cardiac tumors, and laser surgery for extraction of pacemaker and ICD leads. Annually, he is consistently one of the busiest cardiac surgeons in the State of NJ, with a surgical mortality among the lowest in the state.After earning his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX, Dr. Magovern completed his general surgery residency and cardiothoracic surgery fellowship at The New York Hospital – Cornell Medical Center and Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, in New York City. During his tenure at Cornell Medical Center, he devoted two years to research in cardiac gene therapy, was part of a team that delivered the first gene therapy treatment to a human heart, and holds a patent related to that work.Dr. Magovern has published numerous times in peer-reviewed medical journals, contributed to a book chapter on myocardial angiogenesis, and presented at national conferences. He is a medical contributor for ABC News, and has made more than 30 national television appearances on ABC News Good Morning America Health segments.In addition to his memberships in the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, the New York Society of Thoracic Surgeons, the American College of Surgeons, and the American Heart Association, Dr. Magovern is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Magovern is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

Sarah Chima is a General Surgeon in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr. Chima is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Subareolar Abscess, Breast Infection, Breast Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Chima is currently accepting new patients.

Damian Sorvino is an Otolaryngologist in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr. Sorvino is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Hearing Loss, Ethmoiditis, Infant Hearing Loss, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Sorvino is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Benitez is among a select group of neurosurgeons specializing in both surgical and endovascular treatment of cerebrovascular disease. Renowned for pioneering innovative, life-changing treatments, he has advanced care for patients with strokes, brain aneurysms, epilepsy, and brain tumors. Beyond his surgical expertise, he is deeply committed to patient education and compassionate care.A recognized leader in minimally invasive epilepsy surgery, Dr. Benitez has also helped advance robotic technology for epilepsy monitoring and treatment. Now, he is at the forefront of neuromodulation, a cutting-edge field that uses electrical nerve stimulation to enhance recovery in stroke patients. As the first neurosurgeon in New Jersey to implant The Vivistim® System, he is helping restore hand and arm movement in ischemic stroke survivors—marking a major breakthrough in stroke rehabilitation. Dr. Benitez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

Andrew Toscano is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Cedar Knolls, New Jersey. Dr. Toscano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Bullae, Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Toscano is currently accepting new patients.

Chirag V. Shah, MD, MSCE, is the de Neufville-endowed chairman of medicine at Morristown Medical Center, part of Atlantic Medical Group (AMG). Board-certified in critical care medicine, pulmonary disease, and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine, he has been a practicing pulmonologist and medical intensivist since 2007. He attended the University of Missouri at Kansas City’s accelerated six-year combined BA/MD program. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Washington University School of Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO, and remained there as an instructor of medicine. He subsequently completed fellowships in both pulmonary and critical care medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, and earned a Master of Science in clinical epidemiology at the University of Pennsylvania. He was awarded an NIH K23 grant for his research in sepsis-related acute lung injury and was an assistant professor of medicine and senior scholar in epidemiology at the University of Pennsylvania before being recruited to Morristown Medical Center in 2009.Dr. Shah’s clinical interests include diffuse parenchymal lung disease/interstitial lung disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary embolism, and the care of the critically ill. His scholarly contributions have been presented at international conferences and published in the American Journal of Respiratory & Critical Care Medicine, CHEST, JAMA Network Open, and Critical Care Medicine. He has been recognized among New Jersey Monthly’s Top Doctors and the Atlantic Center for Research for his contributions, and is the recipient of numerous department of medicine teaching awards. He is a member of the professional organizations the American Thoracic Society, Society of Critical Care Medicine, American College of Chest Physicians, and American Medical Association, and is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization.Dr. Shah has a passion for providing personalized patient care, developing innovation strategies to optimize processes of care, and expanding programmatic and educational growth. He has an unwavering dedication to education and mentorship, having guided over 45 physicians into careers in pulmonary and critical care medicine. Ultimately, his passion lies in the success of his patients and the relationships he creates with them. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Bullae, Pleural Effusion, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Gastrostomy.

Brook Dejene is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr. Dejene is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Regurgitation, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Dejene is currently accepting new patients.

John M. Brown III, MD, is a fellowship-trained cardiothoracic surgeon with Atlantic Medical Group (AMG) as well as the chief of cardiothoracic surgery at Morristown Medical Center. He is also co-director of the Structural Heart Group – one of the busiest in the country. Board-certified in thoracic and cardiac surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, and in surgery by the American Board of Surgery, his professional expertise includes all aspects of adult cardiac surgery, including coronary artery bypass; off-pump bypass; valve repair and replacement; and aortic reconstruction; as well as structural heart disease.Dr. Brown specializes in minimally invasive valve surgery and has been active in the development of minimally invasive surgical techniques. He has been a principal investigator in the studies leading to the acceptance of TAVR and MitraClip.Dr. Brown earned his medical degree from Cornell University Medical College, now called Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences, in New York City. He remained at Cornell to complete his general surgery residency as well as a fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery where he served as instructor in his final two years.Dr. Brown has been involved in a number of clinical research projects, either as principal or co-investigator. Many of these studies are continuing to enroll and follow up.Dr. Brown is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, the American College of Chest Physicians, and the American College of Cardiology. His extensive professional associations include membership in the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, and both the New Jersey and New York Societies of Thoracic Surgery. He is the recipient of numerous awards and has been chosen consecutively for more than two decades as one of New Jersey’s Top Doctors by New Jersey Monthly magazine. Dr. Brown is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Dr. Yaron Moshel is recognized not only for his distinguished expertise but also for his warmth and patience, making him one of the most skilled and forward-thinking neurosurgeons in the field. His patient-centered approach—coupled with a commitment to pioneering new treatments and technologies—continues to revolutionize comprehensive brain tumor care, providing hope when it’s needed most.One of a select few neurosurgeons specializing in the removal of deep-seated benign and malignant brain and skull base tumors, Dr. Moshel integrates advanced techniques such as computer-guided navigation, awake surgery, intraoperative brain mapping, endoscopy, and microsurgery to achieve optimal outcomes. His expertise also includes 5-ALA fluorescent imaging and both open and minimally invasive skull base approaches, further enhancing precision and safety in complex neurosurgical procedures.A leader in innovation, he is at the forefront of Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT), Fluorescent Brain Tumor Surgery, Brachytherapy, and Intracavitary Chemotherapy, expanding the possibilities for complex tumor treatment.Dr. Moshel plays a pivotal role in Atlantic Health’s CyberKnife® TrueBeam® program, contributing to the largest Stereotactic Radiosurgery Program in the tri-state region for brain tumor treatment. Actively engaged in research, he also participates in national multicenter clinical trials, driving advancements in the field. Dr. Moshel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Glioma, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

Dr. David Sousa is a pulmonologist and intensivist with Atlantic Medical Group, specializing in critical care medicine and intensive care unit (ICU) recovery. As a lead physician with Pulmonary and Allergy Associates and medical director of the Post-ICU Care Center at Atlantic Health System, Dr. Sousa compassionately treats patients with a variety of critical illness requiring treatment in the ICU. His overarching goal is to improve the lives of his patients who are dealing with or recovering from critical illness.Fellowship-trained in pulmonary and critical care medicine, Dr. Sousa is also board-certified in internal medicine, critical care medicine, and pulmonary medicine. As medical director of the Post-ICU Care Center at Atlantic Health System — the first of its kind in New Jersey — he focuses on the often overlooked physical, mental, and emotional symptoms that persist for patients and their families after leaving an intensive care setting to recover from a critical illness. Uniquely positioned to lead this initiative, patients and families benefit from Dr. Sousa’s years of expertise and his humanistic approach to patient care.After earning his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine, Dr. Sousa perfomed his residency training and subsequent fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at The Mount Sinai Medical Center. He is involved in research activities and has received numerous awards for his excellence in teaching medical students and residents.Dr. Sousa is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians, the American Thoracic Society, and the Society of Critical Care Medicine. He is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Sousa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Diffuse Panbronchiolitis, Lung Metastases, Pleurisy, and Gastrostomy.

Jaimin Shah is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr. Shah has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Lung Cancer, Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

Federico Steiner, MD, is a board-certified thoracic surgeon at Atlantic Medical Group, Morristown Medical Center, and he is the chief of Thoracic Surgery at Overlook Medical Center. With extensive expertise in thoracic surgical oncology, he takes a multidisciplinary approach, collaborating closely with medical and radiation oncologists to ensure each patient receives the highest-quality, comprehensive care.Dr. Steiner is board-certified in thoracic and cardiac surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and specializes in robotic-assisted and minimally invasive thoracoscopic procedures. He incorporates the latest technologies, including intraoperative molecular imaging, to help identify small tumors and treat complex diseases within the chest cavity, including cancers of the lung and esophagus, as well as conditions affecting the trachea, mediastinum and chest wall. He also performs a range of procedures, including hiatal and paraesophageal hernia repairs, hyperhidrosis surgery and esophageal and airway stenting, ensuring patients benefit from the most advanced and effective surgical care available.Known for his calm and compassionate approach, Dr. Steiner takes the time to listen, respond to questions and explain health issues in a way patients can easily understand. Knowledgeable and attentive, he applies his exceptional surgical skills and more than 25 years of experience to help patients heal and move forward following treatment. He is also dedicated to teaching residents and medical students, sharing his expertise and passion for advancing the field of thoracic surgery through education and mentorship.Dr. Steiner earned his medical degree from New York University Grossman School of Medicine and completed his residency and fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery at New York University Medical Center. He also completed two years of surgical oncology research fellowship at the National Cancer Institute, focusing on lung cancer, esophageal cancer, and mesothelioma. He has consistently been named a “Top Doctor” in numerous publications, including Jersey’s Best magazine, New York magazine, and Castle Connolly Top Doctors. He is fluent in Spanish and is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Steiner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Nodules, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Thymectomy.

Dr. Mark Widmann is chief of Thoracic Surgery at Morristown Medical Center and leads Atlantic Medical Group’s North Jersey Thoracic Surgical Associates. Board certified in thoracic surgery, Dr. Widmann offers expert subspecialty surgical care to patients with benign and malignant disorders of the lung, mediastinum, pleura, esophagus and chest wall. He has expertise in state-of-the-art, minimally-invasive techniques and has led the programs development of Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) and other endoscopic/laparoscopic approaches to treat conditions such as cancer, infection, pneumothorax and swallowing disorders.With a commitment to clinical excellence, Dr. Widmann leads the section of thoracic surgery at Morristown Medical Center and has been surgical director of the Lung Cancer Program at Atlantic Health’s Carol G. Simon Cancer Center since 2000. Dr. Widmann graduated magna cum laude from Duke University and went on to pursue his medical degree at Yale University School of Medicine. His post-graduate training includes NIH sponsored research fellowships in Cardiovascular disease at Yale and the University of Iowa Hospitals. He performed his residency training in general surgery at Yale-New Haven Hospital in New Haven, CT and cardiothoracic residency training at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City, IA.Committed to resident education, Dr. Widmann serves as an assistant clinical professor of surgery at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York. He is a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American College of Chest Physicians and former president of the NJ Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Dr. Widmann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Nodules, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

Stephen Winters is a Cardiologist in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr. Winters is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Ventricular Fibrillation, Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Winters is currently accepting new patients.

Saad Saifuddin Ahmad, MD, is a fellowship-trained cardiologist with Atlantic Medical Group (AMG). He is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology, advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ahmad’s expertise and interests include complex coronary intervention, mechanical circulatory support, cardiogenic shock, advanced heart failure and transplant.After earning his medical degree from Aga Khan University in Karachi, Pakistan, he pursued Post Doctorate research at Whitaker Cardiovascular Institute, Boston University. Dr. Ahmad completed an internal medicine residency at the University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, Ohio. He remained at the University of Cincinnati to perform fellowships in heart failure and transplant, general cardiology and interventional cardiology. Before joining AMG, Dr. Ahmad served as the director of the Pulmonary Embolism Response Team at the University of Cincinnati. Additionally, he served as the heart failure director and associate cardiac cath lab director at VAMC, Cincinnati, Ohio. As an associate professor, he successfully mentored several medical trainees and his contributions to education have been recognized by successive teaching awards.With a clinical interest in advancing treatments for severe heart conditions, Dr. Ahmad has served as principal investigator for several clinical trials, authored numerous publications for peer-reviewed medical journals and presented at various local and regional conferences. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, as well as an associate of the International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation and the Heart Failure Society of America.As a partner to patients in challenging moments, Dr. Ahmad strives to provide comprehensive support throughout a person’s health journey. Dr. Ahmad is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Ahmad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Pulmonary Edema, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Angioplasty, and Thrombectomy.

Dr. Kai Bickenbach provides cancer patients with exceptional surgical care at Atlantic Surgical Oncology. His areas of specialty include melanoma, sarcoma, pancreatic cancer, liver and biliary cancer, esophageal and gastric cancer and colorectal cancer. He is trained in the use of many novel therapies, including the NanoKnife® to treat un-resectable pancreatic and liver tumors, as well as hepatic arterial infusion pumps. Dr. Bickenbach and his partners are fellowship trained surgical oncologists providing patients the latest in surgical innovation and clinical research options. Atlantic Surgical Oncology Associates work closely with medical oncology, radiation oncology and other specialists in a multidisciplinary fashion on two campuses of the Carol G. Simon Cancer Center at Morristown Medical Center and Overlook Medical Center in Summit. Dr. Bickenbach is a member of a variety of medical organizations including the American College of Surgeons, the Society of Surgical Oncology, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, and the Americas Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary Association, and is a councilman for the New Jersey Chapter of the American College of Surgeons. He is widely published and has presented at national meetings on cancer related topics.After graduating from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 2002, Dr. Bickenbach completed his surgical residency at the University of Chicago Medical Center in 2009, where he was elected administrative chief resident. During that time, Dr. Bickenbach completed a two-year research fellowship, focusing on the use of oncolytic viruses in the treatment of cancer. Following residency, Dr. Bickenbach completed a fellowship in Surgical Oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. He sees patients at Morristown, Overlook, Newton, Chilton and Hackettstown medical centers. He is affiliated with Atlantic Medical Group, and is a participating provider of Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Bickenbach is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Pancreatectomy.

Combiz Rezayat is a Vascular Surgeon in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr. Rezayat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Thrombophlebitis, Arterial Insufficiency, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Rezayat is currently accepting new patients.