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 Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Pulmonary Embolism, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Terenig Terjanian is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Staten Island, New York. Dr. Terjanian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). His top areas of expertise are Richter Syndrome, Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Breast Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Miguel Conde is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Dr. Conde is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). His top areas of expertise are Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL), Follicular Lymphoma, and Anemia. Dr. Conde is currently accepting new patients.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). Her top areas of expertise are Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Clear Cell Sarcoma, and Salpingo-Oophorectomy.

Meekoo Dhar is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Staten Island, New York. Dr. Dhar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). Her top areas of expertise are Cervical Cancer, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, and Salpingo-Oophorectomy.

Qun Dai is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Staten Island, New York. Dr. Dai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

Marcel Odaimi is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Staten Island, New York. Dr. Odaimi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). His top areas of expertise are Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Gastric Lymphoma, Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Alexander Bershadskiy is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Staten Island, New York. Dr. Bershadskiy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lung Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Joanna Pierro is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider in Staten Island, New York. Dr. Pierro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). Her top areas of expertise are Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Febrile Neutropenia, Leukemia, and Von Gierke Disease.

Eleny Romanos is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider in Staten Island, New York. Dr. Romanos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). Her top areas of expertise are Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome, Infantile Neutropenia, Sickle Cell Disease, and Febrile Neutropenia.

Gregory Shypula is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Edison, New Jersey. Dr. Shypula is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Resistance to Anti-Vitamin K, Congenital Antithrombin 3 Deficiency, Protein S Deficiency, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Vincent Salerno is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Dr. Salerno is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Sickle Cell Disease, and Paget Disease of the Breast. Dr. Salerno is currently accepting new patients.

Gerardo Capo is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Dr. Capo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). His top areas of expertise are Stomach Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Sickle Cell Disease, and Liver Embolization.

William Kessler is an Oncologist and a Hematologist in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Dr. Kessler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). His top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Essential Thrombocythemia, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Michelle Cholankeril is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Dr. Cholankeril is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). Her top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Sari Jacoby is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Newark, New Jersey. Dr. Jacoby is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). Her top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Nodular Lymphocyte-Predominant Hodgkin Lymphoma (NLPHL), Hodgkin Lymphoma, Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Marianna De Benedictis is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider in Newark, New Jersey. Dr. De Benedictis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). Her top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobin SC Disease, Thalassemia, and Febrile Neutropenia.

Maegan Ford is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider in Newark, New Jersey. Dr. Ford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). Her top area of expertise is Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP).

Wondwessen Bekele is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider in Newark, New Jersey. His top area of expertise is Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP).

Peri Kamalakar is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider in Newark, New Jersey. His top areas of expertise are Leukemia, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, and Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP).