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.

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.

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.

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 Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Colorectal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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.

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 Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). 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.

Usman Shah is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Summit, New Jersey. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Dennis Lowenthal has dedicated his career to caring for cancer patients, particularly those with lung cancer. He is the medical director of Medical Diagnostics Associates Hematology and Oncology, which is part of the Atlantic Medical Group. He also serves as medical director of Atlantic Health System’s Carol G. Simon Cancer Center at Overlook Medical Center.Growing up in the Bronx, NY, Dr. Lowenthal attended the State University of New York at Buffalo where he graduated magna cum laude with a BA in biology. He earned his medical degree at Boston University School of Medicine, continued with a medical internship at the Cleveland Clinic, and returned to the Bronx to complete his medical residency and a hematology fellowship at Montefiore Hospital and Medical Center of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He subsequently completed a clinical Blood Bank Directors fellowship at the New York Blood Center and then went on to complete a medical oncology fellowship at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center where he served as Chief Fellow and Special Clinical Fellow in AIDS-related malignancies.Dr. Lowenthal considers coming to Overlook Medical Center 32 years ago one of his best life decisions, working with his colleagues to help create the Carol G. Simon Cancer Center at Overlook Medical Center. He serves as chairman of the hospital’s Cancer Committee and Cancer Center Executive Committee, and has been the long-standing section chief for Hematology/Oncology. He is co-chairman of Thoracic Oncology and the Thoracic Tumor Board at Atlantic Health System and is the principal investigator for lung cancer clinical trials conducted at Overlook Medical Center – specifically, serving as the principal investigator for the first immunotherapy approved for the treatment of lung cancer. Dr. Lowenthal is a past recipient of Overlook’s Physician Excellence in Clinical Practice award and has been an associate professor of Clinical Medicine at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, and currently the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Lowenthal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.

Melinda Fritz is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider in Summit, New Jersey. Dr. Fritz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). Her top areas of expertise are Ewing Sarcoma, Osteosarcoma, Hemophilic Arthropathy, and Hemophilia A. Dr. Fritz 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 Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). Her top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Anemia, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS).

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 Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). 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.

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.

Dom Terrone is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Belleville, New Jersey. Dr. Terrone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). His top areas of expertise are Methimazole Antenatal Exposure, Cervical Polyps, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and Gestational Diabetes. Dr. Terrone is currently accepting new patients.

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.