Dr. Alexander Itskovich
Overview
Alexander Itskovich, MD, is a regionally known hepatobiliary, pancreatic cancer and advanced gastrointestinal surgeon. He has been the medical director of oncology services at Statesir Cancer Center at CentraState Healthcare System, a partner of Atlantic Health System, since 2021.Board-certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery and fellowship-trained, Dr. Itskovich, in his clinical practice, specializes in treating diseases of the liver, pancreas, bile duct and gastrointestinal tract. He has extensive experience with highly complex procedures including HIPEC (hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy) and performs minimally invasive surgery utilizing the da Vinci Robotic System.Actively involved in clinical trials, Dr. Itskovich is a primary investigator for the National Institutes of Health. His research is focused on pancreatic cancer and pancreatic cystic disease. Additionally, he runs a highly innovative screening program for family members of pancreatic cancer patients. In his administrative role, Dr. Itskovich is responsible for the comprehensive delivery of multidisciplinary care at the Statesir Cancer Center, an American College of Surgeons’ comprehensive cancer program. The Statesir Cancer Center has multiple specialty programs including radiation oncology, a nationally recognized breast center, an inpatient unit with Magnet® nursing care and multiple nationally recognized faculty.Dr. Itskovich is a member of the American College of Surgeons and speaks English, Hungarian and Russian. He is part of Atlantic Medical Group and a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization.
Dr. Itskovich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Splenectomy, and Colostomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1 Route 37 West, Suite 6, Toms River, NJ 08753
901 West Main Street, Statesir Cancer Center Suite G1, Freehold, NJ 07728
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Areas of Expertise
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- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Itskovich isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- CellulitisDr. Itskovich isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Itskovich isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Itskovich isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- CholestasisDr. Itskovich isExperienced. Learn about Cholestasis.
- ColostomyDr. Itskovich isExperienced. Learn about Colostomy.