
Overview
Philosophy of care | Having been on the receiving end of multiple cancer diagnoses within my own family as I grew up, I strongly believe my patients and their families have the right to an honest discussion about their disease process. I personally make every effort to explain things in a simple yet detailed way, so patients understand their disease, goals of care and treatment plan. I want to be a trusted partner in helping them deal with their diagnosis, and make every effort to treat each patient as I would a family member. | Why I entered medicine | My family suffers from a genetic syndrome that predisposes them to developing cancer. Having grown up watching and helping most of the people I love deal with cancer, I decided to study medicine and do what I could to improve treatment and help others live their best possible lives with this disease. After medical school, I did basic science research at Johns Hopkins University, followed by residency and fellowship training at the Cleveland Clinic and the University of Pittsburgh, all to become the best oncologist I could be. | Community involvement | I am involved in organizations and charities that improve the lives and treatment of cancer patients. I also help provide free specialized remote care and expert opinion to international patients in collaboration with their local health care providers. I enjoy community events to educate people on targeted therapies and their success in making cancer a chronic disease. I also enjoy giving talks on how oncology is evolving and how cancer today often means patients living full lives while being treated for their disease. | Personal interests | Outside of work, I love to spend time with my family and our two dogs. Together we enjoy cooking, traveling, trying new cuisines and being outdoors. I also enjoy hunting and fishing.
Dr. Ali is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Lynch Syndrome.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
181 E Brown Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Ali has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
5 Clinical Trials
Asplundh Cancer Pavilion
Steven Cohen is an Oncologist in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania. Dr. Cohen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Cohen is currently accepting new patients.
Atlantic Hematology Oncology
"Dr. Angela Alistar is a board-certified medical oncologist with Atlantic Hematology Oncology, Atlantic Medical Group. Dr. Alistar is Medical Director of GI Medical Oncology at Morristown Medical Center where she is also Medical Director of the phase 1 Breakthrough Treatment Center. Her research focus is related to immuno-oncology and cancer metabolism in gastrointestinal cancer such as: pancreatic tumors, cholangiocarcinoma, colorectal, esophageal, gastric cancer and hepatocellular carcinoma. Her clinical research projects involve active collaborative efforts with other medical departments, such as radiation oncology and surgical oncology, as well as genomics and cancer biology.Recently, she published in Lancet Oncology the results of a Phase I clinical study in pancreatic cancer that are very promising for advancing the field for this disease. This study has shown impressive synergy of a novel agent, CPI -613 in combination with chemotherapy. She is co-leading the national multi-site, randomized study of this promising combination, as well as many other phase 1-3 clinical trials.Dr. Alistar comes to Atlantic Health System from Wake Forest School of Medicine where she had a heavy emphasis on clinical trials and clinical research. At Wake Forest, she led the GI oncology disease oriented team as a gastrointestinal medical oncology physician and researcher, bringing cutting-edge treatments to patients. She designed, secured funding for and conducted five investigator-initiated therapeutic clinical trials, with four of them being phase one. Her work involved maintenance of a sponsor-investigator investigational new drug. She is passionate about Precision Oncology and Immunotherapies and seeks to identify novel treatment strategies for her patients.Past positions at Wake Forest include being a member of the Translational Cancer Genomics Committee, the GI Tumor Board, Internal Medicine Grand Rounds, and the Hepatobiliary Oncology Committee. She is a member of several health care organizations, such as the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Society of Hospice and Palliative Care Medicine, and the American Society of Hematology, among many others. As well, she is a member and advisor for several other health care institutions. She was recently awarded the ""Danny Danielson Translational Innovation Award"" by Hoosier Cancer Research Network for her commitment to clinical research. Dr. Alistar received her medical degree from University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj Napoca, Romania and her residency at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center, NJ, where she was chief resident. After her residency, she completed hematology oncology fellowship at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Tisch Cancer Institute. She is affiliated with Atlantic Medical Group, and is a participating provider of Atlantic Accountable Care Organization, and sees patients at Morristown Medical Center.". Dr. Alistar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Stomach Cancer.
Rutgers Health-Rwj Scleroderma Program
Howard Hochster is an Oncologist and a Hematologist in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Dr. Hochster is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Agranulocytosis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Liver Embolization.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- AgranulocytosisDr. Ali isDistinguished. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- Anal CancerDr. Ali isDistinguished. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- AnemiaDr. Ali isDistinguished. Learn about Anemia.
- Childhood Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Ali isDistinguished. Learn about Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- Chronic Familial NeutropeniaDr. Ali isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Familial Neutropenia.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Ali isDistinguished. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
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- Acute Mountain SicknessDr. Ali isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Mountain Sickness.
- Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- AngiosarcomaDr. Ali isAdvanced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- B-Cell LymphomaDr. Ali isAdvanced. Learn about B-Cell Lymphoma.
- Bone TumorDr. Ali isAdvanced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Experienced
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)Dr. Ali isExperienced. Learn about Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Ali isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Ali isExperienced. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.
- Ampullary CancerDr. Ali isExperienced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.

