Dr. Rujuta Saksena
Overview
Dr. Saksena is a dynamic, clinically oriented, hematologist/oncologist with several years of experience in the treatment of various cancers and blood disorders. She is triple board-certified in internal medicine, medical oncology, and hematology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Her strong medical back- ground combined with her passion to build meaningful patient-centered relationships enables her to deliver leading-edge care in a highly personalized manner. She practices comprehensive cancer care, with direct access to the latest clinical trials, and works closely with surgeons, radiation oncologists, genetic counselors, nurses, social workers and dietitians.Dr. Saksena attended Lehigh University, where she obtained a bachelor of science degree in behavioral neuroscience. She earned her medical degree at Jefferson Medical College, part of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, and then completed her hematology/oncology fellowship at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey (CINJ) & Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick.During her education, Dr. Saksena received a number of honors, awards and scholarships for her clinical work, leadership roles, and research. She served as chief fellow of hematology oncology while at Rutgers CINJ, the state’s only National Cancer Institue-designated cancer center. Dr. Saksena also speaks Hindi, Gujarati and conversational Spanish, and is committed to community outreach through advocacy groups and as a liaison of the American Medical Women’s Association.Dr. Saksena is a member of Atlantic Medical Group, and is a participating provider in the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization.
Dr. Saksena is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Posterior Fossa Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Posterior Fossa Tumor.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
385 Morris Avenue, Suite 100, Springfield, NJ 07081
901 West Main Street, Suite 103, Freehold, NJ 07728
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Saksena 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.
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LVH Hematology Oncology-Pocono
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 Posterior Fossa Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Lynch Syndrome.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Breast CancerDr. Saksena isDistinguished. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Saksena isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Saksena isDistinguished. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Advanced
- Childhood Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Saksena isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- Follicular LymphomaDr. Saksena isAdvanced. Learn about Follicular Lymphoma.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Saksena isAdvanced. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Saksena isAdvanced. Learn about Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS)
- Multiple MyelomaDr. Saksena isAdvanced. Learn about Multiple Myeloma.
- Experienced
- Acute Mountain SicknessDr. Saksena isExperienced. Learn about Acute Mountain Sickness.
- Adult Immune ThrombocytopeniaDr. Saksena isExperienced. Learn about Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia.
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Saksena isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- AgranulocytosisDr. Saksena isExperienced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Saksena isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- AnemiaDr. Saksena isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.