The 20 Best Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET) Doctors Near Me in Hackensack, NJ

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 453 doctor with experience in Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET) near Hackensack, NJ. Of these, 318 are Experienced, 81 are Advanced and 54 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)
    Radiation Oncology
    Distinguished in Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)
    Radiation Oncology

    HMH - John Theurer Cancer Center - Hackensack

    92 2nd Street, 
    Hackensack, NJ 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anthony Ingenito is a Radiation Oncologist in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Ingenito is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). His top areas of expertise are Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Metastatic Brain Tumor, and Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes.

    Distinguished in Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)
    Neurology | Hematology | Oncology
    Distinguished in Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)
    Neurology | Hematology | Oncology

    HMH - John Theurer Cancer Center - Hackensack

    92 2nd Street, 
    Hackensack, NJ 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Deric Park is a Neurologist and a Hematologist in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Park is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). His top areas of expertise are Gliosarcoma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Glioma.

    Distinguished in Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)
    Distinguished in Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)

    New Jersey Brain And Spine

    20 Prospect Avenue, Suite 907, 
    Hackensack, NJ 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    George Kaptain is a Neurosurgery provider in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Kaptain is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). His top areas of expertise are Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

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    Distinguished in Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)
    Neurosurgery

    New Jersey Brain And Spine

    20 Prospect Avenue, Suite 907, 
    Hackensack, NJ 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kangmin Lee is a Neurosurgery provider in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Lee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). His top areas of expertise are Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Apoplexy, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)
    Neurosurgery

    Metropolitan Neurosurgery Associates

    309 Engle Street, 
    Englewood, NJ 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Yao is a Neurosurgery provider in Englewood, New Jersey. Dr. Yao is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). His top areas of expertise are Choroid Plexus Papilloma, Pallister-Hall Syndrome, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Septoplasty, and Microdiscectomy.

    John A. Boockvar
    Distinguished in Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)
    Distinguished in Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Neurosurgery & Spine At Lenox Hill

    130 East 77th Street, Black Hall, 3rd Floor, 
    New York, NY 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Boockvar, MD, is the vice chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at Lenox Hill Hospital and director of the department's Brain Tumor Center, the Pituitary/Neuroendocrine Center, and the New York Head and Neck Institute at Lenox Hill and Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat hospitals. Dr. Boockvar is a professor of neurological surgery and otolaryngology/head and neck surgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He is also an investigator at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, where he directs the Laboratory for Brain Tumor Biology and Therapy. Dr. Boockvar was appointed as an adjunct professor at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory thanks to his great advancements in understanding and treating brain cancer. He is also head of experimental therapeutics for Northwell Health, where he helps oversee the oncological research goals for Northwell as a whole. Dr. Boockvar's compassionate cancer care was recently highlighted in the critically acclaimed Netflix docuseries Lenox Hill and Emergency NYC.Dr. Boockvar is internationally known for his surgical expertise and for providing patients with safe, effective and minimally invasive treatment for brain tumors, skull base disorders and disorders of the spine. His surgical expertise is in benign and malignant brain tumors, skull base and endoscopic pituitary surgery, spinal and peripheral nerve tumors, minimally invasive spinal surgery, and complex spinal disorders.Dr. Boockvar has been recognized for his novel research in brain tumors and stem cell biology, and has been named to lists including New York Magazine's Top Docs, Best Doctors in New York-Castle Connolly, New York Super Doctors, America's Top Surgeons, America's Best Doctors, and America's Best Doctors for Cancer. His research has been widely published and he has received numerous national awards, including the Eric Lichtenstein Humanitarian Award from Voices Against Brain Cancer for his compassionate work in treating patients with brain cancer. Dr. Boockvar was elected to the prestigious Academy of Neurological Surgeons and was elected to the Senior Society of the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Boockvar is also an honorary surgeon of the NYPD and the New York State Troopers.Dr. Boockvar received a BA from the University of Pennsylvania. Like his father, grandfather, and great-grandfather before him, Dr. Boockvar received an MD from SUNY Brooklyn-Downstate Medical Center. Dr. Boockvar graduated summa cum laude with Distinction in Research and was medical school class valedictorian. Dr. Boockvar did his surgical internship and neurosurgical residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Boockvar did his NIH-supported post-doctoral research training in Neuro-oncology at the University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center. Dr. Boockvar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). His top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Brain Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy.

    Jason A. Ellis
    Distinguished in Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)
    Neurosurgery

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Neurosurgery & Spine At Lenox Hill

    130 East 77th Street, Black Hall, 3rd Floor, 
    New York, NY 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason A. Ellis, MD, is a neurosurgeon at Northwell Health's Lenox Hill Hospital. He treats patients with complex cerebrovascular and skull base conditions. He has expertise in the use of microsurgical, neuroendoscopic, and minimally invasive approaches to the brain and spine. Dr. Ellis treats people with conditions including brain and spinal cord tumors, cerebrovascular malformations, brain aneurysm, carotid stenosis, Moyamoya disease, acoustic neuroma (vestibular schwannoma), meningioma, Chiari malformation, trigeminal neuralgia, hemifacial spasm and stroke.Dr. Ellis frequently performs intricate microneurosurgical procedures including cerebral bypass surgery to restore blood flow to the brain after stroke; minimally invasive cerebral endoscopy to treat deep-seated brain lesions; and non-invasive gamma knife radiosurgery. Dr. Ellis has developed special microsurgical techniques using exoscopes to perform complex brain surgery.Dr. Ellis earned his undergraduate degree at Harvard University and his medical degree from Columbia University. As a student with interests in the frontiers of science, technology, and biomedical research, as well as a keen desire to make an immediate health impact in people's lives, it made perfect sense for me to pursue neurosurgery as my life's work, he says.He completed a neurosurgery residency at the Neurological Institute of New York/Columbia University Medical Center and a cerebrovascular neurosurgery fellowship at Emory University Hospital. He will receive his MBA from NYU's Stern School of Business in the spring of 2025.At Lenox Hill, Dr. Ellis works with a multidisciplinary group of specialists including neurologists, neuro-anesthesiologists, pathologists, oncologists, interventional neuroradiologists, head and neck surgeons, radiation oncologists, and neurocritical care providers.Dr. Ellis is an associate professor of neurosurgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Director of Cerebrovascular and Skull Base Surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital, and Co-Director of the cerebrovascular surgery fellowship at Lenox Hill Hospital. He is also the principal investigator of several clinical trials that seek to improve the surgical care of patients with tumors and vascular conditions of the nervous system.He explains that the most rewarding part of his job is enabling patients to improve their quality of life. My goal is to improve the condition of each patient that I encounter with a neurosurgical problem by offering the highest quality of specialized care possible. Dr. Ellis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Microvascular Decompression, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)
    Radiation Oncology

    HMH - John Theurer Cancer Center - Hackensack

    92 2nd Street, 
    Hackensack, NJ 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Loren Godfrey is a Radiation Oncologist in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Godfrey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, and Vulvar Cancer.

    Advanced in Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)
    Advanced in Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)

    HMH - John Theurer Cancer Center - Hackensack

    92 2nd Street, 
    Hackensack, NJ 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harry Harper is an Oncologist in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Harper is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Gastrostomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Advanced in Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)
    Radiation Oncology

    HMH - John Theurer Cancer Center - Hackensack

    92 2nd Street, 
    Hackensack, NJ 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brett Lewis is a Radiation Oncologist in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Lewis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).

    Advanced in Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)
    Advanced in Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)

    New Jersey Brain And Spine

    650 From Road, Suite 220, 
    Paramus, NJ 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hooman Ghadimi is a Neurosurgery provider in Paramus, New Jersey. Dr. Ghadimi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)
    Medical Genetics
    Experienced in Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)
    Medical Genetics

    HMH - John Theurer Cancer Center - Hackensack

    92 2nd Street, 
    Hackensack, NJ 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Martin Gutierrez is a Medical Genetics provider in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Gutierrez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Colorectal Cancer, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)
    Otolaryngology

    HMH - John Theurer Cancer Center - Hackensack

    92 2nd Street, 
    Hackensack, NJ 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Alter is an Otolaryngologist in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Alter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). His top areas of expertise are Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Familial Prostate Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Endoscopy, and Nephrectomy.

    Experienced in Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)
    Experienced in Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)

    HMH - John Theurer Cancer Center - Hackensack

    92 2nd Street, 
    Hackensack, NJ 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stanley Waintraub is an Oncologist in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Waintraub is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

    Experienced in Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)
    Experienced in Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)

    HMH - John Theurer Cancer Center - Hackensack

    92 2nd Street, 
    Hackensack, NJ 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donna Mcnamara is an Oncologist in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Mcnamara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Angiosarcoma.

    Experienced in Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)
    Experienced in Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)

    HMH - John Theurer Cancer Center - Hackensack

    92 2nd Street, 
    Hackensack, NJ 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Tassan is a Hematologist in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Tassan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). His top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, and Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS).

    Experienced in Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)
    Experienced in Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)

    HMH - John Theurer Cancer Center - Hackensack

    92 2nd Street, 
    Hackensack, NJ 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Pascal is a Hematologist in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Pascal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). His top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

    Experienced in Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)
    Experienced in Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)

    HMH - John Theurer Cancer Center - Hackensack

    92 2nd Street, 
    Hackensack, NJ 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tracy Proverbs is an Oncologist in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Proverbs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). Her top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)
    Experienced in Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)

    HMH - John Theurer Cancer Center - Hackensack

    92 2nd Street, 
    Hackensack, NJ 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Pecora is an Oncologist in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Pecora is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). His top areas of expertise are Epithelioid Sarcoma, Melanoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)
    Experienced in Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)

    Hackensack Neurology Group

    211 Essex Street, Suite 202, 
    Hackensack, NJ 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Silverstein is a Neurologist in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Silverstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). His top areas of expertise are Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Migraine, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Gastrostomy.

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    When should I see a Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET) doctor near Hackensack, NJ?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET) doctor near Hackensack, NJ?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET) doctors near Hackensack, NJ?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET) doctors near Hackensack, NJ?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET) doctor near Hackensack, NJ?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET) doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET) doctor near Hackensack, NJ?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET) doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET) doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET) doctors near Hackensack, NJ?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET) doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET) doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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