Expertise in
26
conditions

Dr. Andrew L. Pecora

Oncology
HMH - John Theurer Cancer Center - Hackensack
92 2nd Street, 
Hackensack, NJ 
Referral may be required
Expertise in
26
conditions
HMH - John Theurer Cancer Center - Hackensack
92 2nd Street, 
Hackensack, NJ 

Overview

Andrew Pecora is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Hackensack, New Jersey.

Dr. Pecora is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epithelioid Sarcoma, Melanoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Tissue Biopsy.

Dr. Pecora is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 55 peer reviewed articles and participating in 13 clinical trials.

Graduate Institution

Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

Residency

New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell

Specialties

Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in NJ

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine
Medical Oncology

Fellowships

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

Hospital Affiliations

Ocean Medical Center
Hackensack University Medical Center
Riverview Medical Center
Jersey Shore University Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Clover Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
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  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

HMH - John Theurer Cancer Center - Hackensack
92 2nd Street, Hackensack, NJ 7601.
Other Locations
HMH - John Theurer Cancer Center - Toms River
40 Bey Lea Road, Suite A202, Toms River, NJ 8753.
Riverview Medical Center
1 Riverview Plaza, Suite A202, Red Bank, NJ 7701.
HMH - John Theurer Cancer Center - North Bergen
7650 River Road, Suite 200, North Bergen, NJ 7047.

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Pecora 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.

Metastatic Uveal Melanoma

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.

13 Clinical Trials

A Phase II Randomized Study of Adjuvant Versus NeoAdjuvant Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) for Clinically Detectable Stage III-IV High-Risk Melanoma
A Phase II Randomized Study of Adjuvant Versus NeoAdjuvant Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) for Clinically Detectable Stage III-IV High-Risk Melanoma
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: April 13, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure, Biological
Study Drug: Pembrolizumab
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Randomized Phase II Study of Anti-PD1 Antibody [MK-3475 (Pembrolizumab)] Alone Versus Anti-PD1 Antibody Plus Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy in Advanced Merkel Cell Carcinoma
A Randomized Phase II Study of Anti-PD1 Antibody [MK-3475 (Pembrolizumab)] Alone Versus Anti-PD1 Antibody Plus Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy in Advanced Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: April 13, 2026
Intervention Type: Biological, Radiation
Study Drug: Pembrolizumab
Study Phase: Phase 2
STAMP: Surgically Treated Adjuvant Merkel Cell Carcinoma With Pembrolizumab, a Phase III Trial
STAMP: Surgically Treated Adjuvant Merkel Cell Carcinoma With Pembrolizumab, a Phase III Trial
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: April 13, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure, Other, Radiation, Biological
Study Drug: Pembrolizumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase III Randomized Trial Comparing Physician/Patient Choice of Either High Dose Interferon or Ipilimumab to MK-3475 (Pembrolizumab) in Patients With High Risk Resected Melanoma
A Phase III Randomized Trial Comparing Physician/Patient Choice of Either High Dose Interferon or Ipilimumab to MK-3475 (Pembrolizumab) in Patients With High Risk Resected Melanoma
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: April 13, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Procedure, Biological
Study Drugs: Ipilimumab, Pembrolizumab, Recombinant Interferon Alfa-2b
Study Phase: Phase 3
Phase Ib-IIA Study of Combined Check Point Inhibition After Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in Patients at High Risk for Post-transplant Recurrence
Phase Ib-IIA Study of Combined Check Point Inhibition After Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in Patients at High Risk for Post-transplant Recurrence
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: April 03, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Ipilimumab, Nivolumab
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
Phase II Study of Nivolumab/Ipilimumab Plus Cabozantinib in Patients With Unresectable Advanced Melanoma
Phase II Study of Nivolumab/Ipilimumab Plus Cabozantinib in Patients With Unresectable Advanced Melanoma
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: March 03, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Nivolumab, Ipilimumab, Cabozantinib
Study Phase: Phase 2
Phase II Randomized Trial of Avelumab Plus Cetuximab Versus Avelumab Alone in Advanced Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Skin (cSCC)
Phase II Randomized Trial of Avelumab Plus Cetuximab Versus Avelumab Alone in Advanced Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Skin (cSCC)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: February 05, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Avelumab, Cetuximab
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Phase III Study Comparing the Combination of PDR001, Dabrafenib and Trametinib Versus Placebo, Dabrafenib and Trametinib in Previously Untreated Patients With Unresectable or Metastatic BRAF V600 Mutant Melanoma
A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Phase III Study Comparing the Combination of PDR001, Dabrafenib and Trametinib Versus Placebo, Dabrafenib and Trametinib in Previously Untreated Patients With Unresectable or Metastatic BRAF V600 Mutant Melanoma
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: September 18, 2025
Intervention Type: Biological, Drug, Other
Study Drugs: Dabrafenib, Trametinib, Spartalizumab (PDR001)
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase II Randomized Study of Nivolumab (NSC-748726) With Ipilimumab (NSC-732442) or Ipilimumab Alone in Advanced Melanoma Patients Refractory to an Anti-PD1 or Anti-PD-L1 Agent
A Phase II Randomized Study of Nivolumab (NSC-748726) With Ipilimumab (NSC-732442) or Ipilimumab Alone in Advanced Melanoma Patients Refractory to an Anti-PD1 or Anti-PD-L1 Agent
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: January 13, 2025
Intervention Type: Biological
Study Drugs: Ipilimumab, Nivolumab
Study Phase: Phase 2
Phase I Study of Single-agent and Combined Checkpoint Inhibition After Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in Patients at High Risk for Post-transplant Recurrence
Phase I Study of Single-agent and Combined Checkpoint Inhibition After Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in Patients at High Risk for Post-transplant Recurrence
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: November 18, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Nivolumab, Ipilimumab
Study Phase: Phase 1
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55 Total Publications

Associations Between Anxiety or Depression Diagnosis and Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Outcomes.
Associations Between Anxiety or Depression Diagnosis and Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Outcomes.
Journal: Cancer medicine
Published: March 05, 2025
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Is Dr. Andrew L. Pecora a top-rated expert for Epithelioid Sarcoma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Andrew L. Pecora is classified as an Elite expert for Epithelioid Sarcoma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Andrew L. Pecora specialize in?

While Dr. Andrew L. Pecora is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Epithelioid Sarcoma, Melanoma, and Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.

Does Dr. Andrew L. Pecora participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Andrew L. Pecora has published 55 articles and abstracts on conditions like Epithelioid Sarcoma. You can view a list of Dr. Andrew L. Pecora's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Andrew L. Pecora accept my insurance?

Dr. Andrew L. Pecora accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 551-996-5885 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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