Advanced Lung And Airway Center
80 James Street, Floor 2, 
Edison, NJ 

Overview

Eric Pletcher is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Edison, New Jersey. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years.

His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Cancer, Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Gallbladder Disease, and Pseudomyxoma Peritonei.

Dr. Pletcher is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 19 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

The Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University, 2016

Residency

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Specialties

Surgical Oncology

Licenses

Surgery in NJ

Board Certifications

American Board Of Surgery

Fellowships

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Hospital Affiliations

Jfk University 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
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • 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

Advanced Lung and Airway Center
80 James Street, Floor 2, Edison, NJ 8820.
Other Locations
HMH - Surgery - Neptune
19 Davis Avenue, Floor 2, Neptune, NJ 7753.
HMH - Endocrinology - Toms River
40 Bey Lea Road, Floor 2, Toms River, NJ 8753.
Advanced Lung and Airway Center
733 North Beers Street, Suite U3, Holmdel, NJ 7733.

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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Is Dr. Eric Pletcher a top-rated expert for Gallbladder Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Eric Pletcher is classified as an Experienced expert for Gallbladder Cancer, 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. Eric Pletcher specialize in?

While Dr. Eric Pletcher is a Surgical Oncology, they have specific expertise in Gallbladder Cancer, Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, and Gallbladder Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Surgical Oncology.

Does Dr. Eric Pletcher participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Eric Pletcher has published 19 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gallbladder Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Eric Pletcher's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Eric Pletcher accept my insurance?

Dr. Eric Pletcher accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 732-635-9300 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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