
Overview
Dr. Marcella Fornari is a board-certified, fellowship trained breast surgeon at Atlantic Breast Associates, where she treats benign and malignant breast disease. She is committed to exceptional patient care and uses the most advanced techniques for breast conservation and nipple sparing mastectomies. A doctor of osteopathic medicine, Dr. Fornari believes in taking an integrative multi-disciplinary approach to treatment of breast cancer to ensure the best outcomes for her patients. Fellowship trained at Columbia University Medical Center, Dr. Fornari assisted in clinical surgery, managed benign and malignant breast disease, and taught medical students and residents. She performed her general surgery residency at Hackensack UMC Palisades, where she served as chief resident. Dr. Fornari pursued medical school at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in Lewisburg, WV and attended Rutgers University for her bachelors of science, where she remained at UMDNJ for her master’s degree in the graduate school of biomedical sciences. Dr. Fornari is fluent in Italian and conversational in Spanish, and she has volunteered her time to in the Dominican Republic on a medical mission trip and as a project coordinator for Operation Smile, Heart of the Holidays, and local food drives. She has an extensive list of research, published material and academic leadership roles. Dr. Fornari is a member in the American Society of Breast Surgeons, the Society of Surgical Oncology, and the American College of Surgeons, among others. In her down time, she enjoys traveling, reading, cooking and ballroom dancing.
Dr. Fornari is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Lump, Intraductal Papilloma, and Lymphadenectomy.
Dr. Fornari is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Surgery. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Fornari is currently accepting new patients.
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100 Madison Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960
333 Mount Hope Avenue, Suite 170, Rockaway, NJ 07866
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Dr. Fornari 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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Marcella Fornari
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Marcella Fornari?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Marcella Fornari by calling their office at 973-971-4166. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Marcella Fornari a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Marcella Fornari is classified as an Advanced expert for Breast 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. Marcella Fornari specialize in?
While Dr. Marcella Fornari is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Breast Lump. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Marcella Fornari participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Marcella Fornari has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Marcella Fornari's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Marcella Fornari accept my insurance?
Dr. Marcella Fornari accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Ambetter. We recommend calling the office directly at 973-971-4166 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Breast CancerDr. Fornari isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Breast LumpDr. Fornari isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Lump.
- LymphadenectomyDr. Fornari isAdvanced. Learn about Lymphadenectomy.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Fornari isAdvanced. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
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- AngiosarcomaDr. Fornari isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Breast Cancer in MenDr. Fornari isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer in Men.
- Breast InfectionDr. Fornari isExperienced. Learn about Breast Infection.
- FibroadenomaDr. Fornari isExperienced. Learn about Fibroadenoma.
- GalactocoeleDr. Fornari isExperienced. Learn about Galactocoele.
- Giant Mammary HamartomaDr. Fornari isExperienced. Learn about Giant Mammary Hamartoma.

