Dr. Margaret M. Sacco
Overview
Margaret Mary Sacco, MD, FACS, is a fellowship-trained surgeon, a founding member of Atlantic Breast Associates, and director of breast surgery at Chilton Medical Center. She is part of Atlantic Medical Group, with privileges at Overlook, Morristown, and Chilton medical centers. Board-certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery, and fellowship-trained in surgical oncology, with more than 30 years of experience, Dr. Sacco specializes in the treatment of benign and malignant breast diseases.Believing in an individualized, multidisciplinary approach for her patients, Dr. Sacco treats each person with directed care and compassion from diagnosis through treatment. Her specialties include minimally invasive biopsies with hidden scar surgery, breast conserving surgery, sentinel lymph node biopsy, and skin and nipple-sparing mastectomy. She works collaboratively with plastic surgeons, offering immediate reconstruction when possible, and she has access to clinical trials through the Carol G. Simon Cancer Center, allowing her to offer her patients the latest treatments.After earning her medical degree from Drexel University’s Hahnemann University School of Medicine, Dr. Sacco completed her general surgery training and fellowship training in surgical oncology at UMDNJ, Newark. She is active in weekly breast tumor boards at both Overlook and Morristown medical centers. In addition, Dr. Sacco runs the breast tumor conferences at Chilton Medical Center and was instrumental in getting the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers certification.Dr. Sacco is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). She has been recognized by Castle Connolly as a Top Doctor in the NY Metro area for several years and has been included in Inside Jersey magazine Top Doctors, Top Doctors for Cancer Care, and Top Doctors for Women’s Health each of the last several years. She has received the Patient’s Choice Award and is listed in The Guide to America’s Top Surgeons.Dr. Sacco is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization.
Dr. Sacco is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, Breast Lump, and Lymphadenectomy.
Her clinical research consists of participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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97 West Parkway, Floor 2, Pompton Plains, NJ 07444
11 Overlook Road, Mac 2 Building Suite LL102, Summit, NJ 07901
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Dr. Sacco 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Margaret M. Sacco
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Is Dr. Margaret M. Sacco a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Margaret M. Sacco is classified as an Distinguished 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. Margaret M. Sacco specialize in?
While Dr. Margaret M. Sacco is a Surgical Oncology, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Intraductal Papilloma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Surgical Oncology.
Does Dr. Margaret M. Sacco accept my insurance?
Dr. Margaret M. Sacco accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Ambetter. We recommend calling the office directly at 908-598-6610 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Breast CancerDr. Sacco isDistinguished. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Sacco isDistinguished. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
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- AngiosarcomaDr. Sacco isAdvanced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- BRCA Positive Breast CancerDr. Sacco isAdvanced. Learn about BRCA Positive Breast Cancer.
- Breast LumpDr. Sacco isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Lump.
- FibroadenomaDr. Sacco isAdvanced. Learn about Fibroadenoma.
- Giant Mammary HamartomaDr. Sacco isAdvanced. Learn about Giant Mammary Hamartoma.
- HER2 Negative Breast CancerDr. Sacco isAdvanced. Learn about HER2 Negative Breast Cancer.
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- Breast Cancer in MenDr. Sacco isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer in Men.
- Breast InfectionDr. Sacco isExperienced. Learn about Breast Infection.
- CellulitisDr. Sacco isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- DICER1 SyndromeDr. Sacco isExperienced. Learn about DICER1 Syndrome.
- Fibrocystic Breast DiseaseDr. Sacco isExperienced. Learn about Fibrocystic Breast Disease.
- GalactocoeleDr. Sacco isExperienced. Learn about Galactocoele.