
Overview
Philosophy of care | My goal is to provide the best care I can. I know it can be difficult seeking assistance with your health. I feel that communication is a priority, and I want you to feel comfortable with me. I will always do my very best to take great care of you in and out of the operating room. | Community involvement | American Cancer Society, Wings of Hope, Relay for Life | Personal interests | Cancer care.
Dr. Pendurthi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Colorectal Polyps, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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- HMO
- POS
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- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
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- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
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- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
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- INDEMNITY
- POS
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- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
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- HMO
- POS
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- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
3600 Fairview Street, Bethlehem, PA 18017
Professional Associates In Surgery LLP
Vivek Maheshwari is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in West Orange, New Jersey. Dr. Maheshwari is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Maheshwari is currently accepting new patients.
Atlantic Surgical Oncology
Lee Starker, MD, PhD, is a medical director of surgical oncology for the eastern region with a special interest in thyroid and parathyroid tumors and cancers, endocrine disorders, melanoma, hormones and metabolism, and cancer genetics. He is highly trained in pancreatic and complex hepatobiliary surgery. He also specializes in NanoKnife® to treat unresectable pancreatic and liver cancers as well as hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC), which is a highly concentrated, heated chemotherapy treatment delivered directly to the abdomen during surgery for peritoneal malignancies.After completing his surgical residency at Yale New Haven Hospital in Connecticut and surgical oncology fellowship training at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Texas, Dr. Starker returned to his New Jersey roots. Prior to that, he earned a PhD in epigenetics and genetics of parathyroid tumors from Uppsala University in Sweden, where he was chief resident and fellow. While studying there, he received the Gold Humanism Award, which recognizes excellence in clinical care, leadership, compassion and dedication to service. He has also been named an NJ Top Doctor annually by NJ Monthly Magazine.Dr. Starker is widely published in various medical journals, including the World Journal of Oncology and International Journal of Endocrinology. He is a member of the Society of Surgical Oncology. Dr. Starker and his partners provide patients with the latest surgical innovations and clinical research options. He is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Starker is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Pancreatectomy.
Fox Chase Cancer Center
Jeffrey Farma is a Surgical Oncologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Farma is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Gastrostomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- CellulitisDr. Pendurthi isDistinguished. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Pendurthi isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Pendurthi isDistinguished. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Colorectal PolypsDr. Pendurthi isDistinguished. Learn about Colorectal Polyps.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Pendurthi isDistinguished. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Pendurthi isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Advanced
- AcrospiromaDr. Pendurthi isAdvanced. Learn about Acrospiroma.
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Pendurthi isAdvanced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Pendurthi isAdvanced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Breast InfectionDr. Pendurthi isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Infection.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Pendurthi isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Pendurthi isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Pendurthi isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Pendurthi isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Adrenal Gland AdenomaDr. Pendurthi isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Gland Adenoma.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Pendurthi isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Anal CancerDr. Pendurthi isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Anal FissureDr. Pendurthi isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.

