Dr. Kai Bickenbach provides cancer patients with exceptional surgical care at Atlantic Surgical Oncology. His areas of specialty include melanoma, sarcoma, pancreatic cancer, liver and biliary cancer, esophageal and gastric cancer and colorectal cancer. He is trained in the use of many novel therapies, including the NanoKnife® to treat un-resectable pancreatic and liver tumors, as well as hepatic arterial infusion pumps. Dr. Bickenbach and his partners are fellowship trained surgical oncologists providing patients the latest in surgical innovation and clinical research options. Atlantic Surgical Oncology Associates work closely with medical oncology, radiation oncology and other specialists in a multidisciplinary fashion on two campuses of the Carol G. Simon Cancer Center at Morristown Medical Center and Overlook Medical Center in Summit. Dr. Bickenbach is a member of a variety of medical organizations including the American College of Surgeons, the Society of Surgical Oncology, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, and the Americas Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary Association, and is a councilman for the New Jersey Chapter of the American College of Surgeons. He is widely published and has presented at national meetings on cancer related topics.After graduating from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 2002, Dr. Bickenbach completed his surgical residency at the University of Chicago Medical Center in 2009, where he was elected administrative chief resident. During that time, Dr. Bickenbach completed a two-year research fellowship, focusing on the use of oncolytic viruses in the treatment of cancer. Following residency, Dr. Bickenbach completed a fellowship in Surgical Oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. He sees patients at Morristown, Overlook, Newton, Chilton and Hackettstown medical centers. He is affiliated with Atlantic Medical Group, and is a participating provider of Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Bickenbach is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Pancreatectomy.

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 highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Pancreatectomy.

Lawrence Harrison, MD, is chief of Atlantic Surgical Oncology, which provides expert care across a broad spectrum of cancers, focusing on hepatobiliary, pancreatic, colorectal, gastroesophageal, skin and soft tissue cancers. As fellowship-trained surgical oncologists, Dr. Harrison and his partners provide patients with the latest in surgical innovations and clinical research options. Atlantic Surgical Oncology works closely with medical oncology, radiation oncology and other specialists in a multidisciplinary fashion on two campuses of the Carol G. Simon Cancer Center at Morristown Medical Center and at Overlook Medical Center in Summit. Dr. Harrison has been a surgical innovator since finishing fellowship training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. He has extensive training in novel surgical techniques, including in hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC), which is a highly concentrated, heated chemotherapy treatment delivered directly to the abdomen during surgery. Prior to joining Atlantic Surgical Oncology, Dr. Harrison served as director of surgical oncology at Valley Hospital in Ridgewood where he developed expertise in robotic surgery, performing more than 200 complex robotic surgical procedures. He also was director of the Advanced Gastrointestinal Surgical Fellowship. Previously, Dr. Harrison was associate professor of surgery and chief of the Division of Surgical Oncology at University Hospital in Newark for 12 years. In addition to his clinical practice, he was involved in research and taught medical residents and students. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Harrison sees patients at Morristown and Overlook medicals centers, and provides consultative services to Newton, Chilton and Hackettstown medical centers. Dr. Harrison is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

Alexander Shifrin, MD, is an endocrine surgeon with Atlantic Medical Group Surgical Associates of CentraState and surgical director, CentraState Endocrine Program. He is board-certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery, and in endocrine neck ultrasound and ultrasound-guided thyroid biopsy by the American College of Endocrinology. In addition, he is the first endocrine surgeon in the United States to have board certification in endocrine surgery (FEBS), a designation available only through the European Board of Surgery. He completed two fellowship training programs: one in trauma and surgical critical care, and a second in endocrine surgery.A national and international leader in the management of complex endocrine diseases, Dr. Shifrin has specific expertise in minimally invasive surgical procedures to treat endocrine cancers and diseases of the thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands. These include thyroid gland diseases such as: thyroid cancer, multinodular goiter, Graves’ disease; parathyroid gland diseases such as: primary hyperparathyroidism, secondary and tertiary hyperparathyroidism; adrenal gland diseases such as: Cushing’s syndrome, primary hyperaldosteronism (Conn’s syndrome), pheochromocytoma, and adrenal incidentaloma; familial endocrine syndromes; and other hereditary endocrine syndromes. Utilizing an evidence-based approach, Dr. Shifrin employs state-of-the-art techniques to perform hundreds of surgeries each year with precision, accuracy, and extremely high success rates. He works in collaboration with other specialists to provide patients leading-edge cancer treatments in a safe environment. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), Fellow of the American College of Endocrinology (FACE), and Fellow of the International Society of Surgery (FISS).Dr. Shifrin has edited and authored several books and atlases, including the Atlas of Thyroid Surgery, Atlas of Parathyroid Surgery, Atlas of Adrenal Surgery, Atlas of Parathyroid Imaging and Pathology, Endocrine Emergencies, Advances in Treatment and Management in Surgical Endocrinology, and Endocrine Surgery Comprehensive Board Exam Guide, book chapters, and peer-reviewed papers. He is also a frequent speaker at national and international conferences.Dr. Shifrin pursued extensive surgery residency training at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, followed by Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Dr. Shifrin is a full Professor of Surgery at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine and Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. He is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Shifrin is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Hyperparathyroidism, and Osteitis Fibrosa.

Marc Mandel, MD, FACS, is a surgeon specializing in general surgery, breast surgery, and surgical oncology with Atlantic Health Partners (AHP). Board-certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery, he has more than 35 years of experience evaluating, diagnosing and performing surgical procedures and has specialized experience in general and oncologic surgery of the breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue as well as complex hernia repair. He is dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to each patient and is an active participant in the tumor boards at Overlook Medical Center.Dr. Mandel obtained a BA in biochemistry and studio fine arts from Brandeis University and subsequently received a master’s in physiology from Georgetown University. He earned his MD at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and completed his surgical residency at Yale University where he served as the administrative chief resident.Remaining at Yale as academic faculty, Dr. Mandel was an assistant professor of surgery and acting chief of trauma during the Gulf War. He also had a joint appointment in the division of surgical oncology where he was mentored by several prominent oncologic surgeons in a variety of disciplines, among them breast, gastrointestinal, and pancreatic surgery. Dr. Mandel has held important leadership roles during his career and is currently the director of surgical education and chief, division of general surgery in addition to other significant roles. Dr. Mandel prides himself as a surgical educator and was awarded Surgical Teacher of the Year at Columbia University Medical Center. He was honored by the American Cancer Society at the Diamond Ball in 2017 and was a National Award winner as Cancer Liaison by the America College of Surgeons in 2024. Dr. Mandel has been a constant on most Top Doctor lists for 20 years.Dr. Mandel is a fellow of both the American College of Surgeons and the Society of Surgical Oncologists and was an early member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons. In keeping with his training as an academic surgeon, he has been clinical faculty at Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons, as a clinical assistant professor of surgery since 1992. He is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Mandel is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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.

John Pellegrino, MD, is a breast surgeon with Atlantic Medical Group, fellowship-trained in breast oncology, and board-certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery. He works in concert with the comprehensive cancer care located at the Statesir Cancer Center at CentraState Medical Center, which includes a nationally recognized breast cancer program and a high-risk screening program.With more than 25 years of experience as an attending surgeon, Dr. Pellegrino has a reputation as a kind and compassionate surgeon, taking his patients’ comfort and concerns to heart. He is careful to thoroughly explain their condition and his procedures to patients so that they feel less anxious and more informed.Dr. Pellegrino earned his medical degree from Creighton University, Omaha, NE, then completed his surgical internship and residency at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, NJ, where he was named chief resident. His post-residency training in breast oncology was performed at Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital, NYC.Sharing knowledge and experience is a strong value to Dr. Pellegrino. He has served as instructor to residents in surgery and medical students as well as speaking regularly to various physician and civic groups on breast surgery, breast diseases and breast cancer. Dr. Pellegrino is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Breast Surgeons. Dr. Pellegrino is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Fibroadenoma, and Breast Infection.

Kristin Brill is a General Surgeon in Sewell, New Jersey. Dr. Brill is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Intraductal Papilloma, Lymphadenectomy, and Mastectomy. Dr. Brill is currently accepting new patients.

James Goydos is a Surgical Oncologist in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Dr. Goydos is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Fibrosarcoma, Myxoid Liposarcoma, and Epithelioid Sarcoma.

Donald Mccain is a Surgical Oncologist in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Mccain is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Mesenchymoma, Vagotomy, and Pancreatectomy.

David August is a Surgical Oncologist in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Dr. August is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

Ami Vaidya is a Surgical Oncologist in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Vaidya is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Hysterectomy, and Oophorectomy.

Zubin Bamboat is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Florham Park, New Jersey. Dr. Bamboat is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Bamboat is currently accepting new patients.

Faiz Bhora is a Surgical Oncologist in Edison, New Jersey. Dr. Bhora is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Thymectomy, and Stent Placement.

Anjeanette Brown is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Shrewsbury, New Jersey. Dr. Brown is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Breast Infection, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Lymphadenectomy.

Merieme Klobocista is a Surgical Oncologist in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Klobocista is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor, Hysterectomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

Mira Hellmann is a Surgical Oncologist in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Hellmann is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Oophorectomy, and Hysterectomy.

Benjamin Golas is a Surgical Oncologist in Edison, New Jersey. Dr. Golas is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

William Diehl is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Florham Park, New Jersey. Dr. Diehl is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Diehl is currently accepting new patients.

Leslie Montgomery is a Surgical Oncologist in Clifton, New Jersey. Dr. Montgomery is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

Francis Spitz is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Camden, New Jersey. Dr. Spitz has been practicing medicine for over 37 years is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatectomy, and Splenectomy.

Jan Franko is a Surgical Oncologist in Long Branch, New Jersey. Dr. Franko is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Splenectomy. Dr. Franko is currently accepting new patients.

Catherine Loveland is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Camden, New Jersey. Dr. Loveland has been practicing medicine for over 21 years is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Lymphadenectomy, and Mastectomy.

Thomas Jang is a Surgical Oncologist in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Dr. Jang is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Prostate Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Cystectomy. Dr. Jang is currently accepting new patients.

Steven Brower is a Surgical Oncologist in Englewood, New Jersey. Dr. Brower is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.