25 of the Best Surgical Oncologists Near Me in scranton, PA

Philosophy of care | Facing a cancer diagnosis is extremely tough for patients and their families. High-quality cancer care should be easy to find closer to home. Patients facing a cancer diagnosis should have access to a multidisciplinary team to achieve the best outcome. | Why I entered medicine | I entered the field of medicine to advance care through research, education and program building. | Community involvement | I've directed educational events for physicians/clinicians on breast diseases and cancer. I’ve led and participated in high-risk screening events. I’ve moderated symposiums and participated in fundraising and educational walks. I’ve worked with community leaders on breast cancer needs and resources. I’ve participated in media events to help educate the public on breast cancer risks and to share patient stories for colon cancer and breast cancer. | Personal interests | My interest is using education and research to improve and expand high-quality cancer care locally. I also enjoy spending time with my family and kids. Dr. Oxenberg is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fibroadenoma, Intraductal Papilloma, Giant Mammary Hamartoma, Splenectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

Rebecca Jordan, DO, is a general surgeon specializing in breast surgery. She treats women and men for a variety of benign and malignant breast conditions, including breast pain, benign mass and non-mass lesions, mastitis, abscesses, cysts, nipple discharge and male gynecomastia. She performs a variety of surgical procedures for benign and high-risk lesions such as atypical ductal and lobular hyperplasia, papillomas and phyllodes tumors and breast cancer.|Dr. Jordan is well-versed in excisional biopsies, partial and total mastectomy, lumpectomy, skin sparing and nipple-sparing mastectomies, port-a-cath placement and similar procedures.|“I find breast disease and breast cancer to be very personal and understand firsthand how cancer can interrupt a family’s life,” she says. Her aim is to help her patients understand their diagnosis, build a treatment plan and, most importantly, realize life with and after cancer.|Dr. Jordan earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine at A.T. Still University, as well as a pre-doctoral fellowship in anatomy and histology. She then completed a residency in general surgery at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre, where she served as chief resident. After her residency, she completed a fellowship in breast surgical oncology at Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia.|To Dr. Jordan, one of the best parts of her job is developing relationships with her patients. “I believe that great care, especially cancer care, is based on a strong physician-patient relationship built on understanding and kindness,” she says. “My goal is to provide patients with comfort and care they can trust during one of the most difficult times in their life.”|She’s an active member of several professional organizations, including the American College of Surgeons, the American Society of Breast Surgeons, the Keystone Chapter of the American College of Surgeons and the Society of Surgical Oncologists.|Dr. Jordan is an accomplished researcher and presenter. She’s showcased her work at numerous regional and national meetings.|In her spare time, she enjoys being outside and spending time with her husband and son. Together they enjoy traveling, cooking, attending concerts and live theater events and watching movies. On game day, you’ll find this Arkansas native cheering on her favorite college football team, the University of Arkansas Razorbacks. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Cavernous Lymphangioma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Mastectomy, and Splenectomy. Dr. Jordan is currently accepting new patients.

Neda Amini, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon who specializes in surgical oncology. She cares for people with cancers of the stomach, adrenal glands, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts and appendix. She also cares for patients with melanoma and metastatic disease, including liver and peritoneal metastases and rare tumors such as neuroendocrine tumor and GIST. She performs open and minimally invasive (robotic) surgery.|Dr. Amini earned her medical degree from Tehran University of Medical Sciences. She followed that with a post-doctoral fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital and a residency at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore. She finished her fellowship in Surgical Oncology at Northwell Health in New Hyde Park, NY.|She is an active member of the Society of Surgical Oncology, the American College of Surgeons and the International Hepatopancreatobiliary Association. She is actively involved in clinical trials and innovations related to cancer care, including regional therapies. She is an accomplished presenter and publisher with over 60 peer-reviewed journals and book chapters. Dr. Amini prioritizes meaningful patient connections and has a special interest in the human side of medicine.|Dr. Amini speaks English and Farsi. Dr. Amini is currently accepting new patients.