Dr. Mark Widmann is chief of Thoracic Surgery at Morristown Medical Center and leads Atlantic Medical Group’s North Jersey Thoracic Surgical Associates. Board certified in thoracic surgery, Dr. Widmann offers expert subspecialty surgical care to patients with benign and malignant disorders of the lung, mediastinum, pleura, esophagus and chest wall. He has expertise in state-of-the-art, minimally-invasive techniques and has led the programs development of Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) and other endoscopic/laparoscopic approaches to treat conditions such as cancer, infection, pneumothorax and swallowing disorders.With a commitment to clinical excellence, Dr. Widmann leads the section of thoracic surgery at Morristown Medical Center and has been surgical director of the Lung Cancer Program at Atlantic Health’s Carol G. Simon Cancer Center since 2000. Dr. Widmann graduated magna cum laude from Duke University and went on to pursue his medical degree at Yale University School of Medicine. His post-graduate training includes NIH sponsored research fellowships in Cardiovascular disease at Yale and the University of Iowa Hospitals. He performed his residency training in general surgery at Yale-New Haven Hospital in New Haven, CT and cardiothoracic residency training at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City, IA.Committed to resident education, Dr. Widmann serves as an assistant clinical professor of surgery at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York. He is a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American College of Chest Physicians and former president of the NJ Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Dr. Widmann is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Nodules, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

John M. Brown III, MD, is a fellowship-trained cardiothoracic surgeon with Atlantic Medical Group (AMG) as well as the chief of cardiothoracic surgery at Morristown Medical Center. He is also co-director of the Structural Heart Group – one of the busiest in the country. Board-certified in thoracic and cardiac surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, and in surgery by the American Board of Surgery, his professional expertise includes all aspects of adult cardiac surgery, including coronary artery bypass; off-pump bypass; valve repair and replacement; and aortic reconstruction; as well as structural heart disease.Dr. Brown specializes in minimally invasive valve surgery and has been active in the development of minimally invasive surgical techniques. He has been a principal investigator in the studies leading to the acceptance of TAVR and MitraClip.Dr. Brown earned his medical degree from Cornell University Medical College, now called Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences, in New York City. He remained at Cornell to complete his general surgery residency as well as a fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery where he served as instructor in his final two years.Dr. Brown has been involved in a number of clinical research projects, either as principal or co-investigator. Many of these studies are continuing to enroll and follow up.Dr. Brown is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, the American College of Chest Physicians, and the American College of Cardiology. His extensive professional associations include membership in the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, and both the New Jersey and New York Societies of Thoracic Surgery. He is the recipient of numerous awards and has been chosen consecutively for more than two decades as one of New Jersey’s Top Doctors by New Jersey Monthly magazine. Dr. Brown is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Brown is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Federico Steiner, MD, is a board-certified thoracic surgeon at Atlantic Medical Group, Morristown Medical Center, and he is the chief of Thoracic Surgery at Overlook Medical Center. With extensive expertise in thoracic surgical oncology, he takes a multidisciplinary approach, collaborating closely with medical and radiation oncologists to ensure each patient receives the highest-quality, comprehensive care.Dr. Steiner is board-certified in thoracic and cardiac surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and specializes in robotic-assisted and minimally invasive thoracoscopic procedures. He incorporates the latest technologies, including intraoperative molecular imaging, to help identify small tumors and treat complex diseases within the chest cavity, including cancers of the lung and esophagus, as well as conditions affecting the trachea, mediastinum and chest wall. He also performs a range of procedures, including hiatal and paraesophageal hernia repairs, hyperhidrosis surgery and esophageal and airway stenting, ensuring patients benefit from the most advanced and effective surgical care available.Known for his calm and compassionate approach, Dr. Steiner takes the time to listen, respond to questions and explain health issues in a way patients can easily understand. Knowledgeable and attentive, he applies his exceptional surgical skills and more than 25 years of experience to help patients heal and move forward following treatment. He is also dedicated to teaching residents and medical students, sharing his expertise and passion for advancing the field of thoracic surgery through education and mentorship.Dr. Steiner earned his medical degree from New York University Grossman School of Medicine and completed his residency and fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery at New York University Medical Center. He also completed two years of surgical oncology research fellowship at the National Cancer Institute, focusing on lung cancer, esophageal cancer, and mesothelioma. He has consistently been named a “Top Doctor” in numerous publications, including Jersey’s Best magazine, New York magazine, and Castle Connolly Top Doctors. He is fluent in Spanish and is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Steiner is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Nodules, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Thymectomy.

James Slater is a Thoracic Surgeon in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr. Slater is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Dissection, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Slater is currently accepting new patients.

Christopher Magovern, MD, is a cardiothoracic surgeon with Atlantic Medical Group (AMG). He is board- certified in thoracic and cardiac surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. He joined Mid-Atlantic Surgical Associates in 1998 and is currently a Director of that organization. Dr. Magovern performs all aspects of adult cardiac surgery, including coronary artery bypass grafting, valve replacement and repair, aortic surgery, re-operative cardiac surgery, off-pump surgery, transcatheter valve surgery, surgery for cardiac tumors, and laser surgery for extraction of pacemaker and ICD leads. Annually, he is consistently one of the busiest cardiac surgeons in the State of NJ, with a surgical mortality among the lowest in the state.After earning his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX, Dr. Magovern completed his general surgery residency and cardiothoracic surgery fellowship at The New York Hospital – Cornell Medical Center and Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, in New York City. During his tenure at Cornell Medical Center, he devoted two years to research in cardiac gene therapy, was part of a team that delivered the first gene therapy treatment to a human heart, and holds a patent related to that work.Dr. Magovern has published numerous times in peer-reviewed medical journals, contributed to a book chapter on myocardial angiogenesis, and presented at national conferences. He is a medical contributor for ABC News, and has made more than 30 national television appearances on ABC News Good Morning America Health segments.In addition to his memberships in the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, the New York Society of Thoracic Surgeons, the American College of Surgeons, and the American Heart Association, Dr. Magovern is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Magovern is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

Brook Dejene is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr. Dejene is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Regurgitation, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Dejene is currently accepting new patients.

Arash Salemi is a Thoracic Surgeon in Livingston, New Jersey. Dr. Salemi is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Cardiac Tamponade, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Bledi Zaku is a Thoracic Surgeon in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr. Zaku has been practicing medicine for over 17 years is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Cardiac Tamponade, Aortic Dissection, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Nazly Shariati is a Thoracic Surgeon in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr. Shariati is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Lung Cancer, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

Byron Patton is a Thoracic Surgeon in Florham Park, New Jersey. Dr. Patton is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tracheobronchomalacia, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Acquired Tracheomalacia, Endoscopy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

Kareem Ibrahim, MD, is a thoracic surgeon with Atlantic Medical Group (AMG). Board-certified in surgery by The American Board of Surgery and in thoracic and cardiac surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, he has more than five years of experience performing surgical procedures on the lungs, esophagus, chest and other organs within the thoracic cavity. Dr. Ibrahim focuses on robotic minimally invasive procedures for benign and malignant lung, mediastinal and esophageal diseases. He is dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to all patients and ensuring they are educated about their condition and treatment.Dr. Ibrahim earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, followed by his medical degree at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Piscataway, NJ. He then performed residencies in general surgery at Weill Cornell Medical Center / NY Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY, and cardiothoracic surgery at Baylor College of Medicine / Texas Heart Institute, Houston, TX. Prior to joining AMG, he served as a thoracic surgeon at Main Line Health, a medical student tutor at UMDNJ and an MCAT biology teacher at The Princeton Review, New Brunswick, NJ. He has authored peer-reviewed publications and is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Ibrahim is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Benjamin van Boxtel is the Surgical Director at the Atlantic Aortic Center at Morristown Medical Center. Dr. Benjamin S. van Boxtel was born and raised in Wisconsin. He earned his undergraduate degree and doctorate in medicine from the Medical Scholars program at the University of Wisconsin. Dr. van Boxtel completed his cardiothoracic surgical residency and fellowship training at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center and has advanced training in the fields of mechanical circulatory support and surgical approaches to heart failure, as well as the treatment and management of aortic disease. Dr. van Boxtel is also a Major in the United States Army and is actively serving as a reservist in the Medical Corps. Dr. van Boxtel performs all aspects of adult cardiac surgery. He has expertise in the treatment of connective tissue disorders, aortic aneurysms, aortic dissection, bicuspid aortic valve disease and other aortic disease using both conventional, endovascular and hybrid approaches. Some of these procedures include aortic valve repair, valve-sparing root replacements, aortic arch replacements, and TEVAR procedures. Dr. van Boxtel also has expertise in the surgical treatment of hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM/ HCM) with the septal myectomy procedure. Dr. van Boxtel is fluent in Spanish. Dr. Van Boxtel is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Norman Luka is a Thoracic Surgeon in Summit, New Jersey. Dr. Luka is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Meige Disease, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Lymphedema, and Peptic Ulcer.

Joseph Wildman is a Thoracic Surgeon in Livingston, New Jersey. His top areas of expertise are Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia, Anemia, Muscle Spasms, and Acute Mountain Sickness. Dr. Wildman is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Pontoriero is a Thoracic Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Newark, New Jersey. Dr. Pontoriero is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Carotid Artery Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Pontoriero is currently accepting new patients.

Katherine Gray is a Thoracic Surgeon in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. Dr. Gray is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Thyroid Cancer, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

Frederic Sardari is a Thoracic Surgeon in Livingston, New Jersey. Dr. Sardari is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Cardiac Tamponade, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

Bruce Goldenberg is a Thoracic Surgeon in Short Hills, New Jersey. Dr. Goldenberg is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, and Pleural Effusion.

Grant Parr is a Thoracic Surgeon in Morristown, New Jersey.

Ranjan Gupta is a Thoracic Surgeon in Denville, New Jersey. His top areas of expertise are Collapsed Lung, Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, and Pleurisy.

Mark Reed is a Thoracic Surgeon in Livingston, New Jersey. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion and Pleurisy.

Shamji Shah is a Thoracic Surgeon in Millburn, New Jersey. Dr. Shah is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

James Hart is a Thoracic Surgeon in Far Hills, New Jersey.