Physician Profile

Kathleen S. Beebe, MD

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Kathleen S. Beebe, MD

  • Orthopedic Surgical Oncologist
  • Professor of Orthopedics, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Contact Information

For appointments at University Hospital Newark, please call 973-972-5108.
For appointments at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, please call 844-CANCERNJ (844-226-2376)
For all other inquiries call 732-235-2465.

About Me

Dr. Kathleen Beebe is an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of sarcomas and metastatic bone disease. She is an orthopaedic surgical oncologist at Rutgers Cancer Institute and RWJBarnabas Health.

Dr. Kathleen Beebe’s clinical expertise is focused in the field of benign and malignant, soft tissue and bone tumors in the extremities and pelvis, providing the latest diagnostic tools and treatment options to improve treatment outcomes. She is particularly interested in maintaining function after surgery and has extensive experience managing complex or rare types of sarcomas.

As an orthopaedic oncologist, her goals in patient care are to restore and maintain patient function while dealing with limb and life-threatening illness. She assesses each patient's individual needs so that together, you can come up with a treatment plan that meets your needs.

In addition to patient care, Dr. Kathleen Beebe maintains an active role in cancer research. She is engaged in cutting-edge, high impact clinical trials studying after limb and life threatening tumors in the extremities. Dr. Beebe has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and frequently engages in national and international oncology conferences. Through this work, She aims to translate scientific discoveries into more effective treatments for patients.

She completed her medical degree from Columbia University in 1999, continued as a resident at UMDNJ, now Rutgers University, New Jersey Medical School, and completed a fellowship at UMNDJ, now Rutgers University, New Jersey Medical School.

Dr. Beebe currently sees patients at the Jack & Sheryl Morris Cancer Center, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in Newark, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, and Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center. As a part of our multidisciplinary Orthopaedic Oncology care team, Dr. Beebe is here to support you throughout your cancer journey. 


Clinical Expertise

  • Sarcoma
  • Metastatic Bone Disease
  • Benign and malignant tumors of the extremities and pelvis in children and adults

Education & Honors

Medical School

  • Columbia University, 1999

Residency

  • UMDNJ New Jersey Medical School, 2004

Fellowship

  • UMDNJ New Jersey Medical School, 2006

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Surgery, 2018

Honors/Awards

  • Resident Appreciation Award (2024)
  • Faculty Recognition Award for Wellbeing (2023) 

Insurance

Accepted Health Plan information is only as accurate as the most current information submitted. Prior to your appointment, it is advisable to verify with your insurance company they are still a participating plan prior to receiving services or care. Each plan is different and some provide different levels of coverage that could make a difference in your out-of-pocket costs. It is always best for the patient receiving care to contact their insurance company to obtain more information.

  • Aetna
  • Amerigroup
  • Consumer Health Plan
  • Horizon BCBS
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • Magnacare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Multiplan
  • Oxford Health
  • Qualcare HMO
  • Qualcare PPO
  • United Community
  • United Healthcare
  • United Medicare
  • WellCare