About Me
I have been a member of the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey since 2002 having completed a fellowship in medical oncology at Rutgers University, which was preceded by my residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Maryland.
I specialize in the care of patients with blood cell cancers with a focus on the myeloid disorders including acute myeloid leukemia (AML), myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN). In addition, I am one of the blood and bone marrow transplant physicians here at Rutgers Cancer Institute and therefore, am able to manage all levels of treatment that may be required for these complex blood disorders. I am able to provide patients with a comprehensive evaluation, and through consultation with the multidisciplinary teams within the Leukemia/Lymphoma/Hematologic Malignancies and Stem Cell Transplant Programs, I help educate patients on their treatment options so they can make informed decisions regarding their care.
In addition to my 25 years of basic scientific research experience, I have clinical research interest in developing new treatment strategies for MDS and have established Rutgers Cancer Institute as one of the Centers of Excellence for MDS treatment as recognized by the MDS Foundation. I also direct clinical trials for patients with acute leukemia (AML and acute lymphoblastic leukemia), including studies for patients who have not responded adequately to first line therapies. Here at Rutgers Cancer Institute, through resources that are only available at a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, we are well equipped to manage complex blood cells cancers and provide cutting edge therapies for these disorders.
Clinical Expertise
Hematologic malignancies, bone marrow transplants, leukemia, lymphoma, blood cancers
Ratings and Reviews
4.9 Overall
Based on 70 reviews
4.9
Gives easy to understand instructions
5
Spends enough time with you
5
Shows respect for what you say
5
Provider listens carefully to you
4.9
Provider explains things in way you understand
Dr. Schaar is absolutely wonderful - I am so very blessed to have him as my doctor caring for me!
Dr. Schaar is a caring and experienced professional. He is top notch!
I am truly blessed to be in the care and brilliance of *Dr. Schaar & his team!
I am very - very fortunate and blessed to be in *Dr. Schaar's excellent care and brilliance. *Dr. Schaar and his wonderful team are taking very good care of me! I am in the hands of a very special angel on earth! God bless you *Dr. Schaar!
*Dr. Dale Schaar has been wonderful in his care of my health. I was very nervous when my doctor retired, however he told me I was in extremely capable hands and he was correct. I am very comfortable in the care of *Dr. Schaar!
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
- Cigna
- 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