The Rutgers Cancer Institute Liver and Bile Duct Oncology Program, also called the Hepatobiliary Oncology Program, is the state's only multidisciplinary healthcare group focused on liver and bile duct tumors. As the largest referral center in Central and Southern New Jersey for these cancers, the group treats patients with a wide range of liver and bile duct problems including primary liver cancers such as hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer) as well as metastatic liver cancers such as colorectal, gastric/esophageal, pancreatic, neuroendocrine, renal cell, breast and lung cancer. Our physicians also manage and treat a number of benign liver and bile duct issues that range from benign tumors and masses, to liver cysts and bile duct congenital abnormalities or traumatic injuries.
The Program's team of specialists provides each patient with a comprehensive evaluation by surgical oncologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, interventional radiologists, gastroenterologists, pathologists, nurses, pharmacists, dietitians, and social workers. Program team members meet regularly to discuss and recommend the best treatment options for patients which may include participation in a clinical trial, many of which are only available at NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers like Rutgers Cancer Institute.
Our physicians see patients here in New Brunswick as well as at several RWJBarnabas Health facilities including Monmouth Medical Center, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, and Jersey City Medical Center.
With translational research established as an important part of the cancer center's mission, basic scientists regularly contribute their expertise assisting physicians with solving clinical problems. This integrated approach between clinicians and basic scientists allows the group to bring promising treatment options to the clinical setting at a rapid pace.
Treatment Options
To request an appointment, call 844-CANCERNJ. | Find Liver Cancer Clinical Trials.
- Chief Surgical Officer,
- Chief, Surgical Oncology, Rutgers Cancer Institute;
- System Director of Surgical Oncology, RWJBarnabas Health;
- Regional Director of Surgery for Monmouth Medical Center, an RWJBH Facility
- Director of Hepatobiliary Surgery
- Surgical Oncologist
- Associate Chief Surgical Officer, System Integration and Quality
- Director of Surgical Oncology, Northern Region, RWJBarnabas Health | Rutgers Cancer Institute
- Chief of Surgical Oncology & Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
- Surgical Oncologist
- Distinguished Professor of Medicine
- Associate Director for Clinical Research and Director, GI Oncology, Rutgers Cancer Institute
- Director of Oncology Research, RWJBarnabas Health
- Medical Oncologist
- Associate Director for Faculty Affairs and Development
- Vice Chair of Clinical Research & Faculty Development
- Clinical Chief, Radiation Oncology at RWJUH/Rutgers Cancer Institute
- Radiation Oncologist
- Interventional Radiologist
- Interventional Radiologist
- Interventional Radiologist
- Chair, Radiology
- Interventional Radiologist
- Gastroenterologist
- Gastroenterologist
- Advanced Practice Nurse
- Advanced Practice Provider
- Advanced Practice Nurse
- Inpatient Surgery Advanced Practice Provider
- Advanced Practice Provider
- Physician Assistant
- Staff Nurse
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