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As a physician daily entrusted with the lives of my patients, I am committed to compassion, attentiveness, knowledge, efficiency, and candor. Surgical oncologists are uniquely positioned in the fight to eradicate cancer, facing many delicate challenges beyond the successful removal of tumors. Productive partnerships within a multidisciplinary team that understands how to maximize the chance for cure are central to a surgical oncologist’s success. It is a privilege then to join the outstanding team at the Rutgers Cancer Institute, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, where over the past two decades, an experienced group of dedicated physicians, nurses and support personnel has been assembled. We offer a comprehensive approach to patients with unique surgical and non-surgical treatments, as well as an availability of multiple clinical trials.
My primary interest lies in Melanoma, Soft Tissue Sarcoma, and other advanced cutaneous malignancies. I completed my general surgery training at Morristown Medical Center, a surgical oncology fellowship at the University of Miami, and joined Rutgers Cancer Institute in 2013. A particular focus of mine has been to study thin early stage cutaneous melanomas and certain high-risk features that would warrant lymph node mapping in this group of patients. Since the majority of patients with melanoma of the skin have thin lesions, it will continue to be an important issue to address, as it impacts an ever-growing proportion of the population in the United States.
The application of minimally invasive surgery to the field of surgical oncology is a strong secondary interest. I have published on the topics of sentinel lymph node biopsy and complex laparoscopic surgery. Minimally invasive surgery has the proven benefits of a faster patient recovery and quicker discharge from the hospital. I believe that surgical oncology patients stand to gain as much from this approach as the patients in other surgical disciplines, where minimally invasive surgery has become the standard.
I am a board-certified surgeon and a member of several surgical societies. I have presented at multiple national society meetings and am a recipient of several awards.
Melanoma, soft tissue sarcoma, and minimally invasive surgery
March 27, 2025
Overall, good experience tag team approach between Doctor, NP, and other staff.
March 26, 2025
Dr. Koshenkov and staff are first rate in every way.
March 17, 2025
Excellent communication w/each team member.
March 12, 2025
Dr was very nice. Spoke very clear and explained what he saw and what needed to be done
February 26, 2025
He is the best overall!! I am a medical prof. as well
February 25, 2025
Dr. K. is wonderful. He has such good bedside manner and treats patients with such kindness.
February 20, 2025
Dr. Koshenkov is wonderful.
February 18, 2025
Dr. K is kind and professional. He cares about you and listens. He is the best.
February 9, 2025
Excellent care
February 1, 2025
Caring and knowledgeable
January 24, 2025
Dr. Koshenkov gave a thorough explanation of my upcoming treatment, and gave me all the time I needed to ask questions. Very reassuring & helpful.
January 16, 2025
Team Work Everything Went Smooth
January 13, 2025
Highly recommend the doctor
January 12, 2025
Excellent Care
January 10, 2025
Excellent.
December 28, 2024
Excellent
December 26, 2024
Very pleasant.
November 24, 2024
Great Dr very knowledgeable and true professional with answers to my questions also made great recommendations for me
November 21, 2024
Dr K is the best
October 25, 2024
Excellent experience.
October 22, 2024
Dr. Koshenkov is always caring, attentive & informative. This system is lucky to have him on their staff!
October 21, 2024
Excellent doctor
October 20, 2024
I hope I don't have to recommend Dr.K to anyone I know, because that would mean they have cancer, but I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him.
October 18, 2024
Everything was explained thoroughly
October 8, 2024
Very thorough. Put concerns to ease.
October 1, 2024
Excellent.
September 23, 2024
Dr. Koshenkov has been terrific!
August 29, 2024
#1. Dr. Koshenkov
August 26, 2024
I had Dr. Koshenkov previously for the same situation and I think he is a wonderful doctor/surgeon and would recommend him to anyone with the same issues I have and had in the past. He is kind and concerned and explains everything so you can understand.
July 29, 2024
Loved how calming Dr. K. was.
July 12, 2024
The best doctor ever!!!
July 2, 2024
Dr. K is the best.
May 30, 2024
Dr. K always caring & professional good rapport, highly recommend.
May 30, 2024
I was referred for a melanoma. Thankfully caught early so it was a very "specific" visit and treatment plan.
May 14, 2024
I felt that Dr. Koshenkov cared about me as an individual as much as he cared about treating my ailment.
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