Biliary Tract Cancer near Morristown, NJ

Biography: Stuart Leitner, MD, is a board-certified medical oncologist and Section Chief of Medical Oncology for the Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center's Department of Medicine. He received his medical degree from the Mt. Sinai School of Medicine in New York. Dr. Leitner completed his residency at Parkland Hospital in Dallas, TX and a medical oncology fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York. Dr. Leitner is very interested in clinical research. He has published numerous abstracts and journal articles and has presented research on breast cancer at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the New York Metropolitan Breast Cancer Group, and has chaired sessions at the Annual Retreat on Cancer Research in New Jersey. He has been a reviewer for articles on breast and genitourinary cancer for Cancer, the official journal of the American Cancer Society. Dr. Leitner is a member of the New York Metropolitan Breast Cancer Group, American Society of Breast Disease and the New Jersey Commission on Cancer Prostate Research Advisory Group. He is the recipient of numerous awards and honors including being recognized in Best Doctors in America; included in the Consumers' Research Council of America's Guide to America's Top Physicians; named as a Top Doc in NJ Monthly and Inside Jersey magazines; recipient of Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Excellence in Caring; and an American Cancer Society Diamond Ball Honoree. In 2011, Dr. Leitner received the Arnold Gold Foundation Award for ``skill, sensitivity, caring and compassion in the practice of medicine``.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Brown prides himself in being able to educate and provide emotional support to his patients and their families. He believes educating patients is a crucial part of their treatment plan and will allow the patient to become an active participant in their care. Accepted Health Plan information is only as accurate as the most current information submitted. Prior to your appointment, it is advisable to verify with a physician office that they are still a participating provider.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Litvak believes in a shared decision-making approach and takes pride in educating and empowering her patients to jointly make decisions regarding management plans. Her goal is to optimize chance of cure and prolong survival while respecting and honoring one's individual needs and wishes.

Biography: Dr. Louise Ligresti, MD is an Oncology Specialist who practices in Livingston, NJ. She is 60 years old and has been practicing for 34 years. Dr. Louise Ligresti, MD is affiliated with Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Scoppetuolo's philosophy of care is to take care of the entire patient and their family. He is sensitive to family, economic and social issues that all play an important role in cancer treatment. Dr. Scoppetuolo provides comprehensive state-of-the-art cancer care with the utmost compassion for his patients.

Biography: Dr. Sirish Dharmapuri, MD is an Oncology Specialist who practices in Livingston, NJ. He is 36 years old. Dr. Sirish Dharmapuri, MD is affiliated with Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center.

Biography: Jennifer Ann Wagmiller, MD, MS, board-certified medical oncologist, joined The Cancer Center at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in 2007. She received her medical degree from the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey before completing her residency in Internal Medicine at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York. Dr. Wagmiller completed a fellowship at the University of Rochester in Hematology/Oncology. Interested in clinical research, Dr. Wagmiller has been the author of numerous articles which have appeared in the American Journal of Hemotology/Oncology and the Journal of Oncology Practice. She enjoys teaching students and frequently lectures on cancer research for patients and lay audiences. She also has advanced training in health services research and cancer genetics. Dr. Wagmiller is a member of the American Society for Clinical Oncology.