SquamousCellCarcinomaofSkin near Somerville, NJ

Biography: Dr. Cindy Wassef, MD is a Dermatologist who practices in Somerset, NJ. She is 36 years old. Dr. Cindy Wassef, MD is affiliated with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Phillips embraces the multi-disciplinary approach to cancer care at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center. She works collaboratively with the members of the oncology team to ensure access to state of the art treatments and optimal patient outcomes.

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. Jeffrey Rapaport, MD is a Dermatologist specialist in Englewood Cliffs, NJ. He graduated from Emory University.

Care Philosophy: I am humbled by the trust my patients place in me and I am always inspired by their courage and resilience while developing a personalized treatment plan, providing the latest in evidence based therapies. After spending time in both academic and private practice settings , I value the importance of integrating latest advancements with the personalized touch that comes from truly knowing and understanding my patients. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams I strive to balance the art of care , ensuring every decision is informed, individualized and guided by the best interests of the patient. I remain deeply grateful for the mentors , colleagues and patients who have shaped my path. My goal is to continue serving as an advocate and partner in care, helping my patients navigate their treatment with dignity and hope while contributing meaningfully to advancements in the field of Oncology.