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Lawrence E Harrison,  MD

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Lawrence E Harrison, MD

General Surgery, Surgical Oncology

4.9
(178)
Affiliation

Atlantic Medical Group

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Lawrence E Harrison, MD

About me

Lawrence Harrison, MD, is chief of Atlantic Surgical Oncology, which provides expert care across a broad spectrum of cancers, focusing on hepatobiliary, pancreatic, colorectal, gastroesophageal, skin and soft tissue cancers. As fellowship-trained surgical oncologists, Dr. Harrison and his partners provide patients with the latest in surgical innovations and clinical research options. Atlantic Surgical Oncology works closely with medical oncology, radiation oncology and other specialists in a multidisciplinary fashion on two campuses of the Carol G. Simon Cancer Center at Morristown Medical Center and at Overlook Medical Center in Summit. Dr. Harrison has been a surgical innovator since finishing fellowship training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. He has extensive training in novel surgical techniques, including in hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC), which is a highly concentrated, heated chemotherapy treatment delivered directly to the abdomen during surgery. Prior to joining Atlantic Surgical Oncology, Dr. Harrison served as director of surgical oncology at Valley Hospital in Ridgewood where he developed expertise in robotic surgery, performing more than 200 complex robotic surgical procedures. He also was director of the Advanced Gastrointestinal Surgical Fellowship. Previously, Dr. Harrison was associate professor of surgery and chief of the Division of Surgical Oncology at University Hospital in Newark for 12 years. In addition to his clinical practice, he was involved in research and taught medical residents and students. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Harrison sees patients at Morristown and Overlook medicals centers, and provides consultative services to Newton, Chilton and Hackettstown medical centers.
Areas of focus: Cancer / Bile Duct, Cancer / Colorectal, Cancer / Digestive, Cancer / Liver, Cancer / Pancreatic, Esophageal Disease, Robotic Surgery

SPECIALTIES

  • General Surgery

AFFILIATIONS

  • Atlantic Medical Group

  • Chilton Medical Center

  • Morristown Medical Center

  • Overlook Medical Center

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Education & Experience

TRAINING

Temple UniversityMedical School
University of Massachusetts Medical CenterResidency
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer CenterFellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

SurgeryAmerican Board of Surgery

Patient Reviews

OVERALL RATING

4.9

(178 ratings)
10 reviews
  • 5.0
    Aug 27, 2024
    Dr. Harrison, Caitlyn Smith and the entire team were amazing. They brought comfort in such a difficult time. Best team I could of asked for!
  • 5.0
    Aug 22, 2024
    The dr was friendly. Introduced himself. Listened. Was informative. Excellent dr
  • 5.0
    Aug 20, 2024
    Dr. Harrison always makes me feel good. I am so appreciative of him
  • 5.0
    Aug 18, 2024
    Always have a great experience with Dr.8Harrison
  • 5.0
    Aug 18, 2024
    Incredible care. Both doctor and LPN listened carefully and fully explained my options.