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Leah S Gendler, MD
General Surgery, Breast Surgery
4.9
Atlantic Medical Group
Speaks: Spanish
Female
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Leah S. Gendler, MD, is a breast surgeon at Morristown Medical Center’s Carol G. Simon Cancer Center. Board-certified in general surgery by the American College of Surgeons and fellowship-trained in breast surgical oncology, she provides patients exceptional surgical care for benign and malignant diseases of the breast.
Dr. Gendler enjoys being a member of the multidisciplinary team at the Carol G. Simon Cancer Center. With over 20 years of experience, she is renowned locally and nationally as a breast surgeon. Compassionate and skilled, she is focused on providing the most personalized care and education about state-of-the-art treatment options to help patients understand their diagnosis and make the best treatment decisions. She chairs the breast tumor board where the multidisciplinary care team is comprised of breast surgeons, breast radiologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, reconstructive surgeons, pathologists, clinical researchers, geneticists, and supportive breast nurse navigators. Together, they tailor a treatment plan with targeted therapies and apply the newest research to each unique situation. She is widely published and presents at national meetings on breast cancer-related topics. She is a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
After earning her medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, NY, Dr. Gendler completed a general surgery residency at Beth Israel Medical Center, NY, and pursued a fellowship in breast surgical oncology at Columbia University Medical Center, NY. She is the recipient of numerous awards and honors in her field, most recently as a Distinguished Doctor by the American Cancer Society. She is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization.
Areas of focus: Breast Cancer, Breast Surgery, Clinical Trials & Aesthetic Flat Closure (AFC)
SPECIALTIES
General Surgery
AFFILIATIONS
Atlantic Medical Group
Morristown Medical Center
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Education & Experience
TRAINING
Albert Einstein College of MedicineMedical School
Columbia University Medical CenterFellowship
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Patient Reviews
OVERALL RATING
4.9
(193 ratings)
20 reviews
- 5.0Sep 24, 2024Dr. Gendler was very knowledgeable and helpful . She explained all aspects of what I would expect before, during & after my procedure.She spent a lot of time with me & my husband. I did not feel rushed,she answerrd alol our questions .
- 5.0Sep 20, 2024Excellent and compassionate bedside manner for everyone at that office
- 5.0Sep 17, 2024I cannot begin to express how wonderful my whole experience was with Dr. Gendler and her entire support staff! Dr.Gendler was supportive, knowledgeable, and incredibly patient with all of my concerns.
- 5.0Sep 15, 2024Dr. Gendler is an incredible surgeon, has wonderful bedside manner and you feel as a patient that she truly cares about you. She is kind, warm and asked about me and my family. She is positive and it's amazing to leave an oncologist appointment feeling happy. Her office staff is warm and kind as well.
- 5.0Aug 18, 2024This office was excellent.