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Lee F Starker, MD, PhD
Surgical Oncology, General Surgery
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Lee Starker, MD, PhD, is a medical director of surgical oncology for the eastern region with a special interest in thyroid and parathyroid tumors and cancers, endocrine disorders, melanoma, hormones and metabolism, and cancer genetics. He is highly trained in pancreatic and complex hepatobiliary surgery. He also specializes in NanoKnife® to treat unresectable pancreatic and liver cancers as well as hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC), which is a highly concentrated, heated chemotherapy treatment delivered directly to the abdomen during surgery for peritoneal malignancies.
After completing his surgical residency at Yale New Haven Hospital in Connecticut and surgical oncology fellowship training at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Texas, Dr. Starker returned to his New Jersey roots. Prior to that, he earned a PhD in epigenetics and genetics of parathyroid tumors from Uppsala University in Sweden, where he was chief resident and fellow. While studying there, he received the Gold Humanism Award, which recognizes excellence in clinical care, leadership, compassion and dedication to service. He has also been named an NJ Top Doctor annually by NJ Monthly Magazine.
Dr. Starker is widely published in various medical journals, including the World Journal of Oncology and International Journal of Endocrinology. He is a member of the Society of Surgical Oncology. Dr. Starker and his partners provide patients with the latest surgical innovations and clinical research options. He is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization.
SPECIALTIES
Surgical Oncology
AFFILIATIONS
Atlantic Medical Group
Chilton Medical Center
Morristown Medical Center
Overlook Medical Center
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Patient Reviews
4.9
- 5.0May 31, 2025The attention and kindness of the staff in general is very good, thank you for that!
- 5.0May 26, 2025Dr. Starker has a very warm and friendly demeanor. He is very thorough and knowledgeable, but able to explain the medical terms in easy to understand verbiage.
- 4.3May 22, 2025Excellent experience
- 5.0May 21, 2025Dr Starker was very kind and compassionate. He was very professional and extremely knowledgeable about my condition He listened to my concerns and allayed my fears about my condition. I would highly recommend him.
- 4.7May 20, 2025The staff there were kind and professional. All my question concerning my post-op recovery were answered.