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Lee F Starker,  MD, PhD

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Lee F Starker, MD, PhD

Surgical Oncology, General Surgery

4.9
(244)
Affiliation

Atlantic Medical Group

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Lee F Starker, MD, PhD

About me

Lee Starker, MD, PhD, is a surgical oncologist with a special interest in thyroid and parathyroid tumors and cancers, endocrine disorders, melanoma, hormones and metabolism, and cancer genetics at Atlantic Surgical Oncology. He is highly trained in pancreatic and complex hepatobiliary surgery. Dr. Starker 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 is widely published in various medical journals, including the World Journal of Oncology and International Journal of Endocrinology. Dr. Starker 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. 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. Starker sees patients at Morristown and Overlook medical centers and provides consultative services to patients at Newton, Chilton and Hackettstown medical centers.
Areas of focus: Adrenal Tumors, Cancer / Colorectal, Cancer / Digestive, Cancer / Liver, Cancer / Melanoma, Cancer / Pancreatic, Cancer / Sarcoma, Gallbladder Stones, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Parathyroid Surgery, Skin Cancer, Thyroid Surgery

SPECIALTIES

  • Surgical Oncology

AFFILIATIONS

  • Atlantic Medical Group

  • Chilton Medical Center

  • Morristown Medical Center

  • Overlook Medical Center

Where to see me

Atlantic Surgical Oncology

33 Upper Overlook Road, Suite L02 Summit, NJ 07901

Insurance

Please contact the practice to confirm your health plan is accepted.

Education & Experience

TRAINING

Ross University School of MedicineMedical School
Yale New Haven Health, Bridgeport HospitalInternship
Yale New Haven HospitalResidency
MD Anderson Cancer CenterFellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

Complex General Surgical OncologyAmerican Board of Surgery
SurgeryAmerican Board of Surgery

Patient Reviews

OVERALL RATING

4.9

(244 ratings)
10 reviews
  • 5.0
    Aug 31, 2024
    Dr. Starker is an excellent surgeon who contributed to saving my life.
  • 5.0
    Aug 29, 2024
    All good
  • 5.0
    Aug 24, 2024
    Very good visit enjoyed my experience.
  • 5.0
    Aug 23, 2024
    I am very happy that my GI doctor referred me to Dr Starker. I feel well cared for.
  • 5.0
    Aug 23, 2024
    Good experience