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Marcella Fornari,  DO

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Marcella Fornari, DO

Breast Surgery, General Surgery, Osteopathic Medicine

4.9
(208)

Speaks: Spanish, Italian

Female

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About me

Dr. Marcella Fornari is a board-certified, fellowship trained breast surgeon at Atlantic Breast Associates, where she treats benign and malignant breast disease. She is committed to exceptional patient care and uses the most advanced techniques for breast conservation and nipple sparing mastectomies. A doctor of osteopathic medicine, Dr. Fornari believes in taking an integrative multi-disciplinary approach to treatment of breast cancer to ensure the best outcomes for her patients. Fellowship trained at Columbia University Medical Center, Dr. Fornari assisted in clinical surgery, managed benign and malignant breast disease, and taught medical students and residents. She performed her general surgery residency at Hackensack UMC Palisades, where she served as chief resident. Dr. Fornari pursued medical school at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in Lewisburg, WV and attended Rutgers University for her bachelors of science, where she remained at UMDNJ for her master’s degree in the graduate school of biomedical sciences. Dr. Fornari is fluent in Italian and conversational in Spanish, and she has volunteered her time to in the Dominican Republic on a medical mission trip and as a project coordinator for Operation Smile, Heart of the Holidays, and local food drives. She has an extensive list of research, published material and academic leadership roles. Dr. Fornari is a member in the American Society of Breast Surgeons, the Society of Surgical Oncology, and the American College of Surgeons, among others. In her down time, she enjoys traveling, reading, cooking and ballroom dancing.
Areas of focus: Breast Cancer, Breast Surgery

SPECIALTIES

  • Breast Surgery

  • General Surgery

  • Osteopathic Medicine

AFFILIATIONS

  • Atlantic Medical Group

  • Chilton Medical Center

  • Morristown Medical Center

  • Overlook Medical Center

Where to see me

at Morristown Medical Center

Carol G. Simon Cancer Center

Closed
Open Monday at 8:30am

at Morristown Medical Center Health Pavilion

Closed
Open Monday at 8:00am

Insurance

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

Education & Experience

TRAINING

West Virginia School of Osteopathic MedicineMedical School
Hackensack University Medical CenterResidency
Columbia University Medical CenterFellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

General SurgeryAmerican Osteopathic Board of Surgery

Patient Reviews

OVERALL RATING

4.9

(208 ratings)
20 reviews
  • 5.0
    Jul 29, 2025
    Excellent care & thoughtful.
  • 5.0
    Jul 20, 2025
    Dr. Fornari is a wonderful doctor. She saved my life, I had a double mastectomy which she did a wonderful job. I like her very much would recommend her to any one of my friends or family that would need a breast operation. I thank her very much for all she's done for me.
  • 5.0
    Jul 11, 2025
    I was treated so kindly and with so much respect! Office staff and Dr. Were super!
  • 5.0
    Jul 10, 2025
    Excellent
  • 4.7
    Jul 9, 2025
    Very good experience. Feel confident with choice of surgeon.office and follow up very efficient.