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    Questions To Ask When Choosing A Mesothelioma Law Firm in New Jersey or New York.

    1. Does the Law Firm have offices in New York and New Jersey?
    2. Has the Law Firm obtained jury verdicts in New York and New Jersey?
    3. Does the Law Firm have a proven track record for litigating Mesothelioma cases in New York & New Jersey?
    4. How many clients does the law firm represent? Will your mesothelioma case be "just another number" to the law firm handling your case?

    Mesothelioma Doctors and Clinics in New York and New Jersey

    The choice of who will treat a loved one for mesothelioma is one of the most important decisions a family affected by this asbestos cancer will have to make. Fortunately, there are many outstanding mesothelioma doctors, treatment centers and specialized mesothelioma clinics in the New York and New Jersey area. We have provided a list below of doctors known to be experienced in treating mesothelioma and offering established contributions to malignant mesothelioma research. This list includes surgeons, oncologists and other doctors experienced in treating mesothelioma. For more information, including additional names of mesothelioma doctors and clinics in your area, please call 1.800.637.6529, 24 hours, 7 days a week, or complete the email form on this page.


    Mesothelioma Doctors, Treatment Centers and Specialized Clinics in New York and New Jersey

    Here is a list of mesothelioma clinics and physicians in the New York and New Jersey area with extensive knowledge in malignant mesothelioma research who have treated patients using traditional mesothelioma treatments and/or experimental treatments:

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    Lee M. Krug
    Medical Oncologist
    Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
    (212) 639-8420
    Dr. Krug is a medical oncologist who focuses on the treatment of thoracic cancers. He is involved in a number of mesothelioma clinical trials that use novel therapies. He has also treated patients with traditional mesothelioma treatments as well as experimental protocols. This particular Doctor's mesothelioma research is concentrated on small cell lung cancer and mesothelioma.

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    Kenneth E. Rosenzweig
    Director, Residency Program, Department of Radiation Oncology
    Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
    (212) 639-6025
    Dr. Rosenzweig is a radiation oncologist with clinical expertise in treating cancers of the chest: non-small cell lung cancer, small cell lung cancer, mesothelioma, and thymoma. In his research, Dr. Rosenzweig uses cutting edge technology to aggressively treat lung cancer.

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    Valerie W. Rusch, FACS
    Chief, Thoracic Service; William G. Cahan Chair Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
    (212) 639-5873
    Dr. Rusch is a surgeon who specializes in treating patients with mesothelioma as well as those with cancers of the lung, esophagus, and chest wall. In an effort to predict how a treatment will affect a patient, Dr. Rusch's researches the genetics of lung cancer and malignant mesothelioma.

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    A. Philippe Chahinian, MD
    The Mount Sinai Medical Center
    (212)-241-0484
    A professor of medicine at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Doctor Chahinian specializes in internal medicine and is knowledgeable about mesothelioma. Additionally, his medical interests include thoracic oncology, the treatment of lung cancer, mesothelioma clinical research.

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    Robert N. Taub, MD
    Columbia University Department of Medical Oncology
    (212) 305-4076
    Dr. Taub is a Professor of Clinical Medicine who specializes in the treatment of mesothelioma.

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    John Chabot, MD
    New York Columbia Presbyterian Hospital Department of Surgery
    (212) 305-4968
    Dr. Chabot is chief of General Surgery, specializing in peritoneal mesothelioma.

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    Joshua Sonett, MD
    New York Presbyterian
    (212) 305-8086
    Dr. Sonett practices general and thoracic surgery. His clinical interests are mesothelioma, barrett-esopagus, cystic fibrosis, and emphysema.

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    Lyall Gorenstein, MD
    New York Presbyterian
    (212) 305-3408
    Dr. Gorenstein practices general and thoracic surgery. His clinical interests are mesothelioma, barrett-esopagus, cystic fibrosis, and emphysema

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    Harvey Pass, MD
    New York University School of Medicine and Comprehensive Cancer Center
    (212) 731-5414
    Dr. Pass is a thoracic surgeon who specializes in mesothelioma treatment options.

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    Doreen Addrizzo-Harris, MD
    New York University School of Medicine
    (212) 598-6091
    Dr. Addrizzo-Harris is a pulmonologist who specializes in Asbestos induced lung disease.

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    Frederick Bevelaqua, MD
    New York University Medical Center and New York University School of Medicine
    (212) 213-6796
    Dr. Bevelaqua is a pulmonologist, an internist, and a critical care medical specialist who treats mesothelioma with a variety of mesothelioma treatment options.

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    Susan Talbot, MD
    Frederick B. Cohen Comprehensive Cancer and Blood Disorders Center
    Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
    (973) 926-7230
    An attending physician in the Department of Hematology/Oncology, Dr. Talbot has expertise in treating sarcomas and mesothelioma, as well as gastrointestinal malignancies

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    Dr. Daniel M. Labow, M.D.
    Assistant Professor, Surgery / Surgical Oncology
    The Mount Sinai Medical Center
    (212) 241-6764
    Dr. Labow has performed surgery on patients with mesothelioma. He is interested in the use of minimally invasive techniques to treat patients who have been diagnosed with cancer. Aside from working with mesothelioma patients, Dr. Labow has also treated patients with other cancers including colon, rectal, sarcoma, melanoma, and breast cancer.

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    Dr Joseph Yoe
    Ralph Lauren Cancer Center
    1919 Madison Avenue (Entrance on 124th Street)
    New York, NY 10035
    212 987-1777
    Dr. Yoe is an oncologist at the Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Care and Prevention located in East Harlem, New York. He is also and an Assistant Professor in Hematology/Oncology at the Mt. Sinai School of Medicine. Dr. Yoe has experience in providing cancer treatments and palliative care to mesothelioma patients.

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    Joseph S. Raccuia, MD
    Chief of Hepatobiliary Surgery
    St. Vincent’s Hospital
    (212) 647-0404
    Dr. Raccuia is a surgeon who is experienced in performing surgeries on mesothelioma patients. These surgeries include a "debulking" surgery that is performed on certain patients with peritoneal mesothelioma. Dr. Raccuia's clinical interests extend to soft tissue sarcoma, pancreatic diseases, liver disease, and bile duct disorder. He is also renowned for whipple surgery.

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    William R. Grace, M.D.
    St. Vincent’s Hospital
    (212) 675-6826
    Dr. Grace has been practicing medicine since 1976. He has received fellowships from The National Cancer Institute as well and the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. He specializes in hernatology and oncology. He uses chemotherapy to treat patients. Dr. Grace is experienced in traditional mesothelioma treatments as well as experimental mesothelioma treatments.

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    Dr. James C. Salwitz
    Central Jersey Oncology
    Brier Hill Court Bldg J #2
    East Brunswick, NJ 08816
    (732) 828-9082
    (732)828-9570
    Dr. Salwitz is a Clinical Associate Professor at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. He is a former president of the National Cancer Society. Dr. Salwitz is experienced in treating patients with mesothelioma.

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    Robert J. Caccavale, M.D.
    Thoracic Group
    35 Clyde Rd Suite 104
    Somerset, NJ 08873
    732-247-3002
    Dr. Caccavale is the Chief of Thoracic Surgery Division at Somerset Medical Center. He is also Vice Chairman of the Department of Surgery at St. Peters University Hospital and a Clinical Associate Professor at UMDNJ-RobertWood Johnson Medical School. He specialized in video assisted thoracic surgery. Dr. Caccavale is experienced in surgeries involving mesothelioma and other mesothelioma treatment options.

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