Nationally Recognized Gastrointestinal Cancer Doctors Provide Top-Notch Care
From revolutionary screening and diagnostic technologies to groundbreaking therapies, our gastrointestinal cancer team delivers care that is continually focused on your colorectal health and overall wellness.
Find a Gastrointestinal Cancer Doctor Near You
With hospitals and treatment centers throughout New Jersey, RWJBarnabas Health offers convenient gastrointestinal cancer care close to home.
Learn more about RWJBarnabas Health’s gastrointestinal cancer teams at our hospitals:
- Clara Maass Medical Center Gastrointestinal Cancer Team
- Community Medical Center Gastrointestinal Cancer Team
- Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Gastrointestinal Cancer Team
- Jersey City Medical Center Gastrointestinal Cancer Team
- Monmouth Medical Center Gastrointestinal Cancer Team
- Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Gastrointestinal Cancer Team
- Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Gastrointestinal Cancer Team
- Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton Gastrointestinal Cancer Team
- Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway Gastrointestinal Cancer Team
- Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset Gastrointestinal Cancer Team
Gastrointestinal Cancer Doctors’ Roles
An experienced gastrointestinal doctor will thoroughly evaluate your risk factors and recommend screenings to monitor your colorectal health. After diagnosis, our multidisciplinary team of cancer specialists will work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan.
Your care team may include several doctors, all focused on your treatment.
- A gastroenterologist or gastrointestinal doctor treats disorders of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
- A surgical oncologist performs surgery to treat cancer.
- A colorectal surgeon performs surgery to treat colorectal diseases.
- A radiation oncologist uses radiation therapy to treat cancer.
- A medical oncologist uses chemotherapy or targeted therapy to treat cancer.
A comprehensive approach ensures an accurate diagnosis and selection of the best treatment. Our team's unwavering attention to patient care, comfort and convenience allows you to focus on your health.
Our Oncology Nurse Navigators Will Guide You Through Your Gastrointestinal Cancer Journey
Our oncology nurse navigators help patients through the entire gastrointestinal cancer journey, from securing initial appointments to coordinating follow-up visits related to treatments and procedures, all the way through aspects of survivorship. Oncology nurse navigators also can refer you to social workers or financial counselors for matters about health insurance, financial and other challenges.
To schedule an appointment with one of New Jersey’s best gastrointestinal cancer specialists, call 844-CANCERNJ or 844-226-2376.
