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  • Oncology, Surgical Oncology
  • Accepting new patients
  • Advanced Lung and Airway Center 80 James Street, Edison, NJ 08820
  • (732) 635-9300

Brief Intro

Benjamin J. Golas, M.D., FACS is board-certified in complex surgical oncology and is the Chief of Surgical Oncology of the Central Region for Hackensack Meridian Health. Dr. Golas provides surgical care for patients with cancers of the pancreas, liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, stomach, intestines, and abdominal cavity, in addition to melanoma and soft tissue sarcoma.

Dr. Golas is a nationally recognized leader in the field of surgical oncology who has treated thousands of patients, published extensively in high impact peer-reviewed journals, conducted important cancer research, delivered many invited lectures, and mentored numerous medical students and surgical trainees. Prior to joining Hackensack Meridian Health, Dr. Golas served as Chief of the Division of Surgical Oncology for the Mount Sinai Health System. Dr. Golas is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and an active member of the Society of Surgical Oncology and the Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association. 


Dr. Golas has extensive experience treating all types of complex cancers. His clinical and research interests include:

  • Cancers of the pancreas, liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, stomach, intestines, and abdominal cavity
  • Malignant melanoma
  • Sarcoma (soft tissue/retroperitoneal)
  • Minimally invasive surgery (robotic/laparoscopic)
  • Cytoreductive surgery with heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy (CRS/HIPEC)
  • Microwave ablation of liver tumors

 

Podcasts, Webinars, and Events

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Education Background

MEDICAL EDUCATION

Georgetown University School of Medicine

FELLOWSHIP

UPMC-Presbyterian Hospital - 2013

RESIDENCY

New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center - 2011

INTERNSHIP

New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center - 2006

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • 80 James Street, Edison, NJ 08820

Specialties Treated

  • Oncology
  • Surgical Oncology

Conditions Addressed

  • Sarcoma
  • Melanoma
  • Liver Cancer
  • Skin Cancer
  • Rectal Cancer
  • Bile Duct Cancer
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Procedures Performed

  • Sentinel Node Biopsy
  • Lymph Node Removal
  • Breast Cancer Surgery
  • Skin Cancer
  • Melanoma Surgery
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • AmeriHealth
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Humana
  • EmblemHealth
  • Aetna Better Health
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • MetroPlus Health Plan
  • Medicare
  • AARP
  • AmeriGroup
  • Cigna
  • 1199SEIU
  • Wellcare
  • Clover Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Amida Care
  • MagnaCare
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  • Cancer 31
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 14
  • Orthopedics 41
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 30
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 43
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 51
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 32
  • Children's Hospital 13
  • Urology 51
  • Psychiatry 35
  • Geriatrics 49
  • Rehabilitation 14
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 10
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 5
  • Long Term Care 9
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 32