Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Northern New Jersey residents seeking Interventional Radiology (IR) services for both cancer-related and non-cancer cases can now go to the state-of-the-art, newly constructed Summit Medical Group MD Anderson Cancer Center located at 150 Park Avenue in Florham Park. With the opening of the Interventional Radiology (IR) and Imaging Department at its freestanding cancer center, Summit Medical Group is offering advanced IR procedures, including Ultrasound-Guided biopsy and CT-Guided biopsy – procedures that are typically exclusive to a hospital setting – in an outpatient, coordinated-care environment.
The newly minted Imaging Department features two highly advanced outpatient IR suites. A team of board-certified interventional radiologists, led by Dr. Waseem Bhatti, Medical Director of Imaging at Summit Medical Group MD Anderson Cancer Center, is skilled in a wide range of procedures, including:
"The opening of the Interventional Radiology department at Summit Medical Group MD Anderson Cancer Center further strengthens our ability to provide patients in northern New Jersey access to the most advanced treatments and to the finest level of coordinated care that they've come to expect from Summit Medical Group," said Dr. Jeffrey Le Benger, Summit Medical Group Chairman of the Board and CEO.
"By using a combination of clinical decision tools, hardware and software technology innovations along with purposeful scanning, we can optimize medical imaging for patients and offer patients increased confidence in the treatment of cancer and other diseases," said Dr. Bhatti.
Summit Medical Group MD Anderson Cancer Center offers state-of-the-art, comprehensive diagnostic radiological imaging services that include interventional radiology, general x-ray, multislice computed tomography (CT), high-field magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), digital diagnostic and screening mammography, ultrasound, positron emission computed tomography (PET-CT) and general nuclear medicine. The advanced technology offerings include:
The American College of Radiology accredits Summit Medical Group Imaging in breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound, mammography, and nuclear medicine.
For more information on Interventional Radiology and Imaging services available at Summit Medical Group MD Anderson Cancer Center at 150 Park Avenue in Florham Park, please call 973-437-2600 or visit Summit Medical Group's website for further details and a full list of other Imaging locations.
About Summit Medical Group
Recognized as New Jersey's premier multispecialty medical group, Summit Medical Group has more than 80 locations in seven northern New Jersey counties. Summit Medical Group's 800+ practitioners cover more than 80 medical specialties and services, with a focus on delivering patient-centered and coordinated care. Summit Medical Group's unique care model recently expanded nationally with the founding of Summit Medical Group Oregon – BMC Total Care and Summit Medical Group Arizona. Additionally, Summit Medical Group is the only healthcare provider in northern New Jersey to offer patients access to the world-renowned MD Anderson Cancer Network® through Summit Medical Group MD Anderson Cancer Center. For more information, visit www.summitmedicalgroup.com.
About Summit Medical Group MD Anderson Cancer Center
Summit Medical Group is the first independent multispecialty physician group in the country and the only healthcare provider in northern New Jersey to offer patients access to the world-renowned MD Anderson Cancer Network®. The partnership, an extension of MD Anderson's relationship with South Jersey's Cooper University Health Care, guarantees Summit Medical Group patients access to advanced treatment options and emerging treatment alternatives. Summit Medical Group MD Anderson Cancer Center, a new state-of-the-art, 130,000 square foot outpatient facility in Florham Park is implementing an integrated, multidisciplinary approach to cancer care, ensuring a high-quality patient experience, close to home.