Summary

Dr. James Salwitz is a medical oncologist and hematologist with expertise in hospice and palliative medicine. With 45 years of experience treating cancer patients, he graduated from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and completed his residency at the Clinical Center at the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Salwitz speaks Spanish and Russian, making his care accessible to diverse patient populations.

He practices at multiple Astera Cancer Care locations in Somerset and East Brunswick, New Jersey, with hospital privileges at The Children's Hospital at Saint Peters and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. Dr. Salwitz specializes in treating breast cancer, including advanced and recurrent cases, as well as blood disorders like iron deficiency anemia. His diagnostic and treatment approach includes CT imaging and specialized breast imaging techniques. Patients rate Dr. Salwitz 4.7 out of 5 stars for his compassionate cancer care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 45 years of experience
  • speaks Spanish, Russian
  • Clinical Center At The Nih
  • 1 written review
  • 3 specialties
  • 19 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. James Cogill Salwitz has 3 locations

Astera Cancer Care

75 Veronica Ave Ste 201Somerset, NJ 08873
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Astera

Brier Hill Ct J2East Brunswick, NJ 08816

Astera Cancer Care

629 Cranbury Rd Fl 2East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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45 Years of Experience 39 Years of Experience 9 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Russian Speaks Chinese, English Speaks Spanish, English
Somerset , NJBasking Ridge , NJPhiladelphia , PAPhiladelphia , PA
Med School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Med School: Sun Yat-Sen University of Medical Sciences Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James Cogill Salwitz

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. James Cogill Salwitz has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James Cogill Salwitz has the following 19 areas of expertise

  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  • Aplastic Anemia
  • Blood Cancer
  • Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Cancer
  • Chemotherapy
  • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
  • Colorectal Cancer
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Hematology
  • Hemochromatosis
  • Hepatitis C
  • Hospice & Palliative Medicine
  • Leukemia
  • Lymphoma
  • Myelofibrosis
  • Myeloma
  • Pain
  • Palliative Care

Certifications, License, & Education

45 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New Jersey, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Clinical Center At The Nih

Medical School

Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical SchoolGraduated in 1981

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. James Salwitz's office located?
Dr. James Salwitz's office is located at 75 Veronica Ave Ste 201, Somerset, NJ, 08873.
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