Summary

Faiz Y. Bhora, M.D., FACS, serves as Professor of Surgery at the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine and holds the prestigious roles of Regional Chair of Surgery and Chief of Thoracic Surgery for Hackensack Meridian Health’s Central Region. He has established one of the highest-volume thoracic surgery practices in the region, distinguished by outstanding outcomes and pioneering innovations. His program offers ultra-sophisticated care—including robotic bronchoscopy diagnostics, the state-of-the-art da Vinci 5 platform, and AI-driven 3-D surgical planning for lung cancer resections—providing life-saving operations. Under Dr. Bhora’s visionary leadership, JFK University Medical Center launched the Advanced Lung and Airway Center, delivering personalized care across both cancerous and non-cancerous respiratory diseases.



An internationally recognized expert in minimally invasive and robotic thoracic and airway surgery, Dr. Bhora also spearheads translational research in regenerative medicine, including groundbreaking work in 3-D bioprinting of the trachea, tracheal regeneration, and outcomes research in lung and esophageal cancer. A committed educator and mentor, he has guided over 350 medical students, dozens of residents and fellows, and 15 post-doctoral researchers, while also contributing thought leadership to national surgical societies. His excellence in patient care and innovation has been consistently recognized as he is named a Top Doctor by U.S. News & World Report, New York Magazine, Castle Connolly, and other leading publications.



Awards



Dr. Bhora has been consistently recognized for medical excellence in numerous publications. These honors, spanning multiple years, include:





  • Castle Connolly: Dr. Bhora has been repeatedly named a "Top Doctor" in multiple editions of Castle Connolly's national and regional guides, including America's Top DoctorsTop Doctors: New York Metro Area, and America's Top Doctors for Cancer. These selections appeared in both the print and digital versions of the guides.




  • New York Magazine: Dr. Bhora has been selected as one of the "Top Doctors" by New York Magazine for numerous years.




  • Newsweek: Dr. Bhora was featured in Newsweek's "Top Cancer Doctors" list.




  • Regional Publications: Dr. Bhora's expertise has been acknowledged for several consecutive years by local magazines, including Hudson Valley Magazine and Jersey's Best Magazine, which also highlighted them for cancer-specific care.



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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 23 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
  • 23 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 3 hospital affiliations
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Faiz Bhora has 4 locations

Advanced Lung and Airway Center

80 James StreetEdison, NJ 08820

Advanced Lung and Airway Center

2 Hospital PlzOld Bridge, NJ 08857

Advanced Lung and Airway Center

466 New Brunswick AvePerth Amboy, NJ 08861

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46 Years of Experience 47 Years of Experience 21 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Edison , NJNewark , NJEdison , NJNew York , NY
Med School: University Of Michigan Medical School Med School: New York Medical College Med School: Topiwala National Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Faiz Bhora

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriHealth
  • Cigna
  • Claritev
  • Clover Health
  • Consumer Health Network
  • Fidelis Care
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon BCBSNJ)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon NJ Health)
  • Karna WTC
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • QualCare
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Tricare
  • United Healthcare (UHC)
  • UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Medicare
  • US Family Health Plan
  • Wellpoint

Medical Specialties

Dr. Faiz Bhora has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Faiz Bhora has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • General Surgery
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Thoracic Surgical Oncology

Certifications, License, & Education

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Thoracic Surgery

Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery, 2004

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New Jersey, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine2006
UCLA Medical Center2002

Residency

George Washington University Hospital2000

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Dr. Faiz Bhora speaks English.
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Dr. Faiz Bhora's office is located at 80 James Street, Edison, NJ, 08820.

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