Summary

As chief of Orthopaedic Oncology at Hackensack University Medical Center and chief of the Skin and Sarcoma Division at John Theurer Cancer Center, Dr. Patterson is an authority on the surgical treatment of bone and soft-tissue sarcomas and is one of the few experts in the region to offer clinical expertise in the field of orthopedic oncology. He specializes in benign and malignant bone and soft-tissue tumors of the musculoskeletal system, metastatic bone disease, allograft and endoprosthetic reconstructions, and limb-preserving surgery, including complex limb salvage after failed joint reconstruction surgeries or trauma. In addition to caring for patients, he trains residents and fellows. He also conducts orthopedic oncology research assessing new reconstruction options and soft-tissue sarcoma treatments, and studying the complications of these cancers and their treatment.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 20 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University of Chicago
  • 6 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 18 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Francis Robert Patterson has 2 locations

HMH - Orthopedic Oncology - Edison

80 James StreetEdison, NJ 08820

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4.5 
9 Years of Experience 20 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Hackensack , NJDuarte , CAMorristown , NJRego Park , NY
Med School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Med School: Yenepoya Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Francis Robert Patterson

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriHealth
  • Cigna
  • Claritev
  • Clover Health
  • 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) Medicare
  • Wellpoint

Medical Specialties

Dr. Francis Robert Patterson has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Francis Robert Patterson has the following 18 areas of expertise

  • Arthroscopy
  • Bone Cancer
  • Bone Fracture
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Surgery
  • Joint Pain/Swelling
  • Joint Replacement
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Surgery
  • Laminectomy
  • Limb Salvage
  • Orthopedic Oncology
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Scoliosis
  • Sports Medicine
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedic Surgery, 2001

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New Jersey, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

University of Chicago1999

Residency

SUNY Upstate University Hospital1998

Internship

SUNY Upstate University Hospital1994

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Dr. Francis Patterson's office is located at 20 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ, 07601.

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