Summary

Dr. Geoffrey Pelz is a thoracic surgeon who specializes in cardiovascular surgery and surgical oncology. He completed his fellowship at Mount Sinai Hospital and Medical Center in 2013, following residencies at Allegheny General Hospital in 2009 and 2011. Dr. Pelz holds certifications in thoracic and cardiac surgery from the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and general surgery from the American Board of Surgery. He speaks English fluently.

Dr. Pelz practices at Hackensack University Medical Center and provides care in Hackensack and Totowa, New Jersey. His expertise includes treating conditions such as collapsed lungs, swallowing disorders, and precancerous changes in the esophagus. He performs specialized procedures including bronchoscopy to examine the airways, lung biopsies to diagnose tissue abnormalities, and chest tube procedures to treat fluid buildup or air in the chest cavity. Patients rate him 4.0 out of 5 stars on average.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 20 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Mount Sinai Hospital and Medical Center
  • 3 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Geoffrey B Pelz has 2 locations

The Cancer Center at Totowa

225 Minnisink RoadTotowa, NJ 07512

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Dr. Geoffrey B Pelz, MDDr. Christopher Lau, MDDr. Roy Georgi Oommen, MDDr. Prasad S. Adusumilli, MD
Thoracic SurgeryThoracic SurgeryThoracic SurgeryThoracic Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.5 
4.5 
19 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience 37 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English
Hackensack , NJNew York , NYBronxville , NYNew York , NY
Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine Med School: Howard University College Of Medicine Med School: Guntur Medical College India
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Geoffrey B Pelz

  • 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. Geoffrey B Pelz has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Geoffrey B Pelz has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Diabetes Complications
  • Thoracic Surgical Oncology
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vascular Malformations

Certifications, License, & Education

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Thoracic Surgery

Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery, 2022

American Board of Surgery

General Surgery, 2012

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New Jersey, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Mount Sinai Hospital and Medical Center2013

Residency

Allegheny General Hospital2011
Allegheny General Hospital2009

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Dr. Geoffrey Pelz is affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center.

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