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
  • 22 years of experience
  • 20 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • St Louis University School Of Medicine
  • 3 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Geoffrey B Pelz has 2 locations

The Cancer Center at Totowa

225 Minnisink RoadTotowa, NJ 07512

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22 Years of Experience 21 Years of Experience 35 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Hackensack , NJBrooklyn , NYNew York , NYPhiladelphia , PA
Med School: St Louis University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine Med School: New York University School Of Medicine Med School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by 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

Geoffrey B Pelz has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

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

22 Years Experience

Geoffrey B Pelz holds an active medical license in the state of New Jersey.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New Jersey that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from St Louis University School Of Medicine in 2004.

NPI Number

Geoffrey B Pelz's NPI number is 1457503237.

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