Summary

Dr. H. Richard Alexander is a surgical oncologist with extensive expertise in cancer surgery and oncology. He earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed residencies at both Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Bethesda Naval Hospital. With 47 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Alexander holds certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). He provides care in English.

Dr. Alexander practices at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and maintains affiliations with University of Maryland Children's Hospital. His clinical focus centers on treating complex colorectal cancers, including both primary colon cancer and metastatic or recurrent cases. He also performs skin lesion treatment and removal procedures. Patients rate Dr. Alexander 5.0 out of 5 stars for his care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 47 years of experience
  • 27 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Program A
  • 7 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 3 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey

195 Little Albany St Rm 2009New Brunswick, NJ 08901

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New Brunswick , NJPhiladelphia , PAPhiladelphia , PAMiddletown , NJ
Med School: Georgetown University School of Medicine Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania Med School: SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn
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Insurance Plans Accepted by H. Richard Alexander

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - HMO
  • AmeriHealth - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Braven Health (Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey)
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Clover Health
  • EmblemHealth
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • Humana
  • MagnaCare
  • MagnaCare - PPO
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

H. Richard Alexander has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

H. Richard Alexander has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Colorectal Cancer
  • Oncology
  • Surgical Oncology

Certifications, License, & Education

47 Years Experience

H. Richard Alexander holds an active medical license in the state of New Jersey. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Medical License

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

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Program A and Bethesda Naval Hosp.

Medical School

Graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1979.

NPI Number

H. Richard Alexander's NPI number is 1023032752.

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Where is H. Richard Alexander's office located?
H. Richard Alexander's office is located at 195 Little Albany St Rm 2009, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901.
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Which hospitals is H. Richard Alexander affiliated with?
H. Richard Alexander is affiliated with University of Maryland Medical Center.
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