Summary

Nurse Practitioner Melissa Baker specializes in oncology, focusing her practice on helping patients navigate cancer care with expertise and compassion. She holds board certification as a Nurse Practitioner in Hematology and Oncology from the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation, demonstrating her advanced training in cancer treatment. Melissa speaks English and is dedicated to providing comprehensive care for patients facing blood disorders and various forms of cancer.

Melissa practices at Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack, New Jersey, where she provides specialized care at the John Theurer Cancer Center. She treats patients with complex conditions including myelodysplastic syndromes, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and iron deficiency anemia. Her clinical expertise includes administering chemotherapy treatments, ensuring patients receive personalized care throughout their cancer journey.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 40 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • 2 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

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Dr. Melissa F Baker, APNDr. Benjamin Izar, MD, PhDDr. Gagan Raju, MDDr. Andrew Kung, MD, PhD
OncologyOncologyOncologyOncology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
16 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience 32 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Hackensack , NJNew York , NYNew York , NYNew York , NY
Med School: Justus-Liebig-Universitaet Giessen Fachbereich Medizin Med School: American University Of The Caribbean School Of Medicine Med School: Stanford University School of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Melissa F Baker

  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Braven Health (Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey)
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - HMO
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Clover Health
  • EmblemHealth
  • EmblemHealth - HMO
  • EmblemHealth - PPO
  • Empire Plan - HMO
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • HealthSmart
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey - Medicare
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optum Health
  • Optum Health - Medicare
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford

Medical Specialties

Dr. Melissa F Baker has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Melissa F Baker has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Hematology Oncology
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Registered Nurse
  • Transplant Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation

Nurse Practitioner Hematology and Oncology

MEDICAL LICENSE

Advanced Nurse, New Jersey, 2026, Expired

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Dr. Melissa Baker's office is located at 92 2nd St, Hackensack, NJ, 07601.
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Dr. Melissa Baker speaks English.

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