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James C . Wittig , M . D .
HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | 20 PROSPECT AVE . SUITE 501 | HACKENSACK |( 551 ) 996-2533 | WWW . TUMORSURGERY . ORG
“ I CONSIDER IT APRIVILEGE TO BE ABLE TO GIVE MY PATIENTS THEIR VERY best chance . Ihave deep faith , but there are moments when it can be emotionally wrenching ,” admits Dr . James C . Wittig . As an orthopedic oncologist , he is dedicated to dramatically changing the lives of children and adults afflicted with soft tissue bone sarcomas , as well as benign bone and soft tissue tumors and metastatic cancers . This is accomplished through innovative limb sparing surgeries , groundbreaking techniques , and a multidisciplinary approach for the diagnosis and treatment .
Dr . Wittig is one of only a handful of surgeons nationwide who practices this particular specialty full time . His extensive training and experience is reflected in the number of authoritative positions he holds at Hackensack University Medical Center .( Vice Chairman of Orthopedic Surgery and Chief of Orthopedic Oncology , as well as Director of the Skin and Sarcoma Division of the John Theurer Cancer Center .)
Despite such lofty accomplishments , one thing that sets Dr . Wittig apart is his genuine interest in every patient ’ s well being . “ I ’ ve worked at some of Manhattan ’ s leading hospitals , but chose to come to HackensackUMC because it is so patient-centered , I can make a connection with each individual . Everyone , from nurses and physical therapists to social workers , makes a great effort to have everything run smoothly and for the patient ,” comments Dr . Wittig , who started his practice in 2001 at NYU Medical Center and the Hospital for Joint Diseases , where he remained until 2007 . In that time period , he was elected Teacher of the Year from a department of more than 120 orthopedic surgeons .
Dr . Wittig ’ s extraordinary compassion is reflected in his establishment of the first orthopedic oncology clinic for indigent care at Manhattan ’ s Bellevue Hospital Center . He also founded the Sarcoma Service at NYU-Tisch Hospital . Board-certified Dr . Wittig completed a unique two-year fellowship in Orthopedic Oncology at the Washington Cancer Institute of Washington Hospital Center and the Children ’ s National Medical Center in the nation ’ s Capitol .
He has earned the distinction as one of the top 10 orthopedic oncologists in the US by Orthopedic Today magazine and has been recognized as a “ Super Doctor ” by New York Magazine and one of America ’ s Top Doctors for cancer by Castle Connolly . He continually searches to improve the level of patient care through clinical research and education .
Katlyne Lubin , M . D ., M . P . H ., M . S .
DEVELOPMENTAL BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICIAN | 354 OLD HOOK ROAD LL – 1 | WESTWOOD ( 201 ) 358-8801 |( 201 ) 567-2783 ( FAX ) | WWW . DEVELOPMENTALDIAGNOSTICS . COM
DR . KATLYNE LUBIN HAS BEEN PRACTICING AS A Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician since 1991 . Her offices have been located in Westwood , NJ for the past 10 years .
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Dr . Lubin is Board Certified in General Pediatrics , Neurodevelopmental Disabilities and Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics . She has extensive knowledge and background in the areas of neurodevelopmental disabilities and developmental-behavioral pediatrics .
Her areas of expertise include , but are not limited to , Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ( ADHD ), Autistic Spectrum Disorder ( ASD ), learning disabilities and cognitive disabilities . Some of the services provided by Dr . Lubin include comprehensive neurodevelopmental evaluations , child study team evaluations , screening for age related developmental delays and medication management for ADHD .
Dr . Lubin has an honest and thoughtful demeanor . She understands and readily empathizes with the concerns of her patients and their family members .“ I pride myself on having prompt and very personalized service . Ialways do what is best for the children and their families .”
Dr . Lubin is fluent in English , Spanish , French , and Haitian Creole . Her language fluency makes it that much easier to put her patients at ease and to obtain the necessary information to properly conduct her evaluation and formulate a correct diagnosis and treatment plan .
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