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Anthony (Hadjipetros) Scholer, MD, General Surgery, Neptune, NJ

AnthonyJoseph(Hadjipetros)ScholerMDMBS, FACS

General Surgery • Neptune, NJ

Colon & Rectal Surgery, Hepatobiliary Surgery, Pancreas, Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast)

As a surgical oncologist, hepatobiliary surgeon, and Medical Director of Quality at Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center, he leads system-wide initiatives to improve surgical outcomes, patient safety, and adherence to national quality metrics while advancing regional programs that expand access to complex cancer care across Ocean and Monmouth counties.

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  • Office

    19 Davis Ave
    2ND FL
    Neptune, NJ 07753
    Phone+1 732-776-4770

Summary

  • Dr. Scholer is a board-certified surgical oncologist and hepatobiliary surgeon with a distinguished career in academic surgery, multidisciplinary cancer care, and surgical quality improvement. Prior to joining Hackensack Meridian Health Southern Region, he served as Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville.

    His clinical expertise includes the surgical management of pancreatic, liver, bile duct, and gallbladder cancers (hepatobiliary); gastric, small bowel, and colorectal malignancies (gastrointestinal); melanoma, sarcoma, and neuroendocrine tumors; and peritoneal surface malignancies. He offers advanced therapeutic interventions including hepatic arterial infusion, cytoreductive surgery with heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC), and palliative or debulking procedures for symptom control in advanced malignancies. He is committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to the unique needs of each patient and their family

    Nationally, Dr. Scholer contributes to surgical education and policy through leadership roles with the Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (Education & Training Committee), Society of Surgical Oncology (SCORE Committee), American Board of Surgery (Complex Surgical Oncology Fellowship Editorial Board), and the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (Physician Liaison).

    His research focuses on clinical trial development, patient-reported outcomes, quality improvement, and translational science. His current work emphasizes prehabilitation and optimizing frail cancer patients to better tolerate multimodality therapy and reduce perioperative risk. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and book chapters, presented nationally, and received multiple accolades. He is also deeply committed to mentorship, serving as a research advisor to medical students, residents, and fellows.

Clinical Expertise

  • Cholangiocarcinoma, Colorectal cancer, Basal cell carcinoma, Squamous cell carcinoma, Desmoid tumor , Stomach cancer, Small intestine cancer, Melanoma, Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans, Neuroendocrine tumors, Stomach surgery, Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, Colorectal surgery, Geriatric surgery, Robotic surgery, Skin cancer surgery, Appendectomy, Gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma, Hepatic arterial infusion, Gallbladder adenocarcinoma, Appendiceal cancer, Peritoneal carcinomatosis, Liver metastases, Minimally invvasive surgery, Peritoneal neoplasms, Uterine sarcomas, Liver Cancer, Pancreas cancer, Bile Duct Cancer, Liver surgery, Pancreas surgery, Cytoreductive Surgery and Heated Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy, Palliative and Debulking surgeries, Gallbladder and Bile duct surgery

Education & Training

  • Saint John’s Cancer Institute/Providence Saint John’s Health Center
    Saint John’s Cancer Institute/Providence Saint John’s Health CenterFellowship, Complex General Surgical Oncology, 2018 - 2020
  • Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School
    Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical SchoolResidency, Surgery, 2012 - 2018
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
    Rutgers New Jersey Medical SchoolClass of 2012
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
    Rutgers New Jersey Medical SchoolMaster of Biomedical Science (MBS), 2004 - 2006
  • Montclair State University
    Montclair State UniversityBachelor of Science, Molecular Biology, 2001 - 2004

Certifications & Licensure

  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2017 - 2025
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 2020 - 2025
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2018 - 2021
  • Surgery
    American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • Complex General Surgical Oncology
    American Board of Surgery Complex General Surgical Oncology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Leadership Academy Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association
  • Clinical Trials Mentorship Program Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association, 2023-2025
  • 2nd Place Award, Viranoma Technologies Clemson Bioengineering Senior Design Symposium, 2022
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Committees

  • Physician Liason, Jersey Shore University Medical Center, American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer 2024 - Present
  • HPB Fellowship Curriculum Development and HPB Fellowship Certificate Review, Education and Training Committee, Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association 2023 - Present
  • Editorial Board, American Board of Surgery, Complex Surgical Oncology Fellowship Surgical Council on Research Education (SCORE) 2022 - Present
  • Liver Domain Curriculum, Complex General Surgical Oncology Fellowship, Surgical Council on Research Education (SCORE) Subcommittee 2022 - Present
  • Surgeon Champion, Appendectomy, Cholecystectomy, Esophagectomy, and Proctectomy, American College of Surgeons, Transforming Healthcare Resources to Increase Value and Efficiency (THRIVE) 2022 - 2023
  • Physician Liason, Prisma Health, American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer 2021 - 2024
  • Member and Interviewer, University of South Carolina School of Medicine-Greenville, Medical School Admissions 2021 - 2024
  • Member, Prisma Health, Institutional Review Board 2021 - 2024
  • Member, Society of Surgical Oncology, Fellow and Young Attending Subcommittee 2020 - 2022
  • Member and Interviewer, Rutgers University New Jersey Medical School, Admissions Committee 2009 - 2012

Research History

  • Geriatric Cancer Surgery (Frailty and Perioptimization)His academic research is focused on optimizing outcomes for frail and elderly patients undergoing complex oncologic treatments. He leads initiatives in perioperative enhancement strategies to improve patients' tolerance to cancer therapy, reduce complications, and enhance quality of life.2018 - Present

Professional Memberships

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