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Howard Ross, MD, Colon & Rectal Surgery, Hackensack, NJ

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Colon & Rectal Surgery Hackensack, NJ

M. Martin Ross Distinguished Chair in Surgery/ Surgeon-in-Chief Hackensack University Medical Center Professor and Chair Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine

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  • Office

    20 Prospect Avenue
    Department of Surgery, Suite 406
    Hackensack, NJ 07601
    Phone+1 551-996-2959
    Fax+1 551-996-0799

Summary

  • Howard Ross, M.D., is a nationally recognized, board certified colon and rectal surgeon with more than 20 years of experience. Howard specializes in minimally invasive surgical approaches to treating colon and rectal cancer and provides leading-edge surgical care for ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, diverticulitis and other complex colorectal and anorectal conditions. His research interests include the adoption of new technologies, surgical outcomes, surgical education and health disparities. Dr. Ross is broadly published, and is the editor of four noted textbooks, including “Robotic Approaches to Colorectal Surgery” and “Minimally Invasive Approaches to Colon and Rectal Disease.”

Education & Training

  • Lahey Clinic
    Lahey ClinicResidency, Colon and Rectal Surgery, 1999 - 2000
  • University of Connecticut
    University of ConnecticutResidency, Surgery, 1992 - 1999
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
    Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterMD, Surgical Oncology Research Tumor Immunology, 1994 - 1996
  • University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
    University of Rochester School of Medicine and DentistryClass of 1992
  • Cornell University
    Cornell University BS, Nutritional biochemistry , With honors, 1984 - 1988

Certifications & Licensure

  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2007 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2000 - 2022
  • American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery Colon & Rectal Surgery
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Inside Jersey Top Doctors for Cancer Castle Connolly, 2012-2014, 2022
  • Inside Jersey Magazine Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2010-2013, 2022
  • Top Doctors: New York Metro Area Castle Connolly, 2009-2013, 2022
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Lectures

  • The Small Things Matter: Perioperative Care of the Anorectal Surgery Patient 
    Philadelphia , PA - 10/29/2014
  • Role of HALS in 2014 
    Philadelphia , PA - 10/28/2014

Press Mentions

  • 44-Year-Old Woman Overcomes Colon Cancer Thanks to an Early Finding
    44-Year-Old Woman Overcomes Colon Cancer Thanks to an Early FindingSeptember 7th, 2021
  • Increased Screening for Colon Cancer Saves Lives
    Increased Screening for Colon Cancer Saves LivesAugust 11th, 2021
  • NASA Partnered with Cleveland Medical Experts to Study Astronaut Health
    NASA Partnered with Cleveland Medical Experts to Study Astronaut HealthJune 8th, 2020
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