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Meet Our Experts
Our philosophy is quite simple – we help patients and their families through the experience of cancer with the comprehensive, compassionate care that is the hallmark of AtlantiCare. Learn more about your cancer care team by clicking a link below.
- David E. Adelberg, MD
- Jorge F. Cassir, MD
- Micheal J. Kane, MD, FACP
- James C. Wurzer, MD, PhD
- Marianne Herman, MSN, RN, ACHPN, APN
David E. Adelberg, MD
Medical Oncologist
As a medical oncologist who specializes in the treatment of a wide spectrum of solid-tumor malignancies, my treatment approach begins by my taking the time to ensure that my patients understand and feel comfortable with both the rationale for and the goals of therapy. Every treatment plan I formulate in conjunction with my patients is based on the medical literature, thus ensuring that my patients receive the highest-quality, cutting-edge medical care. For me, compassionate cancer care means listening to patients and incorporating their concerns into all aspects of the care I deliver.
 David E. Adelberg, MD |
David E. Adelberg, MD, has joined Fox Chase Cancer Cancer's department of medical oncology. He sees patients at AtlantiCare, The Cancer Care Institute, a Fox Chase Cancer Center Partner in Egg Harbor Township, N.J., joining Michael J. Kane, MD, FACP, medical director of medical oncology. Dr. Adelberg specializes in treating patients with all solid tumors, with a special interest in genitourinary malignancies.
Before joining Fox Chase and AtlantiCare, Dr. Adelberg completed clinical fellowships in medical oncology and hematology at the National Cancer Institute and National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute, both part of the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Md. He served as senior clinical fellow in the genitourinary clinical research section of the medical oncology branch at the National Cancer Institute during his final year.
After earning his medical degree at Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, Dr. Adelberg completed a residency in internal medicine at Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Burlington, Mass. He is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
To make an appointment with Dr. Adelberg at AtlantiCare, The Cancer Care Institute, call 1-609-677-7777.
Jorge F. Cassir, MD
Radiation Oncologist
We provide our patients acess to the latest advances in cancer treatment, offering high-tech, comprehensive care in a warm, healing environment.
 Jorge F. Cassir, MD |
Jorge F. Cassir, MD, brings more than 35 years experience to his roles as Director of Radiation Oncology at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, Director of Radiation Oncology at Shore Memorial Hospital, and Director of Radiation Oncology at Burdette Tomlin Memorial Hospital. He has also served as Acting Medical Director of Oncology Services at RNS Regional Medical Center.
Before joining ARMC, Dr. Cassir was Assistant Clinical Radiation Therapist at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City, and Assistant Attending Radiologist (and Assistant Professor of Radiology) at New York Cornell Medical Center.
He earned his medical degree from the Universidad del Valle School of Medicine in Cali, Colombia and completed his residency in medicine at Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse. He completed a second residency and a special fellowship in radiation therapy at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.
Dr. Cassir is certified in therapeutic radiation by the American College of Radiology, of which he is a member. He is also a member of the American Medical Association, the American Society of Therapeutic Radiation and Oncology, the Radiological Society of New Jersey, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the New Jersey Medical Society, the Medical Society of Atlantic County. He currently is Clinical Assistant Professor of Radiation Therapy and Nuclear Medicine at Jefferson Medical College. Dr. Cassir is principal investigator at ARMC for the Jefferson Oncology Group, the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group, and the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group. His work has been published inn the International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics.
Dr. Cassir is the only Spanish-speaking oncologist in Atlantic and Cape May Counties.
Micheal J. Kane, MD, FACP
Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Oncology, Fox Chase Cancer Center
Medical Director, Department of Oncology & Infusion Services, AtlantiCare Cancer Care Institute
A diagnosis of cancer touches not only patients but also family, friends and loved ones. I strive to ensure that my patients receive the best medical care possible and treat all my patients with the same compassion, diligence and attention to detail that I would desire for my own family.
 Michael Kane, MD, FACS |
Michael J. Kane, MD, FACP, is medical director, Department of Medical Oncology & Infusion Services, AtlantiCare Cancer Care Institute, A Fox Chase Cancer Center Partner. He is a nationally recognized leader in the treatment of cancer and most recently served as an associate professor of clinical medicine at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and the Cancer Institute of New Jersey.
He graduated with Distinction from the U. S. Naval Academy and was named to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society while completing his Medical Doctor degree at UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School. A board-certified internist and medical oncologist, Kane completed his medical residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and fellowship in neoplastic diseases at Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York.
Kane has extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of all adult malignancies, including the optimal selection of diagnostic modalities and the use of both approved and investigational systemic treatment to include chemotherapy, immunotherapy and other targeted approaches.
He has published in medical journals including the Journal of Clinical Oncology, Seminars in Oncology and Cancer and has lectured nationally. Kane is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Association of Cancer Research, American Society of Hematology and the American College of Physicians. He has been selected for inclusion in The Best Doctors in America and Best Doctors in the New York Metro Area as well as "Top Docs" in New Jersey and "Top Docs for Women". Kane is a past-president of the Oncology Society of New Jersey.
James C. Wurzer, MD, PhD
Medical Director of Radiation Oncology
A diagnosis of cancer touches on every aspect of a person’s life, and I believe outstanding cancer care should be equally encompassing. I strive to apply that philosophy in treating cancer patients and helping people who suffer from this frustrating and debilitating disease.
 James C. Wurzer, MD, PhD |
James C. Wurzer, MD, PhD, is medical director of Radiation Oncology at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center (ARMC). After graduating summa cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania, he earned both his medical degree and his doctorate in pharmacology through a National Institutes of Health-sponsored program at the Fels Institute for Cancer Research and Molecular Biology at the School of Medicine, Temple University. He served as chief resident in radiation oncology at Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia and completed an American
Society for Therapeutic and Radiology Oncology Fellowship in radiation oncology, also at Fox Chase.
Dr. Wurzer has extensive experience in all radiation treatment modalities, including intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), stereotactic radiation therapy and brachytherapy. Dr. Wurzer is specially trained in CyberKnife® robotic radiosurgery. Certified in radiation oncology by the American Board of Radiology, he has published in medical journals including Cancer; Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics; Carcinogenesis; Journal of Neuroscience Research and Nucleic Acids Research. He has presented his research nationally and internationally.
Dr. Wurzer serves as a liaison to the American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer. He is a member of the New Jersey Medical Society, the American Cancer Society, the American College of Radiology, the American Society for Therapeutic Radiation, the American College of Radiation Oncology and the American Medical Association.
Marianne Herman, MSN, RN, ACHPN, APN
Nurse Practitioner
I strive to help patients and families through the healing process from diagnosis through survivorship. I am committed to providing quality safe care to all, relieving suffering, improving quality of life for patients living with cancer, and assuring that the care provided meets the needs and goals of patients.
 Marianne Herman, MSN, RN, ACHPN, APN |
Marianne Herman, MSN, RN, ACHPN, APN, is a long-time AtlantiCare colleague with more than 25 years of patient care experience. She joined the AtlantiCare Cancer Care Institute as a board-certified nurse practitioner in 2012.
Prior to this clinical role, Herman held the position of palliative care nurse practitioner and program coordinator at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center (ARMC). She previously held the positions of clinical nurse specialist, Medical/Surgical/Oncology, and as staff nurse in the Hematology/Oncology/ Medical-Surgical unit at ARMC.
Herman earned a Master of Science degree in nursing (MSN) from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing (BSN) from The Richard Stockton State College. She earned board certification as an adult nurse practitioner, as well as advanced certification in hospice and palliative care nursing and certification from the End-of-Life Nursing
Education Consortium.
She is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, the New Jersey Nurses Association, the Oncology Nurses Society, and several other professional societies. In addition, Herman is a proud recipient of The AtlantiCare 2012 iCare Nursing Excellence “Caritas Nurse” Award.
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