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Leah S Gendler,  MD

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Leah S Gendler, MD

General Surgery, Breast Surgery

4.9
(193)

Speaks: Spanish

Female

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Leah S Gendler, MD

About me

Leah S. Gendler, MD, is a breast surgeon at Morristown Medical Center’s Carol G. Simon Cancer Center. Board-certified in general surgery by the American College of Surgeons and fellowship-trained in breast surgical oncology, she provides patients exceptional surgical care for benign and malignant diseases of the breast. Dr. Gendler enjoys being a member of the multidisciplinary team at the Carol G. Simon Cancer Center. With over 20 years of experience, she is renowned locally and nationally as a breast surgeon. Compassionate and skilled, she is focused on providing the most personalized care and education about state-of-the-art treatment options to help patients understand their diagnosis and make the best treatment decisions. She chairs the breast tumor board where the multidisciplinary care team is comprised of breast surgeons, breast radiologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, reconstructive surgeons, pathologists, clinical researchers, geneticists, and supportive breast nurse navigators. Together, they tailor a treatment plan with targeted therapies and apply the newest research to each unique situation. She is widely published and presents at national meetings on breast cancer-related topics. She is a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. After earning her medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, NY, Dr. Gendler completed a general surgery residency at Beth Israel Medical Center, NY, and pursued a fellowship in breast surgical oncology at Columbia University Medical Center, NY. She is the recipient of numerous awards and honors in her field, most recently as a Distinguished Doctor by the American Cancer Society. She is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization.
Areas of focus: Breast Cancer, Breast Surgery, Clinical Trials & Aesthetic Flat Closure (AFC)

SPECIALTIES

  • General Surgery

AFFILIATIONS

  • Atlantic Medical Group

  • Morristown Medical Center

Where to see me

at Morristown Medical Center

Carol G. Simon Cancer Center

Closed
Open Monday at 8:30am

Insurance

Please contact the practice to confirm your health plan is accepted.

Education & Experience

TRAINING

Albert Einstein College of MedicineMedical School
Columbia University Medical CenterFellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

SurgeryAmerican Board of Surgery

Patient Reviews

OVERALL RATING

4.9

(193 ratings)
20 reviews
  • 4.7
    Mar 18, 2025
    Great office staff, friendly and courteous.Terrific nurse and NPDoctor was very comforting and seemed knowledgeable and explained everything well
  • 5.0
    Mar 16, 2025
    Dr. Gendler is the most compassionate doctor I have ever met.
  • 5.0
    Mar 9, 2025
    Very helpful
  • 5.0
    Mar 8, 2025
    I liked the surgeon from the moment I met her. And my appointment went as well as I expected it was going to go. She was very thorough and spent the time needed to make me feel comfortable and described what I could expect. But she was also realistic in the picture of other things that might occur which I appreciated since I don't like surprises when I could have been informed. The staff was very pleasant and professional.
  • 5.0
    Mar 6, 2025
    Excellent