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The radiation oncology physicians at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center are dedicated to providing the highest quality care in a compassionate setting.
Dr. Robert Ivker, the Chairman of the Department of Radiation Oncology at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. Dr. Ivker joined the department in 1996. Prior to coming to Newark Beth Israel, Dr. Ivker was an attending physician at Community Medical Center an affiliate of the Saint Barnabas Health Care System.
Dr. Ivker did his training at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City where he served as Chief Resident in the Department of Radiation Oncology. He received his Medical degree from the University of Des Moines, College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Dr. Ivker has made clinical research and patient
access to state-of-the-art cancer treatments his
highest priority. The Department of Radiation Oncology
at Newark Beth Israel is one of a select few in
the state of New Jersey that is affiliated with
the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG) through
its relationship with Thomas Jefferson University.
Due to this affiliation the department has access
to the most up to date and most promising "cutting
edge" treatment protocols, designed to explore new
methods of treatment. The goal of these protocols
is simple, increase the chance of cure while reducing
the risk of side effects.
The department has a similar affiliation with
the Children's Cancer Study Group (CCSG), making
it one of the only departments in New Jersey to
hold dual affiliations. All patients treated on
protocol have their treatment plans undergo professional
peer review by a panel of experts at either RTOG
or CCSG headquarters.
Brachytherapy, or the introduction of radioactive sources into the body, is a cornerstone of the department. As a member of the American Brachytherapy Society, Dr. Ivker has brought new techniques and treatments to the department which are unavailable at most radiation oncology facilities in New Jersey. This includes High-Dose Rate radiation for prostate cancer, a therapy which builds on the advantages gained with traditional seeding. But be it, lung, gynecologic, breast, or any other form of cancer all patients are evaluated to see if brachytherapy should play a role in their treatment.
Dr. Ivker is a member of The American Society
for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO),
American College of Radiation Oncology (ACRO), as
well as other professional societies. He has and
continues to present his work on head and neck,
breast, and prostate cancer at national and international
meetings. Recently, a chapter on gastrointestinal
malignancies (gastric and pancreas) that Dr. Ivker
co-authored was published in a textbook for other
physicians. He is Board certified by the American
Board of Radiology for the practice of Radiation
Oncology and is consistently recognized as performing
"the first of its kind" procedures in the state.
Caring nursing and dedicated healthcare professionals
round out a compassionate, multidisciplinary team
approach to cancer patients and their families.
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