Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Santoro, Surgical Oncologist in Montclair, NJ?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Santoro?
Dr. Elissa Santoro, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Surgical Oncologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Santoro empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Breast Cancer, Surgical Oncology, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Montclair, NJ community, Dr. Santoro is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Santoro speak?
Dr. Santoro and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- German
- Italian
- Spanish
What conditions does a Surgical Oncologist like Dr. Santoro typically treat?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Santoro diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Santoro. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Heterogeneous Density in Both Breasts on Mammogram
- Dense Breasts (Bilateral)
- Unevenly Dense Breasts
- Mammographic Heterogeneous Bilateral Breasts
ICD-10 Codes:
- R92333: Mammographic heterogeneous density, bilateral breasts
Also known as:
- Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
- Mammography
- Inconclusive mammogram
- Unclear breast scan results
- Abnormal breast scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast
Also known as:
- Family History of Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Family History
- Hereditary breast cancer risk
- Genetic predisposition to breast cancer
- Breast cancer in the family
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z803: Family history of malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Personal History of Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Past breast cancer
- Previous mammary malignancy
- History of breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z853: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Breast Pain
- Breast Disease
- Mastalgia
- Tender Breasts
- Sore Breasts
ICD-10 Codes:
- N644: Mastodynia
Also known as:
- Extremely Dense Breasts
- Very dense breast tissue
- Extremely dense breast tissue both sides
- High density breasts
ICD-10 Codes:
- R92343: Mammographic extreme density, bilateral breasts
Also known as:
- Unclear Mammogram
- Mammography
- Mammograms
- Inconclusive breast screening
- Mammogram needs further testing
- Uncertain mammogram result
ICD-10 Codes:
- R922: Inconclusive mammogram
What procedures does a Surgical Oncologist like Dr. Santoro typically perform?
As a Surgical Oncologist, procedures performed by Dr. Elissa Santoro may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
Please contact Dr. Santoro's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Santoro accept my insurance?
Dr. Santoro accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Santoro accept in Montclair, NJ?
Dr. Santoro in Montclair, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Santoro's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Santoro affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Santoro has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Santoro's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Santoro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528023405.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Santoro?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Santoro