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Dr. Firas Eladoumikdachi, MD
Surgeon
2916 Vangader Dr Zanesville OH, 43701About
Firas G. Eladoumikdachi, MD, FACS, FSSO, is a breast surgical oncologist who diagnoses and treats patients as Director of the Breast Surgery Program at the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey at Hamilton. Furthermore, he is on staff at The Steeplechase Cancer Center in Somerville, NJ, and the Stacy Goldstein Breast Cancer Center. He holds hospital privileges at RWJ University Hospital Somerset, RWJ University Hospital Hamilton, and RWJ University Hospital New Brunswick. Dr. Eladoumikdachi is also an Assistant Professor of Surgery within the Division of Surgical Oncology at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey (2015-present). As a breast surgical oncologist, he specializes in the surgical management of breast tumors, especially cancerous tumors. “Breast cancer treatment is more individualized than ever, and I believe the patient is at the center of all the different treatment modalities and support services”, says Dr. Eladoumikdachi.
Education and Training
American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine Medical Degree 0
Board Certification
American Board of Surgery; General Surgery
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Dr. Firas Eladoumikdachi, MD's Expert Contributions
Can I eat if I suspect appendicitis?
One important reason NOT to eat if you have acute appendicitis is that you will likely be going to surgery under general anesthesia to treat appendicitis, and it is always better to have an empty stomach when you undergo general anesthesia to avoid vomiting and possibly getting aspiration and pneumonia. On the other hand if you feel hungry, you probably do not have acute appendicitis; but always check with your doctor or the ER for any new-onset abdominal pain, as symptoms vary between patients. READ MORE
What helps stitches heal faster after surgery?
Avoid putting pressure or tension on the wound or surgical incision that is healing; also increase your protein intake. The stitches bring the wound edges together so the body can heal, so depending where the incision is on your body, try to avoid any movements that may pull the incision apart, until you have a follow up with your surgeon. However if the incision is around a joint area, you do not want to avoid moving the join completely because it can lead to a "frozen joint"; so better to check with your surgeon. READ MORE
Can I eat spicy food after appendix surgery?
You should be able to get back to you normal eating habits after you have had a successful appendectomy (removal of the appendix). Spicy food can affect your stomach and esophagus though and I recommend discussing this with a gastroenterologist specialist. READ MORE
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Faculty Titles & Positions
- Assistant Professor of Surgery within the Division of Surgical Oncology Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey 2015 - Present
Professional Memberships
- American College of Surgeons - Fellow
- Society of Surgical Oncology - Fellow
- American College of Surgeons
- American Society of Breast Surgeons
- Society of Surgical Oncology
Fellowships
- Lynn Sage Comprehensive Breast Center at Northwestern University breast surgical oncology
Internships
- American University of Beirut Medical Center
Fellowships
- Lynn Sage Comprehensive Breast Center at Northwestern University (Breast Surgical Oncology)
Professional Society Memberships
- American College of Surgeons, American Society of Breast Surgeons, Society of Surgical Oncology
Dr. Firas Eladoumikdachi, MD's Practice location
Practice At 2916 Vangader Dr
2916 Vangader Dr -Zanesville, OH 43701Get Direction
Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey
195 Little Albany St -New Brunswick, NJ 08901Get Direction
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Get to know Breast Surgical Oncologist Dr. Firas Eladoumikdachi, who serves patients in Hamilton, New Jersey.
Dr. Eladoumikdachi is a sought out breast surgical oncologist serving as the Director for the Breast Program at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey at Hamilton.
As New Jersey’s only National Cancer Institute (NCI) – designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey’s team of internationally recognized physicians and researchers is driven by a singular focus and mission, to help individuals fight cancer. Through the transformation of laboratory discoveries into clinical practice, they target cancer with precision medicine, immunotherapy, and clinical trials and provide the most advanced, comprehensive, and compassionate world-class cancer care to adults and children. This mission is being accomplished in partnership with RWJBarnabas Health. Rutgers Cancer Institute physicians and scientists work side by side to make sure the most sophisticated treatments are delivered to patients quickly and safely – the future of cancer treatments today.
With breast cancer treatment becoming more individualized than ever, Dr. Eladoumikdachi believes the patient is at the center of all the different treatment modalities and support services. His interests also lie in clinical research and teaching, which is why being faculty at the Division of Surgical Oncology at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School is so important to him.
Among the doctor’s hospital affiliations, he collaborates with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick, and the Stacy Goldstein Breast Cancer Center.
A resident of Montgomery Township, Dr. Eladoumikdachi graduated with his medical degree from the American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine. He then went on to perform his internship at the American University of Beirut Medical Center, followed by his residency in general surgery at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. Furthering his training, he completed his fellowship in breast surgical oncology at Lynn Sage Comprehensive Breast Center at Northwestern University, in Chicago, IL.
With a commitment to quality patient care, he is board-certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery (ABS). The ABS is an independent, non-profit organization located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded for the purpose of certifying surgeons who have met a defined standard of education, training, and knowledge.
A Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), and the Society of Surgical Oncology (FSSO), Dr. Eladoumikdachi is an active member of the American College of Surgeons, American Society of Breast Surgeons and the Society of Surgical Oncology.
Surgical oncology is the branch of surgery applied to oncology; it focuses on the surgical management of tumors, especially cancerous tumors. A breast surgical oncologist is a surgeon who specializes in breast cancer and other diseases of the breast. Their areas of expertise include: lumpectomy/breast-conserving surgery, mastectomies (including skin and nipple-sparing surgeries), simultaneous and staged reconstruction of the breast, preventive/prophylactic mastectomy, and lymph node surgeries, such as axillary node dissection and sentinel node biopsy. Dr. Eladoumikdachi is also certified by the ASBS in breast ultrasound as well as stereotactic breast biopsy techniques.
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