Deric Minwoo Park, MD
HMH John Theurer Cancer Center Neuro Onc Hackensack
Dr. Deric M. Park is a board-certified neuro-oncologist who serves as the Chief of the Neuro-Oncology Division at the John Theurer Cancer Center and holds the prestigious Pitkin Foundation Endowed Professorship of Neuro-Oncology.
His practice is dedicated to providing comprehensive, cutting-edge care for patients with primary brain and spine tumors, including gliomas, meningiomas, and chordomas, as well as brain metastases.
Dr. Park’s world-class training includes a neurology residency at the University of Chicago, where he served as Chief Resident, a neuro-oncology fellowship at the renowned Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, immunology/molecular biology fellowship at the National Institutes of Health. He has held leadership and faculty positions at other top institutions, including the UPMC, University of Virginia, University of Chicago and the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
A leading physician-scientist, Dr. Park has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles on topics ranging from cancer stem cells to immunotherapy for brain tumors. As a Professor of Neurology and Oncology at the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, he is a dedicated mentor and a national leader in designing and leading clinical trials for novel brain tumor therapies.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is a Neuro-Oncologist?
A neuro-oncologist is a cancer doctor who specializes only in treating brain and spinal cord tumors.
2. What is a glioma?
A glioma is a common type of brain tumor that starts in the supportive cells of the brain. Glioblastoma is the most common and aggressive type.
3. What is the standard treatment for a brain tumor?
For most brain tumors, treatment involves a team approach. This usually starts with surgery to remove as much of the tumor as possible, followed by radiation and chemotherapy.
4. What is immunotherapy?
Immunotherapy is a type of treatment that helps your own immune system find and attack cancer cells.
5. How can I schedule an appointment with Dr. Park?
You can schedule an appointment with Dr. Park online or by calling his office in Hackensack.
Philosophy of Care
Facing a brain tumor diagnosis is one of the most difficult challenges a person can encounter. My philosophy is to bring the forefront of science directly to my patients. As a physician-scientist and a leader in clinical trials, I am committed to offering the most innovative and promising therapies available.
We will work together as a team, using a personalized, evidence-based approach to create a treatment plan that provides the best possible outcome and a renewed sense of hope.
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