Geoffrey B Pelz, MD

Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic Surgical Oncology

4.9 out of 5,

Accepting new patients

HMH-General Surgery-Hackensack

20 Prospect Ave, Suite 701 Hackensack, NJ 07601-1996

Phone

551-996-5960

Geoffrey Pelz, MD is one of the Thoracic Surgeons part of the Hackensack University Medical Group at HUMC. He completed his Advanced Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery Fellowship at Mt. Sinai Medical Center and then joined HUMC in 2013. He has a strong focus on performing minimally invasive procedures whenever possible including VATS (video assisted thoracic surgery), Robotic surgery, and endobronchial ultrasound. He was the first surgeon to perform an ION robotic bronchoscopy case in the state of New Jersey in June 2020. His clinical interests include lung cancer, hiatal hernias, benign and malignant esophageal diseases, and mediastinal tumors. His commitment to minimally invasive surgery provides patients with shorter hospital stays, quicker recovery, and overall better outcomes.

In the News

Minimally Invasive Surgery Transforms Lung Cancer Recovery

Publications

Don't Wait for Symptoms: A Powerful Plea for Lung Cancer Screening from a Former Smoker

Podcasts

The Importance of Lung Cancer Screenings (webinar)

Provider Information

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery

Thoracic Surgical Oncology

Languages

English

Age groups seen

Adults

Adults Over 65

Hospital affiliations

Hackensack University Medical Center

Palisades Medical Center

Education

Fellowship, Mount Sinai Hospital and Medical Center

Thoracic Surgery, 2013

Residency, Allegheny General Hospital

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery), 2011

Residency, Allegheny General Hospital

Surgery (General Surgery), 2009

St. Louis University, Medical School

MD, 2004

Certifications

Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery - American Board of Thoracic Surgery - 2022

Surgery (General Surgery) - American Board of Surgery - 2012

Verified Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

4.9 out of 5

36 ratings,

4 reviews

11/13/2025

He was an excellent doctor for me; he explained everything and I was very happy. Thank you.

10/21/2025

He's a very good doctor and he's very mannerly and I like him a lot.

6/24/2025

Yeah, I just want to say that I was very impressed with the amount of attention I got when I first got into the office and when I actually went into the room and spoke to not only the doctor, but the nurse practitioner, the doctor's assistant, and a few other people that came in to ask me questions. I was very, very impressed. I've never gotten that in my entire life at any doctor's visit. Also, the doctor was very, very clear about what my options were and, you know, what he would suggest that I do. I really didn't need his suggestions. I knew what needed to be done, and that's what we agreed on. So, as far as I'm concerned, I can't say anything bad about Hackensack Medical. I think, in my opinion, from the little experience I do have, I think they're the best. But again, that's.

5/20/2025

I was very impressed with Dr. Pelz, how he took the time to explain everything, how he looked me in the eye and explained it. And I understood everything that he wanted to do. I've already recommended him to other people. Thank you. Have a good day.