Valdis M Lelkes, MD

Orthopedic Oncology
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4.9 out of 5, 
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HMH - Orthopedic Oncology - Hackensack - Prospect Avenue

20 Prospect Avenue, Suite 901 Hackensack, NJ 07601
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Valdis Mangulis Lelkes, M.D. is a board certified, fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in orthopedic oncology. Having been born and raised in New Jersey, Dr. Lelkes treats the community which he grew up in. Dr. Lelkes completed the musculoskeletal oncology fellowship at Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah, and residency in orthopedic surgery at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. Dr. Lelkes is committed to utilizing the most current evidence-based medicine to improve the lives of his patients, which is supported by access to the latest technologies and comprehensive resources through the state's most comprehensive health network at Hackensack Meridian Health.




Expertise in the following conditions and procedures:


  • Benign and Malignant soft tissue tumors.
  • Benign and Malignant bone tumors.
  • Limb salvage surgery for adult and pediatric sarcoma patients
  • Metastatic bone disease
  • Allograft, endoprosthetic, and custom implant reconstructions
  • Complex limb salvage procedures after failed joint reconstruction
  • Rotationplasty
  • Amputations of upper and lower extremities

Philosophy of Care

Dr. Lelkes treats benign and malignant tumors of the soft tissue and bone, in both pediatric and adult patients. He develops an individualized treatment plan for patients to optimize oncologic outcomes and maximize function. He works alongside the sarcoma care team at John Theurer Cancer Center, which includes medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and other specialists with a shared focus on improving the lives of people with sarcoma. Dr. Lelkes works in partnership with Francis Patterson, M.D., who is the Chief of the Hackensack Meridian Health Network Orthopedic Oncology program, and is one of the region’s leading experts in the field of orthopedic oncology. Together they collaborate to customize a plan of care designed to meet every patient’s personal needs. 

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Specialties

Orthopedic Oncology

Languages

English
Latvian

Age groups seen

Children
Teens
Adults
Adults Over 65

Hospital affiliations

Hackensack Meridian Medical Group
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Hackensack University Medical Center

Education

University of Utah Medical Center
Fellowship, Musculoskeletal Oncology, 2020
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2019
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Medical Education
Rutgers School of Public Health
Graduate

Certifications

Orthopaedic Surgery - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - 2022

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
221 ratings,
35 reviews
5/2/2026
The doctor, PA, and downstairs techs were very caring and helpful. The front desk person of the doctor's office is not quite as friendly.
4/16/2026
Hope tower is a great place and all the staff and dr. Lelkes is great
4/11/2026
Very nice
4/9/2026
wonderful experience
4/7/2026
The provider was very professional. I understood everything that he was saying

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HMH - Orthopedic Oncology - Hackensack - Prospect Avenue

20 Prospect Avenue, Suite 901 Hackensack, NJ 07601
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