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Dr. Samantha Aitchison, MD

General Surgery•Female

Dr. Aitchison
Accepting new patients
Transplant Surgery, and More

St Barnabas Mdcl Ctr Kdny Pncre

94 Old Short Hills Rd Ste 302 Livingston, NJ 07039

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Dr. Samantha Aitchison, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Livingston, NJ and has over 13 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Aitchison has more experience with Transplant Surgery than other specialists in her area. She graduated from State University of New York At Buffalo medical school in 2008. She is affiliated with Saint Barnabas Medical Center. She is accepting new patients. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Aitchison to book an appointment.

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  • Explained conditions well (5)
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    Very unreliable waited to hear back about if I am able to receive a kidney promised a call back next day received one Almost a month later after trying to reach her 3 times.... I have been to the best of the best in NYC and they all had time to call us back. Cocky attitude and not compassionate.
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    Oct 23, 2019
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    The best, very caring and looks up to the after care of her patients.
    What went well
    • Appointment scheduling
    • Office environment
    • Staff friendliness
    • Wait times
    • Appointment wasn't rushed
    • Listened & answered questions
    • Explained conditions well
    • Trusted the provider's decisions
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    M. Sarrosa in NJ – Jul 11, 2018
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    Dr. a took my appendix out via laparoscopic surgery today. She took a lot of her time to talk me down & address my concerns as I was very nervous. I'm feeling much better already & my incisions are very discreet.
    What went well
    • Appointment scheduling
    • Office environment
    • Staff friendliness
    • Appointment wasn't rushed
    • Listened & answered questions
    • Explained conditions well
    • Trusted the provider's decisions
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    Jul 04, 2018
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    Dr. Aitchison is on performed a living donor kidney transplant on me on February 27, 2018. Surgery was successful with no complications. Highly recommend her and the entire transplant program at St. Barnabas. This is definitely the place to go!
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    • Appointment scheduling
    • Office environment
    • Staff friendliness
    • Wait times
    • Appointment wasn't rushed
    • Listened & answered questions
    • Explained conditions well
    • Trusted the provider's decisions
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    Gene DiGilio in Belvidere, NJ – Mar 19, 2018
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    Dr. Aitchison is an excellent surgeon with a matching personality. Upbeat, bubbly, a pure joy. Thank you Dr. Aitchison! Debbie G. Transplant 2/4/18
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    Debbie G. in New Jersey – Feb 15, 2018
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    A bedside manner comparable to her surgical skills. Fabulous doctor. Caring, compassionate and thorough.
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    Bette Gandelman in Livingston, NJ – Apr 18, 2017
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    About Me

    Biography

    Dr. Samantha Aitchison, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Livingston, NJ and has over 13 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Aitchison has...Read more

    Specialties

    • General Surgery

    Board Certifications

    • General Surgery
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    Education

    2008
    State University of New York At Buffalo
    Medical School

    Awards

    • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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    Frequently Asked Questions

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    What are Dr. Samantha Aitchison, MD's top areas of care?

    Dr. Aitchison frequently treats Transplant Surgery. See all practice areas where Dr. Aitchison specializes.

    Where is Dr. Samantha Aitchison, MD's office located?

    Dr. Aitchison's office is located at 94 Old Short Hills Rd Ste 302, Livingston, NJ 07039. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

    Does Dr. Samantha Aitchison, MD offer telehealth services?

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    (973) 322-9801

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    Background Check

    No malpractice claims found for New Jersey
    No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data
    No board actions found for the years we collect data
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    Frequently Treated by Dr. Aitchison

    Based on treatment records, we have identified the following as areas of care that Dr. Aitchison treats more often than their peers. If you are unsure whether Dr. Aitchison treats other conditions, please contact the office at (973) 322-9801.

    Transplant Surgery

    Transplant surgery is a subspecialty of general surgery that focuses on replacement of damaged or diseased organs with healthy donor organs and includes partial, single or multi-organ transplant, as well as living donor organ procurement.Compare with other Transplant Surgery specialists.

    Dr. Aitchison typically treats 98% more often than similar doctors

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    Treatments
    Renal Transplant and Nephrectomy
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    Dr. Aitchison's conditions and procedures:

    • Abdominal Disorders
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Anal Disorders
    • Anal Fissure
    • Aneurysm
    • Appendectomy, Laparoscopic
    • Appendectomy, Open
    • Appendicitis
    • Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
    • Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
    • Benign Tumor
    • Bladder Surgery
    • Cancer
    • Cholecystitis and Gallstones
    • Colorectal Cancer
    • Constipation
    • Crohn's Disease
    • Dialysis Access Procedures
    • Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
    • Esophageal Diseases
    • Esophageal Surgery
    • Excision of Skin Lesion
    • Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
    • Gallbladder Removal
    • Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Laparoscopic
    • Gastroenterology Procedures
    • Gastrointestinal Diseases
    • Gastrotomy
    • Head and Neck Surgery
    • Heart Surgery
    • Hemorrhoids
    • Hernia
    • Hernia Repair
    • Hyperparathyroidism
    • Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
    • Incisional Hernia
    • Inflammatory Bowel Disease
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia Repair, Open
    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
    • Kidney Surgery
    • Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
    • Laparotomy
    • Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair
    • Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
    • Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
    • Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
    • Peripheral Artery Catheterization
    • Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
    • Port Placements or Replacements
    • Pulmonary Disease
    • Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
    • Renal Transplant and Nephrectomy
    • Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
    • Splenectomy
    • Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
    • Stomach Diseases
    • Stomach Surgery
    • Thrombosis
    • Tracheal Surgery
    • Ulcer
    • Umbilical Hernia
    • Vascular Disease
    • Vascular Surgical Procedure
    • Ventral Hernia
    • Wound Repair

    Locations

    St Barnabas Mdcl Ctr Kdny Pncre

    Associates Transplant/General94 Old Short Hills Rd Ste 302 Livingston, NJ 07039
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