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Dr. Stephen Abo, DO

Medical Oncology •  Male • Age 46
  
Dr. Abo
Accepting new patients
Breast Cancer, Blood Disorders, and More
Telehealth services available

Saint Michaels Medical Center Cancer Center

111 Central Ave Newark, NJ 07102

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(973) 877-2829

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(973) 877-2829

Dr. Stephen Abo, DO is a Medical Oncology Specialist in Newark, NJ and has over 19 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Abo has more experience with Breast Cancer, Blood Disorders, and Gastrointestinal Oncology than other specialists in his area. He graduated from University Of New England College Of Osteopathic Medicine medical school in 2001. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Clara Maass Medical Center and East Orange General Hospital. He is accepting new patients and has indicated that he accepts telehealth appointments. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Abo to book an appointment.

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Dr. Abo accepts the following insurance:

Aetna
Aetna HMO
Choice Plus POS II
Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
Amerihealth
Personal Choice PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Card PPO
CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
HealthyBlue 2.0
HealthyBlue Advantage
Cigna
Cigna HMO
Cigna PPO
Open Access
Open Access Plus
EmblemHealth
GHI PPO
Health Insurance Plan of Greater New York (HIP) PPO
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
First Health (Coventry Health Care)
First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
Direct Access
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield POS
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
Humana
Choice Care PPO
Medicaid
Oxford Health Plans
Freedom Plan
QualCare
QualCare HMO
QualCare PPO
UnitedHealthCare
Choice Plus POS
Options PPO
Oxford Liberty
United Healthcare

Background Check

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Practice Areas

Breast Cancer

Breast cancer specialists diagnose and treat the presence of malignant cells in breast tissue that may spread to other parts of the body.

Typically treats 95% more than their peers

Based on claims data for 1 condition or procedure

TreatmentsTreatment Frequency
Breast Cancer
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Abo treats Breast Cancer more than 95% of their peers

Dr. Abo treats this condition more than 95% of their peers

Blood Disorders

Blood disorders specialists diagnose and treat conditions that affect the blood's ability to function, including hemophilia, anemia, and sickle cell disease.

Typically treats 71% more than their peers

Based on claims data for 14 conditions and procedures

TreatmentsTreatment Frequency
Blood Disorders
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Abo treats Blood Disorders more than 100% of their peers

Dr. Abo treats this condition more than 100% of their peers

Anemia
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Abo treats Anemia more than 100% of their peers

Dr. Abo treats this condition more than 100% of their peers

Hypercoagulable State
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Abo treats Hypercoagulable State more than 100% of their peers

Dr. Abo treats this condition more than 100% of their peers

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Gastrointestinal Oncology

Oncologists diagnose and treat cancers of the gastrointestinal tract, including stomach cancer, liver cancer, and colon cancer, through chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, and targeted cancer therapy.

Typically treats 58% more than their peers

Based on claims data for 3 conditions and procedures

TreatmentsTreatment Frequency
Colorectal Cancer
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Abo treats Colorectal Cancer more than 90% of their peers

Dr. Abo treats this condition more than 90% of their peers

Anal and Rectal Cancer
normal
normal

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Abo treats Anal and Rectal Cancer more than 57% of their peers

Dr. Abo treats this condition more than 57% of their peers

Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
normal
normal

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Abo treats Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer more than 27% of their peers

Dr. Abo treats this condition more than 27% of their peers

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Dr. Abo's conditions and procedures:

  • Acute Leukemia
  • Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
  • Acute Lymphoid Leukemia
  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  • Adrenal Gland Cancer
  • All Lymphoma
  • Anal and Rectal Cancer
  • Anal Disorders
  • Anemia
  • Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
  • Autoimmune Diseases
  • Basal Cell Carcinoma
  • Bile Duct Cancer
  • Bladder Cancer
  • Bleeding Disorders
  • Blood Disorders
  • Bone Cancer
  • Bone Disorders
  • Bone Marrow Biopsy
  • Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
  • Brain Cancer
  • Brain Disorders
  • Breast Cancer
  • Breast Diseases
  • Cancer
  • Carcinoma in Situ
  • Cervical Cancer
  • Cholangiocarcinoma
  • Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
  • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
  • Coagulation Disorders (incl. Hemophilia)
  • Colorectal Cancer
  • Cryoglobulinemia
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
  • ENT Cancer
  • Esophageal Cancer
  • Esophageal Diseases
  • Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
  • Gallbladder Cancer
  • Gastroenterologic Cancer (Colon, Stomach, Esophageal, Liver)
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases
  • Genitourinary Cancers
  • Gynecologic Cancer
  • Head and Neck Cancer
  • Hemophilia
  • Hemophilia A
  • Hepatobiliary Cancer
  • Hodgkin's Disease
  • Hypercoagulable State
  • Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
  • Kidney Cancer
  • Laryngeal Cancer
  • Larynx Conditions
  • Leukocytosis
  • Liver Cancer
  • Lung Cancer
  • Lymphocytosis
  • Lymphosarcoma
  • Macroglobulinemia (incl. Waldenstrom's )
  • Mantle Cell Lymphoma
  • Marginal Zone Lymphoma
  • Mast Cell Diseases
  • Melanoma
  • Meningiomas
  • Merkel Cell Carcinoma
  • Metastatic Cancer
  • Multiple Myeloma
  • Mycosis Fungoides
  • Myelodysplastic Syndromes
  • Myeloma
  • Myeloproliferative Disorders
  • Neuroendocrine Tumors
  • Neutropenia
  • Nodular Lymphoma
  • Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
  • Oral Cancer
  • Osteosarcoma
  • Ovarian Cancer
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Pancytopenia
  • Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
  • Penile Cancer
  • Plasmapheresis
  • Pleural Cancer
  • Polycythemia Rubra Vera
  • Primary Hypercoagulable State (incl. Factor V Leiden Disease)
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Pulmonary Disease
  • Purpura
  • Qualitative Platelet Defects (incl. Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia)
  • Reticulosarcoma
  • Retina Diseases
  • Salivary Gland Cancer
  • Secondary Malignancies
  • Sickle Cell Disease
  • Skin Cancer
  • Small Intestine Cancer
  • Soft Tissue Sarcoma
  • Squamous Cell Carcinoma
  • Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
  • Stomach Cancer
  • Stomach Diseases
  • Testicular Cancer
  • Thalassemia
  • Thoracentesis
  • Thrombocytosis
  • Thrombosis
  • Thymomas
  • Thyroid Cancer
  • Urinary Disorders
  • Uterine Cancer
  • Uterine Diseases
  • Vaginal Cancer
  • Vascular Disease
  • Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
  • von Willebrand Disease
  • Vulvar Cancer

Dr. Abo's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Abo

4.4

Based on 8 ratings

5 Stars
75%
(6)
4 Stars
12.5%
(1)
3 Stars
0%
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2 Stars
0%
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1 Star
12.5%
(1)
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What People Say About Dr. Stephen Abo, DO
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Dr Abo is an outstanding Doctor. He is a lot like an old school doctor that calls you immediately if something is wrong. I would highly recommend him and his office staff is equally as kind and responsive. He has a calm demeanor and is highly skilled.
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About Me

Biography

Dr. Stephen Abo, DO is a Medical Oncology Specialist in Newark, NJ and has over 19 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Abo has more experience with Breast Cancer, Blood Disorders, and Gastrointestinal Oncology than other specialists in his...
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Specialties

  • Medical Oncology
  • Hematology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Oncology

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine
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Education

2007
Seton Hall University School Graduate Medical Education
Fellowship Hospital
2004
Seton Hall University School Graduate Medical Education
Residency Hospital
2001
University Of New England College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical School

Awards

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Frequently Asked Questions

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Locations

Practice

Saint Michaels Medical Center Cancer Center111 Central Ave Newark, NJ 07102
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Affiliated Hospitals

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Clara Maass Medical Center

Belleville, NJ

56% Patient experience rating, 13% lower than the national average

  • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2020, 2019)

East Orange General Hospital

East Orange, NJ

53% Patient experience rating, 16% lower than the national average

  • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2020, 2019, 2018)

Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center

Montclair, NJ

64% Patient experience rating, 5% lower than the national average

Saint Michael's Medical Center

Newark, NJ

67% Patient experience rating, 2% lower than the national average

  • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2020, 2019)