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.
Dr. Geoffrey B. Pelz, MD
- Thoracic Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery, Surgical Oncology
- Accepting new patients
- HMH - Thoracic Surgery - Hackensack 20 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
- (551) 996-5960
Brief Intro
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Education Background
MEDICAL EDUCATION
St. Louis University
FELLOWSHIP
Mount Sinai Hospital and Medical Center - 2013
RESIDENCY
Allegheny General Hospital - 2011
Allegheny General Hospital - 2009
Languages Spoken
- English
Location & Hours
- 20 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Specialties Treated
- Thoracic Surgery
- Surgical Oncology
- Cardiovascular Surgery
Conditions Addressed
- Achalasia
Procedures Performed
- Bronchoscopy
Insurance Accepted
* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
- Aetna
- UnitedHealthcare
- AmeriHealth
- Medicare
- Meritain Health
- UnitedHealthcare Oxford
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Aetna Better Health
- EmblemHealth
- Humana
- Clover Health
- Horizon NJ Health
- Fidelis Care (NY)
- AARP
- Tufts Health Plan
- Wellcare
- AmeriGroup
- Oscar Health Insurance
- Tricare
- Cigna
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