Andrew Bernstein Named Medical Director, Oncology at Chilton

Andrew M. Bernstein, D.O., a highly respected hematologist and medical oncologist with deep roots in the community, has been named medical director, oncology for Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, N.J. Dr. Bernstein, who is board certified in internal medicine, hematology and medical oncology, previously served as associate director of oncology at the medical center, and has had a thriving private practice in Pompton Plains since 2006. Dr. Bernstein has clinical expertise in the treatment of breast, colon and lung cancer, among other malignancies. Chilton Cancer Center is part of Atlantic Health System Cancer Care.

“We are thrilled that Dr. Bernstein has accepted this position, as he is highly respected by both his peers and his patients,” said Eric Whitman, MD, medical director, Atlantic Health System Cancer Care. “He brings both a wealth of experience and an extraordinary amount of compassion to everything he does. In addition, he has proven his administrative expertise in the years that he served as associate director.”

“It has been my privilege to serve the Chilton community for the past 12 years. During that time, my practice has delivered state-of-the-art treatments in a more personalized setting,” said Dr. Bernstein. “As chairman, I will see to it that our center will continue to provide individualized treatment plans often incorporating tumor sequencing and immunotherapy when appropriate, as well as continue to work collaboratively with our surgical and radiation oncology colleagues to provide the highest level of multidisciplinary care.”

Dr. Bernstein received many honors and awards while completing his medical education. While in medical school, he was elected to Psi Sigma Alpha – the National Osteopathic Honor Society. As an intern and resident at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Dr. Bernstein was first named Intern of the Year – Internal Medicine and later named Teaching Resident of the Year – Internal Medicine.

“Dr. Bernstein has certainly earned his share of honors, and has been selected for leadership positions throughout his years of graduate medical education,” said Dr. Whitman. “We look forward to him applying his extraordinary abilities as a leader, as well as his clinical skills, compassion and knowledge of the community, to this key position within Atlantic Health System Cancer Care.”