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Dr. Elissa Santoro, MD

Dr. Elissa Santoro, MD

Surgical Oncology*
55+ years of experience

Dr. Elissa Santoro, MD is a surgical oncologist in Livingston, NJ and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in 1965. She is affiliated with Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 8 reviews 4 Star Rating (8 reviews)

Practice

200 S Orange Ave Ste 102 Livingston, NJ 07039

Make an Appointment

(973) 322-7020

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Santoro is affiliated with Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Livingston, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Santoro specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. • See hospitals
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Dr. Santoro's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Santoro

4.0

8 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Nov 12, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 26, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
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West Orange, NJ – Feb 28, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Toby in Jupiter, FL – Jul 04, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Elissa J. Santoro received her medical degree from the Woman's Medical College of Pennsylvania. Her general surgical residency was completed at Saint Vincent's Hospital in New York City where she was the first woman to be Chief Surgical Resident....read more

  • Surgical Oncology

  • Breast Surgery

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  • Medical College Of Pennsylvania & Hospital

    Residency Hospital

  • Medical College Of Pennsylvania & Hospital

    Internship Hospital

  • New York Medical College|st Vincents Hospital Med C

    Fellowship Hospital, 1971

  • Drexel University College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1965
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Saint Barnabas Medical Center200 S Orange Ave Ste 102 Livingston, NJ 07039
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Practice

North Fullerton Anesthesia P.C.37 N Fullerton Ave Montclair, NJ 07042
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

    94 Old Short Hills Rd
    Livingston, NJ 07039
    Recipient of 31
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

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