Newswise — Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center recently welcomed gynecologic oncologist and surgeon Mark E. Borowsky, M.D., MBA, as director of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology.  Dr. Borowsky is board certified in gynecologic oncology and a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists and the American College of Surgeons.  He previously served as the director of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at Christiana Care, Helen F. Graham Cancer Center in Newark, DE, since 2005.

“We are excited to have Dr. Borowsky lead our team with his extensive leadership experience and clinical expertise,” said Scott W. Smilen, M.D., FACOG, chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jersey Shore University Medical Center. “We are confident he will continue our tradition of high-quality clinical and academic performance.”

Dr. Borowsky achieved his medical doctorate at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, and completed his Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at North Shore University Hospital, NYU Medical Center, NY.  He served in the U.S. Air Force, active duty, as the Women’s Health chief of service and staff OB/GYN.  Dr. Borowsky received his fellowship training in gynecologic oncology at the State University of New York, Health Science Center at Brooklyn, NY. He received his Masters of Business Administration in Healthcare Administration from West Texas A&M University, Canyon, TX.

The Perricone Center for Gynecologic Oncology, part of Jersey Shore University Medical Center’s comprehensive cancer center, offers women an array of approaches to the prevention, diagnosis, and complete management of cancer and pre-cancerous conditions of the female reproductive organs.  The center provides, among other services, access to care and national clinical trials as well as expertise in minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopic and robotic), as well as adjuvant therapies, including chemotherapy, radiation and pain management.

“Dr. Borowsky is a welcome addition to our world-class cancer program and the most comprehensive gynecologic oncology service in Monmouth and Ocean counties,” said Vito Buccellato, MPA, LNHA, chief hospital executive, Jersey Shore University Medical Center. “With his leadership, I know we will continue to deliver the best experiences and outcomes for our patients.”

Dr. Borowsky also joined the Hackensack Meridian Medical Group gynecologic oncology practice, including Karim ElSahwi, M.D., and James R. Bosscher, M.D., with office locations in Monmouth, Ocean, and Middlesex counties.  Dr. Borowsky is currently accepting new patients at Jersey Shore’s HOPE Tower, 7th floor, 19 Davis Ave., Neptune, NJ.  To make an appointment, call 732-576-8610. 

For more information about the academic medical center, visit www.jerseyshoreuniversitymedicalcenter.com/ or for a free physician referral, call 800-560-9990.

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Mark E. Borowsky, M.D., MBA