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Jessica Taff, MD, is a triple board-certified Hematologist, Medical Oncologist, and Internist.  Through her leadership role at Coastal Hematology & Oncology Center, Dr. Taff is honored to serve the communities of Toms River and Forked River, New Jersey, where she was born and raised. 

Education has always played a central role in Dr. Taff’s life. She earned her undergraduate and medical degrees at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. Dr. Taff went on to complete her residency at New York University Langone Medical Center in New York City, where she was selected to serve as Chief Resident in Internal Medicine. She also completed a Fellowship in Hematology and Oncology at NYU Langone Medical Center, and was again selected to serve as Chief Fellow for Hematology/Oncology. 

While there, Dr. Taff was named Fellow of the Year, and selected to participate in the highly competitive research Conference  ASCO/AACR Workshop in Methods in Clinical Cancer Research in Vail, Colorado, and worked the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, NY. Through her extensive research experience helping to develop new and improved cancer treatments, she trained with many of the nation’s top Hematology and Oncology physicians. 

Dr. Taff is passionate about cancer research and has presented her work at numerous national and international medical conferences and symposia. As advancements in research and medical technology forge ahead, Dr. Taff is excited to remain on the cutting-edge of cancer treatment. 

In addition to being well-published in the field of oncology, Dr. Taff prioritizes an outstanding bedside manner. She is warm and personable, takes the time to get to know the patients in her care, and is accessible at all times.

Working through a cancer diagnosis and treatment path is stressful and can be frightening. Dr. Taff understands the emotional component of cancer care and strives to help her patients understand what to expect and how to incorporate self-care into their treatment journey. She firmly believes that successful care treats the whole person, not just the immediate symptoms of the disease. Further, Dr. Taff recognizes that patient priorities in treatment may differ, and she is happy to incorporate complementary and alternative medicine when appropriate. She is also fluent in Spanish and welcomes the opportunity to provide multilingual care in her practice. 

Dr. Taff is affiliated with RWJ Barnabas Health and the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, the only hospital in New Jersey designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute. This affiliation ensures her patients have access to outstanding subspecialized services and unique treatment opportunities in a location that is close to home. 

Jessica Taff, MD, is a triple board-certified Hematologist, Medical Oncologist, and Internist.  Through her leadership role at Coastal Hematology & Oncology Center, Dr. Taff is honored to serve the communities of Toms River and Forked River, New Jersey, where she was born and raised. 

Education has always played a central role in Dr. Taff’s life. She earned her undergraduate and medical degrees at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. Dr. Taff went on to complete her residency at New York University Langone Medical Center in New York City, where she was selected to serve as Chief Resident in Internal Medicine. She also completed a Fellowship in Hematology and Oncology at NYU Langone Medical Center, and was again selected to serve as Chief Fellow for Hematology/Oncology. 

While there, Dr. Taff was named Fellow of the Year, and selected to participate in the highly competitive research Conference  ASCO/AACR Workshop in Methods in Clinical Cancer Research in Vail, Colorado, and worked the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, NY. Through her extensive research experience helping to develop new and improved cancer treatments, she trained with many of the nation’s top Hematology and Oncology physicians. 

Dr. Taff is passionate about cancer research and has presented her work at numerous national and international medical conferences and symposia. As advancements in research and medical technology forge ahead, Dr. Taff is excited to remain on the cutting-edge of cancer treatment. 

In addition to being well-published in the field of oncology, Dr. Taff prioritizes an outstanding bedside manner. She is warm and personable, takes the time to get to know the patients in her care, and is accessible at all times.

Working through a cancer diagnosis and treatment path is stressful and can be frightening. Dr. Taff understands the emotional component of cancer care and strives to help her patients understand what to expect and how to incorporate self-care into their treatment journey. She firmly believes that successful care treats the whole person, not just the immediate symptoms of the disease. Further, Dr. Taff recognizes that patient priorities in treatment may differ, and she is happy to incorporate complementary and alternative medicine when appropriate. She is also fluent in Spanish and welcomes the opportunity to provide multilingual care in her practice. 

Dr. Taff is affiliated with RWJ Barnabas Health and the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, the only hospital in New Jersey designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute. This affiliation ensures her patients have access to outstanding subspecialized services and unique treatment opportunities in a location that is close to home. 

Dr. Dean is a board certified Hematologist/Oncologist with 19 years of experience. She has spent the past 10 years working at Loyola University Medical Center Chicago as a specialist in benign and malignant blood disorders. She has taught medical students, residents and fellows in training. She has participated in both laboratory and clinical research which has lead to publications. She has been a member of the American Telemedicine Association, American Society of Hematology and American Society of Clinical Oncology. Dr. Dean has volunteered in the community and her local church. In 2018, she was honored by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society for her volunteer work. Dr. Dean is passionate about outreach and providing expert hematological care to the community. She has been described as compassionate and caring by her patients. She builds good physician-patient relationships. Dr. Dean believes it is a privilege and honor to care for patients.

Youram Nassir, MD, is a world-renowned hematologist and oncologist serving patients at Cancer Care Institute in the Mid-Wilshire district of Los Angeles, California. With 22 years in practice, Dr. Nassir applies his unrivaled understanding of cancer care to the effective treatment of brain, lung, liver, pancreas, prostate, ovarian, breast, leukemia, multiple myeloma, colon, stomach, head and neck cancer, and lymphoma. His multidisciplinary, collaborative approach and persistence have helped save countless lives over the last two decades, winning him recognition within his community and the medical field.

Many people discover their passion later in life, but Dr. Nassir has always been firmly devoted to the science of healing. From the early age of fourteen, he knew he would pursue a career in the medical field. 

His formal post-secondary education began in Canada at the University of Toronto. After completing two years of undergraduate studies, he moved to the United States to finish his degree at UCLA, one of California’s top research institutions. Dr. Nassir’s time at the University of California, Los Angeles, was integral in his future success as an esteemed physician. His passion for the healing arts fueled his studies, earning him acclaim among his peers and educators.

By the time Dr. Nassir graduated magna cum laude from UCLA in 1992, he was well-traveled, steeped in the knowledge of medical research, and eager to continue pursuing his passion for healing. Upon completing his undergraduate studies at UCLA, Dr. Nassir enrolled at the prestigious Cornell University Medical College in New York, one of the country’s most renowned medical schools. Here, he received the highly respected American Foundation for Urological Disease Research Scholarship for his outstanding performance in the program.

Dr. Nassir’s academic career at Cornell University was reaching new horizons when his father was diagnosed with terminal stage 4 prostate cancer. To be near his family during his father’s final months, Dr. Nassir made the difficult decision to transfer his medical schooling to UCLA. As he supported his father through his cancer treatment, he witnessed the vital role that oncologists play in the lives of cancer patients and their families. Through this pivotal, first-hand experience, Dr. Nassir realized his calling in the field of oncology.

After receiving his Doctor of Medicine from the UCLA School of Medicine in 1996, Dr. Nassir continued his medical training as an intern and resident for the next three years at UCLA Medical Center. In 1999, he chose to attend USC Medical Center and Norris Cancer Center as a hematology and oncology fellow, where he completed his hematology/oncology fellowship under the guidance of world-class mentors in both fields.

Dr. Nassir has been in practice for more than twenty years. He currently practices at his private practice, Cancer Care Institute, and is independently affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. His success in his field can be attributed not only to his exceptional medical training and unshaken persistence but also to a deep and personal understanding of cancer and patient care.

Dr. Nassir understands that there is no such thing as “standard cancer,” so there shouldn’t be a standard approach to treating the disease. Instead, he takes a highly individualized, collaborative approach to patient care, offering novel therapies that are uniquely suited to your needs and circumstances. 

As cancer is a chronic disease, Dr. Nassir provides long-term care to help ensure the most positive possible outcomes. He has a unique understanding of the disease and stays with you and your family every step of the way, offering therapies, treatments, and dietary advice to help you make guided, well-informed decisions about your care. 

Today, Dr. Nassir’s reputation is widely celebrated in his community. Ratings from his patients and their families consistently spotlight his expertise and unyielding, compassionate approach. He is known as a gifted doctor and a compassionate man who strives daily to deliver hope and save lives.

In regard to his life mission and work, Dr. Nassir notes, “My hope is to continue to improve the quality of life for cancer patients, to turn incurable cancer from a death sentence into a chronic, manageable disease where people can live much longer and have satisfying lives.” Dr. Nassir is fortunate and humbled to have the opportunity to bring hope to cancer patients through individualized care and targeted cancer therapies.

Dr. Mustafa Moazam is a Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist. He graduated from Deccan College Of Medical  Sciences in 2000 and did his residency at Oklahoma University and Fellowship at Akron Children's Hospital. Dr. Moazam enjoys spending time with his family and watching movies during his free time. Dr. Moazam is available for televisits only for Hematology and Oncology pediatric patients. He will begin offering Pediatric Psychiatry televisit appointments starting in January 2022.