Center of Excellence Brain Tumor Care · New Jersey

ABS Brain Tumor

Experience matters when the stakes are this high.

Advanced brain tumor care in New Jersey, combining deep surgical expertise with multidisciplinary treatment planning, advanced technology and access to innovative therapies.

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EXPERIENCE THAT MATTERS

Thousands of brain tumor surgeries. Every patient is different.

At ABS Brain Tumor, our fellowship-trained neurosurgeons bring deep experience to both common and highly complex tumors. Every treatment plan is built around the individual tumor—and the person living with it.

Why ABS

No two brain tumors are exactly alike. The safest and most effective treatment depends on the tumor’s type, location, size and relationship to the areas of the brain that control speech, movement, vision, memory and other critical functions.

Thousands of brain tumor surgeries. Every patient is different.

Experience matters most when it helps your surgeon understand not only how to reach a tumor, but how to treat it while protecting the brain around it.

7,500+ brain tumor procedures performed
More brain tumor surgeries than any other practice in New Jersey
Expertise in complex and difficult-to-access tumors

EXPERTISE ACROSS SPECIALTIES

One diagnosis. A team of specialists behind you.

Brain tumor care often extends far beyond the operating room. ABS works closely with specialists across neuro-oncology, radiation oncology, neuropathology, neuroradiology and other disciplines to build a coordinated treatment plan around each patient.

From diagnosis and surgery through additional treatment and ongoing monitoring, your specialists stay connected as your needs change.

Multidisciplinary treatment planning
Coordinated care before and after surgery
Specialists connected throughout your care

Our Philosophy

Surgery is not our number one priority. You are.

Every patient benefits from a personalized surgical strategy shaped by careful evaluation, collaboration and subspecialty expertise.

Understand the Tumor

We evaluate the tumor’s type, location, size and relationship to the areas of the brain responsible for critical functions.

Plan Around Function

Surgical planning considers not only how to reach and remove the tumor, but how to protect speech, movement, vision and other neurological function.

Maximize Safe Removal

The goal is to remove as much tumor as safely possible while minimizing risk to healthy brain tissue.

Tailor the Approach

The surgical strategy is selected around the individual tumor, anatomy and needs of each patient.

ADVANCED BRAIN TUMOR SURGERY

Technology that expands what’s possible.

Advanced tools can help our surgeons reach difficult tumors, distinguish tumor from healthy brain and protect critical neurological function.

Awake Brain Mapping

Allows surgeons to monitor functions such as speech and movement during surgery while removing tumors near critical areas of the brain.

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Endoscopic Endonasal Surgery

A minimally invasive approach through the nose that can provide access to pituitary and select skull base tumors without opening the skull through a traditional craniotomy.

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Fluorescence-Guided Surgery

5-ALA causes certain tumor cells to fluoresce during surgery, helping surgeons distinguish tumor tissue from surrounding healthy brain.

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Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT)

An MRI-guided laser technique that can treat select tumors through a small opening, offering a minimally invasive option for appropriately selected patients.

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Real Patient · Glioblastoma

Brain surgery.
Then 26.2 miles.

At 77, Tom was diagnosed with glioblastoma affecting an area of his brain involved in speech. His surgery combined advanced brain mapping, monitoring and 5-ALA fluorescence to remove the tumor while protecting critical function. Months later, Tom crossed the New York City Marathon finish line alongside his wife, Fran.

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More Than One Way Forward

Treatment built around the tumor.

The right treatment depends on the tumor’s type, location, biology and behavior—as well as your health and goals. Your care may involve surgery alone or a combination of treatments delivered by specialists working together.

01 · Surgery

Microsurgery

For tumors that can be safely removed, microsurgical techniques allow surgeons to work with precision around delicate brain tissue, nerves and blood vessels.

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02 · Focused Radiation

Stereotactic Radiosurgery

Highly focused radiation can treat select tumors without an incision and may be used instead of surgery or as part of a broader treatment plan.

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03 · Targeted Radiation

GammaTile® Therapy

For select brain tumors, radiation tiles can be placed directly in the surgical cavity at the time of tumor removal, delivering targeted radiation where it is needed most.

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04 · Local Chemotherapy

Gliadel® Wafer

For select brain tumors, chemotherapy wafers can be placed directly in the surgical cavity at the time of tumor removal, delivering medication where the tumor was located.

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ADVANCING WHAT COMES NEXT

Helping shape what comes next in brain tumor care.

For some patients, the best treatment option may include a clinical trial. Through collaboration with Atlantic Health’s neuro-oncology and research teams, eligible patients may have access to investigational therapies that are helping shape the future of brain tumor care.

For some patients, the treatment plan may include a clinical trial. Through collaboration with Atlantic Health’s neuro-oncology and research teams, eligible patients may have access to investigational therapies being studied for brain tumors.

Phase 2 and other investigational therapies
Personalized immunotherapy research
Clinical trials considered during treatment planning
Coordinated neurosurgery, neuro-oncology and research care

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Meet your surgeons

The expertise complex brain tumors demand.

Our fellowship-trained brain tumor neurosurgeons bring specialized expertise across gliomas, meningiomas, pituitary and skull base tumors, metastatic tumors and other complex brain tumors.

Yaron A. Moshel, MD, PhD

Brain Tumor Center Director · Neurosurgeon

Complex brain tumors, gliomas and glioblastoma, awake mapping, minimally invasive approaches and advanced brain tumor therapies.

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Fabio A. Frisoli, MD

Neurosurgeon

Complex brain and skull base tumors, meningiomas and minimally invasive approaches to difficult-to-access tumors.

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Stephen A. Johnson, MD

Neurosurgeon

Specializes in complex brain and skull base tumors, including tumors in difficult-to-access areas.

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Neuro-oncology

Robert Aiken, MD

Neuro-oncology · Neurology

Atlantic Medical Group

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Nicholas Metrus, MD

Neuro-oncology · Neurology

Atlantic Medical Group

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Angela Contrino, APN

Neuro-oncology · Advanced practice nurse

Atlantic Medical Group

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Radiation oncology

Joana Emmolo, MD

Radiation oncology

Atlantic Medical Group

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Joseph Weiner, MD

Radiation oncology

Atlantic Medical Group

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Mona Karim, MD

Radiation oncology

Atlantic Medical Group

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Yana Goldberg, MD

Radiation oncology

Atlantic Medical Group

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Pathology & patient support

John Paul Bouffard, MD

Pathology

Atlantic Medical Group

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Janet LeMonnier, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C

Oncology social work · Patient support

Atlantic Health

Patient Stories

More than a diagnosis.

Every brain tumor diagnosis comes with its own questions, decisions and path forward. Meet patients who trusted our team with their care—and see where that care has taken them.

An Unexpected Brain Tumor Diagnosis—and a Remarkable Recovery

Brain Surgery Saved Her Life – Now She Saves Others as She Stands With Ukraine

Curing a Rare Brain Tumor

From Brain Tumor Patient to Martial Arts Champion

It Takes a Team: How Collaborative Care Treated a Brain Tumor

Setting Out to See the World After Brain Surgery

SPINE CONDITIONS & DIAGNOSES

Brain tumors and conditions we treat

No two brain tumors are exactly alike. Their type, location, growth pattern and relationship to critical areas of the brain all influence treatment. Our specialists care for patients with benign and malignant brain tumors, including newly diagnosed, recurrent and complex tumors that may require advanced surgical or multidisciplinary treatment.

Acoustic Neuroma Astrocytomas Chiari Malformation Cholesteatoma Chordoma Coccydynia Ependymoma Epidermoid and Dermoid Tumor Glioblastoma Glioma Meningioma Metastatic Brain Tumor Myelopathy Pineal Region Tumors Pituitary and Parasellar Tumors

What should I do after being diagnosed with a brain tumor?

The next step is to understand exactly what type of tumor you have, where it is located and which treatment options may be appropriate. Our brain tumor specialists can review your imaging, diagnosis and medical history and help you understand what comes next.

Do all brain tumors require surgery?

No. Treatment depends on the tumor’s type, location, size and behavior, as well as your symptoms and overall health. Depending on the diagnosis, care may include observation, surgery, radiation, systemic therapy or a combination of treatments.

How do you determine the best treatment for a brain tumor?

No two brain tumors are exactly alike. Our specialists consider the tumor’s type, location, biology and relationship to critical areas of the brain, along with your health and goals, to develop an individualized treatment plan.

What advanced brain tumor treatments are available at ABS?

Depending on the tumor, treatment may include microsurgery, awake brain mapping, endoscopic endonasal surgery, stereotactic radiosurgery, laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT), GammaTile® therapy, Gliadel® wafers and other specialized approaches. The right option depends on the individual tumor and patient.

Can I get a second opinion on my brain tumor diagnosis or treatment plan?

Yes. ABS provides second opinions for patients with newly diagnosed, complex and previously treated brain tumors. Our specialists can review your imaging, pathology and proposed treatment plan and help you understand whether other approaches should be considered.

Does ABS treat complex or difficult-to-access brain tumors?

Yes. Our neurosurgeons have extensive experience treating complex tumors, including tumors located near areas of the brain responsible for speech, movement, vision, memory and other critical functions. Advanced imaging, mapping, monitoring and surgical technologies may be used to help maximize tumor treatment while protecting healthy brain tissue.

Are clinical trials available for brain tumor patients?

Clinical trials may provide access to emerging therapies for eligible patients. Availability depends on the tumor type, previous treatments and the requirements of individual studies. Our brain tumor team can determine whether a current clinical trial may be appropriate for you.

How quickly can I be seen after a brain tumor diagnosis?

If you have been newly diagnosed or need a second opinion, contact our team so we can understand your situation, review the information available and help coordinate an appointment with the appropriate brain tumor specialist.

YOUR NEXT STEP

Wherever you are, we can help

Whether you’ve just received a diagnosis, are weighing treatment options or need another opinion, our brain tumor team can help you understand what comes next.

I was just diagnosed

Understand your diagnosis and meet with a specialist to discuss your next steps.

I need a second opinion

Have your diagnosis, imaging and treatment recommendations reviewed by our brain tumor specialists.

I’ve been told I need surgery

Learn which surgical approach may offer the safest and most effective treatment for your tumor.

I want to understand my diagnosis

Learn about your type of brain tumor and what it may mean for your treatment options.

I’ve been sent to the hospital

You can still choose your neurosurgical team. Ask for Atlantic Brain & Spine.

Ready when you are

Put your brain tumor care in experienced hands

From a new diagnosis to a complex brain tumor, our specialists can help you understand your options and determine the right next step.

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Call the Brain Tumor Center 973.993.7100

This page is for general education and does not replace medical advice. Treatment decisions should be made with a qualified spine surgeon based on your individual diagnosis and imaging.

Medically reviewed by Yaron A. Moshel, MD, PhD, Neurosurgeon · Last reviewed: September 9, 2026

Thousands of brain tumor surgeries. Every patient is different.

One diagnosis. A team of specialists behind you.

Surgery is not our number one priority. You are.

Understand the Tumor

Plan Around Function

Maximize Safe Removal

Tailor the Approach

Technology that expands what’s possible.

Awake Brain Mapping

Endoscopic Endonasal Surgery

Fluorescence-Guided Surgery

Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT)

Brain surgery.Then 26.2 miles.

Treatment built around the tumor.

Microsurgery

Stereotactic Radiosurgery

GammaTile® Therapy

Gliadel® Wafer

Helping shape what comes next in brain tumor care.

The expertise complex brain tumors demand.

Yaron A. Moshel, MD, PhD

Fabio A. Frisoli, MD

Stephen A. Johnson, MD

More than a diagnosis.

An Unexpected Brain Tumor Diagnosis—and a Remarkable Recovery

Brain Surgery Saved Her Life – Now She Saves Others as She Stands With Ukraine

Curing a Rare Brain Tumor

From Brain Tumor Patient to Martial Arts Champion

It Takes a Team: How Collaborative Care Treated a Brain Tumor

Setting Out to See the World After Brain Surgery

Brain tumors and conditions we treat

Wherever you are, we can help

I was just diagnosed

I need a second opinion

I’ve been told I need surgery

I want to understand my diagnosis

I’ve been sent to the hospital

Put your brain tumor care in experienced hands

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Brain surgery.
Then 26.2 miles.