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Francis R Spitz

Francis R Spitz, MD, FACS

Gastrointestinal Surgical OncologyGeneral Surgery

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Highlights

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Affiliations

  • Cooper University Hospital

About Francis R Spitz

Title

Chairman and Chief, Department of Surgery

Deputy Director, MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper

Surgical Oncologist, General Surgeon

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Titles

Professor of Surgery

Awards and Honors

 

South Jersey Magazine "Top Physicians for Women" - 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014

 

"Best Doctors in America" - 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

U.S. News &amp

World Report "Top Doctors" - 2012

Inside Jersey Magazine "Top Doctors for Cancer Care" - 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015

Inside Jersey Magazine "Top Docs" - 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015

South Jersey Magazine "Top Physicians" - 2011, 2013, 2020

New Jersey Monthly "Top Docs" - 2011, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2021, 2024

Philadelphia Magazine "Top Doctors" -2012, 2013, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025

 

Professional Memberships

American Association for the Advancement of Science

American Association of Cancer Research

American College of Surgeons

American Society of Clinical Oncology

MD Anderson Associates

Society of Surgical Oncology

Society of University Surgeons

Editorial Positions

Editorial Board: Cancer Biology and Therapy

Ad hoc reviewer: Cancer Research

Ad hoc reviewer: Clinical Cancer Research

Ad hoc reviewer: Gastroenterology

Ad hoc reviewer: Human Gene Therapy

Ad hoc reviewer: Journal of Clinical Investigation

Ad hoc reviewer: Laboratory Investigation

Ad hoc reviewer: Molecular Cancer Therapeutics

Selected Publications

Dr. Spitz is well published in his field. Click here to view recent grants and publications.

Departments

General Surgery
Surgical Oncology
Surgery

Programs & Centers

MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper

Practice Group :

Cooper University Physicians

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Locations

Clinical Interests

Surgical oncology, gastrointestinal cancers including esophageal, pancreatic, gastric and hepatobiliary, primary and metastatic melanoma

Education and Training

Education

  • Fellowship: MD Anderson Cancer Center - Texas Medical Center, Surgical Oncology, 1997
  • Research Fellowship: MD Anderson Cancer Center - Texas Medical Center, Surgical Oncology, 1996
  • Internship/Residency: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Surgery, 1994
  • Medical School: University of Connecticut School of Medicine, 1989

Board Certifications

  • Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery, 2004

Insurance

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  • Aetna Better Health Medicaid HMO
  • Aetna Dental Health
  • Aetna First Health (Coventry)
  • Aetna HMO/PPO/POS
  • Aetna Medicare
  • Aetna Quality Health
  • Aetna Whole Health
  • Aetna Workers Comp
  • AmeriHealth Comp Services (Workers Comp)
  • AmeriHealth HMO/PPO/POS
  • AmeriHealth Medicare
  • AmeriHealth Value Network
  • Braven Health Medicare
  • Cigna Evernorth Behavioral Health
  • Cigna HMO/PPO/POS
  • Cigna Medicare
  • Cigna One Health
  • Clover Health Medicare PPO
  • Consumer Health Network Workers Comp
  • Fidelis Care Medicaid HMO
  • First MCO Group Health
  • First MCO Workers Comp
  • Galaxy Health Network Group Health
  • Galaxy Health Network Workers Comp
  • Guardian
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey HMO/PPO
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey Omnia
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey State Benefit Plans
  • Horizon NJ Health Medicaid HMO
  • Horizon NJ Health NJ Family Kidcare
  • Humana Medicare Advantage Medicare HMO
  • Humana Medicare Advantage Medicare PPO
  • Humana Military Prime
  • Humana Military Standard
  • Humana Military TriCare
  • Independence Blue Cross Comp Services (Workers Comp)
  • Independence Blue Cross IBC PPO
  • Independence Blue Cross Keystone Healthplan East
  • Independence Blue Cross Medicare
  • Independence Blue Cross Personal Choice
  • Jefferson Health Plans Medicare HMO
  • Jefferson Health Plans Medicare PPO
  • Liberty Mutual Auto
  • Liberty Mutual Workers Comp
  • Longevity Health Plan Medicare PPO I-SNP
  • Magellan Behavioral Health
  • MagnaCare Auto
  • MagnaCare Group Health
  • MagnaCare Workers Comp
  • Medicaid (NJ)
  • Medicare
  • MultiPlan PHCS
  • NJ Manufacturers Auto
  • NJ Manufacturers Workers Comp
  • Prime Health Services Auto/Workers Comp
  • Prime Health Services Group Health
  • QualCare Emblem Health
  • QualCare HMO/PPO
  • QualCare Workers Comp
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Three Rivers Contigo
  • Three Rivers Devon
  • United Behavioral Health Group Health
  • United Behavioral Health Medicaid
  • United Behavioral Health Medicare
  • United Behavioral Health Optum
  • United Healthcare AARP
  • United Healthcare Community Plan Medicaid HMO
  • United Healthcare Community Plan NJ Family Kidcare
  • United Healthcare Dental
  • United Healthcare Dual Complete D-SNP
  • United Healthcare Group Health
  • United Healthcare Medicaid
  • United Healthcare Medicare
  • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • US Family Health Plan
  • VA Community Care Network
  • WellCare Medicare
  • Wellpoint Medicaid HMO
  • Wellpoint Medicare

Ratings & Reviews

5 out of 5

119 ratings, 41 reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

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  • Reviewed on 5/22/2026

    I appreciate that Dr. Spitz listened to my concerns and provided a course of care with those in mind. I feel very relieved today. Thank you!

  • Reviewed on 5/7/2026

    Dr. Spitz and Dr. Dana are amazing. Their bedside manner and their professionalism, they answer all of our questions. It's absolutely an outstanding experience to drive all the way to Cooper just to get that type of service. I am always very pleased and I will continue to use Cooper. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 4/29/2026

    Dr Spitz and his entire staff are EXCELLENT providers! !

  • Reviewed on 4/28/2026

    Very good visit. Information about condition and treatment well explained. Dr. and assts. all very nice .

  • Reviewed on 4/21/2026

    Dr. Spitz is always caring and professional in his demeanor.

  • Reviewed on 4/17/2026

    Dr Spitz is such a gentle soul. He really cares about the person he is treating

  • Reviewed on 3/30/2026

    Dr. Spitz provided excellent return and excellent speech and wonderful dialogue about my treatments.

  • Reviewed on 3/25/2026

    Dr. Spitz is THE BEST!

  • Reviewed on 3/14/2026

    Aways a good experience even for the terrible reason I have to come. Everybody is always nice and comforting.

  • Reviewed on 3/11/2026

    Dr Spitz and the nurse practitioner were very courteous and excellent listeners. They explained everything thoroughly and I felt confident in their care.

  • Reviewed on 3/10/2026

    All good, Dr Spitz did a good job of explaining everything concerning my surgery and to allay my fears

  • Reviewed on 2/15/2026

    Pleasant greetings everywhere. Immediate actions

  • Reviewed on 2/9/2026

    I really loved the environment from the front desk to the exam room. They really have a lot of compassion for whatever you are going through.

  • Reviewed on 1/23/2026

    Very professional and caring

  • Reviewed on 1/20/2026

    Doctor Spitz is a caring Surgeon he explains everything so that I could understand what surgery I needed I trust his knowledge and as a surgeon he is a #1 and above specialist .

  • Reviewed on 1/17/2026

    Amazing staff! Dr. Spitz explained my upcoming procedure very thoroughly.

  • Reviewed on 1/11/2026

    Everyone very nice and Dr Spitz explained everything very well

  • Reviewed on 12/23/2025

    Everyone was absolutely amazing. Thanks to everyone at Cooper.

  • Reviewed on 12/21/2025

    Excellent experience, very compassionate.

  • Reviewed on 12/9/2025

    Made a difficult day easier.

  • Reviewed on 12/6/2025

    I asked several questions and each one was answered to my satisfaction.

  • Reviewed on 11/25/2025

    I would recommend Dr Spitz. He was very informative and made me very comfortable

  • Reviewed on 11/22/2025

    Thank you

  • Reviewed on 11/9/2025

    Dr Spitz and his assistant Dana Ovadia have a unique ability to make what could be difficult conversations seem like chats with old friends.

  • Reviewed on 11/4/2025

    Dr. Frances Spitz is compassionate & professional person as well as an excellent doctor. He has been my oncologist since 2019 when I went through "Wipple" surgery. He has been concerned about me since the beginning. Thank you for the excellent care!

  • Reviewed on 11/4/2025

    I have been very pleased with the care I have received from Dr Spitz.

  • Reviewed on 10/31/2025

    Dr. Spitz and the entire Cooper staff should be commended for the excellent work they do. Their level of care, compassion, and Professionalism is truly outstanding. We drive about an hour just to get this level of care. We are so grateful to have found Cooper and all the wonderful staff. Keep up the good work. It is noticed and appreciated.

  • Reviewed on 10/19/2025

    Staff is pleasant. Office very clean. Dr Spitz always shows respect and compassion toward me, demonstrates a clear knowledge of my condition and history upon entering the room and takes the time to not only answer my questions but to explain anything I don't fully understand.

  • Reviewed on 10/14/2025

    Everything good

  • Reviewed on 9/12/2025

    Had a nice appointment, answered all my questions.

  • Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    Everyone was exceptionally professional and helpful. The check out representative went above and beyond to help me check my testing timeline. Dr. Spitz is known to be one of the best, but to me he is the absolute best! He has a great bedside manner, he's empathic and caring. He always looks out for my best interest.

  • Reviewed on 8/8/2025

    People are always friendly and caring

  • Reviewed on 8/7/2025

    The entire staff, all personnel, doctors nurses very professional, very polite, extremely knowledgeable, courteous first class

  • Reviewed on 8/7/2025

    Excellent care.

  • Reviewed on 8/4/2025

    Thank you for seeing me and for explaining my medical condition!

  • Reviewed on 7/31/2025

    I have confidence that my provider will be able to help me understand what I'm going through and what can be done to prevent any serious problems from occurring

  • Reviewed on 6/30/2025

    I don't know why I pressed 1 to begin with because I got confused of the question but I wanted to put that everything was 100% I couldn't be treated better the doctor was beautiful and really understanding people and full of information and had me in there in no time and I appreciate it very much I really loved the experience except under the circumstances but it was a very good experience and God bless you all thank you so much

  • Reviewed on 6/16/2025

    Everyone was very professional and kind making sure I was comfortable.

  • Reviewed on 5/15/2025

    Dr. Spits is a great surgeon and a very caring person. Is a great asset at Cooper

  • Reviewed on 3/11/2025

    Just a wonderful doctor

  • Reviewed on 2/7/2025

    Excellent care throughout, from the person who checked me in, the visit with Dr Spitz, and the person who checked me out. 10/10