Welcome to Cancer Surgery Associates

Our goal is to properly evaluate our patients for the best possible surgical care and techniques while navigating you towards treatment options and breakthroughs that will improve survival.

The Cancer Care You Deserve.

BE A SURVIVOR

Meet Our Doctor

dr.donaldDonald A McCain M.D. Ph.D, F.A.C.S. is the Chief of Surgical Oncology (Dept. of surgery) and Vice Chairman of the John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center and is a board certified surgical oncologist whose major interests are melanoma, gastric cancer, colorectal cancer, hepatobiliary cancer, sarcomas and micromatasteses.

  • We are #1 in Gastroenterology and GI Surgery in NJ!
  • We are #1 in Cancer Care in NJ!
  • We are also ranked High Performing in the US for both!
  • Bergen’s Top Doctors, (201) Health Magazine, 2013-2024
  • Jersey Choice NJ Top Doctors Award 2010-2023
  • Top Doctors Award, Inside NJ, 2013-2020
  • America’s Top Doctors – Surgery, Metro Area, Castle Connolly, 2010-2023
  • American Cancer Society’s 39th Annual Diamond Ball- Medical Honoree, November 2018
  • America’s Top Surgeon Award 2018
  • Prestigious recognition in the 2018 Guide to America’s Top Surgeons
  • Top Doctor for Women’s Health 2017 – Inside Jersey & Castle Connolly
  • Vice Chairman of the John Theurer Cancer Center
  • Chief of Surgical Oncology Hackensack Medical Center
  • Executive Vice Chairman of Surgery, OR Operations and Efficiency, Dept of Surgery, Hackensack University Medical Center
  • Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery UMDNJ
  • Trained at Memorial Sloan-Kettering  Cancer Center
  • Member of American Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association
  • Nobility in Science Award, National Pancreas Foundation 2016
  • Top Physicians New York Magazine 2013
  • Castle Connolly Top Directors New York  Metro Area 15th Edition 2012 – 2018
  • Top Doctor for Women’s Health 2013 – 2017, Inside Jersey & Castle Connolly
  • Inside NJ’s Top Doctors Award 2013 – 2017
  • Top Bergen Doctors Magazine 2017 – 2022
  • NJ Monthly’s,  Jersey Choice Top Doctor Award 2010, 2013 – 2022
  • America’s Top Oncologists – Surgical Oncologist 2010
  • Nurse’s Choice – Top Doctors, NJ State Nurses Association  2010
  • America’s  Top Physician 2007 award
  • Fellowship Memorial Sloan Kettering and 20 plus years of experience

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Monday – Friday 8AM – 5PM

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hackensack University Medical Center Earns National Pancreas Foundation Center Designation  City, State…

Google Reviews

  • Dr. McCain and his staff are the best! I cannot say enough good things. The staff were very professional and always responsive. I was referred to Dr. McCain and was... read more

    Violetta Bove Avatar Violetta Bove
    November 18, 2023

    I have a mass and I will be having surgery in a couple of weeks with Dr. McCain. I have to say from meeting Dr. McCain to the staff these... read more

    Karen B Avatar Karen B
    October 26, 2022

    Dr.McCain and his staff are truly wonderful. From the beginning of the diagnosis he always kept us hopeful and made the entire process easier for our family. We are... read more

    Jesenia Slavkoski Avatar Jesenia Slavkoski
    August 7, 2022

    Highly skilled, brilliant (MD & Ph.D...seriously?!?!?), yet still down to earth, humble, with an amazing beside manner. Dr. McCain literally saved my father's life 25 years ago, and when... read more

    Christopher K Avatar Christopher K
    November 12, 2021

    Dr. McCain saved my life. He truly cares about his patients. I was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer with mets to liver and was so anxious about my outcome.... read more

    Eileen Fiengo Avatar Eileen Fiengo
    October 30, 2021

    Exactly the Doctor and office staff we needed at a time of uncertainty. We could not have found a more compassionate, professional surgeon. Top rate care from the... read more

    Suzanne Brown Avatar Suzanne Brown
    May 19, 2021

    Dr. McCain has a wonderful bedside manner and is the most excellent surgeon! His kind and friendly personality put you at ease at the most challenging of times. I had... read more

    Jo Ann Kelly Avatar Jo Ann
    February 19, 2021

    My husband was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer at 36 years old and while fighting for his life we became pregnant. We were referred to Dr. McCain for surgery... read more

    Kacey Cutri Avatar Kacey Cutri
    February 11, 2021

    My husband was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer at 36 years old and while fighting for his life we became pregnant. We were referred to Dr. McCain for surgery... read more

    Kacey Avatar Kacey
    February 11, 2021

    My husband was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer at 36 years old and while fighting for his life we became pregnant. We were referred to Dr. McCain for surgery... read more

    Kacey Leigh Grosso Avatar Kacey Leigh
    February 11, 2021

    After receiving word I needed surgery to remove melanoma, I contacted Dr McCain’s office. The office staff was so pleasant and efficient. Start to finish an incredible experience. Dr... read more

    Frank Ciufo Avatar Frank Ciufo
    November 1, 2019

    My Husband Charlie recently had to have surgery by Dr. McCain and I have to tell you everyone from the second we walked into his office to the time we... read more

    cardmama . Avatar cardmama .
    October 29, 2019

    My Husband Charlie recently had to have surgery by Dr. McCain and I have to tell you everyone from the second we walked into his office to the time we... read more

    cardmama Avatar cardmama
    October 29, 2019

    Pink everywhere celebrating 7 yrs of being a breast cancer survivor and standing side by side with my sister also, a 14 yr surviver. We both are patients of Dr.... read more

    Marie Parente Avatar Marie Parente
    October 8, 2019

    Dr. McCain is the best Cancer surgeon. I will trust him on any operation. My wife and I drove over 865 miles from Maine to have Dr Mc Cain... read more

    Robert Doyle Avatar Robert Doyle
    September 27, 2019

    Dr McCain and his staff were wonderful - they took the extra time to answer all my questions and helped to lower my anxiety. The doctor's calm demeanor and patience... read more

    Julie Mark Avatar Julie Mark
    April 8, 2019

    As a testament to his skill and desire to heal, I am able to be with my family comfortably again. I have never been under the care of a... read more

    Jack Crews Avatar Jack Crews
    March 21, 2019

    Dr. McCain truly amazing doctor. Highly recommended. Recently my father had surgery Dr. McCain performed amazing job. Truely gifted surgeon.

    Agnes Lidwin Avatar Agnes Lidwin
    February 8, 2019

    DR McCain and his staff go above and beyond with the care of their patients. We were welcome like family from the first visit. DR McCain preformed two complicated surgeries... read more

    Dennis Tosoni Avatar Dennis Tosoni
    June 28, 2018

    I recently had a minor surgical procedure performed by Dr. McCain. He and his staff were wonderful to deal with, and made the experience a positive one on every... read more

    Carolyn Rose Avatar Carolyn Rose
    June 7, 2018
  • Dr. McCain did an amazing job with my mother in removing some non cancerous tumors. Her recovery time was less then 4 daus. He is the best

    Carmen Rodriguez Avatar Carmen Rodriguez
    January 25, 2017

    He saved my life. I was able to get an appointment quickly and surgery was scheduled a few weeks later to remove my cancer. The best of the best!

    Jgags 75 Avatar Jgags 75
    August 9, 2016

    Dr. McCain saved my life. He truly cares about his patients. I was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer with mets to liver and was so anxious about my outcome.... read more

    Eileen Fiengo Avatar Eileen Fiengo
    October 30, 2021

    Exactly the Doctor and office staff we needed at a time of uncertainty. We could not have found a more compassionate, professional surgeon. Top rate care from the... read more

    Suzanne Brown Avatar Suzanne Brown
    May 19, 2021

    Dr. McCain has a wonderful bedside manner and is the most excellent surgeon! His kind and friendly personality put you at ease at the most challenging of times. I had... read more

    Jo Ann Kelly Avatar Jo Ann
    February 19, 2021

    My husband was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer at 36 years old and while fighting for his life we became pregnant. We were referred to Dr. McCain for surgery... read more

    Kacey Cutri Avatar Kacey Cutri
    February 11, 2021

    My husband was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer at 36 years old and while fighting for his life we became pregnant. We were referred to Dr. McCain for surgery... read more

    Kacey Avatar Kacey
    February 11, 2021

    My husband was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer at 36 years old and while fighting for his life we became pregnant. We were referred to Dr. McCain for surgery... read more

    Kacey Leigh Grosso Avatar Kacey Leigh
    February 11, 2021

    After receiving word I needed surgery to remove melanoma, I contacted Dr McCain’s office. The office staff was so pleasant and efficient. Start to finish an incredible experience. Dr... read more

    Frank Ciufo Avatar Frank Ciufo
    November 1, 2019

    My Husband Charlie recently had to have surgery by Dr. McCain and I have to tell you everyone from the second we walked into his office to the time we... read more

    cardmama . Avatar cardmama .
    October 29, 2019

    My Husband Charlie recently had to have surgery by Dr. McCain and I have to tell you everyone from the second we walked into his office to the time we... read more

    cardmama Avatar cardmama
    October 29, 2019

    Pink everywhere celebrating 7 yrs of being a breast cancer survivor and standing side by side with my sister also, a 14 yr surviver. We both are patients of Dr.... read more

    Marie Parente Avatar Marie Parente
    October 8, 2019

    Dr. McCain is the best Cancer surgeon. I will trust him on any operation. My wife and I drove over 865 miles from Maine to have Dr Mc Cain... read more

    Robert Doyle Avatar Robert Doyle
    September 27, 2019

    Dr McCain and his staff were wonderful - they took the extra time to answer all my questions and helped to lower my anxiety. The doctor's calm demeanor and patience... read more

    Julie Mark Avatar Julie Mark
    April 8, 2019

    As a testament to his skill and desire to heal, I am able to be with my family comfortably again. I have never been under the care of a... read more

    Jack Crews Avatar Jack Crews
    March 21, 2019

    Dr. McCain truly amazing doctor. Highly recommended. Recently my father had surgery Dr. McCain performed amazing job. Truely gifted surgeon.

    Agnes Lidwin Avatar Agnes Lidwin
    February 8, 2019

    DR McCain and his staff go above and beyond with the care of their patients. We were welcome like family from the first visit. DR McCain preformed two complicated surgeries... read more

    Dennis Tosoni Avatar Dennis Tosoni
    June 28, 2018

    I recently had a minor surgical procedure performed by Dr. McCain. He and his staff were wonderful to deal with, and made the experience a positive one on every... read more

    Carolyn Rose Avatar Carolyn Rose
    June 7, 2018

Dr. Donald A. McCain is now officially a voluntary member of the VA New Jersey Health Care System, East Orange Campus.

As a way to give back to those who deserve it most, Dr. McCain will volunteer to provide Vets at the East Orange VA hospital with expertise cancer care.

Specialities

Liver Tumors

Our current volume of liver surgery is 110 procedures per year(2005) with 58 segmental and loary resections and 52 ablations.

Breast Tumors

Insertion of new Mam mosite device for early stage breast cancer patients.

Melanoma

The incidence of cutaneous melanoma has increased over the last 25 years but may now be stabilizing.

Upper GI Tract

In the U.S there are approximately 21,7000 new cases of gastric cancer diagnosed each year and 12,800 deaths due to this disease are expected.

Sarcoma

We have had extensive experience in the retroperitoneal and extremity sarcomas.

Robotic Surgery

In order to meet the demand for new,less invasive surgery,I am pleased to announce that I am now able to offer robotic-assisted surgery for Gi malignancies.

Colorectal Tumors

Both open and robotic colon resetions are performed on patiens with colorectal cancer.

Pancreatic Tumors

Small tumors of the ampulla are removed via a transduodenal approach while tumors of the head of the panceeas are resected using the Whipple procedure.

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Testimonials

I just wanted to thank you so much for your care and compassion, especially with this last little episode with me… I thank you again for your skill, patience and concern. Having the BEST doctors supporting me has made these past 3 ½ years much easier to handle. Much Gratitude
Barbara L. – August 5 2014
Dear Dr. McCain + Staff,
There are no words to express my gratitude. Thank you for saving my husband’s life. I promise we will never forget this and we’ll pay I forward as best as we can! God Bless You!
Lori K. – June 2012
…the most wonderful surgeon with the best bedside manners and the greatest office staff around.
My Sincere Thanks
Dolores C
Dear Dr. McCain,
Thank you so much for seeing me so quickly. Your office staff is wonderful. They took the extra steps to make sure my tests were done immediately. When a patient has a problem there is nothing nicer than people who really take the time to care. Thanks to you…
Kathleen D
Dear Dr. McCain,
Over my professional career in the health care field, I have had the pleasure of talking with and getting to know hundreds of physicians personally. Occasionally, one stands above all others. You, Dr. McCain are such a man. There are no words to truly express my gratitude for your outstanding care, professionalism and obvious sincere concern for your patients physical and mental well-being. My diagnosis was devastating but I knew the instant I first met you that I was in excellent hands, those of not just a world-class surgeon but and sincere physician as well. Although your professional accolades and accomplishments speak for themselves, I felt the need to add a small note of heartfelt gratitude of my own. Additionally, I would be remiss if I did not say an added "Thank You" to your excellent staff. Their attention to detail and to my, and others in the waiting room, was second to none. They too helped make a most serious and sometimes scary time in my life a little less stressful. Sincerely, William M.
William M. – May 11 2018

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