Kenneth D. Nahum, DO, FACP
Board Certifications: Hematology, Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology
Languages: English
Locations: Howell, NJ, Neptune, NJ and Toms River, NJ – Bey Lea Road (Bldg A – Nahum/Wasserman)
Call Howell, NJ: (732) 367-1535
Call Neptune, NJ: (732) 367-1535
Call Toms River, NJ: (732) 367-1535
Kenneth D. Nahum, DO, FACP, is a medical oncologist and hematologist with a commitment to excellence of care. Part of the Regional Cancer Care Associates (RCCA) team, he serves patients at locations in Howell, Neptune, and Toms River, New Jersey. His expertise covers a wide range of cancer types and non-malignant hematology conditions, helping patients overcome disease with the latest therapies. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Nahum today.
Dr. Nahum’s primary areas of interest are breast cancer, lung cancer, and gastrointestinal cancers including colon, pancreatic, and esophageal cancers, among others. He also handles a variety of hematologic malignancies, more commonly known as blood cancers. These include diagnoses such as leukemia or multiple myeloma.
In treatment, Dr. Nahum’s expertise lies in bone marrow aspiration and biopsy. This procedure involves removing a small amount of bone marrow, which can be tested to confirm the presence of cancer. It may also be performed as a bone marrow transplantation, which delivers healthy stem cells to replenish those destroyed by disease. Bone marrow transplantation combats blood cancers directly and helps patients with other diagnoses stay healthy while undergoing other treatments.
Academic Appointments and Achievements
Academic Appointments & Academic Titles
Dr. Nahum was awarded Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP). This recognition tells patients that Dr. Nahum upholds the highest clinical standards and ideals, advocates for responsibility in medicine, and is active in educating other physicians.
Professional Background & Academic Achievements
Dr. Nahum delivers a high level of care that has been widely acknowledged by professional organizations and publications. His awards and accolades include:
- Humanitarian Award of the Year from Kimball Medical Center
- Teacher of the Year from Jersey Shore University Medical Center
- Melvin Modilinsky Fellowship Award
- Louis F. Albright Award for Clinical Teaching Excellence
- Nurses’ Choice – Physician of the Year at Jersey Shore University Medical Center
- New Jersey Monthly Magazine Top Doctor: 2007, 2009, 2012-2024
- Honored by Ashley Lauren Foundation, 2016
- Honored by Monmouth Park Charities, 2024
- Honored by the American Cancer Society, 2008
He is also an active member of several national and international medical organizations, including:
- American College of Physicians (ACP)
- American Society of Hematology (ASH)
- American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
- Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group
- Jersey Shore University Medical Center Foundation Board
These memberships help Dr. Nahum stay current with the latest research, medical innovations, and guidelines. They also provide the opportunity to collaborate with other skilled professionals in the global community, helping him deliver more specialized care.
Education
- Medical school: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, 1981
- Residency: Presbyterian University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, 1985
- Fellowship: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Hematology/Oncology, 1988
- Board certifications: Internal Medicine, Hematology, and Oncology
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About Kenneth D. Nahum, DO, FACP
Dr. Nahum chose oncology because he found it exciting. The field of cancer care is constantly moving and changing, uncovering new frontiers every day. Advances in targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and personalized medicine are transforming how physicians approach a cancer diagnosis, creating options where there were previously none. Cancers that were previously incurable can now be treated effectively, and patient prognoses are better than ever.
“Every day I learn something new,” says Dr. Nahum, “with new hope for the future.”
He also enjoys the family practice aspect of oncology. Cancer care requires treating the whole patient, not only a diagnosis. This requires building deep relationships with patients and their loved ones to best understand their needs. To Dr. Nahum, these relationships make his field uniquely rewarding. Friendships can last for years, even after bringing a patient to remission. “The patients become my family members,” he adds.
Dr. Nahum’s approach to care is centered on this relationship-building. He dedicates all the time possible to make patients comfortable. Education is an important part of this. A cancer diagnosis is overwhelming. By helping patients understand their diagnosis, therapeutic options, and prognosis, he helps them get involved with their care. Learning about up-to-date treatments can provide hope, helping patients approach treatment with greater confidence.
Dr. Nahum is not the only teacher in these relationships. Patients teach him valuable lessons in return. “They exhibit strength, courage, and everlasting hope,” he says.
Locations
Dr. Nahum serves patients at RCCA in Howell, Neptune, and Toms River, NJ.
19 Davis Ave, 2nd Floor/Window #5
Neptune City NJ 07753
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Suite A202 Bldg A
Toms River NJ 08753
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Hospital Affiliations
He also maintains several hospital affiliations, including:
We are here for you
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 844-346-7222. You can also schedule an appointment by calling the RCCA location nearest you.
Regional Cancer Care Associates is one of fewer than 200 medical practices in the country selected to participate in the Oncology Care Model (OCM); a recent Medicare initiative aimed at improving care coordination and access to and quality of care for Medicare beneficiaries undergoing chemotherapy treatment.