Seth H. Berk, MD, Board Chairperson
Board Certifications: Medical Oncology, Internal Medicine and Hematology
Languages: Spanish and English
Locations: Moorestown, NJ
Call Moorestown, NJ: (609) 702-1900
Seth H. Berk, MD, has treated patients in the Moorestown, New Jersey, community for over 20 years. He practices general hematology and medical oncology. He also specializes in advanced chemotherapy treatments for various cancer types. He has received numerous awards for the excellence of care he provides and is trusted by patients throughout the region to help them achieve the best outcomes.
Clinical Interests and expertise
Dr. Berk is a General Hematologist and Medical Oncologist. Similar to other RCCA physicians, he has expertise with a wide variety of cancer types, including breast, lung, prostate, and colon cancers, among others. He also works with a range of non-malignant hematology conditions.
In treatment approaches, Dr. Berk specializes in infusion therapy. He has expertise in bone marrow biopsy and aspiration, and with placing and accessing Ommaya reservoirs. An Ommaya reservoir is a dome-shaped implant placed just underneath the skin on the scalp, and is used to take samples from and administer medications into cerebrospinal fluid (CBF). It is often used to treat solid tumors such as breast cancer and lung cancer, in addition to skin cancers such as melanoma.
Dr. Berk is also interested in advanced chemotherapy. His fellowship at the University of Chicago was focused on laboratory and clinical research to develop new chemotherapy agents that are effective in combating a wider variety of cancer types.
Professional Background and Academic Achievements
Dr. Berk delivers an excellence of care that has been acknowledged by several publications and awarding organizations, including:
- Castle Connolly Regional Top Doctors: 1st Edition
- Jersey’s Best Magazine Top Doctors: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024
- Jersey’s Best Magazine Top Doctors for Cancer: 2022, 2023, 2024
- Philadelphia Magazine: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
- Philadelphia Magazine – Cancer Doctors: 2020
- South Jersey Magazine’s Top Physicians for Women: 2022
- South Jersey Magazine’s Top Doctor (patient poll): 2022
- Suburban Family Magazine Five Star Physician: 2022
He is also a member of multiple professional organizations, including American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), American Society of Hematology, and Medical Society of New Jersey. These memberships connect him with other professionals in the field, creating invaluable opportunities to share knowledge and benefit from others’ insight when planning his patients’ treatment.
Education & Training
- Medical school: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, 1994
- Internship: Columbian Presbyterian Medical Center, 1995
- Residency: Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 1997
- Fellowship: University of Chicago, Hematology and Oncology, 2000
- Board certifications: Internal Medicine, Hematology, and Medical Oncology
About Seth H. Berk, MD
Dr. Berk joined the medical field out of a natural curiosity. Medicine, especially hematology and oncology, is demanding and constantly evolving. It requires intellect and interest to stay up to date with the latest breakthroughs in cancer care.
“You also have to be both committed and effective in your ability to communicate clearly,” Dr. Berk adds. A cancer diagnosis is often overwhelming to patients who have likely never experienced the process. Clear, compassionate communication is essential to teach patients about their diagnoses, treatment options, and expected outcomes.
Dr. Berk understands this need and strives to interact with patients as openly as possible. He explains the diagnosis, treatment options, and reasoning for recommending any approach to help patients find peace of mind.
He also believes that medicine is not one-size-fits-all. No two cancer diagnoses are alike, and all require a unique approach to treat effectively. In addition, “each person carries with them their own goals, limitations, and strengths,” says Dr. Berk. It is his job to meet patients where they are. He works with individuals and their families to understand their goals and concerns. This helps them achieve what they are looking for in treatment and the patient-physician relationship.
When preparing for cancer treatment, Dr. Berk urges patients to remember that “there is a path forward.” Though a cancer diagnosis might be frightening, he will work with you to help you understand the underlying diagnosis, the goals of therapy, and the reasons for his chosen treatment approach. Patient needs are put front and center. This is not a journey anybody must take alone. Rather, it is one that he and the patient embark on together.
Locations
Dr. Berk serves patients at Regional Cancer Care Associates (RCCA) in Moorestown, NJ.
350 Young Avenue, Suite 200
Moorestown NJ 08057
Hospital Affiliations
He also maintains affiliations with Virtua Memorial Hospital in Mount Holly and Virtua Willingboro Hospital, allowing for easy referrals and collaborative care.
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.