Dr. Fred Steinbaum, D.O., is the Associate Medical Director of Trinitas Comprehensive Cancer Center (TCCC). Prior to joining Trinitas, Dr. Steinbaum was in private practice as a partner in Hematology and Oncology of New Jersey in Union, which has become a satellite office of TCCC. He has been the chair of Department of Hematology and Oncology at Union Hospital, Union, N.J. since that program's inception. He also chaired the Cancer Committee and served as president of the Medical Staff at Union Hospital. He has held positions and affiliations with several cancer programs throughout the region for more than 30 years. Additionally, Dr. Steinbaum has authored or co-authored a number of papers on cancer treatments and clinical trial results for various professional journals and societies.

Dr. Steinbaum, together with Dr. Vincent Salerno, medical oncologist at TCCC, is part of the new cancer center's expanding presence in Union County, making oncology services more accessible for people in the region. He sees patients for consultations and examinations at the Union office and offers them access to the clinical trials, multidisciplinary patient support services and advanced technology available at the new cancer center.

A native of New Jersey, Dr. Steinbaum graduated from Upsala College, East Orange, N.J. and is a graduate of the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, Mo. He completed residencies in medicine at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and New Jersey College of Medicine and Dentistry, both in Newark, N.J. Dr. Steinbaum was a first-year fellow in medical oncology at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and second-year fellow in medical oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, N.Y., N.Y.

Active in a number of professional societies, including the American College of Surgeons, American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Cancer Society and the American Osteopathic Association, Dr. Steinbaum has been a member of the New Jersey Task Force for Cancer Early Detection, Prevention and Treatment since his appointment by the Governor in 2000.

About Dr. Steinbaum

Medical School:

Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, MO

Internship & Residency:

Newark Beth Israel medical Center

New Jersey College of Medicine and Dentistry

Fellowship:

Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Professional Associations: Memberships or Positions Held:

American College of Surgeons

American Society of Clinical Oncology

American Cancer Society

American Osteopathic Association