| UMDNJ-University Hospital established the University Center for Bloodless Surgery and Medicine in order to provide the "gold standard" of modern medical care to its patients. While the total avoidance of blood transfusions is a matter of religious belief or personal conviction among some patients, others may wish to avoid the use of donor blood to minimize the risk of blood-borne infections and decreased immune response. Bloodless surgery and medicine provides proven, documented diagnostic and treatment alternatives to patients, regardless of their motivation, and raises the standards of safety and efficiency in patient care. By assembling a team of physicians, nurses, and other health professionals across the full spectrum of care provided at University Hospital, the University Center for Bloodless Surgery and Medicine can provide you with the latest bloodless treatment techniques for a wide range of elective and emergency procedures. This team is committed to the concept of bloodless surgery and medicine and will honor the wishes of patients requesting this type of treatment. All physicians and other practitioners who wish to be included in the University Center for Bloodless Surgery and Medicine must sign the following statement of agreement so that their sincere commitment to bloodless care is documented and reaffirmed periodically.  As a physician caring for University Center for Bloodless Surgery and Medicine patients, I agree to the following: Adults All adults who make it known that they are unwilling to accept blood transfusions or treatment involving blood products will be treated respectfully and without the use of blood or blood products. If the patient is a minor child whose parent or guardian directs that no blood or blood products be used in his/her treatment, care will be taken to avoid the use of blood by exploring and exhausting the use of non blood medical management (including a consultation with, or referral to a physician more experienced in bloodless management). Pregnant Women When a pregnant woman refuses to consent to the administration of blood or blood products for herself or her fetus all possible non blood management will be explored and exhausted first. The diagnosis and prognosis should be arrived at with the appropriate consultation to determine the viability of the fetus. Whether the fetus is determined viable or not, it should be the patient’s right to obtain a consultation/second opinion from another physician who has had experience in handling such situations without the use of blood. Non-Viable Fetus: If the treating and consulting physicians determine the fetus to be non-viable, the pregnant woman’s wishes will be respected regardless of the outcome to the woman.
Viable Fetus: The attending physician will consider the medical condition of the fetus as well as all other relevant factors to determine the appropriate action on a case by case basis. If after carefully considering the age, medical condition and prognosis of the fetus; the physical and mental well-being of the pregnant woman; and the personal circumstances of the pregnant woman and her family it believed that it is in the best interest of the fetus to administer blood or blood products, then the pregnant woman and her family will be notified that the process to obtain a court order is being initiated. 
| Edwin A. Deitch, MD
Medical Director
University Center for Bloodless Surgery and Medicine Dr. Edwin A. Deitch, Professor of Surgery and Chairman of the Department of Surgery at the New Jersey Medical School is well recognized in the fields of abdominal surgery, trauma and critical care as well as bloodless surgery for both his excellent clinical skills and his extensive research experience. In recognition for his accomplishments, he has been named in "Best Doctors in the US," "Best Doctors in New York" and "Best Doctors in New Jersey." His clinical practice specialties include abdominal surgery, bloodless surgery and surgical critical care. He practices at University Hospital in Newark where he is chief of Surgery and Director of the Bloodless Surgery and Medicine program. He has been president of four national surgical societies and has published more than 2000 articles. | Physician Roster and Qualifications By assembling a team of physicians, nurses, and other health professionals across the full spectrum of care provided at University Hospital, the University Center for Bloodless Surgery and Medicine can provide you with the latest bloodless treatment techniques for a wide range of elective and emergency procedures. This team is committed to the concept of bloodless surgery and medicine and will honor the wishes of patients requesting this type of treatment. To obtain more information about any of the following physicians, or to make an appointment, call the Center’s toll-free number: 1-888-BLD-LESS (1-888-253-5377). AIDS Services
Patricia Kloser, MD Associate Professor Anesthesiology
Melissa Davidson, MD Assistant Professor
Geordie Grant, MD Associate Professor
John Katz, MD Assistant Professor Cardiology
S. Sultan Ahmed, MD Professor
Aloysius Cuyjet, MD Assistant Professor
Bunyad Haider, MD Professor Family Practice
Linda Boyd, D.O. Assistant Professor
Mark S. Johnson, M.D., M.P.H. Associate Professor Gastric Bypass Surgery
Edwin A. Deitch, MD Professor General Surgery
Edwin A. Deitch, MD Professor
Anne C. Mosenthal, MD Assistant Professor
Suresh Raina, MD Associate Professor Gerontology
Diana DeCosimo, MD Associate Professor Internal Medicine
Leonard Bielory, MD Associate Professor
Diana DeCosimo, MD Associate Professor
Michael Jaker, MD Associate Professor Liver Surgery and Transplant
Adrian Fisher, MD Assistant Professor
Baburao Koneru, MD Associate Professor
Dorian Wilson, MD Assistant Professor Neonatology
Salma Ali, M.D. Associate Professor
Elmer David, MD Assistant Professor
Tzong-Jer Wei, MD, MPH Assistant Professor Neurology
Stephen S. Kamin, M.D. Associate Professor Neuro-Ophthalmology
Larry P. Frohman, MD Associate Professor Neurosurgery
Peter Carmel, MD, D. Med. Sc Professor
Robert Heary, MD Assistant Professor
Allen Maniker, MD Assistant Professor
Michael Schulder, MD Associate Professor OB/GYN
Iris Ayala, M.D. Assistant Professor
Bernadette Cracchiolo, MD, MPH, FACOG, Assistant Professor
Mario M. Leitao, Jr., MD, Director, Division of Gynecologic Services, Assistant Professor
Guy Murphy, M.D.Instructor
Winsome J. Parchment, M.D. Assistant Professor Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery
Talib A. Najjar, DMD, M.D.S, Ph.D. Professor Orthopedic Surgery
Fred F. Behrens, M.D. Professor
Joseph Benevenia, M.D. Assistant Professor
Sheldon Lin, M.D. Assistant Professor
Francis Patterson, M.D. Assistant Professor
Mark C. Reilly, M.D. Assistant Professor
Mitchell Reiter, MD Assistant Professor
Sanjeev Sabharwal, M.D. Assistant Professor
Michael S. Sirkin, M.D. Assistant Professor
Otolaryngology (ear, nose and throat)
Soly Baredes, MD Associate Professor Pediatrics
Barry Dashefsky, MD Associate Professor
Arry Dieudonne, MD Assistant Professor
Robert L. Johnson, MD Professor
Elizabeth Marino, MD Assistant Professor
Susan Mautone, MD Associate Professor Pediatric Surgery
Colin Bethel, MD Assistant Professor Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Mark S. Granick, MD Professor Psychiatry
Cheryl Ann Kennedy, MD Assistant Professor Pulmonary Medicine
Marc Lavietes, MD Associate Professor Renal Services
Alluru Reddi, MD, Ph.D. Professor Surgical Oncology
Lawrence Harrison, MD Assistant Professor
Suresh Raina, MD Associate Professor Trauma Surgery
Carl J. Hauser, MD Associate Professor
David H. Livingston, MD Professor
Anne C. Mosenthal, MD Assistant Professor
Eric Munoz, MD Professor
Kenneth Swan, MD Professor
Charles Tishler, MD Associate Professor Vascular Surgery
Robert W. Hobson II, MD Professor
Frank Padberg, MD, Professor
Peter Pappas, MD, Assistant Professor | 
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