Serving NJ and the NY greater metropolitan area

I am a board-certified radiation oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) who specializes in the treatment of genitourinary malignancies including prostate cancer, bladder cancer, kidney cancer, and testicular cancer using radiation therapy. I utilize advanced radiation techniques such as Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) so that patients have the opportunity to treat their disease with minimal impact on their time and quality of life. The comments I am expressing on this site are my own and do not represent the views or opinions of MSK.

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Cancer treatment in NJ

Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin related cancer affecting men, with almost 300,000 new cases per year in the US alone

Radiation Therapy

Radiation therapy is a non-invasive cancer treatment which is used to treat many cancers including prostate cancer

SpaceOAR™ Hydrogel

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SpaceOAR™ Center of Excellence

Dr. Kole has been designated as a center of excellence by Boston Scientific for the use and placement of SpaceOAR™ hydrogel

SpaceOAR™ is a biodegradable gel that is placed between the prostate and rectum prior to radiation treatment and has been shown to decrease side effects.

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Mark Cohen
9 February 2024
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Dr. Kole has always been available and supportive during this whole experience, his professionalism and empathy was very much appreciated.
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Charles Egan
24 January 2024
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From the begining of the process, Dr Kole has been and forthright and assuring. Everything has gone as he said it would
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Ostap Mohyla
20 April 2021
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Dr.Kole is absolutely the best of the best. Going in with a very scary diagnosis he professionally, empathically, and warmly presented the plan of care and lots of reassurance. I always felt confident that he would lead me back to wellness and he did that and more. Even after treatment he was engaged and interested in my health during all the follow up. I am grateful to Dr. Kole and the entire team at Valley for outstanding care and compassion.
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Dennis McRae
12 February 2024
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Excellent doctor, outstanding staff. Always positive, friendly, and upbeat. I highly recommend Doctor. mole and his staff to receive excellent treatment.
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Carl Padula
3 March 2023
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Dr kole follows up on his patients this is a great . Thank you Dr. Kole.
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Robert Howells
20 March 2024
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Fantastic follow up after great treatment. Couldn’t ask for more!
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Craig Wielkotz
10 March 2021
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I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in late 2018 and was given a choice of treatments, radiation or surgery, as well as 'wait and see'. Dr Kole described the radiation process thoroughly and patiently, gaining my trust in his competence and the effectiveness of the treatment. Dr Kole and the amazing staff at Valley Health Systems made the entire process almost fun, well as fun as cancer treatment can be. I am now a few years in remission without any side-effects that were surprises to me. If you are in the same situation I was in, go see Dr Kole for a consultation, you wont regret it.
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Marilyn DuBroff
23 March 2023
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Dr Kole is a kind, smart, compassionate physician who has been treating me for almost 6 years.
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James Dunphy
11 March 2023
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Dr Kole is extremely knowledgeable, caring, willing to spend whatever time you want to meet with him and always makes himself available. Excellent doctor.
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George Scherb
10 March 2021
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Getting a prostate cancer diagnosis is one of the scariest things to go through. There was so much concern and uncertainty with it. I consider myself fortunate that my doctor sent me to see Dr. Kole to explore radiation treatment. Not only was he very calm and reassuring throughout the entire process, but the staff at Valley Health was also terrific. Dr. Kole took the time to explain every step of my treatment and the potential side effects that may occur. From the outset, he gave me the sense that this was manageable and that I was in good hands. If anyone gets a similar diagnosis, I recommend an appointment with Dr. Kole. He and his staff were amazing to work with.
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Steve Chanda
11 June 2024
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Dr Kole was very professional ,courteous, and thorough.I was very comfortable with his treatment of my prostate carcinoma… I felt fortunate to have him as my Radiation Oncologist.I would highly recommend him to anyone in the future.
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Ted Pintard
15 March 2021
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I was successfully treated by Dr. Kole in 2018 for neck cancer. When I was diagnosed with Prostate cancer in 2020 I requested Dr. Kole as my Radiation Oncologist. As with my previous experience, Dr. Kole’s professionalism gave me confidence that I was in excellent hands. He was very generous with his time and always answered all of my questions. I highly recommend Dr. Kole to anyone seeking this specialty.
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Domenica Gallipoli
8 September 2023
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Dr. Kole is an amazing doctor. He really cares and listens to his patients.
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Frank Tuminello
2 July 2023
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He is extremely knowledgeable, professional and respectful. A wonderful combination for a doctor. He was strongly recommended to me and I would strongly recommend him!!!
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Joseph Reich
20 July 2021
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Diagnosed with Prostate cancer in 2020 and started radiation with Dr. Kole and his team in November finishing right before Christmas. Obviously, there is considerable concern about the prognosis but Dr. Kole and he team spent considerable time explaining the process , various steps and the outcomes and I felt extremely confident being is their hands. The tech specialists who administered the radiation were beyond kind and supportive. I also had the opportunity tp meet the other Doctors who work with Dr. Kole and all are great listeners and willing to spend whatever time is necessary to help. Great experience, you couldn't be in better hands. Joe Reich
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Thresa Kurian
9 May 2023
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Dr. Thomas Kole is an excellent doctor. Thorough knowledge of the sickness, excellent treatment, and very good follow up.
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Karla Traficante
14 April 2024
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There are no words to express my gratitude to Dr. Kole. My husband has small intestinal cancer that has unfortunately metastasized. He was told that neither surgery or radiation is an option due to the invasive surgeries that he has already underwent and because of the location of the cancer, radiation would not be an option either. He received chemotherapy treatments and as a result the tumor grew. I decided to do some research and came across Dr. Kole at Valley Health System. We were not going through Valley but after reading his credentials and some of the reviews, we decided to go for a consult. There is no cure for this type of cancer but my husband was suffering with pain. The pain medications were not working and he was really feeling defeated. Dr. Kole came up with a plan and a week later my husband underwent a week of radiation therapy. Approximately a month later, he went for a CAT scan and he is stable! Not only is he stable - his pain has diminished significantly! He is off most of the pain medications and once again living an active lifestyle. We are optimistic, even though we know that it will rear it's ugly head again. We have since switched all of his care to Valley and feel that we are in excellent hands. Getting a second opinion is a must and I'm so very glad that we did!
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Richard Berger
8 November 2023
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Simply the best care.
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Timothy Deevy
12 September 2023
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Great experience with Dr Lile
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Bob Burns
1 November 2023
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Excellent at asking and explaining enjoy talking to him
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William De Block
17 November 2023
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A Great Doctor who has guided me on my prostate cancer journey. He and the staff in the radiology area made me feel like family and took real good care of me.
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Frederick Stahman
10 January 2024
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Dr. Cole and his staff I can’t say enough about, they were all so very compassionate and their number one priority was to make you feel comfortable and give you the best quality of your care.
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Michael Meehan
28 March 2024
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The Valley Luckow Center is an excellent, professional, treatment center. The entire staff is gracious, professional, dedicated and know their field. Dr. Kole diagnosed and treated my condition when others were unsure of the diagnosis. I cannot say enough in praise or in gratitude. Such a medical situation can be frightening. it's good to know you are in the right hands.
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Jerry D'Imperio
25 May 2023
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Being under the knowledgeable, attentive, gentle and proficient health care of Dr. Thomas Kole and his entire team, as a patient undergoing prostatic cancer treatment via their incredibly accurate SBRT cancer treatment system, has been nothing short of an amazingly successful journey and personal medical experience. They made me feel unafraid and like “family”, as I faced a difficult decision and time, in my life. And never once did I feel like I was in a “hospital” , as their environment felt so warmly welcoming, as well as being immaculately clean. Thank you Dr. Thomas Kole and team!
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George Zorbas
12 January 2024
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Thomas Kole, MD, PHD and his staff were prompt, professional, and accurate with the protocol that was implemented, with an an excellent post treatment benchmark.
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G Bang
8 June 2025
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I was extremely nervous. So glad I got a second opinion and so glad he was my second opinion, the best, the most patient understanding of your circumstances. You're in great hands...
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David Bosworth
25 May 2023
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Dr. Kole and his entire were all amazing!!! Thank you for your professionalism and support during my visits!!!
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ric Harrison
10 March 2021
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Doctor Kole has been awesome. Going thru the experience of finding out that you have cancer is very trying but doctor Kole always made me comfortable and was certain on how we would treat this cancer. I always felt confident that he would get me thru this and he has as I am cancer free. Thanks Doctor Kole.
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walter joseph
6 December 2023
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I appreciate the call and checking in . I will forward the. psa from my urologist after appt next week ? WJ
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15 April 2024
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Extremely grateful for Dr. Kole. There are no words to express my gratitude to Dr. Kole. My husband has small intestinal cancer that has unfortunately metastasized. He was told that neither surgery or radiation is an option due to the invasive surgeries that he has already underwent and because of the location of the cancer, radiation would not be an option either. He received chemotherapy treatments and as a result the tumor grew. I decided to do some research and came across Dr. Kole at Valley Health System. We were not going through Valley but after reading his credentials and some of the reviews, we decided to go for a consult. There is no cure for this type of cancer but my husband was suffering with pain. The pain medications were not working and he was really feeling defeated. Dr. Kole came up with a plan and a week later my husband underwent a week of radiation therapy. Approximately a month later, he went for a CAT scan and he is stable! Not only is he stable - his pain has diminished significantly! He
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Johnny Halsell
4 March 2023
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Wonderful experience. Great to patient relationship. Thank you doctor.
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Tommy christensen
2 January 2024
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Great service , very professional.
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Jorge Ramos
18 December 2023
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Dr. Kole was very attentive and explained with satisfaction one of my concerns. Dr. Kole is always very professional and friendly.,
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Thomas McCabe
15 September 2020
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Dr Kole led the team in taking care of my prostate cancer and one year later my PSA remains at 0. It's nice to be friendly and congenial but it is even more important to be effective! Thank you, Dr Kole!
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Robert Meier
19 December 2023
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Dr.Kole is a very caring and thoughtful doctor.
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Anthony Quartarolo
9 January 2024
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From my first consultation to today’s follow up phone call I have nothing but praise for Dr. Kole and his staff. They are great and the reason I will drive to Paramus from Sussex County.
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Steven Tanzman
17 April 2024
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Dr. Kole and his team are fantastic! They are not only highly skilled professionals, but also truly caring individuals. From the very first meeting, throughout the entire process, they treat their patients with respect and understanding, which is especially important during stressful times. A big thank you to the entire team for their excellent care!
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John Record
8 August 2024
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Dr. Kole performed my surgery approximately two years ago. He is a superb surgeon and would recommend him to family members. Also a shout out to his staff . The staff are professional and courteous.
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George Solomon
22 December 2023
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I havé been Dr. Kolé’s patient for several years. He is a very knowledgable, professional and caring physician. His thoroughness in finding and applying the best personalized therapy and constant follow-up is quite unique. I highly recommend him.
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Bob Schoendorf
21 September 2023
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Thank you to Dr Kole and the assisting physicians and staff for providing such extraordinary care thru cyber-knife radiological procedures at Valley Hospital.
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Norbert Wolff
9 March 2024
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I was treated by the very best people at valley and Doctor Kole was great
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Walter Pilipiak
3 October 2023
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Very happy with Dr Kole
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James Bernard
5 March 2024
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I was introduced to Dr Kole and his entire staff from my urologist due to a high PSA, and it was determined that I had prostate cancer. I then met with Dr Kole in his office and he explained the treatment he suggested in great detail and the possible side effects that I might experience. Dr Kole recommended radiation treatments that lasted several weeks. During this period of time I was contacted by Dr Kole and his office thru out the treatment multiple times. I received a direct call from Dr Kole 2 months after my treatments and wanted to know how I am doing and do I have any issues . His assistant then asked me to make another appointment 2 months from now. The objective is to make sure that the treatment will further reduce my PSA. During this period Dr Kole and his office called me asking me how I was feeling and how I was dealing with some of the side effects and did I need to see or talk with the Doctor. Dr Kole and his staff including Valley Hospital were the most professional and experienced group of Doctors, nurses and technicians I have ever experienced.
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