Garden State Urology Joins Astera Healthcare, Expanding Access to Specialized Urologic Care Across New Jersey

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Oct 06, 2026, 08:28 ET

MORRISTOWN, N.J., Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Astera Healthcare, an independent physician-owned multi-specialty practice with sites of care throughout New Jersey, is proud to welcome Garden State Urology, a practice with 18 urologists caring for patients at six locations in Morris, Union, and Passaic County, to Astera Urology.

Garden State Urology's team of board-certified urologists has been delivering high-quality, cutting-edge care to patients for almost two decades. The physicians, advanced practice providers, and care teams will continue seeing adult and pediatric patients at their existing six clinics in Morristown, Wayne, Whippany, Summit, and Mountain Lakes.

Astera Healthcare now has 147 providers offering patients services along the continuum of cancer care at 39 sites of care across New Jersey. Astera, a partner in the OneOncology network of independent medical practices, offers patients access to clinical trials and delivers innovative care, including immunotherapies and cellular therapies, at clinics close to where patients live. With the addition of Garden State Urology, Astera Urology now has 25 urologists caring for adult and pediatric patients across New Jersey. With expanded geographic access, greater urologic expertise, including in adult and pediatric care, and stronger coordination between urology and oncology, Astera Urology's growth will provide more comprehensive care within an independent physician-led model.

"We're thrilled to welcome the physicians and care teams from Garden State Urology to Astera Urology," said Edward J. Licitra, M.D. Ph.D., CEO, Astera Healthcare. "We're proud to offer patients in New Jersey world-class urology care alongside comprehensive and innovative cancer care services tailored to their individual needs – making care more coordinated, seamless, and patient-centered."

Garden State Urology was formed in 2008 with a commitment to cost-effective, high-quality care. The practice has grown since its founding and has a strong track record of recruiting physicians from the top academic centers nationally. These physicians are committed to offering patients the most innovative, comprehensive, and compassionate urologic care.

"We are excited to be joining a high-quality practice committed to clinical excellence like Astera Healthcare," said David Taylor, MD, FACS, President of Garden State Urology. David Chaikin, MD, Vice-President of Garden State Urology, added: "I see tremendous opportunity for providing enhanced and expanded patient services with this strategic alliance."

The new Astera Urology clinics are located at: