About Me
Dr. Aikins leads Rutgers Cancer Institute’s multidisciplinary Gynecologic Oncology Program which offers advanced treatment options including minimally invasive surgical techniques, clinical trials, precision medicine, and immunotherapy.
With a special interest in global women’s health issues, Aikins is the founder of International Healthcare Volunteers (IHCV), a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide sustainable programs and medical services to underserved women and their families living in Ghana, West Africa, and provide continuing medical education for health professionals, including students at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
Aikins’ previous research includes fertility preservation in gynecologic cancers, Effects of sexual function following Surgeries for gynecologic Malignancies. He also conducts global health research in the area of cervical cancer screening in low-resource communities. He currently serves as a visiting professor at Cape Coast Teaching Hospital in the OB/GYN Department (University of Cape Coast School of Medical Sciences) in Cape Coast, Ghana, West Africa.
Having received his undergraduate degree at the University of Pennsylvania and medical degree from the Medical College of Pennsylvania, Aikins completed a general surgery internship at St. Agnes Hospital in Baltimore and an obstetrics/gynecology residency at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School/Cooper University Hospital. He also completed gynecologic oncology fellowship at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, American College of Surgeons, and the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons. He is also a member of numerous gynecologic oncology professional societies and committees in the United States and internationally. Aikins has published a variety of articles in peer reviewed journals as well as book chapters and presents regularly at regional, national and international meetings. He has been a Top Doctor in New Jersey for the Philadelphia Pennsylvania for the past ten years.
Dr. Aikins sees patients at Rutgers Cancer Institute and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton.
Clinical Expertise
Fertility preservation in gynecologic cancers, management of Vulva, Vaginal, Cervical, Uterine, Tubal & Ovarian Cancers. Minimally invasive Surgeries (Robotics), Complex Gynecologic Surgeries and Clinical Trials
Ratings and Reviews
4.7 Overall
Based on 66 reviews
4.7
Gives easy to understand instructions
4.6
Spends enough time with you
4.8
Shows respect for what you say
4.8
Provider listens carefully to you
4.8
Provider explains things in way you understand
Explanation of helping my mom was easy to understand & made my Mom feel comfortable.
Dr. Aikins is professional, friendly & knowledgeable.
*Dr. Aikins is an extremely amazing professional compassionate doctor and human being.
I love it how the doctor treats his patients. Very nice and respectful blessings.
Dr. Aikens is the best!!!!
Insurance
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- Aetna US Healthcare
- Horizon NJ Health, Inc.
- Aetna, Inc.
- AmeriGroup
- Medicaid
- AmeriHealth HMO
- Champ VA
- Medicare
- Cigna
- Cigna Healthcare
- Emblem Health
- GHI
- Oxford Health Plans
- Health Republic
- Private Healthcare Systems
- HealthFirst
- Qualcare HMO
- Horizon
Articles and Press
What's the Connection Between HPV and Cervical Cancer? And More Questions You’re Reluctant to Ask
When it comes to ending the stigma, information is key – and your doctor can help answer your questions – even if you feel embarrassed Read More
Women’s Wellness: Types of Gynecologic Cancers and their Warning Signs
Gynecologic cancer is the growth and spread of cancer cells in the reproductive organs, which make any woman at risk for developing one of these cancers. The first step to managing these diseases is to increase your own knowledge of gynecologic cancers. Read more
Cervical Cancer Can be Prevented
Cervical cancer is the only gynecologic cancer that can be prevented—and there are numerous tools to promote prevention including vaccines and tested strategies. Learn more