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424 NJ TOP DOCS JUST IN! NJ’s Top Hospitals Are You A Cyberchondriac?

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Power Foods Golf Getaways & You And Your Doctor

The Wizard

How Did Dr. Oz Become America’s Doctor?

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Top doctors focused on coordinated patient care

CarePoint Health Medical Group is a comprehensive network with the most skilled and experienced physicians in the Hudson County area. Our boardcertified physicians are integrated with the entire CarePoint Health system, providing 360 degrees of patient-focused, comprehensive care.

We prize their skill and experience. And we value their bedside manner just as much. The physicians of CarePoint Health Medical Group take the time to listen to their patients. They understand each person’s unique needs and concerns. They work collaboratively with colleagues, nursing staff and other medical professionals to deliver exceptional outcomes.

Our doctors accept most insurances plans.

Over 300 of the best doctors have already joined CarePoint Health Medical Group, and many more are on deck to help build the future of healthcare in Hudson County‌today.

Find a Doctor: 201.706.4515

carepointhealthmedicalgroup.org

Thank you, NJ Top Docs, for recognizing some of CarePoint Health Medical Group’s best physicians.

We honor the talent of our medical team, who work tirelessly to provide excellent patient care, and congratulate them on the recognition of their skill, compassion and dedication.

Michael Ahn, DO

Obstetrics/Gynecology

Hoboken

Sabia Ali, MD

Family Medicine

Jersey City

Mona Ayoub, MD

Pediatric

Hoboken

Nabil Dahrouj, MD

Pediatric

Hoboken

Anthony G. Delpiano, MD

Internal Medicine

Jersey City

Osbert Fernandez, MD

Obstetrics/Gynecology

Hoboken

Christopher Grantham, MD

Critical Care

Jersey City

Riad A. Kabakibi, MD

Obstetrics/Gynecology

Secaucus

Guli Khan, MD

Internal Medicine

Bayonne

Angel Lazo, MD

Internal Medicine

Jersey City

Howard Levine, DO

Family Medicine

Bayonne

Osama Moshet, MD

Pediatric

Hoboken

Gisela L. Munne, MD

Family Medicine

Jersey City

Sabrina Nilufar, MD

Obstetrics/Gynecology

Hoboken

Ramiladevi S. Patel, MD

Internal Medicine

Jersey City

Jay A. Sklower, MD

Family Medicine

Jersey City

Carolee Wosu, MD

Pediatric

Jersey City

Find a Doctor: 201.706.4515

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ARE YOU A CYBERCHONDRIAC?

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NJ TOP SURGEONS INTRODUCTION

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THE NUMBERS

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ADVOCARE ORTHOPEDIC AND SPORTS MEDICINE

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SAY WHAT

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NJ TOP DOCS INTRODUCTION

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ADVANCED DERMATOLOGY SURGERY CENTER

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ADVANCED OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY

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AUGUSTIN ORTHOPEDICS

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BREAST SURGERY AND BREAST ONCOLOGY ASSOCIATES

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DRAKE & PRESTI ENT SURGICAL ASSOCIATES

ADVOCARE PEDIATRICS & ADULT MEDICINE

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NEW REFLECTIONS PLASTIC SURGERY

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NORTH EAST LASER VEIN INSTITUTE

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ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY AND SPORTS MEDICINE CENTER

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ALLERGY & ASTHMA SPECIALISTS, PC

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BERGEN MEDICAL ASSOCIATES & BERGEN GASTROENTEROLOGY

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CONSULTANTS IN REHABILITATION AND PAIN MEDICINE

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SPIRO PLASTIC SURGERY

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ADDITIONAL TOP SURGEONS

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DIRECTORY

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JJ HEALTHCARE, INC

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MASRI SPORTS MEDICINE & WELLNESS

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OBGYN OF EAST BRUNSWICK

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RETINA SPECIALISTS OF NEW JERSEY

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THE RUBINO OB/GYN GROUP

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LISA M. SILBRET, MD, FAAD

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BAXT COSMEDICAL

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BARBARA CENCORA, MD

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COHEN VEIN CARE

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DERMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF CENTRAL NJ

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FAIRFIELD PRIMARY DOCTORS

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JARED Z. GOLD, MD

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IVF NEW JERSEY

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AMBER KHAN, MD

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NORTH HUDSON IVF

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STANLEY SZWED, MD, FAAC

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ADVANCED CARDIOLOGY, LLC

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ADVOCARE MORRISTOWN PEDIATRICS

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ROBERT B. BEIM, MD

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SUSAN G. BLANK, MD

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CARDIOLOGY CONSULTANTS OF NORTH MORRIS

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METRO PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY ASSOCIATES, PC

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MARY M. NATH, MD

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PARTNERS FOR WOMEN’S HEALTH

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PRIMECARE PEDIATRICS

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LAWRENCE A. SEITZMAN, MD, PA

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ABBAS SHEHADEH, MD

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TOUCHPOINT PEDIATRICS

features

27 28 32 34 Best Hospitals In 44 New Jersey Eat This!

Everyone’s heard about “power foods,” but what are they?

Oz In Wonderland

Dr. Mehmet Oz leads the celebrity doctor trend on television.

A 21st Century Partnership A better informed patient and a receptive doctor have changed that relationship forever.

Must-Play Golf Courses The best of the best in Northern New Jersey.

No more speculating—we have the facts.

Healthy Living

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Richard Pérez-Feria DESIGN DIRECTOR SARAH LECKIE-CILIBERTI SENIOR EDITOR SIMON MURRAY CONTRIBUTING EDITORS JOSHUA FINE, ROBIN HOLLERAN MARIANELLA ORLANDO, MICHAEL SCRIVNER, VICTORIA STRUBEL CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER CHARLES PALMISANO

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State-of-the-art medicine with concierge level services and award winning Board Certified Physicians.

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M. Coviello

C. Monaco

DIRECTOR, MARKETING & CLIENT RELATIONS

CRISTINA MENDEZ CLIENT RELATIONS & MARKETING COORDINATORS

JENNIFER RODEMER KIPP

JESSICA DIETRICH

Healthy Living: Top Docs is published by: NJ Top Docs and produced by MOD Media, LLC 973-249-6157 ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS David Caggiano, D.M.D., M.S. Peter E. Ciampi, D.D.S., M.A.G.D Gregory J. Gallina, M.D., F.A.S.C.R.S Ira Goldberg, D.D.S., F.A.G.D, MICOI Jeffrey S. Gosin, M.D. F.A.C.S Michael Gruber, D.M.D., F.A.G.D Robert A. Kayal, M.D., F.A.A.O.S Matthew Kaufman, M.D., F.A.C.S. Paul Kovatis, M.D.

Sammy Masri, M.D. Sunita Merriman, D.D.S Donald Putman, M.D. F.A.A.C Norman San Agustin, M.D., F.A.C.S. Jennifer Shaw-Brachfield, M.D., F.A.A.P Gary Silverstrom, D.D.S. Susan L. Treiser, M.D., Ph.D. James C. Wittig, M.D. William F. Ziegler, D.O.

It is with great pride and appreciation that we present our advisory board members.

Advisory board members do not select, review or approve individual doctors and/or practices. Their focus is reviewing our methodology (how we select a “Top Doctors” and/or “Top Dentist”) and approving our process

CHARLES ACCURSO, MD

AMONG PROCEDURES PROVIDED Virtual Colonoscopy — Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth Endoscopic Ultrasound — Rectal & Esophageal Manmetry Hemorrhoidal Banding — Bravo 48 hr. wireless ph Monitoring H-pylori breath Testing — Sm. Bowel Wireless Capsule Endosc.

Treatment of Liver Disease — Diagnostic & Therapeutic ERCP Lactose Intolerance Breath Testing Diagnostic and Therapeutic EGD/ Colonoscopy

DIGESTIVE HEALTHCARE CENTER CONGRATULATES THE 2013 TOP DOCS! Healthy Living • 2013

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Did You Know?

Are You A Cyberchondriac?

By Simon Murray

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n today’s Wikiworld, information is being created, shared and absorbed in minutes— scratch that, seconds— across the Web at lightningfast speeds. Typically we know this to be a good thing: The Internet allows for unbridled communication and sharable knowledge on a massive scale. And the truth is the open nature of the Web has spurred education, connected business, toppled dictators.

But a free-range medium accessible by the public can be both a gift and a curse. Especially when it comes to our health, where the unsupported decisions we make, if wrong, can lead to serious injury—or much worse.

Americans are more health conscious than ever. Thanks in part to the technology at our fingertips we’re watching what we eat, tracking workouts, counting calories and generally leading a healthier lifestyle. On the Apple App Store, for example, there are more than 9,000 apps that pertain to health.

Online, consumers with health care questions are using search engines that send them to WebMD, Mayo Clinic and Everyday Health. While some medical apps and websites are resources specifically for doctors and med school students, most are utilities intended to improve the wellbeing of the public at large.

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What’s happening, however, is the opposite in some cases—and here’s the problem. Some of us are turning to our smartphones or the Web to answer our health-related questions—with all-too-frequent unhealthy results.

“Cyberchondria” is a real condition affecting millions of Americans and you may have fallen victim yourself.

Here’s an example: Type the phrase “stomach ache”—a common ailment with many different causes— into Google. Your query will be met with a barrage of answers, from the matronly “None of us likes an upset stomach,” to the grave “Abdominal pain is a common symptom associated with transient disorders or serious disease.” So which one describes what’s happening to you?

Cyberchondria is a neologism that explains the growing phenomenon described by journalist Lois Rogers as “the deluded belief that you suffer from all the diseases featured on the Internet.” According to a 2008

study conducted by Microsoft researchers Ryen White and Eric Horvitz, self-diagnosing a symptom using a search engine has the potential to increase anxiety in those lacking proper medical education or training. In the study, 500 Microsoft employees were surveyed on their experiences in searching for health-related information on the Web and a whopping nine out of ten of those employees said that searching for basic medical information led to researching a more serious condition, even though none of the participants described any excessive health concerns at the onset of the study.

The Internet is completely ingrained in our everyday lives, and this has a direct affect on the way we understand our bodies, interact with doctors and learn about treatments (see page 32). With sound judgment, there’s a wealth of medical information on the Web that can assist people in making smart, rational decisions when it comes to their health. But remember that nothing should substitute the care and guidance that you’ll receive from a medical professional. If you’re spending hours searching for health care advice online, it’s time to consult with a trusted physician.

That’s always a knowledgeable resource you can trust.

The Numbers

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Total number of hospitals in New Jersey

552 million Number of people in the world who will have diabetes in 2030

358 Number of anticipated graduates in New Jersey medical schools’ class of 2016

New Jersey’s 2012 America’s Health Ranking (up from 17 in 2011)

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in New Jersey in 2010

308,410 Number of employed physicians and surgeons in the US

The art of medicine was to be properly learned only from its practice and its exercise.

— Dr. Thomas Sydenham (17th Century Physician)

20 Minutes

Average waiting time in US doctor’s office

77% 60%

New Jersey residents eligible to donate blood

15.7 million

Number of units of whole blood and red blood cells donated in the United States in 2011

An inquiring, analytical mind; an unquenchable thirst for new knowledge; and a heartfelt compassion for the ailing—these are prominent traits among the committed clinicians who have preserved the passion for medicine.

— Dr. Lois DeBakey (Prof. of Scientific Comm.)

Medicine, the only profession that labors incessantly to destroy the reason for its own existence.

— Sir James Bryce

Say What?

Patients who said their doctors “always” communicated well in New Jersey hospitals

Medical science has proven time and again that when the resources are provided, great progress in the treatment, cure and prevention of disease can occur.

—Michael J. Fox (Actor)

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Top Docs 2013 NJ Top Docs is proud to present New Jersey’s top doctors of 2013. As part of our series, every issue promises to provide extensive doctor profiles, thus empowering patients with unique access to local doctors before even scheduling a visit.

With a glance, patients can determine our approved healthcare providers’ area of practice, what services they provide, their education, training and so much more. No waiting rooms, clipboards or family history required upfront.

The following pages expand upon the services and credentials of physicians from a number of varying specialties across multiple counties. All of the doctors featured in this section and on NJTopDocs.com have been extensively screened and approved before deemed worthy of being one of the NJ Top Docs. Our goal is to assist you in finding the best healthcare providers across the state.

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Advanced Dermatology Surgery and Laser Center

Glenn Kolansky, MD completed a two-year fellowship that included training in dermatologic surgery, laser surgery and reconstruction, as well as the Mohs Micrographic Surgery, the most advanced and most effective treatment available today for basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma.

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his outpatient procedure is performed with local anesthesia and allows the physician to see beyond the visible disease to precisely identify and remove the entire tumor layer by layer while leaving the surrounding healthy tissue intact and unharmed, thus minimizing the chance of regrowth and lessening the potential for scarring or disfigurement.

Dr. Kolansky has nearly two decades of experience treating skin cancers and a keen eye for facial aesthetics. He has conducted research and has been published within the field of dermatology, and volunteered for the American Cancer Society (ACS) providing lectures and

GLENN KOLANSKY, MD BOARD CERTIFICATION Dermatology

EDUCATION + TRAINING Medical School at State University of New York, Brooklyn Internship in Internal Medicine, Beth Israel Medical Center, New York City Dermatology residency at the University of Michigan Two-year fellowship at the University of Iowa

SERVICES

skin cancer screenings.

Dr. Kolansky has appeared on Nancy Grace “Headline News,” New Jersey news Channel 12, PIX Channel 11, New Jersey View Channel 7 and Fox Business News.

Mohs micrographic surgery Treatment of skin cancer; pre-cancerous lesions; moles, warts, lesions, cysts, and growths.

Facial rejuvenation- Lasers, Botox, Dysport, Juvederm,Restylane

Glenn Kolansky MD ADVANCED DERMATOLOGY SURGERY AND LASER CENTER 4 Hartford Drive, Suite 3 Tinton Falls, NJ 07701 732-933-8500 USE THIS QR CODE FOR MORE INFORMATION

www.GlennKolansky.com View Full Profile at www.NJTopDocs.com COUNTY:

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Advanced Obstetrics and Gynecology

Manisha G. Abeysinghe, MD practices general and high-risk gynecology and obstetrics—a crucial area of medicine for women—at her three Hunterdon county offices.

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he is board certified and specializes in minimally invasive surgical procedures to correct pelvic pain, endometriosis, abnormal bleeding and other causeconcerning medical conditions.

Using her knowledge and experience, Dr. Abeysinghe expertly blends highly developed technical skills with genuine compassion to create a unique and collaborative relationship with her patients, and is adept at working with women with diabetes, hypertension and other medical issues that can sometimes complicate pregnancies.

“With treatments and technologies constantly evolving, it’s important to me that my patients are receiving the best and most thorough care possible.”

In recent years, advancements in treatments for women’s health issues have greatly reduced recovery time—even for the more complicated cases—so patients can usually return home the same day after a surgical procedure. One such example

of these positive innovations is laparoscopic surgery.

“It’s important to me that my patients are receiving the best and most thorough care possible.”

“Being able to skillfully perform minimally invasive hysterectomies for appropriate patients minimizes recovery time to two weeks so that patients can get back to their lives and families quickly and with less pain medication as well,” says Dr. Abeysinghe.

Dr. Abeysinghe has been recognized with two Patient’s Choice Awards—a program where patients voluntarily submit unsolicited reviews of physician performance—as well as with a Special Excellence in Endoscopic Procedures award from her peers at the American Association of Gynecologic Laparascopists.

Manisha G. Abeysinghe, MD ADVANCED OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY 4 Walter E Foran Boulevard, Suite 302, Flemington, NJ 08822 908-806-0080 1390 Route 22 West, Suite 104, Lebanon, NJ 08833 908-437-1234 1100 Wescott Drive, Suite 203, Flemington, NJ 08822 908-788-6488 www.AdvancedForWomen.com View Full Profile at www.NJTopDocs .com COUNTY:

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SPECIALTY:

OB/Gyn & Gynecology

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MANISHA G. ABEYSINGHE, MD BOARD CERTIFICATION Gynecology and Obstetrics

EDUCATION + TRAINING Ohio University Ohio State University College of Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology residency, Riverside Methodist Hospital, Ohio

SERVICES Gynecology Obstetrics Minimally invasive surgery Ultrasound services Genitourinary

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Advocare Pediatric & Adult Medicine Jay Mirmanesh, MD is a board certified pediatrician and specialist in newborn care who provides comprehensive medical attention for patients from birth to age 21.

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ecently, his two offices joined the Advocare network of pediatricians, family practice physicians and specialists, which he says provide a better continuity of care because patients can find top quality generalists and specialists without having to go outside the group. He adds that Advocare has strict credentialing, continuing education requirements and policies that ensure a high level of medical care is delivered to all patients.

“We’ll be opening a third office in Voorhees with late hours until 11pm or midnight so patients don’t have to go to the emergency room if someone gets ill in the evening,” says Dr. Mirmanesh.

Prior to establishing a private practice, Dr. Mirmanesh began his career in the Newborn Intensive Care

Units (NICU) at Virtua Memorial in Mount Holly and Easton Hospital in Pennsylvania, where he served as Medical Director of both NICU units. Currently, Dr. Mirmanesh is a clinical assistant professor of pediatrics at Drexel University College of Medicine and has recently invited his son, John, also a pediatrician, to join his thriving practice.

“This is a very exciting time in my life,” Dr. Mirmanesh says.

S. JAY MIRMANESH, MD, MBA BOARD CERTIFICATION Pediatrics

EDUCATION + TRAINING Medical College of Pennsylvania Neonatology fellowship, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

SERVICES Routine physicals and sick care Immediate post-concussion assessment and cognitive testing (IMPACT™) Sports medicine Uncomplicated fracture care Vision testing from 6 months of age Hearing testing from 6 months of age Attention deficit disorder Allergy testing Asthma evaluation and treatment Pulmonary function evaluation

S. Jay Mirmanesh, MD, MBA ADVOCARE PEDIATRIC & ADULT MEDICINE

12000 Lincoln Drive West, Suite 311, Marlton, NJ 08053 | 856-985-8100 800 Liberty Place, Sicklerville, NJ 08081 | 856-728-7900 www.AdvocareDocMir.com View Full Profile at www.NJTopDocs.com COUNTY:

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ALLERGY & ASTHMA SPECIALISTS, P.C. BOARD CERTIFICATION Pediatrics & Allergy & Immunology

EDUCATION + TRAINING Duke University School of Medicine (Silverstein) Cornell University Medical College (Gold) Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (Sherman) Northwestern University Medical Center (Wanich)

SERVICES

Allergy & Asthma Specialists, P.C.

Conditions treated: Seasonal allergy Asthma Food allergy Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) Chronic cough Sinusitis Recurrent infections Hives (Urticaria) Insect stings

The physicians at Allergy & Asthma Specialists hail from some of the world’s finest medical centers, including Columbia Presbyterian, Mount Sinai, Cornell, Northwestern and Duke. They are regarded among the top allergy specialists in New Jersey.

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e diagnose and treat patients of all ages. We treat food and seasonal allergies as well as asthma,” says Leonard Silverstein, MD, founder of Allergy & Asthma Specialists.

“Allergic reactions range from mild to life-threatening and include rashes, itching, sneezing, trouble breathing, swelling, eczema and a number of other symptoms. Safe and extremely effective treatments are available.”

Food and seasonal allergies are increasing dramatically. Common food allergies include cow’s milk, tree nuts, eggs, wheat, soybeans, and shellfish. Tree pollen levels are extremely high each Spring and often incapacitate severely allergic patients.

There are many excellent remedies available which can minimize seasonal allergy symptoms.

Asthma is the most common respiratory problem in New Jersey,

but fortunately there are many treatment options that can control symptoms. At Allergy & Asthma Specialists, pulmonary testing is performed and this allows the physicians to determine a patient’s response to medication and determine proper dosing. Using today’s preventative strategies, frequent emergency room visits and hospitalization for asthma is a thing of the past.

Leonard Silverstein, MD; Ruth L.K. Gold, MD; Jennifer Sherman, DO; Niya Wanich, MD ALLERGY & ASTHMA SPECIALISTS, P.C. 82 East Allendale Road, Suite 7A and 7B, Saddle River, NJ 07458 | 201-236-8282 51 Route 23 South, Riverdale, NJ 07457 | 973-831-5799 www.NJAllergyDoctors.com COUNTY:

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Bergen

SPECIALTY:

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Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology

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Bergen Medical Associates & Bergen Gastroenterology Bergen Medical Associates grew as an extension of the highly regarded Bergen Gastroenterology practice.

NJ Top Doctors: Robert Levine, Eric Avezzano, Robert Pittman, Holly Cullen, Crystal Broussard

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he combined medical group of nearly 40 physicians offers a wide range of services and specialties including primary care, cardiology, gastroenterology, rheumatology, neurology and others that provide a seamless continuum of care from routine physicals to

emerging medical issues including those that require hospital stays.

“You need to start with excellent practitioners, but what sets us apart is the way we take care of our patients,” says Eric Avezzano, M.D. “Specialization has created a system with too many hand-offs. At Bergen

BERGEN MEDICAL ASSOCIATES/BERGEN GASTROENTEROLOGY 466 Old Hook Road, Suite 1, Emerson, NJ 07630 | 201-967-8221 1 West Ridgewood Avenue, Suite 301, Paramus, NJ 07652 | 201-445-1660 236 Grand Avenue, Park Ridge, NJ 07656 | 201-391-0071 127 Union Street, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 | 201-445-8787 269 Livingston Street, Northvale, NJ 07647 | 201-767-8400 6 Prospect Street, Suite 2A, Midland Park, NJ 07432 | 201-670-0002 www.BergenMed.com

www.BergenGastro.com

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Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Allergy and Immunology, Rheumatology

SPECIALTY:

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Medical, we follow our patients through their health concerns and keep them out of the emergency room if possible.”

The practice is committed to providing an individualized approach to address each patient’s medical needs. They provide convenience and flexibility, demonstrated by expanded office hours on weekday evenings and Saturdays at several nearby office locations. The group participates in most insurance plans to help facilitate long-lasting relationships with their patients.

Bergen Medical Associates offers integrated, cutting-edge medical care with a small practice personalized approach that patients greatly appreciate.

SERVICES Internal medicine Primary care Gastroenterology Rheumatology Cardiology Endocrinology and metabolism Allergy and immunology Neurology Physiatry Nutrition

BOARD CERTIFICATION Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Allergy and Immunology, Rheumatology

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Consultants in Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine Paul Abend, DO, has over 22 years of experience in physiatry and pain management intervention and specializes in neuropathy—and is double-board certified in Family Medicine and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

PAUL ABEND, D.O., FAAP M&R BOARD CERTIFICATION Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation & Family Practice

EDUCATION + TRAINING Drew University University of Medicine and Dentistry New Jersey New Jersey School of Osteopathic Medicine Resident and Chief Resident, Family Medicine, Robert Wood Johnson Hospital Resident and Chief Resident, Physical medicine and Rehabilitation, UMDNJRobert Wood Johnson Hospital

SERVICES Comprehensive evaluation of musculoskeletal conditions Rehabilitation management of neuromuscular diseases Strokes and rheumatologic diseases Integrative therapeutic exercise program Sports injuries Acute and chronic joint pain Acute and chronic neck and back pain Neuropathy Failed neck and back surgery syndrome Variety of image-guided interventional procedures Spinal stimulator trials

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ith his highly skilled associate Joseph Mejia, D.O. F.A.A.P.M&R, it is their goal to eliminate pain, promote mobility, improve movement potential, and provide a better quality of life through effective and proven procedures and treatments.

“We are a practice with a personal approach to patient care, with the most advanced image-guided nonsurgical treatment options for a diverse range of conditions,” says Dr. Abend.

Dr. Abend is the Medical Director of Inpatient and Outpatient Rehabilitation Services at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RJUH)-Rahway. His focus is nonsurgical spinal treatments,

sports injuries and neuropathy, and he cofounded the Movement Disorder Center at RWJUH -New Brunswick.

Dr. Abend is a Clinical Associate Professor at Kessler Institute, Newark Medical School, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Rutgers Medical School Departments of Medicine and Family Medicine.

He is also involved in the Kessler Institute Musculoskeletal Pain Management Fellowship Program, and a frequent lecturer to medical personnel throughout New Jersey, as well as the past president of the NJ Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the NJ Society of Medical Specialties.

Paul Abend, D.O., FAAP M&R CONSULTANTS IN REHABILITATION AND PAIN MANAGEMENT 16 Mount Bethel Road, Warren, NJ 07059 550 Kinderkamack Road, Suite 203, Oradell, NJ 07675 459 Watchung Avenue, Watchung, NJ 07069 593 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, NJ 08816 908-226-1300

USE THIS QR CODE FOR MORE INFORMATION

www.crmpain.com View Full Profile at www.NJTopDocs.com COUNTY: Bergen / Middlesex / Somerset SPECIALTY: Pain Management & Physical Medicine

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JJ Healthcare, Inc. Sanjeevani Jain, MD is a board certified psychiatrist who has been in practice for more than two decades and previously served as Medical Director and Chief of Psychiatry at Newton Memorial Hospital.

SANJEEVANI JAIN, MD BOARD CERTIFICATION Psychiatry

EDUCATION + TRAINING Residency, New York University

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mpressively, she has been recognized numerous times—on both local and national levels—for her talents in treating adults and children.

“I do a thorough physical and psychological evaluation to determine if there’s a connection to illness or a physical condition,” says Dr. Jain. “I also develop long-term relations with my patients; many have been with me since I’ve been in practice.”

Dr. Jain leverages unique and sophisticated methods of testing to accurately diagnose each patient and determine the best course of treatment to improve the quality of life for the individual. Her arsenal of tools also includes cognitive testing for those who’ve experienced brain trauma or impairment.

Dr. Jain is also an active member of the community and leader in a number of professional organizations. As a respected psychiatrist treating ADHD, depression, bipolar disorders

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Indira Gandhi Medical College

SERVICES Psychiatric evaluations School evaluations Forensic evaluations Competency evaluations Personal injury evaluations Power of attorney evaluations ADHD testing Psychopharmacology Couples, family and individual psychotherapy Medical evaluations for security clearance protocols

“I also develop long-term relations with my patients.” and anxiety disorders, Dr. Jain’s expertise and professionalism are held in high regard and she’s often invited to speak to the public and fellow medical professionals.

Sanjeevani Jain, MD JJ HEALTHCARE, INC. Panther Valley Mall, 1575 Route 517, Hackettstown, NJ 07840 | 908-852-4084 Highland Psychiatric Associates, PC Knoll Place, 70 Sparta Avenue, Suites 206A-208, Sparta, NJ 07871 | 973-729-2991 www.jjhealthcareinc.com View Full Profile at www.NJTopDocs.com COUNTY: Warren SPECIALTY: Psychiatry & Behavioral Health

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Masri Sports Medicine & Wellness

“Each injury is unique and treatments need to be tailored to the individual’s lifestyle and capabilities,” says Sammy Masri, MD, a double board certified primary care sports medicine physician who specializes in the nonsurgical treatments of musculoskeletal injuries.

SAMMY MASRI, MD General Dentistry

AREA OF PRACTICE BOARD CERTIFICATION Sports Medicine Internal Medicine

EDUCATION + TRAINING Ross University Medical School University of Medicine and Dentistry New Jersey Fellowship, Jersey Shore Medical Center

SERVICES Sports medicine Musculoskeletal ultrasound Joint fluid replacement Platelet rich plasma injections EMG/NCV testing Acupuncture Natural hormone replacement therapy Nutritional supplementation

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t Masri Sports Medicine & Wellness, Dr. Masri takes a conservative approach and, when possible, initiates treatment with physical therapy and exercise.

He’s also affiliated with orthopedic surgeons and similar professionals for seamless continued treatments outside his office’s scope of care.

Having played American Legion baseball and semi-professional football himself, Dr. Masri personally understands what athletes—from elite performers to recreational participants—need to maintain athleticism, heal from injuries and stay as pain free as possible.

Dr. Masri continues to add new diagnostic and treatment modalities to his practice including platelet rich plasma and stem cell therapy; electromyography and nerve conduction velocity testing;

acupuncture; musculoskeletal ultrasound; and most recently, the TenexHealth TX procedure (percutaneous needle tenotomy) for tendonitis and other painful soft tissue injuries.

Also as the owner of Physioage NJ, a Manhattan-based hormone replacement franchise organization, Dr. Masri is experienced in using hormone replacement therapy in helping men and women stay active longer and recover more quickly from injuries as they age.

Sammy Masri, MD MASRI SPORTS MEDICINE & WELLNESS 784 Franklin Avenue, Suite 220, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 201-809-9996 37 West Century Road, Suite 104, Paramus, NJ 07652 201-261-0402 1300 Main Avenue, Suite 3A, Clifton, NJ 07011 973-777-0934 www.MySportsMedicine.com View Full Profile at www.NJTopDocs.com

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ObGyn Of East Brunswick

“I really love what I do and connecting with patients,” says Uzoma Owunna, MD, FACOG, who joined her all-female obstetrical and gynecological medical group nearly a decade ago.

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frequently share my own experiences with patients to help them feel comfortable about their own issues and concerns and to demystify women’s health for all teens and adults.”

Dr. Owunna enjoys meeting women from all walks and stages

of life and, most of all, loves bringing children into the world. Each pregnancy and delivery is unique and this makes the process all the more exciting for her.

Dr. Owunna points out that patients today are quite savvy and educated when it comes to treatments and medical options. It’s crucial for Dr. Owunna and her partners to stay on top of the latest innovations.

She’s particularly interested in minimally invasive surgery, advanced laparoscopy, adolescence and menopause, and is a leader in the use of the TRUCLEAR Hysteroscopic Morcellator System, a safer and more effective alternative to traditional hysteroscopic surgical methods used in procedures such as the removal of uterine fibroids and polyps.

Uzoma Owunna, MD, FACOG OBGYN OF EAST BRUNSWICK 172 Summerhill Road, East Brunswick, NJ 08816 732-254-1500 319 Route 9 South, Manalapan, NJ 07726 732-780-6970 www.OBGYNEB.com View Full Profile at www.NJTopDocs.com COUNTY:

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UZOMA OWUNNA, MD, FACOG BOARD CERTIFICATION Obstetrics and Gynecology

EDUCATION + TRAINING Harvard University Mt. Sinai School of Medicine Residency, UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

SERVICES Routine and high-risk obstetrical care Routine and complex gynecological and breast examinations Contraception Family planning Minimally invasive gynecological in office procedures/surgeries Infertility testing and referral Urodynamic testing for urinary incontinence Sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment Menopausal and hormonal management Bone density exams Management of abnormal Pap smear

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Retina Specialists of New Jersey

Patients of award-winning and published practitioner Sean Lalin, MD are assured of outstanding, compassionate care at a time often fraught with uncertainty.

F SEAN LALIN, MD BOARD CERTIFICATION Ophthalmology

EDUCATION + TRAINING Medical School, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Residency, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Fellowship, New York Eye & Ear Infirmary

SERVICES Diabetic eye disease Macular degeneration Retinal surgery Retinal laser treatment Retinal detachment Macula holes Epiretinal membranes Flashes and floaters Ocular trauma Cataract surgery complications

ocusing solely on the diagnosis, treatment and surgery of the retina, Dr. Lalin is an undisputed expert in the treatment of macular degeneration and diabetic eye disease.

According to Dr. Lalin, recent medical advances in the treatment of macular degeneration can slow down or halt vision loss in this common, visually devastating disease that can affect our ability to read or even recognize faces over time.

In addition, the introduction of advanced, 25 and 27 gauge microincisional surgical instruments over the last several years have also greatly enhanced our ability to treat retinal detachments, macula holes, and epiretinal membranes with minimally invasive outpatient surgery.

While at Columbia Medical School

and Residency, Dr. Lalin had the privilege of studying under the legendary retinal surgeon, Dr. Stanley Chang and received the Alvin Behrens Prize for the most outstanding graduate entering the field of ophthalmology. After his residency training at Columbia, Dr. Lalin spent two more years learning the nuances of medical and surgical management of retinal disease at the nation’s oldest eye hospital, the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary.

Sean Lalin, MD RETINA SPECIALISTS OF NEW JERSEY

25 Lindsley Drive, Suite 101, Morristown, NJ 07960 422 Conventry Drive, Second Floor, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 500 Willow Grove Street, Suite 2, Hackettstown, NJ 07840 877-NJ-RETINA/973-871-2020

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The Rubino Ob/Gyn Group

The Rubino Ob/Gyn Group is an elite team of talented physicians that thrive on the principal of collaborating on patient’s needs to consistently offer the highest level of care.

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he relaxed, friendly and patient-centered office offers a feeling of comfort from the moment you walk in the door. Patients know the oneon-one attention they receive is the best in Northern, NJ. The practice focuses on non-invasive procedures performed right in the office, eliminating the need for an operating room, including 15-minute Her Option® Cryoablation Therapy to end heavy periods, 10-minute Essure® sterilization procedure for permanent birth control and 15-minute MyoSure® to remove uterine fibroids. The medical team at The Rubino OB/GYN Group continues to offer obstetrical services and standard tests. They also participate in clinical research projects to offer the latest advances in women’s health.

“We were one of the first to adopt electronic medical records and use technology to reduce administrative time for our doctors and spend more time with our patients.”

“We were one of the first to adopt electronic medical records and use technology to reduce administrative time for our doctors and spend more time with our patients,” says Dr. Rubino, the award-winning founder of the practice.

Dr. Rubino also created “Tomorrow’s MDs” research mentoring program and is the inventor of the “Clock Technique” to improve the outcome and shorten the duration of cryoablation therapy. He is actively involved in his community and is an elected official, serving as councilman in Summit, NJ.

ROBERT J. RUBINO, MD, FACOG BOARD CERTIFICATION Obstetrics and Gynecology

EDUCATION + TRAINING UMDNJ - New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ Residency, UMDNJ - University Hospital

SERVICES Her Option Cryoablation Essure MyoSure Pelvic floor therapy Gynecology Obstetrics 3D/4D ultrasound Urogynecology Hysteroscopy

Robert J. Rubino, MD, FACOG THE RUBINO OB/GYN GROUP 101 Old Short Hills Road, Suite 101, West Orange, NJ 07052 | 973-736-1100 33 Overlook Road, Suite 108, Summit, NJ 07901 908-522-4558 731 Broadway, Bayonne, NJ 07002 | 201-339-3300 1119 Raritan Road, Clark, NJ 07066 | 732-396-1881 www.RubinoOBGYN.com View Full Profile at www.NJTopDocs.com COUNTY:

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Lisa Silbret, MD For fourteen years, Lisa Silbret, MD, has enhanced the lives of patients through her cutting-edge cosmetic dermatological services.

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LISA SILBRET, MD BOARD CERTIFICATION Dermatology

EDUCATION + TRAINING University of Pennsylvania Albert Einstein College of Medicine Cornell-The New York Hospital Montefiore Medical Center of Albert Einstein College of Medicine Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology Member of the American Board of Dermatology

SERVICES Fillers: Juvederm, Restylane, Perlane, Radiesse, Belotero Toxins: Dysport and Botox Laser resurfacing Skin Tightening Chemical peels Laser surgery Sclerotherapy Skin cancer screening and treatment Medical and light based therapy Narrow Band UV therapy Photodynamic therapy General dermatology Dermatological surgery Treatment of acne, rosacea, psoriasis, eczema and melasma

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ased in Manalapan, Dr. Lisa Silbret’s and Dr. Alan Schechter’s practice offers individualized treatments for skin cancer detection and the effects of aging.

“When patients come into the office, I want them to be comfortable. There is a lot of anxiety about cosmetic procedures and no one wants to look fake or plastic.

I believe that nothing is more important than helping someone feel better about themselves.

My goal is to restore a youthful appearance in a way that looks entirely natural. ” As the daughter of an artist mother and physician father, Dr. Silbret’s decision to specialize in cosmetic dermatology was a natural progression for her.

“I love how the knowledge of science and anatomy blend so perfectly with the art of fillers, Botox/Dysport and lasers. I can then use this art of facial sculpturing to create a natural and youthful appearance.”

After graduating from The University of Pennsylvania, she pursued her career in medicine

by attending The Albert Einstein College of Medicine where she received her medical degree. She completed her medical internship at The New York Hospital of Cornell University Medical Center and trained at the Memorial Sloan Kettering. In addition, Dr. Silbret did research at Rockefeller University, investigating strategies for the treatment of melanoma.

During her dermatology residency at Albert Einstein, she was honored to be chosen as Chief Resident.

“Aging gracefully means something different for every person. Some patients might simply want to improve their complexion or erase a few brown spots requiring chemical peels and a good skin care regimen. While for others, a combination of procedures can take years off by erasing facial wrinkles and restoring volume for a refreshed appearance.”

“Beautiful skin is healthy skin. Protecting your skin with a sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher, wearing sun protective clothing, and visiting your dermatologist regularly can keep you looking and feeling your best.”

Lisa Silbret, MD, FAAD

26 Plaza 9 Drive, Manalapan, NJ 07726 732-303-1500 USE THIS QR CODE FOR MORE INFORMATION

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Baxt CosMedical

BAXT COSMEDICAL

The mother-daughter team at Baxt CosMedical is renowned for their skills and experience in both Cosmetic and Medical Dermatology for adults and children.

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hey expertly deliver the most advanced medical care using cuttingedge technology with an oldfashioned level of service and attention that’s tough to beat.

“We really care about our patients,” says Rebecca Baxt, MD, FAAD and Saida Baxt, MD, FAAD. “Our office is efficient with minimal waiting time and convenient and quick appointments.”

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BAXT COSMEDICAL 351 Evelyn Street, Paramus, NJ 07652 201-265-1300 635 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 212-355-5567 www.CosMedical.com View Full Profile at www.NJTopDocs.com COUNTY: Bergen SPECIALTY: Dermatology

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Barbara Cencora, MD

BOARD CERTIFICATION: Dermatology

EDUCATION + TRAINING Dr. Rebecca Baxt University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Dr. Saida Baxt New York University Medical School

SERVICES Acne and rosacea treatments Botox Chemical peels Fillers (Juvederm, Restylane, Sculptra, Belotero) Fraxel laser resurfacing Isolaz acne treatments Laser hair removal Photorejuvenation/Photofacial Sclerotherapy for leg veins Skin cancer screenings Vbeam laser

BARBARA CENCORA, MD

It’s fair to say that any gastroenterologist can do a procedure or order a test, but what the patients of Barbara Cencora, MD get is so much more.

BOARD CERTIFICATION: Gastroenterology

EDUCATION & TRAINING University of Medicine, Lublin, Poland

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listen to my patients and discuss their problems. Building a relationship with my patients helps me treat each of them as a complete person. I spend as much time as needed to address their questions and concerns,” she says.

Internship and residency, Internal Medicine, UMDNJ-Cooper Hospital/ University Medical Center Fellowship in gastroenterology, UMDNJ-Cooper Hospital

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Barbara Cencora, MD ADVANCED GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES 475 County Road 520, Suite 201, Marlboro, NJ 07746 403 Candlewood Commons, Building 4, Howell, NJ 07731 732-370-2220 www.AdvancedGastroOnline.com View Full Profile at www.www.NJTopDocs.com COUNTY: Monmouth SPECIALTY: Gastroenterology

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Colonoscopy Upper endoscopy In-Office hemorrhoid banding Capsule endoscopy (Pill Cam) Endoscopic Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) Endoscopic feeding tube placement (PEG) Colon cancer screenings Treatment of liver diseases Treatment of inflammatory disease

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DAVID E. COHEN, MD BOARD CERTIFICATION: Cardiovascular Disease, Venous and Lymphatic Medicine, Endovascular Medicine, Internal Medicine

EDUCATION + TRAINING Medical Degree: Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY Internship and Residency: Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI Fellowship: Cardiology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY Fellowship: Interventional Cardiology, Westchester Medical Center, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY Mini-Fellowship: Peripheral Arterial Intervention, St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, Tufts University, Boston, MA

SERVICES Endovenous laser treatment (EVLT) Ambulatory phlebectomy Sclerotherapy Compression therapy Duplex ultrasound diagnostics

SANTIAGO A. CENTURION, MD BOARD CERTIFICATION: Dermatology

EDUCATION + TRAINING Medical Medical school, UMDNJ Residency, dermatology, UMDNJ Fellowship, dermatopathology, UMDNJ Mohs surgical training, UMDNJ

SERVICES Mohs surgery Skin cancer surgery Laser procedures Cosmetic procedures Excisions and repairs Cutaneous oncology

Cohen Vein Care As one of the few cardiologists devoted entirely to vein treatment, David E. Cohen, MD leverages technical skills honed over a quarter century of practicing interventional cardiology to perform complete evaluations and treatments of vein disease in a comfortable office setting.

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any suffer unnecessarily because they aren’t aware of the excellent treatment options available today and that these are also usually covered by insurance,” says Dr. Cohen. “At Cohen Vein Care, we provide the highest quality care with state-of-theart diagnostics and minimally invasive therapies.”

David E. Cohen, MD COHEN VEIN CARE 275 Forest Avenue, Suite 205, Paramus, NJ 07652 | 866-474-5842 www.CohenVeinCare.com View Full Profile at www.NJTopDocs.com COUNTY: Bergen SPECIALTY: Cardiology

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Dermatology Associates of Central New Jersey “Our mission is to enhance the well-being of our patients by delivering the finest health care services in accordance to the highest standards.

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e ensure our patient’s path to wellness by providing individualized care” says Santiago A. Centurion, MD, who specializes in the treatment and evaluation of skin cancer. Dr. Centurion has published numerous scientific papers, contributed to dermatology textbooks and taught the art of skin surgery to fellows, residents and students.

Santiago A. Centurion, MD DERMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF CENTRAL NEW JERSEY

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28 Throckmorton Lane, Old Bridge, NJ 08857 | 732-679-6300 250 South Street, Freehold, NJ 07728 | 732-780-7870 www.DermatologyAssociatesNJ.com View Full Profile at www.NJTopDocs.com COUNTY: Middlesex / Monmouth SPECIALTY: Dermatology, Dermatology -Mohs Surgery

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Fairfield Primary Doctors “Primary care allows us to care for patients in every aspect of their lives, everything from prevention of disease through disease diagnosis & treatment,” explains Shirish Bhatt, MD.

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SHIRISH VINAYAK BHATT, MD BOARD CERTIFICATION: Internal Medicine, Wound Care

EDUCATION + TRAINING BS, Medical Science, University of Wisconsin

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r. Bhatt is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and has additional certification in skin and wound care management.

Dr. Bhatt offers Botox/Juvederm plus the most advanced Aesthetic laser technology for skin rejuvenation.

Doctor of Medicine & Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin Residency in Internal Medicine, Loyola Stritch University Medical Center Wound Care Training & Certification, NYU Langonne Medical Center

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Shirish Vinayak Bhatt, MD FAIRFIELD PRIMARY DOCTORS 271 Highway 46 West, Suite H105 Fairfield, NJ 07004 | 973-575-8644 www.FairfieldPrimaryDoctors.com View Full Profile at www.NJTopDocs.com COUNTY: Essex SPECIALTY: Internal Medicine

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Jared Z. Gold, MD

JARED Z. GOLD, MD

More than being a well-trained gastroenterologist, Jared Z. Gold, MD is a warm, compassionate person who enjoys the one-on-one relationships he develops with his patients and their families.

BOARD CERTIFICATION: Gastroenterology

EDUCATION & TRAINING Sackler School of Medicine, New York State American Program

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e takes pride in listening to his patients and coming up with treatment plans that best fit their lifestyles and needs.

Dr. Gold strongly believes that by using the latest technology available, the fight against colon cancer can be won.

Internal medicine residency, Montefiore Medical Center Gastroenterology fellowship University Hospital, Stony Brook, New York

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Jared Z. Gold, MD ADVANCED GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES 475 County Road 520, Suite 201, Marlboro, NJ 07746 403 Candlewood Commons, Building 4, Howell, NJ 07731 100 Perrine Road, Old Bridge, NJ 08857 (new location) 732-370-2220 www.AdvancedGastroOnline.com View Full Profile at www.www.NJTopDocs.com COUNTY: Monmouth SPECIALTY: Gastroenterology

Sick visits Complete physicals Diabetes and cholesterol management health screening Hypertension management Arthritis diagnosis and treatment High cholesterol testing and management Weight loss treatment Low testosterone diagnosis and treatment Laser skin rejuvenation

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Colonoscopy Upper endoscopy In-Office hemorrhoid banding Capsule endoscopy (Pill Cam) Endoscopic Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) Endoscopic feeding tube placement (PEG) Colon cancer screenings Treatment of liver diseases Treatment of inflammatory disease

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SUSAN L. TREISER, MD, PhD BOARD CERTIFICATION: Reproductive Endocrinology and Obstetrics and Gynecology

EDUCATION + TRAINING Georgetown University School of Medicine Residency in obstetrics and gynecology, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Fellowship in reproductive endocrinology, Columbia University College of Physician and Surgeons

SERVICES Egg donation Gestational surrogacy Preimplantation genetic diagnosis In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Lite IVF Family balancing Fertility preservation Shared donor cycles Refund and multi-cycle programs

AMBER KHAN, MD BOARD CERTIFICATION: Gastroenterology

EDUCATION + TRAINING University of the Philippines College of Medicine Internship and residency, Harvard Medical School Fellowship, SUNY Stony Brook

SERVICES Colon and other gastrointestinal cancers Acid reflux disease Irritable bowel syndrome Celiac disease Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis Diseases of the gall bladder, pancreas and liver Bariatric endoscopic procedures including non-invasive StomaPhyx

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IVF New Jersey Fertility Center IVF New Jersey is one of the nation’s most successful fertility programs and the first egg donor program in NJ.

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heir success rates are among the highest in the US for egg donation, 71% compared with the national average of 55%.

“I enjoy developing relationships with patients while actively participating in the evolution of this exciting medical subspecialty,” says Susan Treiser, MD, PhD.

Susan L. Treiser, MD, PhD IVF NEW JERSEY FERTILITY CENTER 81 Veronica Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873 732-220-9060 3379 Quakerbridge Road, Suite 105, Hamilton, NJ 08619 | 609-799-5666 495 Iron Bridge Road, Suite 10, Freehold, NJ 07728 | 732-577-6500 636 Morris Turnpike, Suite 2D, Short Hills, NJ 07078 | 973-258-4081 5 Walter Foran Blvd, #4001, Flemington, NJ 08822 | 732-220-9060 112 W. 34th Street, New York, NY 10120 800-483-6544 www.IVFNJ.com View Full Profile at www.NJTopDocs.com COUNTY: Somerset SPECIALTY:

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Amber Khan, MD Amber Khan, MD specializes in all aspects of gastroenterology. Dr. Khan’s publications and work have received various prestigious awards.

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s one of the few female solo gastroenterologists, Dr. Khan is known for her compassionate and personalized patient care. “When you walk into Dr. Khan’s office, you feel like you are visiting a friend.

Dr. Khan takes out the fear and anxiety associated with seeing a gastroenterologist.”

Amber M. Khan, MD GASTROCARE, LLC 571 Central Avenue, Suite 112 New Providence, NJ 07974 908-522-1313 www.GastroCares.com View Full Profile at www.NJTopDocs.com COUNTY: Union SPECIALTY: Gastroenterology

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JANE MILLER, MD

“No one wants to have to see a fertility specialist to get pregnant,” says Jane Miller, MD, who founded North Hudson IVF nearly two decades ago.

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r. Miller provides personalized and compassionate care at one of North Jersey’s most successful fertility centers. Double-board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology, she believes in rapid but meticulous diagnostic work followed by aggressive medical management to ensure that patients achieve their goals in a minimal amount of time and expense.

Reproductive Endocrinology, Obstetrics & Gynecology

Yale University SUNY Downstate College of Medicine Post-doctoral fellowship psychiatry Yale University Residency/Fellowship Obstetrics and Gynecology/Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility: Beth Israel Boston, U. of Tennessee Chattanooga, SUNY Downstate

SERVICES Jane Miller, MD NORTH HUDSON IVF 385 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 201-871-1999 www.NorthHudsonIVF.com View Full Profile at www.www.NJTopDocs.com COUNTY: Bergen SPECIALTY: Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

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Stanley A. Szwed, MD, FACC Stanley A. Szwed, MD, FACC is a committed triple board certified cardiologist who conducts his practice with the highest medical standards.

STANLEY A. SZWED, MD, FACC BOARD CERTIFICATION: Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology

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e is progressive in his technical skills and continually develops and implements his knowledge of new techniques and innovations in the field of interventional cardiology. He is passionate about offering the latest medical treatments to optimize his patient’s health. He is currently chief of the cardiac catheterization lab at St. Mary’s Hospital in Passaic, NJ.

St. George’s University School of Medicine St. Michael’s Medical CenterCardiology Fellowship Episcopal Hospital-Chief Fellow Interventional Cardiology

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Stanley A. Szwed, MD, FACC 925 Clifton Avenue, Suite 108, Clifton, NJ 07013 973-471-6200 www.DrStanleyASzwed.com View Full Profile at www.www.NJTopDocs.com COUNTY: Passaic SPECIALTY: Cardiology

In Vitro Fertilization, donor egg IVF Egg freezing Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) Operative laparoscopy and hysteroscopy Blastocyst culture and transfer Preimplantation genetic diagnosis and screening Myomectomy

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Risk factor evaluation/management 2D/MMode Echocardiography Stress/Echocardiography 24 hour Holter monitoring Pacemaker evaluation Peripheral vascular evaluation/ intervention Premier vein center procedures Right/left heart catheterization Interventional cardiology procedures/ Radial (wrist) procedures

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ADVOCARE MORRISTOWN PEDIATRICS

ADVANCED CARDIOLOGY, LLC BOARD CERTIFICATION

BOARD CERTIFICATION

Cardiovascular Disease Nuclear Cardiology Interventional Cardiology

Pediatrics

EDUCATION + TRAINING Medical School State University of New York Syracuse

EDUCATION + TRAINING Charles J. Marotta, MD ADVANCED CARDIOLOGY, LLC 95 Madison Ave, Suite 409, Morristown, NJ 07960 117 Seber Road, Unit 1B, Hackettstown, NJ 07840 973-401-1100 908-979-1302 View Full Profile at www.NJTopDocs.com COUNTY:

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Rutgers University University of Medicine and Dentistry Internship at University of Medicine and Dentistry Residency at University of Medicine and Dentistry Chief Residency at University of Medicine and Dentistry Fellowship at University of Medicine and Dentistry

SERVICES Consultations Echo Nuclear Stress echo Cardiac Catheterization Coronary Stent Placement

Dr. Martin Cohen ADVOCARE MORRISTOWN PEDIATRICS 261 James Street, Morristown, NJ 07960 www.Advocare MorristownPediatrics.com 973-540-9393 View Full Profile at www.NJTopDocs.com COUNTY:

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190 Greenbrook Road, North Plainfield, NJ 07060 908-756-6812 View Full Profile at www.NJTopDocs.com COUNTY:

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Obstetrics / Gynecology

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Chief Resident Akron Children’s Hospital

SERVICES Full pediatric and adolescent care Strep tests Flu tests Urine analysis Attending Pediatrician Morristown Medical Center, Goryeb Children’s Hospital

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Robert Beim, MD

Residency Akron Children’s Hospital

SUSAN G. BLANK, MD, LLC

BOARD CERTIFICATION

BOARD CERTIFICATION

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Psychiatry and Neurology

EDUCATION + TRAINING

EDUCATION + TRAINING

SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse

Queens College Stony Brook Medical College (SUNY)

Residency at UMDNJ/RWJUH Medical School

Susan G. Blank, MD DR. SUSAN G BLANK, MD, LLC

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45 Brant Avenue, Suite 2, Clark, NJ 07066

Chief Resident at Long IslandJewish Hillside Medical Center

732-340-0300

Training in Hypnosis

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Training in (EMDR) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

Robotic surgery Obstetrics Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery

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Psychiatry & Behavioral Health

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Residency at Long Island-Jewish Hillside Medical Center

SERVICES Full psychiatric evaluation Psychopharmacologic treatment Psychodynamic psychotherapy EMDR Hypnotherapy Mood and anxiety disorders PTSD/PPD/Eating disorders

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CARDIOLOGY CONSULTANTS OF NORTH MORRIS

DONALD PUTMAN, MD, FACC

BOARD CERTIFICATION

BOARD CERTIFICATION

Cardiovascular Disease & Internal Medicine

Pediatric Cardiology

EDUCATION + TRAINING New York University

EDUCATION + TRAINING Mehmood R. Ahmad, MD, FACC, FACP CARDIOLOGY CONSULTANTS OF NORTH MORRIS

King Edward Medical University Lahore Pakistan

973-586-3400

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Comprehensive cardiovascular evaluation and treatment Echocardiography Exercise stress testing Nuclear stress testing Holter monitoring Lipidology Hypertension evaluation and management

Residency at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey

356 Route 46 East, Mountain Fellowship at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Lakes, NJ 07046

COUNTY:

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Donald Putman, MD, FACC METRO PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY ASSOCIATES, PC

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PARTNERS FOR WOMEN’S HEALTH

BOARD CERTIFICATION

BOARD CERTIFICATION

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Obstetrics and Gynecology

EDUCATION + TRAINING

EDUCATION + TRAINING

Sher-E-Bangla Medical College

University Medicine and Dentisrty of NJ

Residency at Flushing Hospital Medical Center, New York

Medical Pavilion at Raritan Bay, 516 Lawrie Street, Suite SERVICES C, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 Affiliated with Raritan Bay Medical Center and Palisades 732-442-7500 Medical Center View Full Profile at Gynecology and obstetrics www.NJTopDocs.com Checkups and routine exams COUNTY: Middlesex On-site lab On-site Ultrasounds SPECIALTY: Obstetrics Total Obstetrical Care and Gynecology

Gerald Ciciola, MD PARTNERS FOR WOMEN’S HEALTH 95 Northfield Avenue, Suite 3, West Orange, NJ 07052 973-736-4505 View Full Profile at www.NJTopDocs.com Website: www.Partners4 WomensHealth.com COUNTY:

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Obstetrics and Gynecology

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St. Georges University School of Medicine

Pediatric cardiology in office consultations for: 349 E. Northfield Road, Suite Fetal echocardiography 105, Livingston, NJ 07039 Congenital heart disease Suspected congenital heart disease 973-397-3333 Acquired or suspected heart disease View Full Profile at in infants, toddlers, children or www.NJTopDocs.com adolescence COUNTY: Essex Adult congenital heart disease In-hospital consultations on infants, SPECIALTY: Pediatric children and adolescent Cardiology

MARY M. NATH, MD, FACOG

MARY M. NATH, MD

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Saint Barnabas Medical Center OB/ GYN Training

SERVICES In-office laboratory blood drawing Fertility evaluations Pregnancy care and delivery Peri-menopause and menopause management Contraception counselling Hysteroscopy and laparoscopy Female genetic cancer screening Tubal sterilization Wellness program, gardasil, vaccinations and papsureTM Natural childbirth

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PRIMECARE PEDIATRICS

Martha Sliwowski, MD, FAAP PRIMECARE PEDIATRICS 42 Locust Avenue, Wallington, NJ 07057 973-473-4033 View Full Profile at www.NJTopDocs.com COUNTY:

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Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine

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LAWRENCE A. SEITZMAN, M.D. P.A.

BOARD CERTIFICATION

BOARD CERTIFICATION

Pediatrics

Obstetrics and Gynecology

EDUCATION + TRAINING

EDUCATION + TRAINING

Kiev Medical Academy, Ukraine

Vanderbilt University, B.A. in Chemistry

Residency training at St. Joseph’s Hospital

SERVICES Medical home from ages 0-21 Morning / evening appointments Walk in emergency visits Services in minor surgery Hearing and vision testing On-site lab Spirometry testing Developmental evaluations

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Dr. Lawrence A, Seitzman, M.D.

The Chicago Medical School, M.D. Degree

799 Amboy Avenue, Edison, NJ 08837 732-738-7600

Newark Beth Israel Medical Center: Rotating Internship and Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Captain in the Medical Core of the United States Army

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ABBAS SHEHADEH CARDIOLOGY

Dr. Abbas A. Shehadeh, MD, FACC, FACD ABBAS SHEHADEH CARDIOLOGY 443 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052

Pediatrics, DevelopmentalBehavioral Pediatrics

EDUCATION + TRAINING Metro Health, Case Western Reserve University Mount Sinai School of Medicine Cleveland Clinical Foundation UMDNJ

Echocardiography Color flow doppler Stress echocardiography Nuclear stress testing Holter monitoring MUGA scans Pacemaker evaluations

Cardiology

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TOUCHPOINT PEDIATRICS

Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology, Vascular Medicine, Endovascular Medicine

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Essex

Pelvic and vaginal surgery, including bladder repair Laparoscopy Pap smears Biopsies & Colposcopy Bone density Pelvic ultrasounds Cystometry Cyrosurgey

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973.731.0203

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NJ Top Docs: Stuart Slavin, Jennifer Shaw-Brachfield, Margot Kerrigan, Valerie Tom

EDUCATION + TRAINING Union College in Schenectady MD: University of Connecticut

Jennifer ShawBrachfeld,MD,FAAP TOUCHPOINT PEDIATRICS

General Pediatric Residency and Specialty Fellowship, Schneider Children’s Hospital of Long Island Jewish Medical Center

17 Watchung Avenue, 2nd Floor, Chatham, NJ 07928

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973-665-0900 View Full Profile at www.NJTopDocs.com COUNTY:

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Computerized objective ADHD screening ADHD management Same-day sick visits 30 minute well visits Patient portal to access medical records 24/7 Flexible vaccine schedules Care coordination parent consults for complex conditions Modern, family friendly facility

Power Foods » ALMONDS are a must-have in your pantry and the perfect snack to curb cravings. They’re also a delicious source of healthy fats, protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals. Almonds can help you build muscle, beat premature aging, lose weight and lower your risk for cancer, heart disease and diabetes. » AVOCADOS Whether fruit or vegetable, avocados are the new fad on menus. But not only are they the perfect complement to salads, sandwiches and chips, they’re also a much-needed addition to maintaining a healthy body. Avocados support cardiovascular health, contain nutritious mono-saturated fats, fiber and vitamins A, B6, C, E and K. » BEANS are great in soups, dips and salads, but they do much more than heighten the taste of food. Black, lima, pinto, navy and kidney beans aid muscle building and weight loss, and regulate digestion. These small vegetables contain a secret weapon of nutrients—fiber, iron, protein and B vitamins. » BERRIES If what you’re eating has the word “berry” in it, generally, it means it’s packed with antioxidants that help prevent carcinogens, strengthen the heart and increase brainpower.

Blueberries, blackberries, strawberries and raspberries are also rich in fiber and vitamins C and K. » SALMON Although it’s a known diet trick for celebrities, salmon has additional benefits that some people may overlook.

Eating fish protects skin and hair cells, lowers blood pressure and reduces the risk of heart disease and cancer due to omega-3 fatty acids. Salmon has also been called a “brain food” because it increases neurological functioning.

EAT THIS! One thing surely everyone knows by now is that living a healthier lifestyle is more than just cutting calories out of your diet; what you eat has a direct effect on your body and well-being. The next time you take stock of what’s in your refrigerator at home, make a mental note to check for what some doctors and dietitians are referring to as “power foods.”

— Marianella Orlando

» SPINACH Popeye was right in teaching children the benefits of spinach. This leafy green is a multivitamin for the body containing A, C, K, E and folate, while also providing a weapon against skin and breast cancer. Spinach is dense in calcium and magnesium that helps slow down the degeneration process as you age. » WHOLE GRAINS Remember how you passed on brown rice, whole-grain pasta and quinoa? You won’t anymore when you learn that it helps reduce belly fat, provides essential amino acids, antioxidants, phytochemcials, fiber, vitamins and minerals. » YOGURT Whether you’re snacking on fat-free yogurt or Greek yogurt, you’re still giving your body a generous source of protein and probiotics that boost your immunity system. Yogurt also breaks down carbohydrates and supports a healthy digestive system and colon.

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Cover Story

OZ

in wonderland DR. MEHMET OZ, DR. SANJAY GUPTA AND THE CAST OF THE DOCTORS ARE SOME OF THE MOST FAMOUS AND REPUTABLE DOCS ON TV.

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ith everyone from Queen Latifah to Bethenny Frankel adding to the never-ending explosion of daytime talk shows, it’s no wonder that actual physicians have become hosts and established themselves as

the trusted source of medical advice for so many viewers. Lauded with multiple awards and espousing new trends in healthcare, these doctors offer a unique prospective into the world of medicine and shouldn’t be missed.

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– Victoria Strubel

THE DR.OZ SHOW (FOX) » HOST: Mehmet C. Oz, M.D. » ACCOLADES: Two-time Daytime Emmy Award-winning host of the three-time Daytime Emmy Award-winning The Dr. Oz Show. Voted “Doctor of the Year” by Hippocrates magazine and named Forbes third most influential celebrity. » EDUCATION: Received an undergraduate degree from Harvard University and obtained a joint MD and MBA from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and Wharton Business School. » NOTEWORTHY: Previously a featured health expert on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Good Morning America, Larry King Live, The View and Piers Morgan Tonight. » WHAT WE LOVE: “What’s Your Real Age?” test that tracks overall health and gives comprehensive advice so you can stay younger than your years: doctoroz.com/realage/ take-test » DID YOU KNOW: Authored seven New York Times best selling books as well as being a regular contributor to columns in O, The Oprah Magazine, Time and AARP.

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SANJAY GUPTA, MD (CNN)

» HOST: Sanjay Gupta, M.D. » ACCOLADES: Multiple Emmy-award winning chief medical correspondent for Starting Point with Soledad O’Brien, Anderson Cooper 360°, CNN documentaries and anchors for his eponymous weekend medical affairs program on the network. » EDUCATION: Received his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and a doctorate of medicine from the University of Michigan Medical School. Completed separate neurosurgical fellowships at the Semmes-Murphey Clinic in Tennessee and the University of Michigan Medical Center. » NOTEWORTHY: Using his extensive medical training and public health policy, has aided and reported on a range of medical and scientific topics including brain injury, disaster recovery, health care reform, fitness, military medicine and HIV/AIDS. » WHAT WE LOVE: He is associate chief of neurosurgery at Grady Memorial Hospital where he still regularly performs surgery. » DID YOU KNOW: He holds memberships in the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons and the Council on Foreign Relations.

Also serves as a diplomat of the American Board of Neurosurgery and has served as special medical adviser to Hilary Clinton.

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THE DOCTORS (CBS)

» HOSTS: ER physician Dr. Travis Stork; plastic surgeon and reconstructive surgery expert Dr. Andrew Ordon; pediatrician Dr. James Sears and recurring co-hosts, urologist Dr. Jennifer Berman and family doctor and sexologist Dr. Rachael L. Ross. » ACCOLADES: Daytime Emmy Award for “Outstanding Talk Show/Informative,” with the co-hosts receiving nominations in 2011 and 2012 for “Outstanding Talk Show Host.” The American Red Cross honored the show with a Crystal Cross Humanitarian Award in 2009. » NOTEWORTHY: Recent humanitarian trips include Dr. Stork’s visit to Tanzania, Africa, with BikeTown Africa and Dr. Andrew Ordon’s trips to the Middle East and India, to perform surgeries on war victims and underprivileged patients with extreme or severe deformities. » WHAT WE LOVE: The new database “Health A to Z” offers a wealth of information and extensive articles on easy-tosearch topics: thedoctorstv. com/topical » DID YOU KNOW: In January 2010, The Doctors traveled to Haiti to aid in medical relief efforts and delivered more than 7,000 pounds of donated medical supplies following the devastating earthquake.

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Your Health

The

21 Century st

Doctor-Patient Relationship

By Simon Murray

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ig things are happening to the healthcare system in this country. But you already knew that.

Healthcare is an issue with farranging consequences whose effects can literally be seen at this point, with an impasse played out on the national stage.

But as everyone knows by now, debating until one’s blue in the face won’t change the fact that health

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will always be a personal issue, which, at the end of the day, comes down to two people: you and your physician. While public health policy is brought about by Congress—there is a different process happening right at this very moment, even in places such as your doctor’s office waiting room, that is changing the way we interact with healthcare professionals, family physicians

and hospitals. The 21st century is revolutionizing the doctor-patient relationship, with the future promising to evolve this important bond with the help of today’s innovative technology.

In 1996, the Institute of Medicine, an independent, nonprofit organization established a committee with the goal of assessing and eventually improving the

nation’s healthcare system. In their findings, Crossing the Quality Chasm: A New Health System for the 21st Century (2001), the committee stressed a series of reforms that needed to happen at the very root of the system.

Prophetically, the authors wrote, “Information technology, including the Internet, holds enormous potential for transforming the health care delivery system.” That change has come, and it’s influence is empowering individuals who are more likely to stay connected to their doctors and informed while making important decisions about their health.

Before the Internet, accessing medical information was incredibly difficult, so patients had little choice but to accept the traditional doctorpatient relationship: Wherein the doctor called the shots, and it was up to the patient to follow the advised treatment. However now, according to the Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project, one in three adults goes online to diagnose a medical condition they or someone else may have. It was only after research that half of those decided to follow up with a medical professional to discuss their potential condition.

Aside from using the Internet to educate ourselves, we are also using technology to stay connected to physicians, who increasingly have shifted into the role of healthcare advisors. With this new patientcentered approach, patients are telling doctors their priorities and getting all the information they

“Information technology, including the Internet, holds enormous potential” need to weigh various options.

And staying informed is easy, thanks to doctors offices that are communicating through text, email and conducting appointments via Skype and other video messaging services.

The relationship doctors have with their patients is at the very core

element of quality health care. With technology increasing the doctorpatient interaction inside and outside of the waiting room, the 21st century doctor’s office is evolving to meet the demands of those who hopefully will not have to come through its doors.

Rest assured, however, they’ll be ready when you do.

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Weekend

Must-Play Golf Courses

By Michael Scrivner

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or five days in August, the LIBERTY NATIONAL GOLF COURSE in Jersey City played host to The Barclays, a tournament exclusively open to the top PGA ranked golfers as the first event of the FedExCup playoffs. With a mile-long waterfront view along the Hudson River that includes the Manhattan skyline and the Statue of Liberty on many of its approach shots, Liberty National is a stunning example of how New Jersey is not so subtly differentiating itself from the golf courses of other states.

While the rest of the golf world might just be waking up to the resplendent greens across the Garden State, don’t be the last person you know to experience one of these fine courses. Many of which, not surprisingly, may be a lot closer than you think.

Golf in New Jersey would be lacking in its impressive modern day credentials if a Philadelphian by the name of George Arthur Crump had never hunted in the thickets of Camden County. In response to the growing inadequacy of Philadelphia’s golf courses, Crump and a group of amateur golfers established the PINE VALLEY GOLF CLUB in 1913, amidst more than 184 acres of scrub and sandy soil in southern New Jersey’s pine barrens. Oddly, it would be Crump’s first and last attempt at designing a golf course. The ingenious design principles that Crump introduced remains the lasting legacy of Pine Valley—to this day considered one of the most challenging golf courses

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ever created, consistently ranked by Golf Magazine as the top course in the world.

Because the board of directors must invite new members to join, playing even a round at Pine Valley is often considered any golfer’s unattainable dream. Consider going on the final round of The Crump Cup, when the public is allowed to view tournament play and tour the course.

While Pine Valley Golf Club is the most respected private course of all time, BALLYOWEN GOLF CLUB in Hamburg is considered one of the best public courses in the nation. Crystal Springs Golf Resort, which features an impressive seven courses of varying difficulty, architecture and landscapes, is where Ballyowen Golf Club has placed its pins. Inspired by the Celtic designs of the world’s first golf courses, renowned golf architect Roger Rulewich decorated his course with gently rolling hills and fairways that are nearly devoid of trees.

Even the sparse buildings, which include a windmill and the clubhouse, are also built of dark brick and wood that immediately conjure images of Ireland. Ballyowen Golf Club might not be as famous as Pine Valley, but its beauty and accessibility make it a must play for any true golf lover.

Unlike Crystal Springs Golf Resort, Golf Digest has named KNOLL GOLF CLUB the No. 1 municipal golf course in New Jersey. The 360-acre club is located in the woodlands of Parsippany and has both a

Knoll East and a Knoll West course. As a par 70 course at 6,752 yards from the blue tees, Knoll West keeps the length of a traditional course while taking two strokes from the average par of 72. These two factors make this bunker-filled and wooded course extremely challenging.

UPPER MONTCLAIR COUNTRY CLUB in Clifton is another northern New Jersey course that demands attention. The club features a 27-hole championship course that has hosted tournaments for all three professional golf associations. Designed in the early 20th Century, Upper Montclair Country Club only consisted of five holes before more land was acquired in the 1920s. Designer A.W. Tillinghast was the mastermind behind the small lush fairways and dense foliage—both professionals and amateurs respect this unforgiving course.

Along with Ballyowen, Upper Montclair Country Club, Knoll Golf Club and Pine Valley, New Jersey is home to TRUMP NATIONAL GOLF CLUB in Bedminster as well as the famous ARCHITECT’S GOLF CLUB in Lopatcong and many, many more.

California and Florida generally receive all of the praise as the best golf destinations in the country, but this appears to be a product of their relatively stable weather conditions— Pebble Beach Golf Links and TPC Sawgrass are spectacles in their own right, but New Jersey’s impressive array of courses may just out drive them on any given day.

Top Surgeons 2013 The surgeons featured in the following pages are all part of New Jersey’s 2013 Top Surgeons and have been reviewed and approved. While our goal is to bring comprehensive coverage to each doctor profile, we urge you, our readers, to utilize NJTopDocs.com to find more information. Our website can assist you in finding the best healthcare provider for you or a loved one.  Using the website and these pages, our hope is that you familiarize yourself with each and every one of the approved providers featured. Their varying specialties and services make them unique, but their skills, credentials, reviews and training make them NJ Top Surgeons.

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JOHN VITOLO, MD BOARD CERTIFICATION: Orthopedic Surgery

EDUCATION & TRAINING Brown University Columbia University University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Medical School Internship at Rutgers University Medical School Fellowship in sports medicine at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center

SERVICES ACL reconstruction Rotator cuff repair Meniscal tears/repairs Labral tears/repairs Bicep tendon tears & tendonitis AC separation Clavicle fractures Patella dislocation—medial patella Luxation

JEFFREY AUGUSTIN, MD, PA BOARD CERTIFICATION: Orthopedic Surgery

EDUCATION + TRAINING Harvard University Temple University School of Medicine Residency at The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Fellowship at The Institute for Bone and Joint Disorders

SERVICES Minimally invasive surgery Arthroscopic surgery Cartilage repair Joint replacement Knee and shoulder reconstruction Sport injuries

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Advocare Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center As a solo practitioner backed by a highly qualified and compassionate staff, John Vitolo, MD, provides the kind of personalized medical attention combined with a passion for his field that is a rare find these days.

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ince Advocare Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center is focused solely on arthroscopic surgery of damaged and diseased knees and shoulders, these concentrated efforts provide patients with assurance of the highest level of surgical skill and advanced treatment with the expectation that full range of motion will be restored with a quick return to a full and active lifestyle.

John Vitolo, MD ADVOCARE ORTHOPEDIC AND SPORTS MEDICINE CENTER 540 Lafayette Road, Sparta, NJ 07871 973-300-1553 www.AdvocareOrthoSportsMed.com View Full Profile at www.www.NJTopDocs.com COUNTY: Sussex SPECIALTY: Sports Medicine

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Augustin Orthopedics At Augustin Orthopedics, Jeffrey Augustin, MD, PA utilizes “cutting-edge” techniques to treat patients who are feeling pain or discomfort.

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e views noninvasive techniques such as physical therapy, medication, and standard injections as the first lines of treatment.

“The highest compliment I can receive from patients is their referral of a friend or family member. It is a priviledge to know that they chose me to be trusted with the medical care of their loved ones,” says Dr. Augustin Jeffrey Augustin, MD, PA AUGUSTIN ORTHOPEDICS 864 Broadway, Bayonne, NJ 07002 201-437-9700 135 Bloomfield Avenue, Suite C, Bloomfield, NJ 07003 973-680-4200 www.AugustinOrtho.com View Full Profile at www.NJTopDocs.com COUNTY: Essex / Hudson SPECIALTY: Orthopedic Surgery

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Breast Surgery and Breast Oncology Associates “Every patient I see is treated with the highest quality of care and compassion,” says John Pellegrino, MD.

John M. Pellegrino, MD BREAST SURGERY AND BREAST ONCOLOGY ASSOCIATES

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Drake and Presti ENT Surgical Associates

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e would never recommend a procedure that we wouldn’t do on a member of our own family,” says Dr. Drake. “I’ve been in practice for 19 years and still love what we do. I get tremendous satisfaction helping patients and then having them tell me how well they’re doing.”

BOARD CERTIFICATION: Breast Surgery

Creighton University, Nebraska

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As a specialized center for facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, both William Drake III, MD and Paul Presti, MD, are often called on to handle complicated cases involving thyroid, head and neck cancers, and reconstructions or revision surgery.

JOHN M. PELLEGRINO, MD

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ersonalized care is of the utmost importance in our practice.”

Dr. Pellegrino has three convenient locations in Monmouth and Ocean Counties and has served as an instructor and lecturer on breast surgery, breast diseases and breast cancer. Currently, he’s a reviewer and evaluator of physicians seeking certification in breast ultrasound and breast ultrasound-guided needle biopsies.

901 West Main Street, Freehold, NJ 07728 459 Jack Martin Blvd, Brick, NJ 08724 312 Applegarth Road, Suite 209, Monroe Twp, NJ 08831 732-458-4600 www.BreastSurgeryAndOncology.com View Full Profile at www.NJTopDocs.com COUNTY: Monmouth SPECIALTY: Breast Surgery

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Creighton University Medical School Residency, St. Barnabas Medical Center, New Jersey Post Residency Training, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York

SERVICES Benign breast disease Breast lumps Abnormal Mammogram, MRI and ultrasound findings Breast pain Breast cancer Minimally invasive surgery Hereditary or genetic breast cancer evaluation, testing and treatment

WILLIAM DRAKE III, MD, FACS AND PAUL PRESTI, MD BOARD CERTIFICATION: Head and Neck Surgery (Dr. Drake) Head and Neck Surgery & Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (Dr. Presti) Double Boarded

William Drake III, MD, FACS Paul Presti, MD, FACS DRAKE AND PRESTI ENT SURGICAL ASSOCIATES 213 Summit Road, Mountainside, NJ 07092 | 908-233-2111 www.DrakePresti.com View Full Profile at www.NJTopDocs.com COUNTY: Union SPECIALTY: Ear, Nose and Throat (Otolaryngology) USE THIS QR CODE FOR MORE INFO

EDUCATION + TRAINING William Drake III MD, FACS University of Medicine and Dentistry New Jersey Medical School Residency Otolaryngology at Mount Sinai-Medical Center Paul Presti, MD: Georgetown University School of Medicine Internship in general surgery, New York Beth Israel Medical Center Residency in Otolaryngology, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary Center Fellowship at Rousso Facial Plastic Surgery Clinic, Alabama

SERVICES Thyroid and parathyroid surgery All aspects of nasal surgery and rhinoplasty Tumors of the head and neck

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NIKESH K. PATEL, MD BOARD CERTIFICATION: Plastic Surgery

EDUCATION + TRAINING University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Wake Forest Medical School General surgery training at UMDNJ Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Plastic surgery training at Albany Medical Center Cosmetic surgery training, Cleveland Clinic

SERVICES Breast augmentation, breast lift and breast reduction Tummy tuck or abdominoplasty Laser assisted liposuction Labiaplasty Eyelid lift (blepharoplasty) Rhinoplasty Facelift Laser acne scar treatment Laser facial rejuvenation Non-surgical treatments

NED MAJID, MD, FACS BOARD CERTIFICATION: Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery

EDUCATION + TRAINING King Edward Medical School Residency in general surgery at Michael Reese Hospital, Chicago, IL Residency in cardiothoracic surgery at Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Philadelphia, PA Fellowship in pediatric cardiac surgery at Deborah Heart and Lung Center, NJ

SERVICES Varicose Vein Treatments Leg ulcers Endovenous laser therapy Mini phlebectomy Sclerotherapy Spider veins treatment Botox, Xeomin Derma fillers Radiesse, Juvederm, Boletero Laser hair removal Microdermabrasion

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New Reflections Plastic Surgery

“Our motto is better care, better experience, better results,” says Nikesh K. Patel, MD, a Monmouth County-based plastic surgeon.

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y role is to educate and guide my patients through the science of Plastic Surgery so they get the results they’re looking for.”

Dr. Patel takes an honest and results-oriented approach in treating patients. During his consultations, patients receive the attention and time deserved to obtain a full understanding of their problem areas before offering solutions that will better achieve the results they desire.

Nikesh K. Patel, MD NEW REFLECTIONS PLASTIC SURGERY 1001 West Main Street, Suite A Freehold, NJ 07728 732-354-3792 www.NewReflectionsPS.com View Full Profile at www.NJTopDocs.com COUNTY: Monmouth SPECIALTY: Facial, Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery

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North East Laser Vein Institute

Ned Majid, MD, FACS focuses on the treatment of vein disorders, varicose veins, leg ulcers and spider veins.

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is extensive general, cardiothoracic and vascular surgical experience allows him to perform certain procedures that other vein centers are unable to.

At North East Laser Vein Institute Dr. Majid and his team are committed to providing optimal leg health to patients.

“Ultrasound allows me to pinpoint the treatment, which is often done with state of the art lasers,” says Dr. Majid.

“I also make every effort possible to stay current on vein disorders by attending vein medical conferences.”

Ned Majid, MD, FACS NORTH EAST LASER VEIN INSTITUTE 257 E. Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 | 201-445-4410 230 Sherman Avenue, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028 | 973-429-1025 1031 McBride Avenue, West Paterson, NJ 07424 | 973-256-4880 www.NELaserVeinInstitute.com View Full Profile at www.NJTopDocs.com COUNTY: Essex / Bergen SPECIALTY:

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Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Center Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Center is a leading medical practice operated by Oscar Reicher, MD, David Gold, MD, and Joseph Cappadona, MD.

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he practice specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of orthopedic problems, including sports-related injuries, joint injuries, arthritis, knee replacement surgery, knee ligament reconstruction and arthroscopy, shoulder injuries and surgery, hip replacement surgery, fractures, tendinitis, and many more.

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ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY AND SPORTS MEDICINE CENTER BOARD CERTIFICATION: Orthopedic Surgery

EDUCATION + TRAINING Oscar A. Reicher, MD University of Pennsylvania University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Orthopedic Surgery Residency: Vanderbilt David A. Gold, MD Princeton University Cornell Medical College Orthopedic Surgery Residency: St. Luke’s/ Roosevelt Hospital Center Knee and Sports Medicine Fellowship: The Insall Scott Kelly Institute Joseph G. Cappadona, MD Rutgers University

ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY AND SPORTS MEDICINE CENTER 2035-D Hamburg Turnpike, Wayne, NJ 07470 61 Beaver Brook Road, Lincoln Park, NJ 07035 | 973-616-0200 www.NJBoneDoctor.com View Full Profile at www.NJTopDocs.com COUNTY: Passaic SPECIALTY: Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine

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NYU School of Medicine Orthopedic Surgery Residency: UMDNJ Sports Medicine Fellowship: Thomas Jefferson University

Spiro Plastic Surgery

SCOTT A. SPIRO, MD, FACS

Scott A. Spiro, MD, FACS has a deep respect and understanding of the human body that comes from years of surgical experience and the more than 17,000 procedures he has performed in his career.

BOARD CERTIFICATION:

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was an artist before I became a board certified plastic surgeon and that may be why I look at medical issues differently than others,” Dr. Spiro says. “It’s easier for me to visualize outcomes, and I take the time to explain each of the alternatives and what a patient should expect with each choice.”

EDUCATION + TRAINING UMDNJ Internship, Stony Brook Hospital Residencies at St. Barnabas Medical Center, University of Miami School of Medicine Fellowship at Miami Children’s Hospital Cedars Medical Center and the University of Miami

SERVICES

Scott A. Spiro, MD, FACS SPIRO PLASTIC SURGERY, LLC 101 Old Short Hills Road, Suite 510 West Orange, NJ 07052 973-736-5907 www.DrSpiro.com View Full Profile at www.NJTopDocs.com COUNTY: Essex SPECIALTY: Plastic / Cosmetic Surgery

Plastic Surgery

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Cosmetic breast surgery, augmentation, lift, reduction Body contouring-tummy tuck, body lift Liposuction & nonsurgical fat reduction Facial cosmetic surgery-face, neck, eyelid Non-surgical injectables – Botox and Fillers Facial medical peels

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DAVID L. ABRAMSON, MD

CANCER SURGERY CANCER SURGERY ASSOCIATES, LLCLLC ASSOCIATES,

THE CENTER FOR ADVANCED SPORTS MEDICINE, KNEE AND SHOULDER

DAVID L. L. ABRAMSON, ABRAMSON, MD MD DAVID

DONALD A. A. MCCAIN, MCCAIN, MD, MD, PHD, PHD, FACS FACS DONALD

ANDREW S. LEVY, MD

Main Address: Address: 363 363 Grand Grand Avenue Avenue Main Englewood, NJ NJ 07631 07631 Englewood,

Address: 20 20 Prospect Prospect Avenue, Avenue, Suite Suite 603 603 Address: Hackensack, NJ NJ 07601 07601 Hackensack, Phone: 201-342-1030 201-342-1030 Phone: County: Bergen Bergen County: Area of of Practice: Practice: Area Surgical Oncology Oncology Surgical

Main Address: 90 Millburn Avenue, Suite 204, Millburn, NJ 07041

Main Phone: Phone: Englewood: 201-568-6977 Main 201-568-6977 County: Bergen County: Bergen Area of Practice: Website:

Plastic Surgery www.DrAbramson.com Website: Area of Practice: www.DrAbramson.com Plastic Surgery Learn more about the the Learn more about practice at at practice www.NJTopDocs.com www.NJTopDocs.com

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CENTRAL JERSEY HAND SURGERY

FEMINO-DUCEY-QUELER ORTHOPAEDIC GROUP

TEDDY ATIK, MD, FAAOS

FRANK P. FEMINO, MD, FAAOS STEPHEN A. DUCEY, MD, FAAOS SETH R. QUELER, MD, FAAOS

Address: 2 Industrial Way West, Eatontown, NJ 07724 Phone: 732-542-4477 County: Monmouth / Ocean Area of Practice: Hand Surgery Website:

www.CentralJersey Hand.com

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Address: 5 Franklin Ave, Belleville, NJ 07107 New address TBA: 45 Franklin Ave. Nutley, NJ Phone: 973-751-0111 County: Essex Area of Practice: Orthopedic Surgery Website:

www.Femino-Ducey Orthopaedics.com

County: Essex Area of Practice: Sports Medicine / Shoulder Website: www.NJSportsDoc.com

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HAZEN PLASTIC SURGERY JILL HAZEN, DO, FACOS Address: 311 Commons Way, Princeton, NJ 08540 Phone: 609-921-7747 County: Mercer Area of Practice: Plastic / Cosmetic Surgery Website: www.HazenPlastic Surgery.com

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JAN HUSTON, MD, FACS

KAYAL ORTHOPAEDIC CENTER, PC

PAUL KOVATIS, MD

SUMMIT BREAST CARE

ROBERT A. KAYAL, MD, FAAOS

PAUL KOVATIS, MD

Main Address: Medical Director of Breast Center and High Risk Program at Hackensack UMC Mountainside, One Bay Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042 Phone: 973-259-3505 County: Essex Area of Practice: Breast Surgery Website:

Main Address: 784 Franklin Avenue, Suite 250, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417

Address: 2 Forest Avenue, Paramus, NJ 07652

www.Summit BreastCare.com

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Website: DrDonaldMcCain.com DrDonaldMcCain.com

Phone: 908-598-9199

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Main Phone: 201-560-0711 County: Bergen Area of Practice: Sports Medicine

Phone: 201-587-1111 County: Bergen Area of Practice: Foot and Ankle

Website:

Website:

www.KayalOrtho.com

www.OSSMC.com

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LASER & VEIN CENTER OF NORTH JERSEY

MAHWAH VALLEY ORTHOPEDIC ASSOCIATES

NEW JERSEY SPINE SPECIALISTS, LLC

PHILIP R. SEAVER, JR., MD, FACS, ABTS, ABPH

NICHOLAS ALEXANDER, MD

MARK R. DRZALA, MD MITCHELL F. REITER, MD

Address: 195 Columbia Turnpike, Suite 115 Florham Park, NJ 07932 Phone: 973-408-8346 County: Morris Area of Practice: Vascular Surgery / Cardiothoracic Surgery Website:

www.NorthJersey VeinCenter.com

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Address: 400 Franklin Turnpike, Suite 100 Mahwah, NJ 07430 Phone: 201-818-4344 County: Bergen Area of Practice: Orthopedic Surgery Website: www.MahwahValley Orthopedic.com

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Address: 33 Overlook Road, Suite 305 Summit, NJ 07901 Phone: 908-608-9619 County: Union / Essex Area of Practice: Spinal Surgery Website: www.

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MICHELLE O’SHEA, MD, FACS

ORTHOPAEDICS UNLIMITED

JEFFREY SCHILLER, MD, FASOPRS

SUMMIT BREAST CARE

MICHAEL H. RIEBER, MD, FACS

JEFFREY SCHILLER, MD, FASOPRS

Address: 89 Sparta Avenue, Suite 210, Sparta, NJ 07871

Main Address: 609 Morris Avenue Springfield, NJ 07081

Address: 101 Old Short Hills Road, Suite 204, West Orange, NJ 07052

Phone: 888-720-6993

Phone: 973-467-3000

Phone: 888-370-1001

County: Sussex

County: Union / Essex

County: Essex

Area of Practice: Breast Surgery

Area of Practice: Orthopedic Surgery

Area of Practice: Plastic / Cosmetic Surgery

Website:

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www.Summit BreastCare.com

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www.BeautifulEyes.com

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THE PRINCETON CENTER FOR PLASTIC SURGERY THOMAS A. LEACH, MD Main Address: 932 State Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540 Phone: 609-921-7161 County: Mercer Area of Practice: Plastic Surgery Website: www.Princeton Surgery.com Learn more about the practice at www.NJTopDocs.com

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THE VEIN INSTITUTE OF NEW JERSEY

TRI-COUNTY ORTHOPEDICS

MICHAEL OMBRELLINO, MD, FACS MARK W. MORITZ, MD, FACS HARRY AGIS, MD, FACS

ANDREW A. WILLIS, MD

Main Address: 95 Madison Avenue, Suite 109, Morristown, NJ 07960 Phone: 800-954-VEIN (8346) County: Morris / Sussex / Mercer / Monmouth Area of Practice: Vascular Surgery Website: www.VeinInstituteNJ.com Learn more about the practice at www.NJTopDocs.com

Main Address: 197 Ridgedale Avenue, Suite 300, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927 Phone: 973-538-2334 County: Morris / Sussex / Somerset Area of Practice: Orthopedic Surgery / Arthroscopy Sports Medicine Website: www.Tri-County Ortho.com

Learn more about the practice at www.NJTopDocs.com

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UROLOGY CONSULTANTS, PA

TAMICA EVELYN WHITE, MD

JAMES C. WITTIG, MD

PATRICK CICCONE, MD, FACS ANTHONY DEL GAIZO, FACS EROL E. ULKER, MD, FACS MICHAEL P. CICCONE MD, FACS

SUMMIT BREAST CARE

JAMES C. WITTIG, MD

Main Address: 649 Morris Ave. East, Springfield, NJ 07081 Main Phone: 888-720-6993 County: Essex / Union Area of Practice: Breast Surgery Website: www.Summit

Address: Hackensack University Medical Center, 20 Prospect Avenue, Office Suite 501, Hackensack, NJ 07601 Phone: 551-996-2533 County: Bergen / Morris Area of Practice: Orthopedic Oncology / Sarcoma Surgery Website:

Main Address: 36 Newark Avenue, Suite 200, Belleville, NJ 07109 Main Phone: 973-759-6180 County: Essex Area of Practice: Urology Website: www.

NJ-Urology.com

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BreastCare.com

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www.TumorSurgery.org

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All of these NJ Top Surgeons were featured in the 2013 Healthy Living—Top Surgeon issue and can be found online at www.NJTopDocs.com

Cosmetic & Wellness Center of New Jersey WHERE WINNING SMILES ARE CREATED Dr. Anthony J. Vocaturo, Dr. Donald P. Lapine and the Cosmetic and Dental Wellness Center team strive to give each and every patient the star treatment they deserve.

WINNING PATIENTS INCLUDE: Alyssa Campanella, Miss USA 2011 Tara Connor, Miss USA 2006 Vanessa Semrow, Miss Teen USA 2002

Donald P. Lapine, DMD, FIADFE, FACE, FAGD Anthony J. Vocaturo, DDS, FIADFE, FAGD, FACE, Accredited Cosmetic Dentist

www.NJCosmeticDentist.com 201.436.1100 | 90 AVENUE B, BAYONNE, NJ

The List

BEST HOSPITALS in New Jersey

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HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER (Hackensack) The largest provider of inpatient and outpatient services in the state, with a diverse range of specialties that include cardiac, cancer and children’s hospitals, HackensackUMC is at the forefront of healthcare facilities.

MORRISTOWN MEDICAL CENTER (Morristown) One of the state’s world-class hospitals owned and operated by Atlantic Health System, Morristown Medical Center is highly acclaimed for its wide range of cardiac services, geriatrics and gynecology.

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ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL (New Brunswick) The RWJ University Hospital is a high-performing center in pediatric and adult specialties, including expertise in cancer care, pulmonology and geriatrics. It’s also the principal teaching hospital of the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. g

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ENGLEWOOD HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER (Englewood) A community teaching hospital affiliated with the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Englewood Hospital is on the cutting-edge in advanced treatments and state-of-the-art clinical programs.

ST. BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER (Livingston) Treating more than 35,000 inpatients and over 87,000 adult and pediatric Emergency Department patients each year, Saint Barnabas is one of the largest health care providers in the state.

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JERSEY SHORE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER (Neptune) A member of Meridian Health, Jersey Shore is a general medical, surgical and teaching hospital noted for its high-performing specialties that include its Comprehensive Stroke Center and cardiology/heart surgery programs.

OVERLOOK MEDICAL CENTER (Summit) Overlook is a regional leader in comprehensive stroke care and neuroscience services, touted as the first hospital in the Northeast to utilize the robotic, image-guided technology, CyberKnife.

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ATLANTICARE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (Atlantic City) ARMC is part Southern New Jersey’s largest healthcare organization and prides itself on patient safety and performs highly in specialties including cardiology, endocrinology and neurology.

HOLY NAME MEDICAL CENTER (Teaneck) Holy Name is a high-performing hospital with multiple awards and accreditations, and is considered at the forefront in advanced pulmonary treatment.

MONMOUTH MEDICAL CENTER (Long Branch) A Barnabas Health facility, Monmouth Medical Center is one of New Jersey’s largest academic medical centers and has been an affiliate of Drexel University College of Medicine for more than 40 years.

NEWARK BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER (Newark) Beth Israel is home to premier facilities including the Robotic Surgery Center and Sleep Disorders Center. It is also one of two hospitals in the state where heart transplants are performed, and the only hospital certified to perform lung transplants in New Jersey.

ST. JOSEPH’S REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (Paterson) St. Joseph’s is a leader in patient safety and specializes in neurosurgery and cancer treatment. In 2000, St. Joseph’s separated conjoined twins, the first surgery of its type in the state.

Rankings 6 thru 14 6. CAPITAL HEALTH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (Trenton) UMDNJ-UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL (Newark)

View the complete list at www.NJTopHospitals.com 9. J ERSEY CITY MEDICAL CENTER LIBERTY HEALTH (Jersey City) SAINT CLARE’S (Belleville)

NEWTON MEDICAL CENTER (Newton) 12. DEBORAH HEART & LUNG CENTER (Browns Mills)

7. H UNTERDON MEDICAL CENTER (Flemington)

10. CHILTON HOSPITAL (Pequannock)

13. R IVERVIEW MEDICAL CENTER (Red Bank)

8. S T. PETER’S UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL (New Brunswick) (New Brunswick)

11 . CHILDREN’S SPECIALIZED HOSPITAL (Mountainside)

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No transfusions.

That’s how we operate.

Englewood Hospital is recognized worldwide as a pioneer in bloodless medicine and surgery, with almost 20 years of groundbreaking experience.

Top U.S. and international hospitals, as well as the federal government and military, have come to us to learn the latest transfusion-free techniques on the most advanced equipment.

Transfusion-free surgery reduces infections and complications, speeds recovery and healing, shortens a hospital stay, and results in better outcomes. Nearly 100 % of our surgeries are bloodless because it’s simply better medicine – one of many reasons why we are rated among the nation’s top-quality hospitals.

To learn more, call 888.766.2566 or visit englewoodhospital.com.

Aryeh Shander, MD, Executive Director of The Institute for Patient Blood Management and Bloodless Medicine and Surgery at Englewood Hospital

Note: For patients willing to accept it, our goal is to avoid blood transfusions during medical and surgical procedures.

However, not all patients may be good candidates for blood conservation. Ask your doctor or surgeon about bloodless medicine and conservation.

DIRECTORY

NJ Top Docs Approved Medical Providers

All practices listed in the directory have submitted a qualification questionnaire and have been reviewed and approved by NJ Top Docs within the last 12 months.

Any practice not listed, may have not applied for review as of yet The following providers have been reviewed, approved and are featured online (O = Featured Online) at www.NJTopDocs.com and may be also featured within the magazine. (P =Profiled in this publication)

ALLERGY, ASTHMA & IMMUNOLOGY P O Dr.

Jessica Blume Bergen Medical Associates CITY Multiple Locations COUNTY Bergen SPECIALTY Allergy, Asthma & Immunology O Dr. Sunita Kanumury CITY Denville COUNTY Morris SPECIALTY Allergy, Asthma

Immunology

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Aslam Lateef Hamilton Allergy Asthma & Sinus Center, PA CITY Hamilton COUNTY Mercer SPECIALTY Allergy, Asthma & Immunology

ANESTHESIOLOGY O Dr.

George Doss CarePoint Health Medical Group CITY Bayonne COUNTY Hudson SPECIALTY Anesthesiology O Dr.

Brian Lee CarePoint Health Medical Group CITY Hoboken COUNTY Hudson SPECIALTY Anesthesiology O Dr.

Thomas Matthew CarePoint Health Medical Group CITY Hoboken COUNTY Hudson SPECIALTY Anesthesiology O Dr.

Reynaldo Perez CarePoint Health Medical Group CITY Hoboken COUNTY Hudson SPECIALTY Anesthesiology

CARDIOLOGY P O Dr.

Mehmood R. Ahmad Cardiology Consultants of North Morris CITY Mountain Lakes COUNTY Morris SPECIALTY Cardiology P O Dr.

David E. Cohen Cohen Vein Care CITY Paramus COUNTY Bergen SPECIALTY Cardiology

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O Dr. Bart DeGregorio CITY Glen Ridge COUNTY Essex SPECIALTY Cardiology O Dr.

David I. Freilich Cardiology Associates CITY Morristown COUNTY Morris SPECIALTY Cardiology O Dr. Ihab Girgis CITY Neptune COUNTY Monmouth SPECIALTY Cardiology O Dr.

Narayanan Jeganathan Brunswick Cardiology CITY New Brunswick COUNTY Middlesex SPECIALTY Cardiology O Dr.

Anand U. Kulkarni New Brunswick Cardiology Group, P.A. CITY Somerset COUNTY Somerset SPECIALTY Cardiology P O Dr.

Charles J. Marotta Advanced Cardiology CITY Morristown COUNTY Morris SPECIALTY Cardiology O Dr.

Ian J. Molk Ian J. Molk, M.D., F.A.C.C. CITY Edison COUNTY Middlesex SPECIALTY Cardiology O Dr.

Stephen Ocken Cardiology Associates of Somerset County CITY Bridgewater COUNTY Somerset SPECIALTY Cardiology PROFILE Online P O Dr. Abbas Shehadeh CITY West Orange COUNTY Essex SPECIALTY Cardiology P O Dr. Stanley A. Szwed CITY Clifton COUNTY Passaic SPECIALTY Cardiology

CRITICAL CARE O Dr.

Christopher Grantham CarePoint Health Medical Group CITY Jersey City COUNTY Hudson SPECIALTY Critical Care

DERMATOLOGY P O Dr.

Rebecca Baxt Baxt CosMedical CITY Paramus COUNTY Bergen SPECIALTY Dermatology P O Dr. Saida Baxt Baxt CosMedical CITY Paramus COUNTY Bergen SPECIALTY Dermatology P O Dr. Santiago Centurion Dermatology Associates of Central NJ CITY Old Bridge COUNTY Middlesex SPECIALTY Dermatology O Dr.

Sabatino Ciatti Advanced Dermatology & Laser Surgery Center CITY Westfield COUNTY Union SPECIALTY Dermatology O Dr.

Alan Cohen M.C. Medical Group/Cedar Grove Dermatology CITY Cedar Grove COUNTY Essex SPECIALTY Dermatology O Dr.

Ellen Cunningham M.C. Medical Group/Cedar Grove Dermatology CITY Cedar Grove COUNTY Essex SPECIALTY Dermatology O Dr.

Jonathan Gold Dermatology Center of North Jersey CITY Clifton COUNTY Passaic SPECIALTY Dermatology O Dr. Lisa Hochman CITY Morristown COUNTY Morris SPECIALTY Dermatology O Dr. Patricia N. Iannotta CITY East Brunswick COUNTY Middlesex SPECIALTY Dermatology P O Dr. Glenn Kolansky Advanced Dermatology Surgery Center CITY Tinton Falls COUNTY Monmouth SPECIALTY Dermatology

O Dr.

Andrew Li Warren Skin Care Center CITY Phillipsburg COUNTY Hunterdon SPECIALTY Dermatology O Dr. Linda Susan Marcus CITY Wyckoff COUNTY Bergen SPECIALTY Dermatology O Dr. Lawrence S. Meyers CITY Westfield COUNTY Union SPECIALTY Dermatology O Dr. James Morgan M.C. Medical Group/Cedar Grove Dermatology CITY Cedar Grove COUNTY Essex SPECIALTY Dermatology O Dr. Reuben Rozanski CITY Glen Ridge COUNTY Essex SPECIALTY Dermatology P O Dr. Lisa Silbret CITY Manalapan COUNTY Monmouth SPECIALTY Dermatology

EMG/NEUROPHYSIOLOGY O John Robinton CITY Montclair COUNTY Union SPECIALTY EMG/Neurophysiology

ENDOCRINOLOGY P O Dr. Martin Hochstein Bergen Medical Associates CITY Multiple Locations COUNTY Bergen SPECIALTY Endocrinology

FAMILY MEDICINE O Dr.

Sabia Ali CarePoint Health Medical Group CITY Jersey City COUNTY Hudson SPECIALTY Family Medicine O Dr.

Anthony Barravecchio Allied Medical Associates CITY Wayne COUNTY Passaic SPECIALTY Family Medicine O Dr.

Jeannette Biller Allied Medical Associates CITY Wayne COUNTY Passaic SPECIALTY Family Medicine

P O Dr. Veena Desai Bergen Medical Associates CITY Multiple Locations COUNTY Bergen SPECIALTY Family Medicine

P O Dr. Jeffrey Danzig Bergen Gastroenterology CITY Multiple Locations COUNTY Bergen SPECIALTY Gastroenterology

P O Dr. Alan Briker Bergen Medical Associates CITY Multiple Locations COUNTY Bergen SPECIALTY Internal Medicine

P O Dr. Sabrina Tempesta Bergen Medical Associates CITY Multiple Locations COUNTY Bergen SPECIALTY Internal Medicine

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Garcia CarePoint Health Medical Group CITY Hoboken COUNTY Hudson SPECIALTY Family Medicine

P O Dr. Anthony DeLillo Bergen Gastroenterology CITY Multiple Locations COUNTY Bergen SPECIALTY Gastroenterology

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Sandra Carlson Plaza Family Care CITY Chester COUNTY Morris SPECIALTY Internal Medicine

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P O Dr. Jared Z. Gold Advanced Gastroenterology Associates CITY Marlboro COUNTY Monmouth SPECIALTY Gastroenterology

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INTERNAL MEDICINE, NEPHROLOGY

Howard Levine CarePoint Health Medical Group CITY Bayonne COUNTY Hudson SPECIALTY Family Medicine P O Dr. Julie McConnell Bergen Medical Associates CITY Multiple Locations COUNTY Bergen SPECIALTY Family Medicine O Dr.

Gisela L. Munne CarePoint Health Medical Group CITY Jersey City COUNTY Hudson SPECIALTY Family Medicine O Dr.

John Murphy CarePoint Health Medical Group CITY Hoboken COUNTY Hudson SPECIALTY Family Medicine O Dr.

Jay A. Sklower CarePoint Health Medical Group CITY Jersey City COUNTY Hudson SPECIALTY Family Medicine

GASTROENTEROLOGY O Dr.

Charles Accurso Digestive Healthcare Center CITY Hillsborough COUNTY Somerset SPECIALTY Gastroenterology P O Eric

Avezzano Bergen Gastroenterology CITY Multiple Locations COUNTY Bergen SPECIALTY Gastroenterology P O Dr.

Alyse Bellomo Bergen Gastroenterology CITY Multiple Locations COUNTY Bergen SPECIALTY Gastroenterology P O Dr.

Crystal Broussard Bergen Gastroenterology CITY Multiple Locations COUNTY Bergen SPECIALTY Gastroenterology P O Dr.

Barbara Cencora Advanced Gastroenterology Associates CITY Marlboro COUNTY Monmouth SPECIALTY Gastroenterology P O Dr.

Holly Cullen Bergen Gastroenterology CITY Multiple Locations COUNTY Bergen SPECIALTY Gastroenterology

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Satya P. Kastuar Satya Kastuar LLC CITY North Brunswick COUNTY Middlesex SPECIALTY Gastroenterology P O Dr.

Amber Khan Gastro Care LLC CITY New Providence COUNTY Union SPECIALTY Gastroenterology P O Dr.

Andy Koo Bergen Gastroenterology CITY Multiple Locations COUNTY Bergen SPECIALTY Gastroenterology P O Dr.

Robert Levine Bergen Gastroenterology CITY Multiple Locations COUNTY Bergen SPECIALTY Gastroenterology P O Dr.

Stephen Margulis Bergen Gastroenterology CITY Multiple Locations COUNTY Bergen SPECIALTY Gastroenterology P O Dr.

Robert Pittman Bergen Gastroenterology CITY Multiple Locations COUNTY Bergen SPECIALTY Gastroenterology P O Dr. Richard Rosenberg Bergen Gastroenterology CITY Multiple Locations COUNTY Bergen SPECIALTY Gastroenterology

GYNECOLOGY P O Dr. Lawrence A. Seitzman Dr. Lawrence A. Seitzman, MD, PA CITY Edison COUNTY Edison SPECIALTY Gynecology

HEMATOLOGY/ ONCOLOGY O Dr. Kenneth Nahum CITY Howell COUNTY Ocean SPECIALTY Hematology/Oncology

INTERNAL MEDICINE P O Dr. Shirish Vinayak Bhatt Fairfield Primary Doctors CITY Fairfield COUNTY Essex SPECIALTY Internal Medicine

Jim C. Chang Plaza Family Care CITY Chester COUNTY Morris SPECIALTY Internal Medicine O Dr.

Paul DeFranco Allied Medical Associates CITY Wayne COUNTY Passaic SPECIALTY Internal Medicine O Dr.

Anthony Delpiano CarePoint Health Medical Group CITY Jersey City COUNTY Hudson SPECIALTY Internal Medicine P O Dr. Susan Flanzman Bergen Medical Associates CITY Multiple Locations COUNTY Bergen SPECIALTY Internal Medicine P O Dr. Kedar Gokhale Bergen Medical Associates CITY Multiple Locations COUNTY Bergen SPECIALTY Internal Medicine P O Dr. Allen Griggs Bergen Medical Associates CITY Multiple Locations COUNTY Bergen SPECIALTY Internal Medicine O Dr.

Guli Khan CarePoint Health Medical Group CITY Bayonne COUNTY Hudson SPECIALTY Internal Medicine P O Dr.

Vivian Lan Bergen Medical Associates CITY Multiple Locations COUNTY Bergen SPECIALTY Internal Medicine O Dr.

Angel Lazo CarePoint Health Medical Group CITY Jersey City COUNTY Hudson SPECIALTY Internal Medicine P O Dr. Neeta Motiwala Bergen Medical Associates CITY Multiple Locations COUNTY Bergen SPECIALTY Internal Medicine O Dr.

Ramiladevi S. Patel CarePoint Health Medical Group CITY Jersey City COUNTY Hudson SPECIALTY Internal Medicine O Dr.

Michael Simon CarePoint Health Medical Group CITY Sayreville COUNTY Middlesex SPECIALTY Internal Medicine

Lillian Theune Plaza Family Care CITY Chester COUNTY Morris SPECIALTY Internal Pediatrics

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Sonia C. Simoes University Renal and Hypertension Consultants, LLC CITY Newark COUNTY Essex SPECIALTY Nephrology

OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY P O Dr. Lisa Abeshaus The Rubino OBGYN Group CITY Multiple Locations COUNTY Essex SPECIALTY Obstetrics & Gynecology P O Dr. Manisha Abeysinghe Advanced Obstetrics and Gynecology LLC CITY Multiple Locations COUNTY Hunterdon SPECIALTY Obstetrics & Gynecology O Dr.

Michael Alan Abrahams CarePoint Health Medical Group CITY Hoboken COUNTY Hudson SPECIALTY Obstetrics & Gynecology O Dr.

Michael Ahn CarePoint Health Medical Group CITY Hoboken COUNTY Hudson SPECIALTY Obstetrics & Gynecology P O Dr. Robert Beim CITY North Plainfield COUNTY Somerset SPECIALTY Obstetrics &

Gynecology

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Gerald F. Ciciola Partners for Women’s Health, PA CITY West Orange COUNTY Essex SPECIALTY Obstetrics & Gynecology O Dr.

Osbert Fernandez CarePoint Health Medical Group CITY Hoboken COUNTY Hudson SPECIALTY Obstetrics & Gynecology P O Dr. Howard D. Fox The Rubino OBGYN Group CITY Multiple Locations COUNTY Essex SPECIALTY Obstetrics & Gynecology O Dr.

Riad A. Kabakibi CarePoint Health Medical Group CITY Secaucus COUNTY Hudson SPECIALTY Obstetrics & Gynecology P O Dr. Allan D. Kessel The Rubino OBGYN Group CITY Multiple Locations COUNTY Essex SPECIALTY Obstetrics & Gynecology

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Margaret Lambert-Woolley CarePoint Health Medical Group CITY Hoboken COUNTY Hudson SPECIALTY Obstetrics & Gynecology O Dr.

Michael Leibman CarePoint Health Medical Group CITY Hoboken COUNTY Hudson SPECIALTY Obstetrics & Gynecology P O Dr. Mary Madhuri Nath CITY Edison COUNTY Middlesex SPECIALTY Obstetrics & Gynecology O Dr.

Sabrina Nilufar CarePoint Health Medical Group CITY Hoboken COUNTY Hudson SPECIALTY Obstetrics & Gynecology P O Dr. Uzoma Owunna OB/Gyn Group of East Brunswick CITY Multiple Locations COUNTY Middlesex SPECIALTY Obstetrics & Gynecology O Dr.

Winsome Parchment Metropolitan OBGYN CITY Maplewood COUNTY Essex SPECIALTY Obstetrics & Gynecology P O Dr. Robert J. Rubino The Rubino OBGYN Group CITY Multiple Locations COUNTY Essex SPECIALTY Obstetrics & Gynecology

P O Dr. Ruth Gold Allergy & Asthma Specialists, PC CITY Saddle River COUNTY Bergen SPECIALTY Pediatric Allergy & Immunology P O Dr. Jennifer Sherman Allergy & Asthma Specialists, PC CITY Saddle River COUNTY Bergen SPECIALTY Pediatric Allergy & Immunology P O Dr. Leonard Silverstein Allergy & Asthma Specialists, PC CITY Saddle River COUNTY Bergen SPECIALTY Pediatric Allergy & Immunology P O Dr. Niya Wanich Allergy & Asthma Specialists, PC CITY Saddle River COUNTY Bergen SPECIALTY Pediatric Allergy & Immunology

PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY O Dr.

Jared LaCorte Metro Pediatric Cardiology Associates CITY Multiple Locations COUNTY Essex SPECIALTY Pediatric Cardiology

Audrey A. Romero The Rubino OBGYN Group CITY Multiple Locations COUNTY Essex SPECIALTY Obstetrics & Gynecology

P O Dr. Donald Putman Metro Pediatric Cardiology Associates CITY Multiple Locations COUNTY Essex SPECIALTY Pediatric Cardiology

P O Dr.

PEDIATRIC

P O Dr.

Jacqueline D. Saitta The Rubino OBGYN Group CITY Multiple Locations COUNTY Essex SPECIALTY Obstetrics & Gynecology O Dr.

Edward Vogel CarePoint Health Medical Group CITY Hoboken COUNTY Hudson SPECIALTY Obstetrics & Gynecology

PAIN MANAGEMENT (ANESTHESIOLOGY, PHYSICAL MEDICINE &/OR REHABILITATION) P O Dr. Paul Abend Consultants in Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine CITY Multiple Locations COUNTY Middlesex, Bergen, and Somerset SPECIALTY Pain Management (Anesthesiology, Physical Medicine &/or Rehabilitation) O Dr.

Aleya Salam Hunterdon Orthopedic Institute CITY Flemington COUNTY Hunterdon SPECIALTY Pain Management (Anesthesiology, Physical Medicine &/or Rehabilitation)

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O Dr. Allyson Agathis CITY Bedminster COUNTY Somerset SPECIALTY Pediatrics O Dr.

Mona Ayoub CarePoint Health Medical Group CITY Hoboken COUNTY Hudson SPECIALTY Pediatrics O Dr.

Patrick Caruso Plaza Family Care CITY Chester COUNTY Morris SPECIALTY Pediatrics P O Dr. Martin Cohen Advocare Morristown Pediatrics CITY Morristown COUNTY Morris SPECIALTY Pediatrics O Dr.

Nabil Dahrouj CarePoint Health Medical Group CITY Hoboken COUNTY Hudson SPECIALTY Pediatrics O Dr.

Adam Dick Plaza Family Care CITY Chester COUNTY Morris SPECIALTY Pediatrics

P O Dr.

Margot Kerrigan Touchpoint Pediatrics CITY Chatham COUNTY Morris SPECIALTY Pediatrics

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Moshe Levy Wee Care Pediatrics CITY Millburn COUNTY Monmouth SPECIALTY Pediatrics

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PSYCHIATRY

O Dr.

P O Dr. Susan Blank Susan G. Blank, MD, LLC CITY Clark COUNTY Union SPECIALTY Psychiatry

Melissa Libert Plaza Family Care CITY Chester COUNTY Morris SPECIALTY Pediatrics Osama Moshet CarePoint Health Medical Group CITY Hoboken COUNTY Hudson SPECIALTY Pediatrics O Dr.

Lakshmi Nandiwada TLC Pediatrics & Adolescent Health CITY Manalapan COUNTY Monmouth SPECIALTY Pediatrics O Dr.

Mannon Razzak Woodland Park Pediatrics CITY Woodland Park COUNTY Bergen SPECIALTY Pediatrics P O Dr. Jennifer Shaw – Brachfield Touchpoint Pediatrics CITY Chatham COUNTY Morris SPECIALTY Pediatrics O Dr.

Nimisha Shukla Edison Pediatrics CITY Edison COUNTY Middlesex SPECIALTY Pediatrics P O Dr. Stuart Slavin Touchpoint Pediatrics CITY Chatham COUNTY Morris SPECIALTY Pediatrics P O Dr.

Martha Sliwowski Primecare Pediatrics CITY Wallington COUNTY Bergen SPECIALTY Pediatrics P O Dr.

Valerie Tom Touchpoint Pediatrics CITY Chatham COUNTY Morris SPECIALTY Pediatrics O Dr.

Rajyalakshmi Vadali Rainbow Medical CITY Old Bridge COUNTY Middlesex SPECIALTY Pediatrics O Dr. Madhavi Wijayaratne CITY Belleville COUNTY Essex SPECIALTY Pediatrics O Dr.

Kristen Walsh Plaza Family Care CITY Chester COUNTY Morris SPECIALTY Pediatrics

Wosu CarePoint Health Medical Group CITY Jersey City COUNTY Hudson SPECIALTY Pediatrics Mondana Yazdi Wyckoff Pediatrics CITY Wyckoff COUNTY Bergen SPECIALTY Pediatrics

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Roger Granet The Center for Psychiatry & Psycho Oncology CITY Morristown COUNTY Morris SPECIALTY Psychiatry P O Dr. Sanjeevani Jain Highland Psychiatric Associates CITY Sparta COUNTY Morris SPECIALTY Psychiatry O Dr.

David Mayerhoff Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital CITY Morris Plains COUNTY Morris SPECIALTY Psychiatry O Dr.

Frank Santos Edgewater Psychiatry CITY Edgewater COUNTY Bergen SPECIALTY Psychiatry O Dr. Richard L. Worth CITY Shrewbury COUNTY Monmouth SPECIALTY Psychiatry

RADIOLOGY O Dr.

Scott Boruchov Edison Imaging Associates CITY Multiple Locations COUNTY Middlesex SPECIALTY Radiology O Dr. Sohail Contractor CITY Newark COUNTY Essex SPECIALTY Radiology O Dr.

Noam Eshkar Edison Imaging Associates CITY Multiple Locations COUNTY Middlesex SPECIALTY Radiology O Dr.

Howard Kessler CarePoint Health Medical Group CITY Bayonne COUNTY Hudson SPECIALTY Radiology O Dr.

Mary Ann Peterson Edison Imaging Associates CITY Multiple Locations COUNTY Middlesex SPECIALTY Radiology

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Gabriel Pivaer Edison Imaging Associates CITY Multiple Locations COUNTY Middlesex SPECIALTY Radiology

O Dr.

O Dr.

Shefali Mavani Shastri Reproductive Medicine Associates of NJ (RMANJ) CITY Somerset COUNTY Somerset SPECIALTY Reproductive Medicine & Infertility

O Dr.

REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE & INFERTILITY

Eric Forman Reproductive Medicine Associates of NJ (RMANJ) CITY Morristown COUNTY Morris SPECIALTY Reproductive Medicine & Infertility O Dr.

P O Dr. Jane Miller North Hudson IVF CITY Englewood Cliffs COUNTY Bergen SPECIALTY Reproductive Medicine & Infertility

P O Dr. Susan Treiser IVF New Jersey CITY Multiple Locations COUNTY Somerset SPECIALTY Reproductive Medicine & Infertility

O Dr.

P O Dr. Melissa C. Yih IVF New Jersey CITY Multiple Locations COUNTY Somerset SPECIALTY Reproductive Medicine & Infertility

O Dr.

Paul Bergh Reproductive Medicine Associates of NJ (RMANJ) CITY Basking Ridge COUNTY Somerset SPECIALTY Reproductive Medicine & Infertility O Dr.

Michael K. Bohrer Reproductive Medicine Associates of NJ (RMANJ) CITY Somerset COUNTY Somerset SPECIALTY Reproductive Medicine & Infertility O Dr.

Maria Constantini-Ferrando Reproductive Medicine Associates of NJ (RMANJ) CITY Englewood COUNTY Bergen SPECIALTY Reproductive Medicine & Infertility P O Dr. Michael Darder IVF New Jersey CITY Multiple Locations COUNTY Somerset SPECIALTY Reproductive Medicine & Infertility O Dr.

Michael R. Drews Reproductive Medicine Associates of NJ (RMANJ) CITY Basking Ridge COUNTY Somerset SPECIALTY Reproductive Medicine & Infertility

Rita Gulati Reproductive Medicine Associates of NJ (RMANJ) CITY West Orange COUNTY Essex SPECIALTY Reproductive Medicine & Infertility O Dr.

Doreen Hock Reproductive Medicine Associates of NJ (RMANJ) CITY Somerset COUNTY Somerset SPECIALTY Reproductive Medicine & Infertility P O Dr. Marcus Jurema IVF New Jersey CITY Multiple Locations COUNTY Somerset SPECIALTY Reproductive Medicine & Infertility O Dr.

Thomas J. Kim Reproductive Medicine Associates of NJ (RMANJ) CITY Basking Ridge COUNTY Somerset SPECIALTY Reproductive Medicine & Infertility O Dr.

Marcy F. Maguire Reproductive Medicine Associates of NJ (RMANJ) CITY West Orange COUNTY Essex SPECIALTY Reproductive Medicine & Infertility

Thomas A. Molinaro Reproductive Medicine Associates of NJ (RMANJ) CITY Eatontown COUNTY Monmouth SPECIALTY Reproductive Medicine & Infertility O Dr.

Jamie L. Morris Reproductive Medicine Associates of NJ (RMANJ) CITY Morristown COUNTY Morris SPECIALTY Reproductive Medicine & Infertility P O Dr.

Eden Rauch IVF New Jersey CITY Multiple Locations COUNTY Somerset SPECIALTY Reproductive Medicine & Infertility O Dr.

Eli Rybak Reproductive Medicine Associates of NJ (RMANJ) CITY Englewood COUNTY Bergen SPECIALTY Reproductive Medicine & Infertility

Richard T. Scott Reproductive Medicine Associates of NJ (RMANJ) CITY Basking Ridge COUNTY Somerset SPECIALTY Reproductive Medicine & Infertility

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William Ziegler Reproductive Science Center of NJ CITY Multiple Locations COUNTY Monmouth SPECIALTY Reproductive Medicine & Infertility

RHEUMATOLOGY P O Dr. Jeff Chung Bergen Medical Associates CITY Multiple Locations COUNTY Bergen SPECIALTY Rheumatology

SPORTS MEDICINE P O Dr. Sammy Masri CITY Paramus COUNTY Bergen SPECIALTY Sports Medicine

The following providers have been reviewed and approved by NJ Top Docs ALLERGY, ASTHMA & IMMUNOLOGY Dr. Yasmin Bhasin — Ramsey Dr. Maryann Colenda — Fort Lee Dr. Theodore Falk — River Edge Dr. Donald B. Perlman — West Orange Dr. Michael B. Sherman — Hazlet Dr. Marjorie Slankard — Ridgewood Dr. Tina C Zecca — Red Bank ANESTHESIOLOGY Dr. Emery Fisher — Livingston CARDIOLOGY Dr. Matt Bach — Long Branch Dr. Mark A. Blum — Morristown Dr. John Ciccone — West Orange Dr. Daniel P. Conroy Jr. — Clifton Dr. Joaquim Correia — Newark Dr. Alexander Ivanov — Bridgewater Dr. Raj Kaushik — Passaic Dr. Dusan Knezevic — Glen Ridge Dr. Richard S. Leeds — Bridgewater

Dr. Sharan Mahal — Bridgewater Dr. Ravinder Narang — Clifton Dr. Godfrey Pinder — Glen Ridge Dr. Atul Prakash — Clifton Dr. David Schaer — East Brunswick Dr. Michael Schwarz — Bloomfield Dr. Huzaifa Shakir — Passaic Dr. Roger Shell — East Brunswick Dr. Stroh Stroh — Somerset Dr. Glen E. Tonnessen — Flemington Dr. Robert L. Wang — Mountain Lakes Dr. Constantinos Costeas — West Orange Dr. Aaron J. Feingold — Edison Dr. Nate E. Lebowitz — Fort Lee Dr. Gary Rogal — West Orange Dr. Nicholas G. Tullo— West Orange CRITICAL CARE Dr. Fariborz Rezaj — Livingston Dr. Smita Shah — Millburn DERMATOLOGY

Dr. Gwen Abeles — Montvale Dr. Gary J Brauner — Fort Lee Dr. Christopher Cassetty — Flemington Dr. K. Neena Chima — Wayne Dr. Timothy J Corey — Oakland Dr. William F Cosulich — Wall Township Dr. Jeanine B. Downie — Montclair Dr. Cheryl Fialkoff — Succasunna Dr. Robert Marinaro — Morristown Dr. James Milbauer — Parsippany Dr. Sandy S Milgraum — East Brunswick Dr. Robert Nossa — Verona Dr. Rhonda Schneider — Morristown Dr. Eric Siegel — Millburn Dr. Harvey Weinberg — Parsippany ENDOCRINOLOGY Dr. Marie T. Saky — Oakhurst Dr. Joseph Jay Schwartz — Englewood Dr. Ira Spiler — Old Bridge

FAMILY MEDICINE Dr. Dean P. Boorujy — Livingston Dr. Gregory Heifler — Montclair Dr. Luisa A Fierro — Holdmdel Dr. Thomas S. Ziering — Bernardsville GASTROENTEROLOGY Dr. Jason Abfier — Dover Dr. Seoung W Baik — Edison Dr. Darren Blumberg — Cedar Knolls Dr. Zamir S. Brelvi — Newark Dr. Crystal Collins Broussard — Emerson Dr. John Dalena — Cedar Knolls Dr. John Franzese — Chatham Dr. Michael Fuhrman — Springfield Dr. Scott Gelman — Randolph Dr. Irina Kaplounov — Englewood Dr. Steven H. Krawet — East Brunswick Dr. Kenneth Rubin — Long Branch Dr. Eric H Shen — Princeton Dr. Jay Zelinski — Bayonne

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GERIATRICS Dr. Muthu Arunachalam — Livingston Dr. Teresa Schaer — Multiple Locations GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY Dr. Thad Denehy — West Orange Dr. Darlene Gibbon — New Brunswick Dr. Robert Taylor — West Orange Dr. Ami P. Vaidya — Hackensack GYNECOLOGY Dr. Jahir Sama — Livingston Dr. John R. J. Sutherland — Brick HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY Dr. Robert S. Alter — Hackensack Dr. Myron Bednar — Flemington Dr. Miguel A Conde — Livingston Dr. John Conti — Belleville Dr. Sameer P Desai — Somerset Dr. Craig Lampert — Monroe Twp Dr. Michael Maroules — Clifton Dr. Said Saleh — Montclair Dr. Jeffrey Silberberg — Freehold Dr. Hemalatha Vasireddy — Belleville INFECTIOUS DISEASES Dr. Rohit Bhalla — Hillsborough Dr. Max De Shaw — Morristown Dr. Amy Eschinger — Red Bank Dr. Joseph Gugliotta — Flemington Dr. Ted Louie — East Brunswick Dr. Sessine Najjar — Clifton Dr. John O’Grady — Morristown Dr. John W Sensakovic — Newark Dr. Stephen M. Smith — Roseland Dr. Manal Youssef-Bessler — West Orange INTERNAL MEDICINE Dr. Alan Baskin — Dumont Dr. Jeanine Bulan — Livingston Dr. Lawrence J Davis — Englewood Dr. William A. DiGiacomo — Union Dr. Kenneth Friedberg — Dumont Dr. Debra Goldson-Prophete — South Orange Dr. Ajay Gupta — Clifton Dr. Scott Maron — Florham Park Dr. Philip Micate — Teaneck Dr. Deborah Neiman — Bedminster Dr. Peter T. Orlic — Bernardsville Dr. Anisha Rodrigues — Florham Park Dr. John A Russo — West Orange Dr. Thomas A. Schwartzer — Somerset MATERNAL FETAL MEDICINE Dr. Edwin R Guzman — New Brunswick Dr. Richard Miller — Livingston Dr. Angela C Ranzini — New Brunswick

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Dr. Leon Smith Jr. — Belleville Dr. Dom Terrone — Warren Dr. Edward Wolf — Teaneck NEPHROLOGY Dr. Mirel I Abramovici — Englewood Dr. Inderpal Chadha — Bloomfield Dr. Susan M Clifford — Englewood Dr. Lawrence Davis — Englewood Dr.JoseIglesias — Brick Dr.Rosy Joseph — Hackensack Dr.Eric Manning — Hillsborough NEUROLOGY Dr. Marvin I. Ruderman — West Caldwell Dr. John Vaccaro — Glen Ridge Dr. William Wasserstrom — East Brunswick OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY Dr. William H Ainslie Jr . — Metuchen Dr. Judy L. Banks — Florham Park Dr. Craig LBissinger — Parsippany Dr. Silvana Gaudino — Montclair Dr. Sandra Giron — North Bergen Dr. Thomas Golin — Paramus Dr. Seth Rubin — Flemington Dr. Michael Sbarra — Hackensack Dr. Francine E Sinofsky — Englishtown Dr. Lidia Vitale — Flemington PAIN MANAGEMENT ( ANESTHESIOLOGY, PHYSICAL MEDICINE &/ OR REHABILITATION) Dr. Erika David — West Orange Dr. Didier Demesmin — Somerset Dr. Robert A. Marini — West Orange Dr.Scott Metzger — Shrewsbury Dr.Giovanni Ramundo — Millburn Dr.Michael Rudman — Basking Ridge Dr. Marcello Sammarone — Livingston Dr. Peter Staats — Brick Dr. Kazimierz M Szczech — Clifton Dr. Ravi K Venkataraman — Clifton Dr. Richard Winne — Basking Ridge PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY Dr. Joshua Dyme — Hackensack Dr. Donald A. Leichter — Summit Dr. Zvi S Marans — Paramus Dr. Young Sun Diane Rhee — Paramus PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOLOGY Dr. Carol Singer-Granick — Newark PEDIATRIC OPTHALMOLOGY Dr. J. Mark Engel — East Brunswick PEDIATRIC PSYCHIATRY Dr. Bliss A Chalemian — Oakland PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY Dr. Evelyn Stanton — Jersey City

PEDIATRIC RADIOLOGY Dr. Robyn C. Murphy — Morristown PEDIATRICS Dr. Sadrul Anam — Secaucus Dr. Azin Azizi — Hackensack Dr. Julia Bakshiyev — Morganville Dr. Fisch Ben — Secaucus Dr. Wesley Boodish — Millburn Dr. Arthur Butenctey — West Caldwell Dr. Donald N. Cotler — Millburn Dr. Nancy Cozzini — Belleville Dr. Rashmi Dayal — Howell Dr. Elliot Eisenstein — Wayne Dr. Elizabeth Esterov — North Brunswick Dr. Scott Fisch — Oradell Dr. Joseph Fruchter — Hackensack Dr. Ajai K Goyal — Ringwood Dr. Larry Gruenwald — Millburn Dr. Robert Helmrich — Princeton Dr. Li Jiang — Hillsborough Dr. Constantinos Kintiroglou — West Orange Dr. John Kintiroglou — West Orange Dr. Wije Kottahachchi— Perth Amboy Dr. Jeffrey E. Levy West — Orange Dr. Richard W. Marcus — Nutley Dr. Alan J Meltzer — Morristown Dr. Lisa-Ann B Michaels — Franklin Lakes Dr. Rose Josefina Miranda — Hackensack Dr. B Adam Naddelman — Princeton Dr. Wayne Narucki — Rutherford Dr. Piotr Oko — Hoboken Dr. Vito A Petrozzino — Livingston Dr. Louis Pupo — Newton Dr. Neal Ruda — Holdmdel Dr. Nimisha Shukla — Edison Dr. Purnachander — Sirikonda Hackensack Dr. John Ivan Sutter — Clifton Dr. Lin-Lan Tang — Warren Dr. Mohamed A. Tantawi — Hackensack Dr. Antonio Thomas — South Plainfied Dr. Ikhal Tokat — Clifton PSYCHIATRY Dr. Ruby Abraham — Fords Dr. Bruce P Friedman — Montclair Dr. Vinobha Gooriah — Franklin Park Dr. Edward Latimer — Montclair Dr. Jeffrey A Mattes — Princeton Dr. Joseph M Rochford — Hillsborough Dr. Nirmal Sathaye — West Orange Dr. Anthony Scillia — Denville

Dr. Talaxi D Shah — Summit Dr. Edith Shapiro — Englewood Dr. Clifford Taylor — Morristown Dr. Manuel Villafranca — Westfield Dr. Sharad Wagle — Oradell PSYCHIATRY CHILD & ADOLESCEN Dr. Sandra Cammarata — Caldwell Dr. Gregorio Castillo — Edison Dr. Alison K Deluca — Piscataway PULMONOLOGY Dr. Jeffery Barisch — Ridgewood Dr. Alan H Burghauser — Union Dr. David B. Cohn — Flemington Dr. George C. Davis — West Orange Dr. Edward Fein — Jamesburg Dr. Keith T. Goldstein — Flemington Dr. Emad Kamel — Toms River Dr. Jesse Karpman — Union Dr. Selwyn E Levine — Englewood Dr. Renuka N. Mapitigama — Paramus Dr. Chandler D. Patton — Eatontown Dr. Ilia Segal — Union RADIATION ONCOLOGY Dr. Kenneth Blank — Hackensack Dr. Sean Calhoun — Parsippany Dr. Robert J. Cole — Morristown Dr. Robert Goodman — Jersey City Dr. Carol Kornmehl — Lakewood Dr. Lawrence Swayne — Parsippany Dr. James R. Wong — Morristown Dr. Thaddeus Yablonsky — Parsippany Dr. Laura R. Bond — Somerville Dr. Joel K. Braver — Somerville Dr. Sang E. Sim — Long Branch Dr. Mitchell F. Weiss — Long Branch RADIOLOGY Dr. Hal N. Ginsberg — Morristown Dr. Kenneth L. Jewel — Montclair Dr. Michael A. Pollack — Montclair Dr. Kenneth R. Tomkovich — Freehold Dr. Matthew P. Forte — Wayne Dr. Warren B. Freitag — Wayne Dr. Prashant Parashurama — Wayne Dr. Linda M. Sanders — Livingston Dr. Frank Yuppa — Wayne REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE & INFERTILITY Dr. Philip R Lesorgen — Englewood RHEUMATOLOGY Dr. Michael Guma — North Arlington Dr. Thomas R Nucatola — Westfield Dr. Jeanne Pare — Succasunna Dr. Bessie M Sullivan — Edison SPORTS MEDICINE Dr. Thomas W. Plut — Morristown

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