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NJ Top Docs Approves Board-Certified Otolaryngologist, Dr. William Drake III For 2024 Dr. William Drake III of Drake & Presti ENT Surgical Associates has been reviewed and approved by NJ Top Docs for 2024. Dr. Drake is a board-certified otolaryngologist and respected surgeon in New Jersey. Known throughout the region for expertise in treating complex nasal and sinus disorders, Dr. Drake utilizes the latest techniques in endoscopic sinus surgery, including image-guided surgery. He also specializes in surgery of the thyroid, parathyroid and parotid glands, employing minimally invasive procedures for both benign and malignant tumors. Dr. Drake has been in practice since 1994 having completed his Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery residency at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City. Dr. Drake focuses on delivering expert care, allocating a generous amount of time discussing medical and surgical issues with each patient.  After 25 years of practice, Dr. Drake’s mission remains constant: providing empathetic, compassionate care for his patients. “I still love what I do,” he says. He is currently affiliated with the Center for Ambulatory Surgery in Mountainside, NJ and Overlook Hospital in Summit, NJ. To learn more about Dr. Drake, please visit his website: https://drakepresti.com/  About Us NJ Top Read More

NJ Top Docs Approves Dr. Stephen Soloway Based On Merit For 2024 Stephen Soloway, MD, FACP, FACR has been reviewed and approved by NJ Top Docs based on merit for 2024. Dr. Soloway is board certified in internal medicine and rheumatology and is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and Rheumatology. Dr. Soloway received his B.S. in Biology from Stony Brook University, and M.D. degree from American University of the Caribbean, Internal Medicine training from Mercy Catholic Medical Center, Rheumatology Fellowship from The Medical College of Pennsylvania and the Philadelphia VA Medical Center headed by the late, great Ralph Schumacher, Jr., M.D., and pediatric rheumatology training at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia with the venerable Dr. Goldsmith. Next came three months at Boston University Hospital, Creighton University Medical Center and the Omaha VA. He has been a Castle Connolly Top Doctor since 2003. While he authors many peer review case reports and papers, he has recently completed two nonfiction books: Bad Medicine and Medical Politics. Each contains a patient guide on information that is found nowhere else and is considered a better source for patients than any other published literature on the following topics: gout, rheumatoid Read More

Dr. Rose Caruso of Caruso Foot and Ankle Named 2024 NJ Top Doc NJ Top Docs has reviewed and approved Rose A. Caruso, DPM, FACFAS of Caruso Foot and Ankle based on merit for 2024. Dr. Caruso is a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon who provides the latest advances in podiatric medicine to patients in Monmouth County. With over a decade of experience, Dr. Caruso’s expertise spans general podiatry, reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, wound care, limb deformity treatment, and hyperbaric medicine. Her diverse clinical training and commitment to continuing education allow her to deliver comprehensive, innovative care tailored to each patient’s needs. “I’m thrilled to establish my own practice focused on bringing the highest quality podiatric services to this community,” said Dr. Caruso. “My goal is to treat every patient with the utmost care, compassion and respect while utilizing the most advanced medical techniques available.” A Stratford, CT native, Dr. Caruso earned her degree in behavioral neuroscience from Lehigh University before receiving her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. She completed residencies at the University of Pennsylvania Presbyterian Hospital and Crozer Keystone Health System, with specialized training in limb lengthening, childhood deformities, wound care, Read More

Dr. Paul Abend of Sanãre Center for Integrative Medicine Awarded As 2024 NJ Top Doc Dr. Paul Abend, founder of Sanãre Center for Integrative Medicine, has been reviewed and approved as a 2024 NJ Top Doc. NJ Top Docs recognizes Dr. Abend’s innovative approach to patient care, combining conventional and alternative therapies to treat the whole person. Board-certified in family medicine and physical medicine/rehabilitation, Dr. Abend is driven by a mission to alleviate pain, restore mobility, and elevate quality of life for every patient. His compassionate, integrative methodology has earned him widespread acclaim throughout New Jersey and beyond. A graduate of Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Abend trained as Chief Resident in both physical medicine/rehabilitation and family medicine at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. He also completed a sports medicine fellowship focused on cutting-edge treatments for athletic injuries. Dr. Abend’s pioneering work in autism spectrum disorder has garnered multiple distinguished alumni awards from Rowan and Drew University, as well as the Dr. Margaret Bauman Award from Harvard Medical School. In 2011, he received the prestigious Jefferson Award for public service in New Jersey. Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Abend serves on the board of the Rutgers-RWJ/St. Barnabas Read More