Scotch Plains, NJ – February 1, 2017 NJ Top Docs and NJ Top Dentists are proud to feature the following January 2017 approved providers: (Please note that all listings hyperlinked in blue are links to their online profile. Those that are bolded in black do not have an online profile at this time.) NJ Top Docs Include: Acupuncture Camden County Dr. Ming Yang Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Morris County Dr. Sunita Kanumury Somerset County Princeton Allergy & Asthma Associates Breast Surgery Ocean County Dr. John M. Pellegrino Cardiology Atlantic County Dr. Gerald Ukrainski Somerset County Dr. Steven E. Georgeson Chiropractic Care Bergen County Dr. Roger Sahoury Dr. Ross Markowitz Camden County Dr. Anthony A. Lafferty Dr. Sandra L. Ray Essex County Dr. Michael Sapienza Dr. Wayne R. Brown Morris County Dr. Daniel Junior Dr. Richard R. Molinari Cosmetic/Plastic Surgery Essex County Dr. Valerie Ablaza Monmouth County Dr. Matthew Kaufman Critical Care/Pulmonology Ocean County Dr. Emad Kamel Gastroenterology Ocean County Dr. Kenny Chiu Union County Dr. Amber Khan General Surgery & Vascular Surgery Gloucester County Dr. David Lynch Dr. Joseph Mike Dr. Timothy Pilla Mercer County Dr. Reza Shah Internal Medicine Passaic County Dr. Lisa Melsky Nephrology Middlesex County Dr. Glenn Read More
Dr. Louis Maddalena was reviewed and approved as an NJ Top Dentist! Dr. Louis Maddalena specializes in General Dentistry in East Hanover, NJ. He has had an established dental practice since 1984. A native to the area, Dr. Maddalena attended Fairleigh Dickinson University and then went on to Fairleigh Dickinson Dental School in New Jersey. Dr. Maddalena was a member of Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society and graduated in the top 10% of his class. He has extensive post graduate studies in all fields of dentistry including: Endodontics (Root Canal Therapy), Cosmetic and Esthetic Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry, Periodontal Maintenance (Care of gums and bone around the teeth), Implantology, and Oral Surgery Procedures. Dr. Maddalena lives in the community with his wife Joan and two boys, Louis and Matthew. His hobbies include boating, fishing, traveling and just being with his family. Some of the services Dr. Maddalena offers in his office include, Cosmetic & Family Dentistry, Digital X-Rays, Zoom One Hour Power Whitening, Invisalign Teeth Straightening, Porcelain Crowns and Veneers, Implant Dentistry, One Visit Painless Rotary Root Canals, Nitrous Oxide Sedation, and Electronic Insurance Filing and Claims Submissions. Dr. Louis J. Maddalena is conveniently located in East Hanover, NJ. For more Read More
NJ Top Docs Presents March’s Featured Healthy Recipe: Spicy White Nectarine Chutney Ingredients: 1 kilo (approx. 2 pounds) firm white nectarines, chopped into small pieces 1 medium onion, chopped finely 6 cloves of garlic, crushed or chopped finely 3 small red chilli’s, chopped finely ¾ cup sugar ½ cup cider vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons grated ginger 1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground cloves Method: 1. Heat the oil over medium heat in a heavy bottom cast iron pan. Once oil is hot add the mustard seeds and stir until they start popping. Add the ground cloves, ginger, chilli and garlic and cook until mixture is very fragrant (approx. 2 minutes). 2. Add the nectarine pieces and onion to the pot and cook stirring for 5-10 minutes then add the cider vinegar, sugar and salt. Continue stirring for another couple of minutes. 3. Cook for around 90 minutes stirring at regular intervals until the chutney becomes jammy and caramelized. It will turn a lovely brown-honey colour and the fruit will be soft. The flavours develop further upon standing. Spoon into sterilized jars.
Dr. Tarek Alshafie was reviewed and approved as an NJ Top Doc! Vascular and Endovascular Associates is made up of a team of professionals dedicated to providing the best quality healthcare in a responsive and caring environment. Their doctors all have years of experience in the profession. They work in concert with nurses and office staff who try to understand their patients’ health issues quickly and apply the right treatment to get them back to their optimal health. Dr. Tarek Alshafie is a vascular specialist and surgeon at the practice and was recently reviewed and approved as an NJ Top Doc! The office treats a wide array of vascular issues. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair, Carotid Endarterectomy, Arterial Bypass, Arterial/Venous Thrombectomy/Embolectomy, Arterial/Venous Thrombolysis, Dialysis Access Procedures (AV Fistulas, AV Grafts, and Dialysis Catheters), Diagnostic, Arteriograms/Venograms, Arterial/Venous Angioplasty and Stent Placement, Varicose Vein Therapy including Laser and Radio Frequency ablation, as well as Spider Vein Injections, Chemotherapy Port Placement and Removal are just some of the services and treatments offered at Vascular and Endovascular Associates. With Dr. Alshafie’s extensive education and training background along with his list of prestigious accolades and stellar patient reviews, it’s no wonder he’s an NJ Top Doc! Read More
Ingredients: 3 whole ancho chiles 3 whole pasilla chiles 4 cloves garlic, unpeeled 2 to 3 chipotles in adobo sauce 1/2 medium white onion, roughly chopped 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon cider vinegar Kosher salt 2 teaspoons dried oregano, preferably Mexican 3 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth 4 pounds boneless pork shoulder (untrimmed), cut into chunks Freshly ground pepper 2 bay leaves 1 cinnamon stick Corn tortillas, warmed, for serving Assorted taco toppings, for garnish Instructions: Put the ancho and pasilla chiles and the garlic in a bowl; add 2 to 3 tablespoons water. Microwave on high until soft and pliable, 2 to 3 minutes. Stem and seed the chiles; peel the garlic. Transfer the chiles and garlic to a blender. Add the chipotles, onion, 2 tablespoons olive oil, honey, vinegar, 1 tablespoon salt and the oregano to the blender; puree until smooth. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over high heat; add the chile sauce and fry, stirring, until thick and fragrant, about 8 minutes. Pour in the broth and reduce until slightly thickened. Season the pork all over with salt and pepper and transfer to a large slow cooker. Read More
Scotch Plains, NJ – January 1, 2017 NJ Top Docs and NJ Top Dentists are proud to feature the following January 2017 approved providers: (Please note that all listings hyperlinked in blue are links to their online profile. Those that are bolded in black do not have an online profile at this time.) NJ Top Docs Include: Cardiology Bergen County Dr. David E. Cohen Camden County Dr. Rozy Dunham Somerset County Dr. Rachana Kulkarni Chiropractic Care Bergen County Dr. Doug Pucci Essex County Dr. Joseph Zdyrski Hudson County Dr. Manola Tejada Middlesex County Dr. Hee N. Park Morris County Dr. Vito Minervini Dr. Laurie Sheppard Sussex County Dr. Kristin Soehl Dermatology Essex County Dr. Deborah Rabner Endocrinology Monmouth County Dr. Marie Therese Saky Family Medicine Bergen County Bergen Medical Associates/Bergen Gastroenterology Gastroenterology Monmouth County Dr. Michael Tendler General Surgery Morris County Dr. Michael Hernando OBGYN Bergen County Dr. Michael D. Seidner Dr. Hugo Kitzis Hudson County Dr. Sandra Giron Monmouth County Dr. Falguni Patel Ophthalmology Essex County Dr. Jonathan Ditkoff Orthopedic Surgery Mercer County Dr. Hari Bezwada Middlesex County Dr. David Kirschenbaum Dr. Shawn D. Sieler Dr. Joshua M. Zimmerman Monmouth Read More
Over the past few years , the CDC has teamed up with Million Hearts® in order to prevent one million strokes and heart attacks in the U.S. by the year 2017. Each New Year, people all over the world set personal goals to accomplish by the end of the year. Whether it’s losing those five pesky pounds, quitting smoking, or visiting relatives more often, there should definitely be this one goal on everyone’s list: staying on top of their heart health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) encourages people each February (and all year round), to pay attention to their blood pressure. NJ Top Docs wants its readers to join the CDC and Million Hearts® in this national campaign. Uncontrolled high blood pressure is a leading cause of heart disease and stroke. More than 67 million Americans have high blood pressure, making it four times more likely for them to die from a stroke and three times more likely to die from heart disease. Most times, there are no signs or symptoms of high blood pressure. It is imperative that people check their blood pressure regularly. The CDC offers the following suggestions to maintaining good heart health: “Ask Read More
Dr. David Chalnick Celebrates 2 Years as A NJ Top Doc! At Shore Orthopaedic Group, their distinguished team of experienced, board-certified orthopedic surgeons is dedicated to helping their patients keep their body’s musculoskeletal system in the best possible working condition; returning them to the freedom of an active, pain-free lifestyle at any age. The physicians are dedicated to being the top skilled surgeons in the orthopedics field, and combine their technical expertise with attentive, professional and responsive care for all their patients. Whether a patient needs treatment for tennis elbow, lower back pain, a dislocated shoulder, or stress fractures in the foot, Shore Orthopaedic Group will not rest until the patient receives the best care. Dr. Chalnick is Fellowship trained in Adult Reconstruction and Sports Medicine. He became interested in a career as an orthopaedic surgeon and specifically a joint replacement surgeon as a bioengineering major at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. He then attended the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey’s New Jersey Medical School and Graduated Alpha Omega Alpha. After medical school, Dr. Chalnick completed his internship and residency at Albany Medical Center in Albany, New York at the Insall Scott Kelly Institute in NY, Read More
Dr. John P. Sousa graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University School of Dental Medicine, where he later taught as a Professor of Restorative Dentistry. He is an active member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain, the American Equilibration Society, the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and the American Dental Association. Dr. Sousa has been acknowledged by the Consumer’s Research Council of America’s “Guide to America’s Top Dentists, 201 Magazine’s “Bergen’s Top Cosmetic Dentists”, 2 years as NJ TopDocs “NJ Top Dentists”, and Best in New York Medicine’s “Top Doc Award”. As a Scholar Alumnus of the Dawson Academy, Dr. Sousa has achieved the Academy’s highest level of training. The Dawson Academy is internationally recognized for the advanced education, training, and philosophy of care that result in more consistent, predictable and comprehensive health for every patient. It is the concept of care that saves patients from years of pain, time lost and expensive costs for multiple and repeated dental work. As a neuromuscular cosmetic dentist, Dr. Sousa understands a beautiful smile is dependent upon the healthy function of this complex system. His cosmetic dentistry practice is augmented by the diagnosis/management of Craniofacial Pain (headaches), Read More
In January 2004, the National Center for Victims of Crime launched National Stalking Awareness Month (NSAM) to increase the public’s understanding of the law-breaking offense of stalking. NSAM emerged from the work of the Stalking Resource Center, a National Center program funded by the office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice, to raise awareness about stalking and help develop and implement multidisciplinary responses to the crime. Since 2004, resource centers in collaboration with the government have worked hard to raise awareness and implement laws that would decrease the crime while increasing law enforcement’s response to it as well. In January 2oo4, the National Center for Victims of Crime launched the first observance of National Stalking Awareness Month and supported communities across the nation in planning the event. Over the years, work has been done to raise awareness about the realities of stalking, especially for the 7.5 million individuals stalked each year in the U.S. The White House issued the first Presidential Proclamation on National Stalking Awareness Month. Additionally, in the years to follow the White House convened it’s first-ever National Round table on stalking bringing together researchers, survivors, and many more. You can promote National Stalking Awareness Month Read More