NJ Top Doc, Dr. Donald C. Putman of Metro Pediatric Cardiology Associates, makes sure his practice aims to keep visits stress-free for children and their parents while maintaining an upbeat, engaging and family centered approach. Dr. Putman received his medical degree at St. George’s University School of Medicine. He did his residency and fellowship at New York University/ Bellevue Medical Center. Dr. Putman is a board certified pediatric cardiologist who is Division Chief Pediatric Cardiology at St. Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston NJ; Dr. Putman is also Director of cardiac screening for the Matthew Morahan Center for Athletic Screening. “It gives me great pleasure and fulfillment to work with the hospitals, Dr.’s and patients here in New Jersey. I could not have picked a better career for myself or a better place to work. Thank you.” A Pediatric Cardiologist treats abnormalities and diseases of the heart in children who are still in utero up to 21 years of age. Pediatric cardiology is the specialization in treating congenital or acquired heart disease in children and infants, occasionally including diagnosing and treating infants who are still in the womb. As an outstanding pediatric cardiologist, Dr. Putman understands all of the aspects of Read More

Ingredients (Cake): Baking spray with flour 1 2/3 cups all-purpose or cake flour 2/3 cup whole-wheat pastry flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided 1 cup light sour cream 1/2 cup plain almond milk 1/2 cup applesauce 1/3 cup melted unsalted butter 2 eggs 2 egg whites 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, melted 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder Ingredients (Glaze): 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter 1 tablespoon warm water 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 10-inch Bundt cake pan with spray. Combine flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and 1 cup sugar in a large bowl. Whisk next 7 ingredients (through vanilla) in another large bowl until blended. Add to the dry ingredients and stir with a spatula until just combined. Transfer 3/4 cup batter to a small bowl and whisk in chocolate, cocoa, and remaining 1 tablespoon sugar. Pour 3 cups white batter into prepared pan. Dollop chocolate batter over white batter; cover with remaining white batter. Using a knife, swirl batter once in a continuous S – shape around Read More

Scotch Plains, NJ – November 14, 2016 With a reputation built on more than 30 years of service to the Clifton, Passaic, and Upper Montclair communities, Clifton Dental Associates provides the dental treatments you need to achieve a lifetime of oral health. They make every effort to be New Jersey’s most patient-centric practice, where you can receive high-quality, excellent, comfortable, patient-centered dentistry that truly improves the quality of your life. Dr. Matthew Kayne and Dr. Steven Tuckman, along with their team, take pride in the exceptional level of dentistry they provide, from simple exams and cleanings to complex full-mouth restoration. Dr. Kayne completed his undergraduate education at Union College in Schenechtady, New York, graduating Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science. The Doctor attended the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, where he received his Doctorate in Medical Dentistry, gruaduating in 1986. Dr. Tuckman is a graduate of Union College in Schenechtady, New York, where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology. He attended the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, graduating in 1986 with a Doctorate in Medical Dentistry. Dr. Tuckman completed a one year General Practice Residency at Mount Sinai Read More

Dr. Charles Ditta specializes in General & Cosmetic Dentistry in Livingston, New Jersey. His office provides a state-of-the-art facility for the highest quality dental care available. As a benefit to the patient, they use digital x-ray. The digital x-ray provides nearly 80% less radiation than a standard x-ray. It is one of the top priorities to protect the well-being of their valued patients. For this reason, the office meets and surpasses all OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and CDC (Center for Disease Control) standards. Dr. Ditta offers the following services: • Dental Hygiene • Cosmetic Restorations Lumineers, Veneers, Whitening, Snap-on Smile, Bonding, Inlays, Onlays • Restorative Bridges, Crown, Dentures, Cosmetic Fillings • Pediatric (Patients 3+ years) Sealants, Sports Mouth Guards • Endodontics Root Canals, Re-treatment of Root Canals • Periodontics Occlusal Adjustments, Scaling and Root Planning, Periodontal Disease • Oral Surgery Extraction, Oral Cancer Screening, Brush Biopsy • Implant Restoration • TMJ (Initial Phase) Bruxism Appliance Dr. Charles Ditta is conveniently located in Livingston, NJ serving the Essex County area. For more information and locations, visit his online profile here: https://njtopdocs.com/nj-dentists/charles-a-ditta-d-m-d/. About Us NJ Top Docs is a comprehensive information resource of Top Doctors, Dentists and Hospitals. We are Read More
Scotch Plains, NJ – November 2016 An estimated 15 million babies around the world are born premature each year and more than one million of them do not survive their early birth. Although the United States has seen continuous improvement in its preterm birth rate, it has one of the highest rates of preterm birth of any industrialized country. Premature (also known as preterm) birth is when a baby is born too early, before 37 weeks of pregnancy have been completed. The earlier a baby is born, the higher the risk of death or serious disability. Babies who survive can have breathing issues, intestinal (digestive) issues and bleeding in their brains. Long-term problems may include developmental delay and poor performance in school. November 17th will be recognized around the globe as the fourth annual World Prematurity Day. Organizations and individuals around the globe will observe Prematurity Awareness Month and World Prematurity Day. Celebrities, state officials and business and community leaders are working to bring attention to this infant health problem and will join other celebrity parents to spread the word that premature birth is a very serious health issue for babies & families worldwide. Specialists don’t know all the reasons that Read More
NJ Top Docs and NJ Top Dentists are proud to feature the following November 2016 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: Allergy & Immunology Camden County Dr. Min J. Ku Cardiology Bergen County Dr. Lekhraj Lala Monmouth County Dr. Riple Hansalia Dr. Ihab Girgis Ocean County Dr. Russell Cornell Chiropractors Bergen County Dr. Kenneth M. Ermann Dr. John Winn Camden County Dr. Stanley B. Piltin Essex County Dr. Joseph Salamone Gloucester County Dr. Barry Coniglio Mercer County Dr. Jennifer DePalma Middlesex County Dr. Thomas Hary Morris County Dr. Paul Lewandowski Dr. Frank Capella Somerset County Dr. Joseph C. D’Angiolillo Dr. Matthew Lanum Sussex County Dr. Christopher Bump Union County Dr. David Perna Dr. Donald DeFabio Chiropractor/Spinal Disorders Atlantic County Dr. Karen Callaghan & Dr. Anthony Holvick Dermatology Burlington County Dr. Caroline S. Koblenzer Monmouth County Dr. Lisa Silbret Dr. Alan Schechter Warren County Dr. Andrew Li ENT/Otolaryngology Somerset County Dr. Dennis Burachinsky Gastroenterology Bergen County Dr. Neil Kheterpal Essex County Dr. Joseph DePasquale Morris County Dr. Peter Heit Ocean County Dr. Pacifico Magahis, Jr. Somerset County Dr. Mark Greaves Union County Pavan K. Sachan Gynecology Bergen County Dr. Jennifer Read More
Dr. Sammy Masri, NJ Top Doc, is a board certified primary care sports medicine physician. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of non-surgical sports and other musculoskeletal injuries for both adults and children, for the elite athlete and for the people who participate in recreational athletics and use exercise to stay healthy and active. Dr. Masri seeks to provide his patients with a one-on-one personalized treatment from the time of diagnosis until “return to play.” He understands that each patient’s treatment plan should be tailored to the individual’s lifestyle and capabilities. Dr. Masri received his Internal Medicine degree at UMDNJ in Newark and then went on to complete his fellowship in a Primary Care Sports Medicine program at Jersey Shore Medical Center. He has covered numerous special events including the NCAA men’s Basketball Tournament, Big East Track and Field Finals, US Masters Swim Meet and the NYC Marathon. He has also worked as a sports physician covering the Olympic Developmental Soccer Program for New Jersey’s finest young soccer athletes. Prior to opening his practice in Sports Medicine, Dr. Masri worked in the Emergency Room at Hackensack University Medical Center, where he still holds medical staff privileges. Dr. Masri has Read More
Reproductive Science Center of New Jersey’s experienced staff of doctors, nurses, and technicians fully understand the difficult emotional and medical challenges that confront patients struggling with infertility. Their fertility center combines a commitment to sensitive care with a state-of-the-art program, offering comprehensive care and the latest infertility treatments, ranging from in vitro fertilization and artificial insemination to drug therapies and tubal ligation reversal. At RSCNJ, each patient is treated individually. Their fertility center combines a commitment to sensitive care with a state of the art program. Their doctors are board certified experts in male infertility and female infertility and are widely recognized for their expertise and success in assisting reproduction. Once the cause of infertility has been determined, a treatment plan can be customized for each patient to fit their unique situation. Some of the services they offer are: • Comprehensive infertility evaluation and treatment • Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) • Advanced ultrasound pelvic examinations • Semen Analysis • In vitro fertilization (IVF) • Superovulation with ultrasound monitoring • Assisted hatching • Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) • Blastocyst transfer • Cryopreservation of egg/embryos • Medical and surgical treatment for tubal pregnancies • Artificial insemination • Advanced ultrasonography • Comprehensive fertility Read More
NJ Top Docs Presents, The Plastic Surgery Center Scotch Plains, NJ – October 25, 2016 At The Plastic Surgery Center, their world-renowned surgeons have over 50 years of combined experience! Using the latest techniques and available equipment, they create an experience for their patients providing comprehensive cosmetic services to fit all of your individual needs. Being one of the largest plastic surgery practices in New Jersey, patients from all over the world have visited the facility in search for life-altering cosmetic procedures. Their award winning surgeons have been featured on major news outlets such as, ABC, Oprah and CNN. They discussed the expertise of their surgical team to comment on the latest developments in the industry. The specialists at The Plastic Surgery Center offer a variety of surgical and non-surgical options to help you look your best including: Face: They will return a youthful look to your face with cosmetic procedures that enhance a natural-looking appearance including Botox® injections, rhinoplasty (nose surgery), facelifts and more. Breast: Their surgeons will give your breasts a natural shape through procedures such as augmentation and reconstruction following illness or injury. Body Contouring: Let them help you give your body a natural contour with procedures such as a Read More
2016 marked six years of being recognized as a “NJ Top Dentist” for Dr. David Caggiano! Orthodontics is a perfect blend of Dr. Caggiano’s education, experience, and interests. Combining his background in biomedical engineering, his artistic talent, his extensive training and seven years of experience as a general dentist, allows Dr. Caggiano to create innovative approaches to solve even the toughest orthodontic situations. He was named Orthodontic Products’ Best of 2012, a national recognition, for the 2nd consecutive year. Dr. Caggiano’s patients can rest assured that they are receiving the best in orthodontic health care. His goal is to provide the most up-to-date technology and techniques while using the best materials possible. He is devoted to life-long learning and furthers his education through reading, attending conferences, continuing education courses, and study clubs, including the Western Essex Dental Association Study Club and the Bear Brook Study Club. “I feel so fortunate to be an orthodontist. I absolutely love what I do. It is truly rewarding to watch a patient who is insecure, shy, and introverted (partly due to having crooked teeth) grow to become confident and outgoing. It is an amazing transformation that will never cease to fascinate me.” – Dr. Read More