NJ Doctor Blog

Dr. Paul Presti is one of the few surgeons with a double board certification – he is boarded in both Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Head and Neck Surgery. His expertise is in cosmetic, functional, and reconstructive surgery of the entire face. Dr. Paul Presti focuses on delivering high-quality care, rather than seeing a high volume of patients.  He allocates a generous amount of time discussing medical concerns with each patient.  Both he and Dr. Drake are often called on to handle complicated cases involving thyroid, head and neck cancers, as well as reconstructive or revision surgery.  Patients seek them out for second opinions and for medical problems that persist unresolved.  The doctors frequently work side by side on challenging cases, using state-of-the-art techniques and minimally invasive procedures.  Their attention to detail and to patient concerns is also reflected in their consistently high patient satisfaction rates. Education & Training School of Medicine at Georgetown University General Surgery Internship at New York’s Beth Israel Medical Center Residency in Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary Fellowship in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Alabama’s Rousso Facial Plastic Surgery Clinic Board Certifications Otolaryngology Read More

  Metropolitan Ankle & Foot Care Specialists pride themselves on delivering outstanding and innovative care. Building their reputation on patient referrals as well as word of mouth recommendations, the practice has become an authority on reconstructive ankle and foot surgery, joint replacement surgery, arthroscopy, platelet richplasma therapy (PRP), amniotic membrane therapy, and minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Batelli is a board-certified reconstructive foot and ankle surgeon who specializes in General Podiatry, Surgical Podiatry, Sports Medicine and Pediatric Podiatry. He received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from New York College of Podiatric Medicine in New York and knows your feet are the foundation of your body. When you are experiencing problems with or pain in your feet, it affects your well being.These problems can make it difficult to manage all aspects of your life in a healthy and productive way.Seeing a podiatrist could be the right answer. Education & Training The doctor received his BS in Biology from St. Peter’s College in New Jersey Received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from New York College of Podiatric Medicine in New York Completed a two year surgical residency at PBI Regional Medical Center in New Jersey where he received extensive training in reconstructive foot Read More

Beet Hummus with Blue Cheese and Walnuts – May 2016’s Featured Healthy Recipe Ingredients 1 tablespoon tahini (roasted sesame seed paste) 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 (15-ounce) can unsalted chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 3 tablespoons water 1 garlic clove 1 3-ounce beet, peeled Parchment Paper 1/2 teaspoon honey 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 3 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped toasted walnuts 1 tablespoon microgreens (optional) Directions Combine tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, chickpeas, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, water, and garlic clove in the bowl of a food processor. Wrap beet in parchment paper. Microwave at HIGH 3 minutes or until tender. Let stand 5 minutes; quarter beet. Add beet, honey, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and black pepper to food processor with chickpea mixture; process until smooth. Top hummus with blue cheese, walnuts, and microgreens, if desired. Source: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/beet-hummus-blue-cheese-walnuts

May is Mental Health Awareness Month “The best way out is always through” – Robert Frost The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), states on its website that each year, “millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition.  During the month of May, NAMI and the rest of the country are bringing awareness to mental illness.  Each year we fight stigma, provide support, educate the public and advocate for equal care.  Each year, the movement grows stronger.  In 2013, President Obama proclaimed May as National Mental Health Awareness Month and brought the issue of mental health to the forefront of our nation’s thoughts.”  Organizations such as NAMI, CDC, and NIMH dedicate their efforts to spreading mental health awareness throughout the month of May. The Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC), has stated that 1 in 10 adults in the U.S. suffers from depression.  Concurrently, the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) reports that almost 3 percent of the U.S. adult population suffers from bipolar disorder.  Below are some interesting facts provided by MentalHealth.gov: “In 2011, 1 in 5 American adults experienced a mental health issue.” “Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in Read More

Gary D. Breslow, MD, FACS is a highly regarded board certified plastic surgeon in New Jersey, known by both patients and peers as a problem-solver with a warm, engaging personality, and an instinctive ability to identify and truly understand the goals of his patients and the patients, themselves. Dr. Breslow has dedicated his efforts to providing results of only the most unsurpassed quality, continually staying abreast of the most advanced techniques in cosmetic surgery for the benefit of his patients. Dr. Breslow’s unique artistic vision and clinical skills allow him to achieve beautiful, natural-looking results for patients seeking cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. Dr. Breslow combines a passion for surgery with his experience and cutting-edge techniques he has acquired over time. Dr. Breslow believes that because no two patients are the same, each requires and deserves individualized attention, time, and planning. It is through this “Individualized Approach” philosophy that each patient’s unique set of cosmetic and reconstructive concerns are extensively discussed, analyzed, and addressed by Dr. Breslow and his team, thereby enabling each patient to realize his or her own desires and goals. The Breslow Center for Plastic Surgery offers the most complete range of state-of-the-art plastic surgery services in Read More