
February’s Featured Healthy Recipe: Thai Noodle Soup With its flavorful broth and spice kick, this Thai Soup is sure to make it to your weekly regimen! Ingredients: 2 tablespoons garlic-infused oil or olive oil, divided 1.5 red peppers, chunked, divided 1 cup chopped tomatoes 4 spring onions, green parts only, diced 1/2 cup diced root ginger 1 lemongrass stalk, diced 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 3/4 cup water 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 5 ounces rice noodles Directions: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan over high heat. Add 1 chunked pepper and cook for 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and heat through. Place mixture in a food processor or use an immersion blender to puree until smooth. Remove from pan and set aside. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over high heat. Add remaining 1/2 pepper, spring onion, ginger, lemongrass, cumin, and turmeric, and cook for 3 minutes. Add water, almond milk, and pepper-tomato puree. Bring mixture to a boil, keeping it there and stirring frequently. Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to a boil. Add rice noodles, remove from the heat, and allow noodles to soften for 5 minutes. To serve, dish broth into bowls Read More

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 your doctor what your blood Read More

NJ Top Docs and NJ Top Dentists are proud to feature the following January 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, Asthma & Immunology Bergen County Dr. Maryann Colenda Dr. Jessica Blume Middlesex County Dr. Patrick Ambrosio Dr. John Dodaro Dr. John Scheibelhoffer Dr. Aylon Glaser Anesthesiology Bergen County Dr. Anil Patel Breast Surgery Morris County Dr. Norman San Agustin Dr. Michael Hernando Cardiology Camden County Dr. Anthony G. Smeglin Passaic County Dr. Daniel Conroy Chiropractic Bergen County Dr. Doug Pucci Endocrinology Bergen County Dr. Doug Pucci Dr. Anna Chernov Facial, Cosmetic, Plastic Surgery Essex County Dr. Scott Spiro Family Medicine Bergen County Dr. Veena Desai Gastroenterology Bergen County Dr. Eric Avezzano Dr. Alyse Bellomo Dr. Crystal Broussard Dr. Holly Cullen Dr. Jeffrey Danzig Dr. Anthony DeLillo Dr. Bon Chang Koo Dr. Robert Levine Dr. Stephen Margulis Dr. Robert Pittman Dr. Richard Rosenberg Dr. Judy Lin Internal Medicine Bergen County Dr. Alan Briker Dr. Sanchita Gupta Dr. Susan Flanzman Dr. Kedar Gokhale Dr. Allen Griggs Dr. Vivian Lan Read More

The following Doctors of The Dermatology Group have been reviewed and approved as NJ Top Docs! Marc Abbate, M.D. Justin Brown, M.D. Daniel Grossier, M.D. Martin J. Moskovitz, M.D. Robert Nossa, M.D. Stephen Spates, M.D. The Dermatology group is a unique multi-disciplinary practice that incorporates clinical expertise and state-of-the-art technology with individualized patient care. Their team of physician’s assistants, licensed aestheticians, and board-certified dermatologists in New Jersey offers comprehensive solutions for both medical and cosmetic skin concerns. The Dermatology Group in New Jersey provides a complete menu of clinical services to treat a wide array of medical conditions. Whether you are looking for solutions concerning dermatologic issues such as acne blemishes or poison ivy, to skin cancer screenings, cosmetic concerns, or are concerned with a chronic problem like psoriasis or eczema, their physicians will work closely with you and your primary care doctor to develop an integrated treatment plan suited to your needs. Their board-certified physicians take pride in establishing a personal relationship with each patient and providing individualized care. DermPerfection is the cosmetic division of The Dermatology Group. Their team of certified physicians, aestheticians, plastic surgeons and skincare experts offers a full variety of cosmetic dermatology services in New Jersey for Read More

NJ Top Dentists Presents, Dr. Rupali Wadhwa! Dr. Rupali Wadhwa opened her private practice after eight years in Pittsburgh as an Assistant Professor and Research Director of Orthodontics at the University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine. “I am delighted to serve the community as an orthodontist. I enjoy the rewards of helping patients discover beautiful, healthy smiles. I am committed to delivering excellent orthodontic treatment to each and every patient.” Trained at Oklahoma University School of Dental Medicine, Dr. Wadhwa holds a board certification in Orthodontics. She is a member of the American Association of Orthodontics and the American Dental Association. As a leading orthodontist, Dr. Wadhwa provides diagnosis and treatment planning for patients at all stages of growth and development to permanent dentition. She works with young children, adolescents and adults. Each case provides unique challenges and rewards and is given special, individual attention. Just as important, her scientific and artistic command of each procedure provides patients with a unique advantage. Dr. Wadhwa offers various services and treatments including: Common Treatments Surgical Orthodontics Dentofacial Orthopedics Invisalign® Invisalign Teen™ Damon® System In-Ovation® Smartclip™ Clarity™ TMJ-TMD Sleep Apnea Recent Patient Testimonials: “Our family has been patients of this practice for Read More

At Parsippany Dental Care they are committed to providing a comprehensive suite of dental services and are there to help their patients achieve their oral health goals with comfort and ease. Serving the Parsippany, NJ for over 36 years, Dr. William Gross is passionate about creating healthy mouths and building trusting relationships with his patients in a caring and safe environment. Dr. William Gross attended the Farleigh Dickinson University where he graduated with honors and a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology / Chemistry. He continued on to Georgetown University, graduating in 1979 with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree (DDS). He has completed over 2500 hours of continuing education and is certified in Invisalign® clear aligners and CFast™ cosmetic teeth alignment. His extensive training has also led him to become one of the only certified IV sedation dentists in Morris County. Dr. Gross maintains and active membership in the Westchester Advanced Reconstructive and Cosmetic Group (founding member). “I have been going to Parsippany Dental Care for several years. Dr. Gross is an excellent dentist and uses the latest technology. I have found that Dr. Gross and his staff are both professional and caring. The office has late hours available, which is great Read More
NJ Top Docs and NJ Top Dentists are proud to feature the following December 2015 approved providers.

NJ Top Docs and NJ Top Dentists are proud to feature the following December 2015 approved providers.

NJ Top Docs Presents, Dr. Jeffrey Gosin! Dr. Jeffrey Gosin of Shore Vascular & Vein Center specializes in treatment of varicose veins, peripheral artery disease, abdominal aortic aneurysms, and carotid artery disease. In addition to traditional “open” surgery, he has special interest and expertise in the latest state-of-the-art minimally invasive procedures. Having studied at University of Pennsylvania, Jefferson Medical College, and UMDNJ – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Dr. Gosin earned his Board Certifications in General Surgery & Vascular Surgery. Dr. Jeffrey Gosin has hospital affiliations with Shore Medical Center and Jersey Shore Ambulatory Surgical Center. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons, Society for Vascular Surgery, American Venous Forum, Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery, Peripheral Vascular Surgery Society, Eastern Vascular Society, Vascular Society of New Jersey, and Delaware Valley Vascular Society. Below is a list of some of the services at Dr. Gosin’s office: Comprehensive Vein Care Center for the minimally invasive treatment of varicose veins and venous insufficiency. Many treatments performed right in the office. Excel V Laser for the treatment of facial and leg veins. Treatment of peripheral artery disease (PAD) Treatment of carotid artery stenosis (Stroke Prevention) Treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) 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. Choosing a fertility clinic can be stressful. While other programs may push patients to proceed with more invasive procedures, they use less aggressive treatment if the clinical situation deems it so. Many patients conceive before getting to IVF. They do not turn patients away who may not have a good chance of conception. They are very proud of their IVF success rate which are comparable and above the national average. For patients needing more intervention, they provide cutting edge technology, including preimplantation genetic screening. 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 Read More

NJ Top Docs Presents, The Plastic Surgery Center! The Plastic Surgery Center is comprised of leading surgeons who excel at cutting edge cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. Dedicated to personalized care in a comfortable setting, the doctors utilize the most advanced equipment and technology to provide safe, natural results. Highly skilled in innovative surgical techniques offered at few facilities worldwide, the surgeons have appeared on prominent broadcast including CNN, Good Morning America, ABC News, The Discovery Channel and Oprah. Their services include but are not limited to the following: Breast Augmentation Reduction Reconstruction Lift Correction Face Nose Face Lifts Brow Lifts Eyelid Fillers Neck Lifts Body Tummy Tuck Liposuction Body Lift Upper Arm Lift Thigh Lift Post-Bariatric Recent Patient Testimonials: “Just wanted to take a moment to thank you for taking such great care of me; not just the surgery, but afterwards also. I am very fortunate that you were available on such short notice. I was really frightened the second time around, but am lucky I had two Top Docs. May you have continued success and remain patient and caring. P.S. My hairdresser told me to tell you: ‘Best scar ever!’” – Sue K. “When I first met you there was an easiness about you Read More