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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 the U.S. It accounts for the loss Read More

Scotch Plains, NJ – May 13, 2015 NJ Top Docs and NJ Top Dentists are proud to feature the following April 2015 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 Dr. Abbas Shehadeh Essex County   Chiropractic Dr. Adam Grossman Grossman Chiropractic, LLC Middlesex County   Dr. Peter Ferraro Ferraro Spine & Rehab Bergen County   Cosmetic, Facial, Plastic Surgery Dr. Farhad Rafizadeh Morris County   Dr. Sanjay Lalla Essex County   Dr. Stephanie M. Cohen Cohen / Winters Plastic Surgery Bergen County   Dermatology Dr. Jeanine Downie Image Dermatology Essex County   Dr. Philip L. Micale Paltrowitz Goldfarb Schmidt Bergen County   Gastroenterology Dr. Irina Kaplounova Englewood Endoscopic Associates Bergen County   Medical Imaging Dr. Kenneth Blatt Millburn Medical Imaging, PA Essex County   Orthopedic Surgery Dr. Joseph Benevenia New Jersey Medical School Essex County   Femino-Ducey-Queler Orthopaedic Group Essex County   Dr. Frederick S. Buechel, Sr. South Mountain Orthopaedic Associates, LLC Essex County   Dr. Kathleen Beebe Essex County   Dr. Paul Kovatis Orthopedic Spine & Sports Medicine Center Bergen Read More

On April 1, 2015, the White House released a Presidential Proclamation from President Obama: “On World Autism Awareness Day, our Nation recognizes all those around the globe who live on the autism spectrum.We celebrate the countless ways they strengthen our communities and enrich our world – and we reaffirm their fundamental rights to participate fully in society, live with respect, and achieve their greatest potential. In the United States, millions of adults and young people live with autism spectrum disorder, including 1 out of every 68 children.They are our colleagues, classmates, friends, and loved ones, and they each have something to contribute to the American story.In large cities and small towns, individuals with autism live independent and productive lives, and our Nation is better because of their unique talents and perspectives.Their example reminds us that all people have inherent dignity and worth, and that everyone deserves a fair shot at opportunity. My Administration is committed to helping Americans with autism fulfill their potential by ensuring access to the resources and programs they need.The Affordable Care Act prohibits companies from denying health insurance because of pre-existing conditions such as autism, and the law also requires most insurance plans to cover preventive Read More

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 Dr. Muni Tahzib Center for Asthma & Allergy Hudson County   Chiropractic Dr. Brad Butler Oakland Spine and Rehabilitation Center Bergen County   Dr. James J. Santiago Santiago Sports Chiropractic & Acupuncture Essex County   EMG, Neurology, Neurophysiology Dr. John Robinton Essex County   Facial, Cosmetic, Plastic Surgery Dr. Michael Gartner Gartner Plastic Surgery & Laser Center Bergen County   Dr. Paul Figlia Essex County   Dr. Gregory Rauscher Bergen County   OBGYN Dr. Namrata Jinesh Shah Essential Women’s Healthcare Middlesex County   Dr. Gregory Hirsch Somerset County   Pediatrics Dr. Jennifer Shaw-Brachfeld Morris County   Plastic Surgery Dr. Joseph Capella Capella Plastic Surgery Bergen County   Dr. Richard Y. Kim Bergen County   Psychology Dr. Sean R. Evers Evers Psychological Associates Monmouth County   Vascular Surgery The Cardiovascular Care Group Morris County   NJ Top Dentists Include:   General Dentistry Dr. Mario S. Fiorentini Middlesex County   Dr. Ira Goldberg Morris County   Dr. Allison Adams Adams Dental Morris County   Dr. James Read More

With over 22 years of experience in physiatry and pain management intervention. His focus is on nonsurgical spinal treatments, sports injuries and neuropathy. Dr. Abend has trained at many prestigious institutions: Drew University, UMDNJ, and New Jersey School of Osteopathic Medicine. In addition, he was Resident and Chief Resident of Family Medicine at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital. He held the same positions in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at UMDNJ – Robert Wood Johnson Hospital. Dr. Abend is certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation as well as Family Practice. “We are a practice with a personal approach to patient care, with the most advanced image-guided nonsurgical treatment options for a diverse range of conditions,” says Dr. Abend. Dr. Abend’s goal is to eliminate pain, promote mobility, improve movement potential, and provide a better quality of life through effective and proven procedures and treatments. Dr. Abend offers many treatments and services, including: Comprehensive evaluation of Musculoskeletal conditions Rehabilitation management of Neuromuscular diseases Strokes and Rheumatologic diseases Integrative therapeutic exercise program Sports Injuries Acute and chronic joint pain Acute and chronic neck and back pain Neuropathy Failed neck and back surgery syndrome Variety of image-guided interventional procedures Spinal stimulator trials   Dr. Paul Abend Read More

NJ Top Docs has awarded Dr. Abdul Qadir of Regional Pain Care PC, with the title of “NJ Top Doc” in the field of Pain Management and Anesthesiology for his dedication, accomplishments and devotion to patient care. He also works at Atlanticare Wound Healing Center which was awarded “Center of Distinction for excellent wound healing rates.” Dr. Qadir is a board certified, fellowship trained Anesthesiologist and pain specialist. His area of expertise is management of chronic neck, low back pain, MVA and workers compensation related injuries causing chronic pain. His interests of practice are chronic low back pain, neck pain, cancer related pain, RSD, headaches and musculoskeletal pain as a result of injuries, falls and motor vehicle accidents. He also has training and expertise in management of chronic non healing wounds and hyperbaric medicine. Chronic low back and neck pain are the most common conditions, which result in loss of work days and significant deterioration of one’s quality of life. Most of the back pain conditions are self limiting and resolve on their own in a few days to a couple of weeks. But if the pain persists beyond 4-6 weeks, one should consult a pain physician, who would order Read More

Dr. Haim D. Blecher, NJ Top Doc, is a Fellowship trained, Board Certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon and founder of University Spine Associates. Dr. Blecher is an attending orthopedic spinal surgeon at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, which was rated as one of the top 50 hospitals in the US World and News report. Dr. Blecher has spent years treating complex spinal trauma, tumor and deformity conditions. Dr. Blecher and University Spine Associates now offer out patient, same day surgical options to a vast number of patients. Using advanced surgical techniques, Dr. Blecher now performs many surgeries at a surgical center where patients go home several hours after their life changing procedures. University Spine Associates is a state-of-the-art spinal surgery practice that puts 100% emphasis on high-quality patient care for patients suffering from severe back pain, neck pain, and spinal deformities. Dr. Haim Blecher founded the center with the intention of providing unparalleled care to patients in need of spinal surgery. Located in the heart of Princeton, New Jersey, they are one of the few practices in the area specializing in adult spinal deformity, spinal scoliosis, as well as spine surgery for the lumbar spine and cervical spine. Read More

Dr. Susan Treiser, IVF New Jersey co-director, and NJ Top Doc, has been recognized for her outstanding work and patient care in the areas of infertility and reproductive medicine. She co-founded IVF New Jersey in 1990 with the goal of creating a fertility practice that combined the best of big-city medicine with the personalized care of a private setting. Today, IVF New Jersey is one of the largest and most successful facilities on the East Coast, and it continues to be at the forefront of in vitro fertilization and egg donation technology, offering the latest in reproductive care, in a warm and compassionate environment. Their success rates are among the highest in the United States. Dr. Treiser is a board-certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and is co-founder and co-director of IVF New Jersey. She also serves as director of the IVF New Jersey laboratories. She holds positions at St. Peter’s University Hospital, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Princeton Medical Center and, CentraState Healthcare System. One of the only female medical and laboratory directors in her field, Dr. Treiser is known for her caring, competent approach to reproductive care. Under her supervision, the IVF New Jersey embryology laboratory has repeatedly achieved “Accreditation with Read More

NJ Top Doc, Dr. Eric A. Waldorf, is a licensed Chiropractor serving the Bridgewater community for over ten years. He has been freeing people from pain in his office in Bridgewater, NJ. As a Chiropractor with experience, Dr. Waldorf is committed to promoting optimal health and well being of patients. Dr. Waldorf uses a “whole person approach”. This approach to wellness means looking for underlying causes of any disturbance or disruption (which may or may not be causing symptoms at the time) and make whatever interventions and lifestyle adjustments that would optimize the conditions for normal function. Using this unique approach, Dr. Waldorf is able to help you to accelerate and/or maintain your journey to good health. At Waldorf Chiropractic Center, they employ high technology with old fashioned family values that are rarely seen in the business today. Dr. Eric is striving to be the best doctor he can be to maximize the health of all his patients and the community is constantly attending classes to learn more and more to help you. Most people need chiropractic care and they may not realize it. Their brain sends out messages to the body to keep it functioning properly. If there is Read More