NJ Top Doc, Dr. Christophe Oliveira, has just announced that he is now a certified medical examiner for the department of transportation! Dr. Oliveira has also been certified by the department to perform all drug testing for commercial drivers. Having had extensive training in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal disorders including disk herniations, spinal stenosis, muscle sprains/strains, headaches and other disorders in children, adolescents and adults. Dr. Oliveira provides comprehensive services in Lodi and now in Perth Amboy. Dr. Oliveira recently opened his second office location at 477 Brace Avenue in Perth Amboy. Board Certified by the American Academy of Medical Legal Professionals in Chiropractic Medicine and Physiotherapy, Dr. Oliveira specializes in the following services: Physical Therapy Weight Loss Nutrition Laser Therapy Graston Technique Manipulation Under Anesthesia Dr. Oliveira is a member of the Academy of Chiropractic and the American Academy of Medical Legal Professionals. These are national medical research organizations that provide the latest research on the diagnosis and treatment of spinal related conditions. This allows Dr. Oliveira to offer the latest techniques based upon peer reviewed research when caring for his patients. Dr. Oliveira takes pride in his supportive group of caring, highly trained staff that is dedicated to meeting Read More
NJ Top Doc –Paul Kovatis, M.D., AOFAS – Orthopedic Spine and Sports Medicine Center Scotch Plains, NJ Dr. Paul Kovatis, NJ Top Doc, and a board certified and fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon treats all surgical and nonsurgical disorders of the musculoskeletal system (excluding spine) but is uniquely qualified to treat injuries to the leg, ankle and foot. Dr. Kovatis completed a leg, ankle and foot fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, the institution ranked number one in orthopedics year after year. While at HSS, he was part of the medical team caring for nearly every professional sports team. Patients, including high performance athletes travel from the New York Metro area and beyond for Dr. Kovatis’ unique expertise and his results and patient satisfaction ratings are consistently in the highest percentile among his peers. Described by patients as “devoted, tirelessly dedicated and talented,” he has been named a “Top Doc” by NJ Top Docs for 4 consecutive years, a “Top Surgeon” by NJ Monthly Magazine and Castle Connelly for 6 consecutive years and holds many awards from local and national organizations as a result of his medical and civic contributions. A passionate patient advocate, Dr. Read More
Champagne Smiles is thrilled to now offer Sedation Dentistry to their patients. As a highly experienced NJ cosmetic dentist, Dr. Richard Champagne understands that some patients may experience anxiety during their dental procedure. To help these patients receive the dental care they need, Dr. Champagne and his colleagues at Champagne Smiles offer several sedation dentistry techniques. Sedation dentistry, also known as sleep dentistry, allows patients to feel relaxed and comfortable during their dental procedure. To help these patients receive the dental care they need, Dr. Champagne and his colleagues at Champagne Smiles offer several sedation dentistry techniques. Sedation dentistry, also known as sleep dentistry, allows patients to feel relaxed and comfortable during their dentistry procedure with a mild sedative. Patients can receive dental sedation treatments with any of their general or cosmetic dentistry procedures, making each visit to Champagne Smiles pleasant and relaxing. Champagne Smiles offers four types of sedatives for his New Jersey sedation dentistry patients, including: Nitrous Oxide Nitrous Oxide with Valium Oral Conscious Sedation IV Sedation General Anesthesia Nitrous Oxide, often referred to as “laughing gas,” is a non-invasive sedative that causes patients to feel at ease, while remaining conscious. Many sedation dentistry patients also claim they Read More
NJ Top Docs Shares Helpful Tips to Live by for Colon Cancer Awareness Month As per the healthfinder.gov website, “Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the United States and the second leading cause of death from cancer. Colorectal cancer affects people in all racial and ethnic groups and is most often found in people age 50 and older”. March was initially deemed “Colon Cancer Awareness Month” years ago; this year, the internet is buzzing with helpful tips for preventing colon cancer and NJ Top Docs is happy to highlight their top picks. As per The Centers for Disease Control website, “Risk increases with age. More than 90% of colorectal cancers occur in people aged 50 and older.” Those who screen regularly after their fiftieth birthday can significantly lower their risk of getting colon cancer as well as death. The CDC reminds us that Precancerous polyps and colorectal cancer doesn’t always show signs at first. Many people could have cancer and not even know it. This is why regular screening is so crucial at fifty and older. Some symptoms that may show, however, may include: unintentional weight loss, stomach aches and cramps that don’t go away, and blood Read More
NJ Top Docs and NJ Top Dentists are proud to feature the following February 2015 approved providers:
Scotch Plains, NJ – March 17, 2015 NJ Top Docs and NJ Top Dentists are proud to feature the following February 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: Acupuncture Dr. Ming Yang Acupunture & Oriental Healthcare Camden County, Burlington County Acupuncture, Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy Dr. Sammy Masri Bergen County, Essex County, Hudson County… Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Dr. Sunita Kanumury Morris County Cardiology Dr. Kenneth Schulner Burlington County Chiropractic Dr. Roger Sahoury Above and Beyond Holistic Wellness Center Bergen County Dr. Ross Markowitz Tenafly Chiropractic Center Bergen County Dermatology Dr. Karen Suchin Haddonfield Dermatology Camden County Facial, Cosmetic, Plastic Surgery Dr. David Abramson Bergen County Dr. Matthew Kaufman The Plastic Surgery Center Monmouth County Gastroenterology Dr. Amber Khan GastroCare LLC Union County General & Vascular Surgery Dr. Imtiaz Ahmad Comprehensive Vein Treatment Center Mercer County Hematology & Oncology Dr. May Abdo Matkiwsky Regional Cancer Care Associates Morris County Neurology Dr. Catherine Mazzola New Jersey Pediatric Neuroscience Morris County Read More
March 2015: Healthy Recipe of the Month – Cranberry Buttermilk Scones Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2/3 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1/3 cup low-fat buttermilk, well-shaken 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed 1 egg white, lightly beaten 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Combine first 5 ingredients; cut in butter with pastry blender until mixture resembles a coarse meal. Whisk together the buttermilk, egg, and vanilla. Add to dry ingredients with cranberries; stir just until moist. On lightly floured surface, knead dough with floured hands 5 or 6 times; pat into 7-inch round. Cut into 6 wedges; transfer wedges to parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush tops with egg white, and sprinkle with coarse sugar. Bake 15 minutes or until golden. Let cool on wire rack 10 minutes before serving.
February is American Heart Health Month. 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. 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. 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 pressure should be.Set a goal to lower your pressure with your doctor Read More
Recipe of the Month: Banana Bread Below is the perfect Banana Bread recipe for the upcoming snow days! Ingredients 2-3 very ripe bananas, peeled 1/3 cup melted butter 1 cup of sugar (can easily use 3/4 cup, or drop it down to 1/2 cup if you want it less sweet) 1 egg, beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon baking soda Pinch of salt 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour Directions Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), and butter a 4×8-inch loaf pan. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas. Mix in the baking soda and salt. Stir in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract. Mix in the flour. Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan. Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes (check at 50 minutes) at 350°F (175°C), or until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool completely on a rack. Remove the banana bread from the pan. Slice and serve. (A bread knife helps to make slices that aren’t crumbly.)
NJ Top Docs Presents, Robert A. Kayal, MD, FAAOS! February 5, 2015 Kayal Orthopaedic Center is a regional leader and pioneer in minimally invasive orthopedic surgery, partial and total joint replacement surgery, sports medicine & arthroscopy, platelet rich plasma injection therapy (PRP), foot & ankle reconstruction and hip arthroscopy. The physicians at Kayal Orthopaedic Center are board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery, Foot Surgery, Reconstructive Rearfoot & Ankle Surgery and Podiatry. They trained at prestigious medical schools including the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, State University of New York Downstate Medical Center, NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, Columbia University, NY College for Podiatric Medicine, Binghamton University, the State University of New York Upstate Medical University. Dr. Robert Kayal has received commendations from Healthcare Heroes as a nominee for Physician of the Year. He is also Director of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Patient Care Associates, LLC. The physicians hold memberships and fellowships from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, National Medical Honor Society, The Scientific Research Society, American College of Surgeons, the American Medical Association, the Bergen County Medical Society, the Eastern Orthopaedic Association, the New Jersey Orthopaedic Society, The Royal Society Read More
NJ Top Doctor –Teddy L. Atik, M.D., Central Jersey Hand Surgery Scotch Plains, NJ – February 5, 2015 Dr. Teddy Atik, NJ Top Doc, is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and has a Certificate of Added Qualification in Hand Surgery. Dr. Atik trained at prestigious schools such as NYU Medical School and completed his fellowship in Hand and Microsurgery at Allegheny General Hospital. Dr. Atik holds memberships from the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, the American Association for Hand Surgery, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the New York Hand Society, the Philadelphia Hand Society, the Eastern Orthopaedic Association, the Steel City Hand Club, the Medical Society of New Jersey and the American Medical Association. Doctor Atik takes emergency hand calls at four hospitals in Monmouth and Ocean Counties: Jersey Shore Medical Center, Monmouth Medical Center, Centrastate Medical Center, and Community Medical Center. He also works at four state of the art ambulatory care centers where he performs same day surgery. They are conveniently located throughout central New Jersey. His practice is available on call along with his four partners 24 hours a day 7 days a week. There is also a Hand Rehabilitation Unit in each of Read More