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NJ Top Docs and NJ Top Dentists are proud to feature the following November 2014 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. Ihab Girgis Monmouth County   Chiropractic Dr. Robert Chickara Rehability, LLC Monmouth County   Dr. Kenneth M. Ermann New Jersey Health Care Associates Bergen County   Dr. Donald DeFabio DeFabio Spine & Sports Rehab Union County   Dr. Stanley B. Piltin White Horse Chiropractic Center Camden County   Dr. Robert J. Haley, D.C. Haley Chiropractic Bergen County   Dr. Paul Lewandowski Morris County   Dr. Karen Callaghan & Dr. Anthony Holvick Atlantic County Family Spine & Rehab Atlantic County   Dermatology Dr. Lisa Silbret Monmouth County   Dr. Alan Schechter Monmouth County   Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Dr. John Vitolo Advocare Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center Sussex, Warren, Morris, Passaic Counties   Physical Therapy, Physical / Sports Medicine, Acupuncture Dr. Daniel Reizis Advanced Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Monmouth County   Urology Dr. Anthony Catanese Partners in Urology Somerset County   NJ Top Dentists Include:   Cosmetic & Read More

NJ Top Docs- The Plastic Surgery Group Scotch Plains, NJ – November 26, 2014   NJ Top Doc, Dr. Allen D. Rosen, was named one of the finest plastic surgeons in New York and New Jersey, by both New York Magazine and New Jersey Monthly Magazine. For ten years running, peer surveys by Castle Connolly Medical have recognized him as one of our countries premier plastic surgeons. Good Morning America, MTV, Eyewitness News, CBS and NBC, have profiled his work and he has been an invited guest on News 12 New Jersey and numerous other network media events. He has been quoted in Allure, Shape, and Self magazines, New York Daily News, Wall Street Journal, and the Washington Times. For over a decade he has been a distinguished spokesperson for the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, and is the founding partner and medical director of the Plastic Surgery Group. Having finished his surgical training at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York, he relocated to New Jersey where he serves as Assistant clinical Professor in the Dept. of Plastic Surgery at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Dr. Rosen believes in balancing the demands of Read More

          NJ Top Doctor – Paul M. Presti, M.D. – Drake and Presti ENT Surgical Associates Scotch Plains, NJ Dr. Paul Presti, NJ Top Doc, 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. Presti graduated with the highest honors from the School of Medicine at Georgetown University. He went on to complete a General Surgery Internship at New York’s Beth Israel Medical Center and completed his Residency in Otolaryngology (Head & Neck Surgery), at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. Following the completion of his residency, Dr. Presti completed a Fellowship in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, at the University of Alabama’s Rousso Facial Plastic Surgery Clinic. Dr. Presti holds memberships with the Member of American Board of Otolaryngology, the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Head and Neck Surgery and the New Jersey Medical Society. “We excel at providing individualized plans for each patients unique concerns, expectations, and goals.” Dr. Paul Presti offers a wide variety of procedures Read More

              NJ Top Doc – Jeffrey S. Gosin, M.D., F.A.C.S. – Shore Vascular & Vein Center Scotch Plains, NJ It is NJ Top Doc, Jeffrey S. Gosin, M.D.’s mission to provide the highest quality care in a setting of compassion, consideration and respect. Dr. Jeffrey Gosin is Board Certified in Surgery and Vascular Surgery. He is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and Jefferson Medical College. He completed a General Surgery residency at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital where he was Chief Surgical Resident. After his residency, he remained at Robert Wood Johnson and completed an accredited fellowship in Vascular Surgery. Dr. Gosin received extensive training in minimally invasive endovascular procedures, performed medical research, and had numerous papers published in scientific journals. He is a Fellow of The American College of Surgeons and a member of the Society for Vascular Surgery, the American Venous Forum, the Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery, the Peripheral Vascular Surgery Society, the Eastern Vascular Society, the Vascular Society of New Jersey, and the Delaware Valley Vascular Society. Dr. Gosin has a special interest in minimally invasive techniques and new medical technology and is focused on providing the most advanced Read More

Epilepsy is a neurological condition that from time to time produces brief disturbances in the normal electrical functions of the brain. Normal brain function is made possible by millions of tiny electrical charges passing between nerve cells in the brain and to all parts of the body. When someone has epilepsy, this normal pattern may be interrupted by intermittent bursts of electrical energy that are much more intense than usual. They may affect a person’s consciousness, bodily movements or sensations for a short time (www.epilepsyfoundation.org). These physical changes are called epileptic seizures. That is why epilepsy is sometimes called a seizure disorder. The unusual bursts of energy may occur in just one area of the brain (partial seizures), or may affect nerve cells throughout the brain (generalized seizures). Normal brain function cannot return until the electrical bursts subside. Conditions in the brain that produce these episodes may have been present since birth, or they may develop later in life due to injury, infections, structural abnormalities in the brain, exposure to toxic agents, or for reasons that are still not well understood. Many illnesses or severe injuries can affect the brain enough to produce a single seizure. When seizures continue to Read More

NJ Top Docs Presents, CarePoint Health! Scotch Plains, NJ – November 24, 2014 With a focus on preventive medicine, healthcare education, and disease management, CarePoint Health provides patients with a 360 Degree Coordinated Care, delivered by the area’s best and most dedicated doctors, nurses, hospitals and medical staff. CarePoint Health brings quality, patient-focused healthcare to Hudson County. Combining the resources of three area hospitals – Bayonne Medical Center, Christ Hospital in Jersey City, and Hoboken University Medical Center – CarePoint Health is a new approach to delivering healthcare that puts the patient front and center. Their mission is to make Hudson County a healthier place for everyone through: Truly coordinated care Top doctors who really care Three leading hospitals, united A focus on preventive care A new approach to delivering healthcare that puts the patient front and center, the physicians of CarePoint Health are among the most skilled and experienced physicians in the Hudson County area. Most of their physicians are board-certified in specialties ranging from allergies to vascular surgery. Through affiliation with CarePoint Health Medical Group, physicians have access to resources that support patient-focused, highly attentive care. They physicians accept all health insurance plans. The physicians of CarePoint Health Read More

Scotch Plains, NJ – November 2014 NJ Top Docs and NJ Top Dentists are proud to feature the following October 2014 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 Dr. Aslam Lateef Hamilton Allergy Asthma & Sinus Center Mercer County   Anesthesia & Pain Management Dr. Abdul Qadir Atlantic, Cape May, Ocean Counties   Chiropractic Care Dr. Glenn Bager Colonia Spine & Wellness Center Middlesex County   Dr. David Simon Randolph Pain Relief and Wellness Center Morris County   Dermatology Dr. Rebecca Baxt & Dr. Saida Baxt Baxt CosMedical Bergen County   Dr. Santiago Centurion Dermatology Associates of Central NJ Monmouth & Middlesex Counties   Facial, Cosmetic, Plastic Surgery Dr. Brian Glatt Premier Plastic Center of New Jersey Morris, Sussex, Hunterdon, Warren, Essex Counties   Gynecology Dr. Thad R. Denehy & Dr. Robert R. Taylor Gynecologic Cancer and Pelvic Surgery, LLC Essex County   Internal Medicine Dr. Shirish Vinayak Bhatt Fairfield Primary Doctors Essex County   Dr. Anthony Barravecchio Allied Medical Associates Passaic County   Pain Management & Read More

Breast cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in women, with one in eight women being diagnosed with it in their lifetime. It is estimated that over 220, 000 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 40,000 will die.While it is rare in men, an estimated 2,150 men with be diagnosed and approximately 410 will die each year (http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/breast-cancer-facts).In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, NJ Top Docs is featuring The Institute for Advanced Reconstruction at The Plastic Surgery Center.They specialize in breast reconstruction, an option many choose after treatment or mastectomy. The award-winning surgeons of The Institute for Advanced Reconstruction at The Plastic Surgery Center comprise the largest private plastic surgery practice in New Jersey. They have been trained at top institutions and are renowned for their technical expertise as well as their empathy and compassion for patients. The specialists at this practice have experience with the most cutting-edge advances in the field of breast reconstruction. Breast reconstruction is the recreation of a woman’s breast through surgery, either with an implant or her body’s own tissue.This procedure can be done immediately following mastectomy or delayed until the patient is medically and/or psychologically Read More

NJ Top Docs Presents, Dr. Andrew A. Willis of Tri-County Orthopedic Group! Scotch Plains , NJ – October 29, 2014 NJ Top Doc, Dr. Andrew A. Willis, was featured in NJ Top Docs’ most recent Healthy Living: Top Docs / Top Surgeons issue! Dr. Andrew A. Willis is a sports medicine surgeon specializing in athletic injuries and disorders of the shoulder, knee, elbow, wrist and hand. A double fellowship trained surgeon with board subspecialty Certificate of Added Qualifications in shoulder, knee and hand surgery, Dr. Willis performs advanced arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgery, ligament reconstruction and cartilage restoration procedures, as well as fracture care, tendon repair and upper extremity joint replacement surgery. Dr. Willis graduated Cum Laude from Dartmouth College, where he received a degree in biology. He was a member of three consecutive Ivy League championship football teams in addition to playing varsity lacrosse. He then moved on to Columbia University, where he received his medical degree with honors! His residency in orthopedic surgery was at the Hospital for Special Surgery at Cornell Medical Center in New York City. He completed fellowships at the Mayo Clinic and Hospital for Special Surgery. Dr. Willis’ dedication and passion to research has Read More