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The Physicians at South Mountain Nephrology Named 2022 NJ Top Docs Dr. Ranka Samsa and Dr. Penny Defranco of South Mountain Nephrology have been reviewed and approved by NJ Top Docs.  South Mountain Nephrology provides a compassionate environment where care is tailored to each patient’s individual needs. While the office is 100% vaccinated, all patients and staff entering the building are screened daily to minimize any potential exposure to COVID-19. The office is also cleaned and sanitized daily. For high-risk patients, telemedicine is also available. “Our patients are our family and everyone gets the attention they need,” say Dr. Samsa and Dr. Defranco. At South Mountain Nephrology, patients and families are given the information they need to improve their understanding of their own health. The staff continuously follows any new developments in the field to provide patients with the most current information.  To learn more about these NJ Top Docs, please click here.   About Us NJ Top Docs is a comprehensive, trusted and exclusive healthcare resource featuring reviewed and approved Top Doctors and Dentists in New Jersey online in an easy to use format. NJ Top Docs only reviews and approves providers based on merit after they have been Read More

Board Certified Otolaryngologist, Dr. Victor G. Gentile Named 2022NJ Top Doc Victor G. Gentile, MD of Advocare Ear, Nose & Throat Medical Associates has been reviewed and approved by NJ Top Docs for 2022. Dr. Gentile is board certified in Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery.  His special interests include Rhinoplasty, Sinus Surgery, and Otology including Dizziness and Balance Disorders.  Dr. Gentile’s undergraduate training was in Engineering and included research on artificial vision and Cardiac Monitoring. He then graduated as an Alpha Omega Alpha (Medical Honor Society) at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Following his medical degree, Dr. Gentile completed an Otolaryngology residency at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia.  He has authored many publications and received many awards over the course of his career. He also served as the chairman of the Department of Surgery at Hackettstown Regional Medical Center. Dr. Gentile is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and The New Jersey Academy of Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery.  To learn more about this NJ Top Doc, please click here.       About Us NJ Top Docs is a comprehensive, trusted and exclusive healthcare Read More

The Approved NJ Top Docs at The Cardiovascular Care Group Continue  To Provide The Best Vascular & Endovascular Care in New Jersey NJ Top Docs has reviewed and approved twelve board certified physicians at The Cardiovascular Care Group. The Cardiovascular Care Group is a nationally recognized practice, providing the best of the best in vascular and endovascular care.   The following providers have been reviewed and approved by NJ Top Docs for 2022: Clifford M. Sales, MD, MBA, FACS Michael Pontoriero, MD, FACS Jonathan A. Levison, MD, FACS Raymond Joseph Holmes, MD, FACS Michael Downes Addis, MD, FACS Salvador Cuadra, MD, FACS Combiz Rezayat, MD, FACS Scott A. Sundick, MD, FACS Michael Ombrellino, MD, FACS Bruce Brener, MD, FACS Cindy Sturt, MD, FACS Andrew Cha, DO, FACS “While we have grown into the largest vascular practice in the tri-state area, we still focus on what got us here”, says Dr. Clifford Sales, Managing Partner of the Cardiovascular Care Group. “We keep to the utmost levels of integrity while instilling a personal, one-on-one approach to medical care making the patient part of the treatment decision process.” Since their inception in 1963, The Cardiovascular Care Group has remained committed to providing quality care Read More

NJ Top Docs Has Reviewed & Approved Dr. James W. Cahill For 2022 Dr. James W. Cahill has been reviewed and approved by NJ Top Docs. He is Fellowship Trained in Adult and Pediatric Sports Medicine and Reconstruction. Using his expertise, Dr. Cahill specializes in sports injuries and joint replacements.  Dr. James Cahill is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, whose private practice is proudly affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack, New Jersey.  Dr. Cahill also has surgical privileges at the Valley Hospital in Ridgewood as well as Holy Name Hospital in Teaneck. Dr. Cahill routinely performs arthroscopic and joint replacement surgery of the shoulders, elbow, hip and knee. He also has incorporated robotic surgical techniques for his partial knee, total knee and total hip patients. His medical interests include joint replacements, arthroscopic shoulder and knee ligament repair/reconstructive surgery as well as treatment of cartilage injuries.  “My initial approach to most injuries is a non-operative attempt to avoid surgery when possible. When surgical treatment is necessary, current reconstructive techniques can return patients to a full level of activity. Over the past five years, surgical techniques have advanced considerably. We are able to achieve excellent levels of success in patient satisfaction. Read More