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Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Jonathan M. Weiswasser Awarded As NJ Top Doc Vascular Surgeon, Jonathan M. Weiswasser, MD, FACS of Aesthetic Vascular Associates has been reviewed and approved by NJ Top Docs for 2022. Dr. Weiswasser received his BA in Molecular and Cellular Biology from Northwestern University and his MD from New York University School of Medicine. Dr. Weiswasser then completed training in General Surgery at NYU Medical Center. During this time, he also completed extensive research on liquid ventilation and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation at Columbia University in New York. Dr. Weiswasser completed a prestigious fellowship in Vascular Surgery at NYU with expertise in endovascular surgery. As Dr. Weiswassser’s interest in the growing field of minimally invasive vein treatment grew, Dr. Weiswasser partnered with The Plastic Surgery Center of Shrewsbury, NJ to form the Aesthetic Vascular Associates, a full-service vein treatment center.  Dr. Weiswasser is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a Registered Vascular Technologist, and a member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Vascular Surgery. “At Aesthetic Vascular Associates, we strive to bring the very cutting edge of vein treatments to the broadest variety of patients with venous disease in a manner which maximizes patient comfort, Read More

Dr. Richard Seldes Reviewed & Approved By NJ Top Docs For 2022 Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Richard Seldes has been reviewed and approved by NJ Top Docs for 2022. Dr. Seldes operates under the philosophy of treating every patient as if they were a member of his own family. In fact, you can always count on Dr. Seldes’ compassionate office staff to greet every patient with a smile as they enter his practice. “We provide the best care possible, listen to their needs, and treat them with the utmost respect,” says Dr. Seldes when asked about his patients.  Dr. Seldes stays on the cutting-edge of orthopedic techniques and incorporates the most beneficial treatments into his practice. A few of his favorite procedures to perform include robotic total joint replacement surgery, hip arthroscopies, and minimally invasive surgery to the hip, knee, and shoulder.  With true dedication to his patients, Dr. Seldes’ practice continuously stands out.  He always makes it a priority to listen to patients as they voice their concerns and ensures each patient truly understands exactly what type of care they will be receiving.  This efficient and caring nature, paired with his excellence in medicine is what patients love Read More

Sachin K. Shah, M.D. of Metro Pain Centers Named NJ Top Doc NJ Top Docs has reviewed and approved Sachin K. Shah, M.D. of Metro Pain Centers for 2022. Dr. Shah is a valuable asset to the team at Metro Pain and Vein Centers as a specialist in venous medicine with an extensive history and experience in treating lower extremity spider and varicose veins. He recently became credentialed by the International Society for Stem Cell Application in cellular-based products for regenerative medicine and is a member of the society. He practices from the offices in Clifton, Middletown, Riverdale, Edison, and Jersey City, New Jersey; and Staten Island and Ardsley, New York. Dr. Shah stays up-to-date on the latest treatments in medicine, anesthesiology, and pain management. He has been focusing on regenerative medicine as a way to optimize the quality of life for his patients and believes that platelet-rich plasma therapy and stem cell treatments hold great promise for the future of medicine. With a goal of improving the lives of his patient’s using evidence-based medicine, Dr. Shah incorporates a multi-modal approach in his treatments for managing acute, chronic pain, and cancer pain as well treatments of varicose veins. He may Read More

NJ Top Docs Reviewed and Approved Louis Rizio, MD For 2022 Dr. Louis Rizio of the Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center has been reviewed and approved by NJ Top Docs. Dr Rizio specializes in sports medicine and orthopaedic surgery. He treats a variety of sports-related injuries, performs arthroscopic surgery, minimally invasive knee surgery, minimally invasive shoulder surgery and cartilage restoration procedures.  After completing his residency in orthopaedic surgery at Tufts University Medical Center he specialized in sports medicine. After completing his fellowship in sports medicine at UHZ – Miami Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Institute he became the Chief of Sports Medicine for the Department of Orthopaedics at Rutgers Medical School from 2000-2005. Dr. Rizio has practiced privately in New York and New Jersey. He has been an assistant professor in the Department of Orthopedics at New York University – Hospital for Joint Diseases in New York City. Currently, he is Head Team Physician for the New Jersey Institute of Technology Division 1 NCAA athletic program and Kean University Athletics. He has worked with numerous high schools in the area. He is Former Team Physician for New Jersey Pride Professional Lacrosse and was Assistant Team Physician for the Miami Dolphins, Florida Read More

PRISM Vision Group® Affiliated Doctors Have Been Reviewed & Approved by NJ Top Docs  NJ Top Docs has reviewed and approved 51 board-certified ophthalmologists affiliated with PRISM Vision Group for 2023.  With offices spread across New Jersey, you will find a PRISM affiliated reviewed and approved NJ Top Doc in Atlantic, Essex, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Somerset, and Union County.  PRISM Vision Group is a physician-led organization that aligns with high-quality providers who share the common goal to provide patients with world class, comprehensive eye care. The following PRISM Vision Group affiliated providers have been reviewed and approved by NJ Top Docs: Dr. Joanna Pruzon -Bloomfield Eye Associates, Bloomfield, NJ Dr. Stephen H. Uretsky – Coastal Jersey Eye Center, Linwood & Court May, NJ Dr. Paul Liva – Hackensack Eye Care Center, Hackensack, NJ Dr. William H. Constad – Hudson Eye Physicians & Surgeons, Jersey City, NJ Dr. Rudolph Wagner – Hudson Eye Physicians & Surgeons Milburn, NJ Dr. Scott M. Walsman – Hudson Eye Physicians & Surgeons – Jersey City, Bayonne & Milburn, NJ Dr. Priya Desai – Matossian Eye Associates – Hopewell, Pennington, NJ Dr. Sebastian Lesniak – Matossian Eye Associates – Hopewell, Pennington, NJ Dr. Read More