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MEDICINE
Jerrold J. Ellner, MD, Chairman
Sally Hodder, MD, Executive Vice Chair, Department of Medicine
The Department of Medicine provides a comprehensive range of consultative, diagnostic and treatment services in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. The department also offers a comprehensive hospitalist program, which provides inpatient attending support to community physicians who may wish to focus on an office-based practice.
Medicine - Academic Medicine, Geriatrics, and Community Programs
Debbie Salas-Lopez, MD, Chief
The division provides primary and general medical care for persons ages 16 and over on a consultative or on-going basis. The staff specializes in the diagnosis and management of complex internal medical disorders, including acute and chronic multisystem diseases. Treatment planning, coordination, and follow-up are provided by the division when specialty and subspecialty involvement is required. Special emphasis is placed on prevention and health maintenance for adults.The practice also offers primary care, consultative and preventive care for the elderly with emphasis on functional assessments and psychosocial support.A community-based practice dedicated to culturally appropriate care for the greater Newark Hispanic population is maintained by the division. The FOCUS Community Health Center, located at 449 Broad Street in Newark, offers a complete range of adult primary care services as well as several sub-specialty programs in the comfort of a modern, spacious private practice environment.
Appointments: (973) 972-8087; FOCUS Community Health Center: (973) 972-0980
Staff
Suzanne Atkin, MD
Vincent Barba, MD
Gwen Orr Brachman, MD
Stefanie Brown, MD
Lawrence Budnick, MD
Mary Cantey, MD, MA
Diana R. DeCosimo, MD
Augustine O. Eleje, MD
Robert Fede, MD
Debra Goldson-Prophete, MD
Iris Herrera, MD
Michael Jaker, MD
Neil Kothari, MD
Carolina T. Mangura, MD
Eileen Moser, MD
Ana Natale-Pereira, MD
Sunil Pandey, MD
Dennis Quinlan, MD
Jo-Ann Reteguiz, MD
Keerti Sharma, MD
Maria Soto-Greene, MD
Yolette Sterling-Jean, MD
Vivek Vadehra, MD
Medicine - Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology
Leonard Bielory, MD, Director
The section of Allergy and Immunology provides comprehensive patient care and consultation regarding cases with unusual and extensive allergic and immuno-diagnostic problems. Systemic evaluation and treatment services are provided on both an inpatient and outpatient basis for patients with asthma and allergies, including food, drug and insect allergies, known or suspected vaculitis, mast cell disorders, and immunodeficiencies. Staff members are expert in the treatment of patients of all ages as the specialty of allergy and immunology is the only program co-administered by both the American Boards of Pediatrics and Internal Medicine.The section has particular research and clinical expertise in unusual and hard to manage immunodeficiency problems, anaphylaxis, recalcitrant asthma, state-of-the-art immunotherapy, and the treatment of vasculitis.Laboratory services include R.A.S.T., IgE, immunoglobulins, immune complexes and complement components, histamine assays, and pollen counts. In conjunction with the Division of Hematology, immunologic assays are offered, such as cellular function assays including lymphokines, natural killer cell function, autologous and mixed lymphocyte responses, and other cellular assays.A comprehensive program in immuno-ophthalmology is offered in conjunction with the Department of Ophthalmology. Referrals are accepted for the systemic evaluation of iritis, uveitis, retinal vasculitis, orbital pseudotumor, pseudotumor cerebri, temporal arteritis/vasculits and other autoimmune associated ocular disorders.The section of Rheumatology provides a full-range of diagnostic and treatment services to patients with joint and immune disorders. A comprehensive approach and continuity of care is ensured through close collaboration with Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Orthopaedics, and the Pain Management Center. The section's staff has special interest and expertise in lyme disease, systemic lupus erythematosus, and other forms of autoimmune disorders.
Appointments: Allergy/Immunology: (973) 972-2762; Rheumatology: (973) 972-0340
Staff
Petros Efthimiou, MD
Manuela Pedra Nobre, MD
Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology - Asthma and Allergy Research CenterLeonard Bielory, MD, Director The Asthma and Allergy Research Center provides state-of-the-art patient care for patients suffering from various forms of asthmatic and allergic conditions through the use of new and investigational medications and/or devices for patients of all ages. Appointments: (973) 972-2762 Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology - Lyme Disease CenterSteven Schutzer, MD, Director The Lyme Disease Center provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment for acute and chronic Lyme Disease. Diagnosis and care is provided by a team of subspecialists. The Center uses state-of-the-art laboratory diagnostic tests. Appointments: (973) 972-2500
Medicine - Cardiology
Marc Klapholz, MD, FACC, FCSAI, Director
The division offers comprehensive evaluation, consultation, and medical management of diseases of the heart and circulatory system. Expertise is available in abnormalities of cardiac rhythm and conduction, coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathies, heart failure and valvular heart disease. A wide-range of invasive and non-invasive diagnostic as well as interventional modalities are available. The staff is involved in a controlled drug study for the treatment of myocardial infarction.
Appointments: (973) 972-2574
Staff
Sultan Ahmed, MD
Aloysius Cuyjet, MD
Christine Gerula, MD
Bunyad Haider, MD
Kamran I. Hamirani, MD
Marc Klapholz, MD
Muhamed Saric, MD, PhD
Sina Zaim, MD
Cardiology - Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology Laboratories
The laboratory is equipped with a state-of-the-art, digital flat-plane imaging system and performs the following diagnostic studies and interventional techniques: coronary angiography; cardiac catheterization; coronary angioplasty (PTCA); stent insertion – including drug-eluting stents, coronary atherectomy (rotoblator); brachytherapy for vessel reocclusion; valvuloplasty; complex electrophysiological studies; catheter ablations; defibrillator and pacemaker implantation; and peripheral angiography. The laboratory also accepts referrals of acutely ill patients requiring mechanical assist with intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation. Appointments: (973) 972-9090 Staff
Kamran Hamirani, MD
Sina Zaim, MD Cardiology - Cardiac Rehabilitation ProgramChristine Gerula, MD The program is designed to assist cardiac patients in returning to optimal cardiovascular health. Treatment is customized to the needs of the individual patient and includes a program of monitored exercise as well as education on lifestyle modification and nutrition. Candidates for the program are patients with significant cardiac symptoms, recent myocardial infarction, or recent open heart surgery. Appointments: (973) 972-2804 Cardiology - Echocardiography LaboratoryMuhamed Saric, MD, PhD, Director The laboratory is equipped with a digital state-of-the-art imaging system that performs M-Mode, two-dimensional and Doppler (spectral and color) echo modalities to evaluate cardiac valve anatomy and function as well as myocardial structure and function. Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) as well as exercise and pharmacologic stress echo testing are routinely performed on both an inpatient and outpatient basis. Appointments: (973) 972-6493 Cardiology - Electrocardiography LaboratoryThe Lab provides 12-lead and 24 hour Holter Monitor ECG testing for detection of abnormal heart rhythms. Appointments: 973-972-6931 Staff
Sultan Ahmed, MD
Bunyad Haider, MD Cardiology - Stress Testing Laboratory Sultan Ahmed, MD, Director Computer-directed exercise stress testing is provided in conjunction with radionuclide imaging techniques for the evaluation of patients with coronary artery disease and other cardiac disorders. Appointments: (973) 972-2573 Cardiology - University Cardiology Associates
University Cardiology Associates is a group of dedicated cardiologists who practice in the community and at the New Jersey Cardiovascular Institute. These physicians are leaders in their field and hold academic appointments at the New Jersey Medical School. Appointments: (973) 972-5742 Staff
Bakul Desai, MD Jersey City, NJ)
Joven Dungo, MD (Jersey City, NJ)
Laxmipathi Garipalli, MD (Old Bridge, NJ)
Feraydoon Kohan, MD (Jersey City, NJ)
Ravindra Patel, MD(Old Bridge, NJ)
Atul Prakash, MD (Fair Lawn, NJ)
Preet Randhawa, MD (Elizabeth, NJ)
Mohammad Tariq Javed, MD (Jersey City, NJ)
Rakesh Sahni, MD (Clark, NJ)
Jasjit Walia, MD (Elizabeth, NJ)
Medicine - Dermatology
Robert A. Schwartz, MD, MPH, Director
The dermatology unit provides evaluation for selected referral patients.
Appointments: (973) 972-2505
Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
David Bleich, MD, Director
The division provides consultation and treatment for a full range of endocrine diseases, with extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid, adrenal and pituitary disorders. Particular emphasis is on diabetes, Types I and II, as well as on complications arising during pregnancy. A multidisciplinary team provides direct service, education, and counseling with intensive treatment, when appropriate.
Appointments: Diabetes Clinic: (973) 972-6460; Endocrine Clinic: (973) 972-8320; Private Patients: (973) 972-3479
Staff
Maya Raghuwanshi, MD
Alex Stagnaro-Green, MD
Medicine - Gastroenterology
Mark J. Sterling, MD, Chief
The division provides a full-range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for disorders of the gastrointestinal system including diseases of the esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon and rectum, as well as the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. Commonly treated problems are peptic ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD), inflammatory bowel disease, colonic polyps, gallstone disease, acute and chronic liver disease, gastrointestinal bleeding, colon cancer screening, and motility disorders of the esophagus, stomach and colon.Patients are evaluated endoscopically with a modern, state-of-the-art videoendoscopic computerized system. Diagnostic and therapeutic services to evaluate the stomach, colon and small intestine are available. Special procedures such as esophageal, pancreatic and biliary stent placement, balloon dilation of strictures, endoscopic ultrasonography with fine needle biopsy, and push enteroscopy are offered. Percutaneous liver biopsy to evaluate diseases of the liver is provided. For evaluation of GI motor disorders, a modern motility system including 24-hour pH monitoring, esophageal manometry and anal manometry are available. Additionally, capsule endoscopy is available to diagnose disorders of the small bowel.
Appointments: (973) 972-2500
Staff
Zamir Brelvi, MD, PhD
Robert Richards, MD, MS
Gerald Salen, MD
Weizheng William Wang, MD
Medicine - Infectious Diseases
David Alland, MD, MSc, DTM&H, Director
Sally Hodder, MD, Director HIV Program
The division offers consultation in the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases of all types. Particular expertise is available in the consideration of out-of-country travel and the occurrence of parasitic and unusual infections as well as sexually transmitted infections. Other areas of interest to the division are chronic infections and fevers, tuberculosis, the administration and management of antibiotics, innoculation and immunization, and the diagnosis and treatment of HIV and AIDS-related problems.
Appointments: (973) 972-2500
Staff
Debra Chew, MD
Jerrold J. Ellner, MD
Wanda Figueroa, MD
Rajendra Kapila, MD
Patricia Kloser, MD
Edward C. Jones Lopez, MD
Linas Riauba, MD
Alexander Stoler, MD
Shobha Swaminathan, MD
Medicine - Medical Oncology/Hematology
Lawrence Harrison, MD, Associate Director for Clinical Services
The clinical oncology staff provides comprehensive diagnosis, staging and treatment services to cancer patients. Particular expertise is available in the areas of breast cancer, lymphoma, head and neck, lung, genitourinary and gastrointestinal cancers, and HIV associated malignancies.Clinical trails of new drugs and biological response modifiers are being conducted as well as Phase I and Phase II disease-oriented treatment protocols unavailable elsewhere. Studies are organized as local protocols or as part of group-wide studies under the auspices of the National Surgical Adjuvant Breast Project (NSABP), and Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG).Administration of chemotherapy in a multidisciplinary program is accomplished with special attention given to maximizing the patient's comfort and well-being. A full range of chemotherapeutic techniques include long-term infusion, administration of biological response modifiers (monoclonal antibodies and other modalities), and hematopoietic growth factors.The hematology section offers consultation in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of blood disorders. Particular expertise and research interest is in bone marrow failure states, particularly aplastic anemia, myelofibrosis, and immunologic disorders affecting hematopoiesis. Other areas of interest include hemoglobinopathies, myelodysplasia, leukemia and lymphomas. Appropriate patients may be entered into ongoing clinical trials concerned with the control and amelioration of crises associated with sickle cell anemia.Specialized laboratory support provides cell surface markers, gene rearrangement analysis, coagulation function tests, and high resolution cytogenetic studies.
Appointments: Administrative Office: (973) 972-6257; Hematology/Oncology Practice: (973) 972-5108/5109
Staff
Margarette R.N.Bryan, MD
Charles Cathcart, MD
Kathleen Cathcart, MD
Lillian F. Pliner, MD
Stanley H. Weiss, MD
Robert Wieder, MD, PhD
Medicine - Nephrology/Hypertension
Leonard G. Meggs, MD, Director
The division offers a wide range of expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of renal and hypertensive disorders. The diagnosis of these conditions is facilitated by extensive experience in performing and interpreting renal biopsies, urinalysis and immunological studies. The division is involved in active research on molecular basis of diabetic and hypertensive renal disease.
Appointments: (973) 972-2523
Staff
Stuart Baskin, MD
Joshua Kaplan, MD
Alluru S. Reddi, MD
Medicine - Occupational Medicine
Lawrence D. Budnick, MD, MPH, Director
The service provides clinical and consultation services for persons with occupational and environmental illnesses and conditions, including communicable disease prevention and control, chemical exposure and workers' compensation cases. Services include expert clinical employee health services, pre-placement and periodic exams, medical surveillance exams and case management for workers with work-related conditions. Also offered are comprehensive independent medical examinations and medical review officer evaluations.
Appointments: (973) 972-2900
Staff
Gwen O. Brachman, MD
Carolina T. Mangura, MD
Medicine - Preventive Cardiology Program
Norman L. Lasser, MD, PhD, FAHA, Director
The services of the program focus on the prevention of cardiovascular disease and the reduction or management of existing risk factors, such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and coronary disease. A major emphasis is nondrug treatment through lifestyle modifications, including weight loss.Programs are conducted on an individual or group basis by a multidisciplinary staff of physicians, nutritionists, and psychologists.
Appointments: (973) 972-6107
Medicine - Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine
Matthew G. Marin, MD, MPH, Director
Kristin Fless, MD, Clinical Director
The Pulmonary Diseases section diagnoses and manages disorders of the lungs, including chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (i.e. chronic bronchitis, emphysema), asthma, hypersensitivity lung diseases, environmental and occupational lung diseases, lung cancer, and infectious lung diseases. State-of-the-art diagnostic services are provided including flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy, pleural biopsy, exercise evaluation, and full pulmonary function testing.The Critical Care Medicine section provides attending coverage in the Medical Intensive Care Unit. This is a 15-bed unit with computerized patient monitoring and data management systems, providing continuous hemodynamic monitoring.
Appointments: (973) 972-6111
Pulmonary Disease Staff
Zaza Cohen, MD
Marie-Carmelle Elie, MD
Kristin Fless, MD
Marc Lavietes, MD
Alfred Lardizabal, MD, MPH
Reynard J. McDonald, MD
Jessica Nutik Zitter, MD, MPH
Critical Care Medicine Staff
Zaza Cohen, MD
Aloysius Cuyjet, MD, MPH
Marie-Carmelle Elie, MD
Kristin Fless, MD
Marc Lavietes, MD
Alfred Lardizabal, MD, MPH
Jessica Nutik Zitter, MD, MPH
Medicine - Women's Wellness Center
Diana R. DeCosimo, MD, Director
The Women's Wellness Center offers consultative and ongoing primary care for women, ages 16 and up. The Center provides holistic care with special attention to psychosocial needs and the unique stresses placed on women. Ongoing care of medical disorders such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and heart disease is provided as well as health maintenance and preventive services. Office gynecology, family planning, and menopause counseling and treatment are available from an all-female staff. In addition, a special grant through the New Jersey State Department of Health provides free breast exams, mammography, and pap smears to qualified women over 50 years of age.
Appointments: (973) 972-2777
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