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NJ Top Docs 2026 Jul 20th, 2026

Top Doctor Selection 2026: For the eighth year running, Healthy Living Magazine has again selected our practice as a Top Doctor in NJ for 2026.  Look for us on page 56 of Healthy Living's annual "Top NJ Doctors" edition, available Summer 2026. Click here to view the 2019 Top NJ...

Everything You Need to Know About Sunscreens and Sunburns Jul 7th, 2026

Some people see the first sunburn of the summer as a rite of passage, with reddened skin signaling that we’ve reached the warmest part of the year. But it also signals skin damage. The sun emits ultraviolet (UV) rays, and those take a toll on your skin. This summer, we...

Preventing and Managing Tick Bites Jun 2nd, 2026

There’s a growing problem across New Jersey. Lyme disease is becoming increasingly common as the ticks that carry it thrive across the Garden State. While Monmouth County doesn’t have the highest incidence rates in the state, we’re not risk-free.  Cases of Lyme disease, which you can get from being bitten...

Could You Be Among the Millions of Americans Who Have Hypertension and Don’t Know It? May 5th, 2026

Think about a garden hose. You might have it for years, trusting it to carry water where you need it. Then, one day, it springs a leak. You can probably thank the water pressure on the walls of the hose over time. That pressure takes a toll. Your blood vessels...

Why Having a Geriatric Medicine Expert on Your Team Is Important as You Age Apr 9th, 2026

When women are pregnant, they see an obstetrician. After a cancer diagnosis, people work with an oncologist. And as we get older, we can benefit from working with a provider experienced in caring for older adults. In family medicine, we care for patients of all ages, including older adults. This...

Understanding GLP-1 Medications: A Modern Approach to Medical Weight Management Mar 17th, 2026

Even if you weren’t aware of GLP-1 medications, you can see the results before your very eyes. Suddenly, people all around — from celebrities to your neighbors — are dropping noticeable amounts of weight. That’s because researchers have learned that certain glucagon-like peptides impact how fast your stomach empties, making...

Holiday Closings Feb 8th, 2026

Holiday Closings 2026-2027 Upcoming Holidays: We will be closed for Labor Day on Monday September 7, 2026. We will be closed for Thanksgiving Day on Thursday November 26, 2026. We will be closed for Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026. We will be closed for New Year's Day on...

Could My Sore Throat Be Strep? Feb 1st, 2026

Between colds, flu, and other seasonal illnesses, not to mention the wide range of symptoms associated with COVID-19, it’s understandable to feel unsure when a sore throat strikes. Sometimes it’s mild and resolves on its own. Other times, it may be strep throat, a bacterial infection that requires antibiotics to...

Telehealth: The Advantages of Telemedicine Feb 20th, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered dramatic changes throughout everyday life — and in the medical community as well. Not only are providers across the country postponing elective procedures, but many are also encouraging people to avoid in-office appointments to reduce their risk of exposure to this highly contagious coronavirus. But...

Checking In for Telehealth? May 15th, 2020

Click here for instructions on how to access telehealth by doxy.me. Click here for information on the new look for doxy.me effective 06/20/2024. Click here to check in to our virtual waiting room.

Bad Habits That Pose Serious Health Risks May 11th, 2020

See our commentary regarding Bad Habits, as originally published by CentralJersey.com here.

CentraState & Horizon Omnia Apr 19th, 2020

Effective April 1, 2020, CentraState has been designated a Horizon Omnia Tier 1 hospital.  That is great news for our Horizon Omnia subscribers as it will afford them lower out-of-pocket costs when they come to our office. For more information, click this Link.

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