RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group

Join us in welcoming Christina Herrero, MD, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon with Pediatric Orthopedic Associates, to RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group’s network of providers. Dr. Herrero believes that with every patient who walks through the door, there is an opportunity to learn, build a relationship, and improve their life. Especially with our medically complex patients, she strives to understand the whole person, their family, and how she can be a part of their team. Dr. Herrero’s goal is to figure out how–from an orthopedic perspective–she can improve their quality of life. Her clinical interests include general pediatric orthopedics, pediatric trauma/fracture care, neuromuscular care, hip dysplasia, lower extremity deformity, gait abnormalities, foot deformities, clubfoot, osteogenesis imperfecta, and muscle diseases. Pediatric Orthopedic Associates is now located at RWJBarnabas Health at East Brunswick, 645 Route 18, and the team specializes in all orthopedic-related problems including upper and lower extremities, spinal deformities, congenital, inflammatory and infectious problems, fractures, traumas, and sports-related injuries. Additionally, the location now features the EOSedge, a precise, low-dose imaging system that delivers full-body, high-quality images covering full musculoskeletal and orthopedic exams with a significantly reduced radiation dose. For more information about pediatric orthopedics or to make an appointment with Dr. Herrero, please call (732) 390-1160.

October is Substance Use Prevention Month. Substance use disorder impacts individuals and communities nationwide. In October, individuals are encouraged to start taking small steps to help reduce their risk of substance use disorder and build healthy lifestyle habits. Small steps today can lead to a healthier life tomorrow. RWJBarnabas Health Institute for Prevention and Recovery’s prevention team works in communities throughout the state to help build protective factors for adults and youth. To learn more about our prevention programs and initiatives, please visit https://lnkd.in/eHRmTXfD If you are concerned about your substance use, call 848-303-0008 to speak with a certified recovery specialist at the RWJBarnabas Health Institute for Prevention and Recovery and learn about recovery support services. #LetsBeHealthyTogether #SubstanceUsePreventionMonth #PreventionMonth

RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group provider Rebecca Yang, MD, Breast Surgery Oncology, is currently seeing patients in downtown Hoboken at 59 Newark Street. Dr. Yang is board-certified in surgery and focuses exclusively on malignant and benign breast disease with a comprehensive patient-centered approach. She has expertise in advanced surgical procedures, including sentinel lymph node biopsies and nipple sparing mastectomies. Dr. Yang has a strong interest in the role of integrative therapy in the management and subsequent survivorship care planning for those with a diagnosis of breast cancer. She is a proponent of advancing care through participation in appropriate clinical trials and her areas of interest include breast conserving surgery, hidden scar surgical techniques, de-escalation of surgical management when appropriate, dance/movement therapy as part of breast surgery recovery and lymphedema screening, prevention and management. Our new facility in downtown Hoboken has over 40 physicians offering a wide range of primary and specialty health care services, including family medicine, orthopedics, cardiology, vascular medicine, urology, obstetrics and gynecology, rheumatology, endocrinology and pulmonology. Physical therapy, imaging services and laboratory testing are also readily accessible for your health care needs, provided in collaboration with partners JAG Physical Therapy, New Jersey Imaging Network, and Labcorp. To make an appointment or learn more, please call (551) 350-6910 or visit rwjbh.org/Hoboken.

On Wednesday, October 2, RWJBarnabas Health hosted a ribbon-cutting event for its new facility located at 45 County Road 520, Suite 104, Englishtown, with RWJBarnabas Health leadership in attendance as well as the Marlboro practice providers and team. RWJBarnabas Health Primary Care at Marlboro offers expanded primary care services and continued commitment to exceptional care. Our Medical Group physicians offer an array of health care services including physicals, vaccines, health screenings, preventative care and disease management for patients. These services are offered to the whole family, including ages 15 and up. Primary care providers at this location include: - Leonard Schindel, MD - Meetali Patel, DO - Polina Osmanoff, PA-C, PA - Christine Piercy, APN Now accepting new patients. For more information or to make an appointment, please call 732-972-0660. Monmouth Medical Center

RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group, Rutgers Cancer Institute provider, and board-certified Gynecologic Oncologist, Ruth D. Stephenson, DO, FACOG addresses five frequently asked questions about ovarian cancer. Dr. Stephenson urges women to always be mindful of any unusual symptoms that require evaluation from a health care provider, such as pain or pressure in the pelvic area and frequent abdominal bloating. Screening guidelines are constantly evolving, so it is valuable to talk with your health care provider about what tests may be beneficial for your health. Dr. Stephenson feels honored to care for women, and is passionate about maximizing their quality of life during and supporting them in their transitions between various phases of treatment. She is dedicated to providing excellent and individualized treatment for her patients that provides the most advanced treatment options as well as the support services women with cancer deserve. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ee4hejWY Dr. Stephenson sees patients at 195 Little Albany Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08903. For more information or to make an appointment with Dr. Stephenson, please call 844-CANCERNJ (844-226-2376) or visit her profile for more information: https://lnkd.in/eZrp7-tC Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital #LetsBeHealthyTogether #WomensHealth

Join us in welcoming RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group provider, Renee Armour, MD, FACS, Breast Surgery, to our network of providers. Dr. Armour’s approach to caring for patients with breast cancer, breast disease, and/or disease surveillance, is to give them the information they need to maximize their autonomy in treatment decisions. She feels that treating the whole patient, and not just their disease, requires that they are educated thoroughly on their treatment options and likely outcomes. Dr. Armour’s clinical areas of interest include breast oncologic surgery, breast conservation therapy, nipple sparing mastectomy, breast cancer high risk patients, prophylactic, mastectomy, breast cancer multidisciplinary care, and benign breast diseases. Dr. Armour sees patients at 100 NJ-36, Suite 2K, West Long Branch, NJ 07764. For more information or to make an appointment with Dr. Armour, please call 844-CANCERNJ (844-226-2376) or visit her profile for more information: https://lnkd.in/eetUf-RX Monmouth Medical Center #BreastHealth #BreastCancerResearch #BreastCancerAwarreness #LetsBeHealthyTogether

Join us in welcoming medical oncologist Dr. William (Bill) DeRosa to the statewide multidisciplinary oncology team at RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute. Dr. DeRosa will see patients at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center and will also serve as the Director of Integration and Network Development, Northern Region, RWJBarnabas Health. To schedule an appointment with Dr. DeRosa please call 973-322-2446. #LetsBeatCancerTogether

Karim J. Khimani, MD, specializing in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, is a part of RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group and affiliated with Trinitas Regional Medical Center. Preventive care and maintaining quality of life is the hallmark of Dr. Khimani’s practice. He is multi-lingual in English, Hindi, and Gujrati. Dr. Khimani sees patients at 240 Williamson Street, Suite 306, Elizabeth, NJ. For more information or to make an appointment, please call (908) 352-5071 or visit his profile. https://lnkd.in/ebuP3g6X Trinitas Regional Medical Center

RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group provider, Jasmeet K. Mehta, MD, Primary Care, believes in providing personalized patient-centered care that takes into consideration each patient’s unique demographics and background. She strives to create an environment for her patients that places a strong emphasis on kindness and empathy. Dr. Mehta’s clinical areas of interest include management of diabetes, hypertension, obesity, depression/anxiety, and common medical conditions in geriatric populations. Dr. Mehta sees patients at 3100 Quakerbridge Road, #28, Hamilton, NJ 08619. For more information or to make an appointment with Dr. Mehta, please call (609)- 245-7430 or visit her profile for more information: https://lnkd.in/eNRFyrSA Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton

RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group Expands Access to Bellville, Elizabeth, and Union City (Formerly Sanitas Medical Center). As a part of RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group, we still offer the convenience of the same great locations in Belleville, Elizabeth and Union City and the same great providers, but now with expanded access to the continuum of care offered through RWJBarnabas Health and its network of facilities including Clara Maass Medical Center, Trinitas Regional Medical Center and Jersey City Medical Center. Each location will continue to provide patients access to the same providers, fluent in Spanish and English, who will continue to offer primary care and pediatric services, with comprehensive range of specialty providers and services coming in the near future. Each site is accepting new patients and accepts most major insurances. Walk in appointments are welcome at each location. Urgent Care is coming soon to the Union City location. To learn more about each location or to make an appointment, visit rwjbh.org/medicalgroup or please see below: - RWJBarnabas Health at Belleville 1 Clara Maass Dr., 2nd Floor, Suite 250, Belleville, NJ 07109 Ph: 973-302-6450 - RWJBarnabas Health at Elizabeth 200 Williamson St. Suite 120, Elizabeth, NJ 07202 Ph: 908-662-9632 - RWJBarnabas Health at Union City 3196 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Union City, NJ 07087 Ph: 551-240-3500