Bergen: February 2018

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CONTENTS

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Features Pushing The Seasons | 40

No need to wait for spring to break out some great floral dresses—provided you follow a few simple rules. We’re here to help.

A Romantic Repast | 57

Chef Ibrahim Sanz of Edgewater’s Haven Riverfront Restaurant & Bar creates a Cupid-inspired dinner menu exclusively for BERGEN readers.

Matchmaker, Matchmaker... | 64

Michelle Frankel has been helping people find romance for seven years.

Now, she’s revealing how she herself found a mate—and how you can too.

Let The Good Times Roll | 66 With Mardi Gras approaching, it’s time to bring the vibrant colors and care-free attitude of the French Quarter to your very own celebration. Our planning expert tells you how.

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In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, 13 local couples tell how they knew they found “the one.”

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Departments Local Buzz | 17 Our guide to new ideas, tips, trends and things we love in Bergen County.

For Men Only | 24

Make the most of date night with a sharp outfit that’ll turn everyone’s head—and make your significant other swoon.

Style Watch | 26

Wear the symbol of love on your sleeve—or just about anywhere else—for a fashionable and unforgettable look.

Jewelry Box | 28

With alluring accessories like these, the future of rose gold has never been brighter.

Home Front | 30

These loveseats are the perfect places to lounge or cozy up to your sweetheart.

Talk of the Town | 32

Franklin Lakes is ready for its close-up—again.

Health | 38

A Bergen County internist says you should see a physician if you experience any of these eight symptoms.

Escapes | 70

As winter winds down, there’s no better time to hit the slopes: Deals and specials are being offered near and far, beckoning Bergen skiers to enjoy the great outdoors.

Tastes | 132

Start the week on a lighter note with one of these vegetarian dishes that are healthy and delicious.

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Power Food | 138

Rainbow chard’s vibrant mix of colors and hefty dose of nutrients will brighten your plate and your health.

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Spirits | 140

With ingredients that soothe a sore throat and boost immunity, a Juicy Penicillin might be just what the doctor ordered

Gatherings | 142

Photos from recent events in and around the county.

Restaurant Review | 146

A slice of Thailand is hidden in the middle of a River Vale strip mall.

A Bergen Moment | 152 A local photographer captures a happy couple enjoying an intimate moment in the snow.

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Here’s to a long life and forever love In honor of Cupid’s annual visit, we invited readers to share their love stories. We chose a lucky 13 couples, and they reveal that love is alive and well in Bergen County, and I’m happy to report that it’s not just the women who are eager to wax poetic about their honeys.

Turn to page 46 to read “Love Stories.” In addition to Bergenites’ own tales, the Romance Issue features a sharp outfit for guys looking to make their significant others swoon (page 24), gorgeous baubles in rose gold (page 28), cozy loveseats on which to lounge with your sweetheart (page 30) and an amazing romantic repast specially prepared by Chef Ibrahim Sanz of Edgewater’s Haven Riverfront Restaurant & Bar (page 57). And if you’re single, flip to page 64 and read what a local matchmaker says about the best way to pair up.

If all this talk of love puts you in the mood to celebrate, let a local planner show you how easy it is to throw a Mardi Gras-themed party (page 66). Of course, you’ll need to look good hosting (or eating out with friends or a special someone), so turn to page 40 and check our guide to wearing great floral dresses (no need to wait for spring)!

Lest you feel winter is passing you by, check out our article on page 70 on the skiing deals and specials being offered nearby, beckoning readers to enjoy the great outdoors. And while we’re getting physical, head to page 38 where an internist explains eight symptoms that should send you to the doctor—and why.

We’ve got even more to ensure your well-being: Read about rainbow chard’s vibrant mix of colors and hefty dose of nutrients in Power Food (page 138). And for those looking to cut down on meat, we feature “Meat-Free Mondays,” which will help you start your week on a lighter, healthier note (page 132). In our Spirits column on page 140, we highlight a Juicy Penicillin. With its mix of ingredients that soothe a sore throat and boost immunity, it might be just what the doctor ordered.

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are all associated with reducing the risk of heart disease.”

February is American Heart Month, and one way to observe it—and raise awareness—is to wear red on the first Friday.

Meanwhile, you can take the following steps to protect your own heart health: Eat healthier. The Mayo Clinic recommends controlling portion sizes and sodium intake by using a small bowl for high-calorie, high-sodium meals and a larger plate for low-calorie, nutritious meals made with heart-healthy veggies and whole grains.

Plus, “berries like strawberries, blackberries and blueberries are some of the best fruits you can eat,” says Susan Gralla, registered dietitian at the Ramsey-based Vernon Nutrition Center.

“They contain natural antioxidants, polyphenols and fiber, which

Exercise more frequently. Total-body, non-impact activities like swimming and rowing are the most beneficial to your heart health—the more muscles involved in an exercise, the harder your heart has to work. The Meadowlands YMCA has a number of indoor swimming classes, and its Performance Training Studio offers rowing machines.

Schedule a check-up. Make an appointment with an expert at Hackensack University Medical Center’s Heart & Vascular Hospital, and see how your heart health measures up. The center just opened a Women’s Cardiac Institute, offering a full spectrum of services specifically for females.

DID YOU KNOW? Heart disease costs the United States about $200 billion each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That includes the cost of health care services, medications and lost productivity.

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CULINARY CORNER A TASTE OF HAWAII Variety may be the spice of life, but sometimes, it’s best to stick with what you know. For Titus Wang and Yong Kim, owners of Englewood’s Poke Crew, that’s the Poke bowl—which is why their new restaurant exclusively serves the Hawaiian delicacy. Haven’t heard of Poke? It’s a raw fish salad made with a marinated aku tuna, octopus or yellowfin tuna base, which is then topped with ingredients like kimchi, green onions and soy sauce.

Poke Crew’s menu is seasonal with rotating monthly specials and includes about a dozen bowls, with fresh fish delivered daily.

This is the first restaurant for former NYC chefs Kim and Wang, who have both received accolades for their work in the food industry. Wang made it onto Zagat’s “30 Under 30” list in 2014, and Kim was named a “Young Chef on the Rise” by the Korean Economic Daily.

Poke Crew, 1 East Palisade Ave., Englewood, 201.431.9500, eatpokecrew.com

CLEAN & GREEN Want on-the-go food you can feel good about? With a slew of organic, raw and vegan options, Green Den in Fort Lee might have just what you’re looking for. Its menu includes seasonal salads, pressed juices, protein-rich breakfast items and grain bowls like quinoa with Portobello mushrooms and delicata squash, and wild rice with N.Y. goat cheese and raw yellow beets. Dessert is covered too, and you’ll never feel guilty about it: The treats, which include an acai berry cheesecake and mocha tart, are completely raw.

Locals are already raving about the town’s newest addition: “I’ve eaten there every day since its opening,” says Marc Grayson of Fort Lee. “The owners are obsessed with the highest-quality ingredients, which extends to their sandwiches, organic coffee and snacks.”

PUPPY LOVE Dexter of Saddle River, a fourmonth-old Puggle Owner: Sarah Perkins Being a young teething pup, Dexter loves to chew on anything and everything he can get his paws on, and “that sometimes means fingers and toes!” says his mom, Sarah. But the puppy will settle for chicken and lamb-flavored treats, plus the beef chews that are brought to him by Sarah’s siblings, aka his doting aunt and uncle.

Dexter has a ton of energy after mealtime, and he tires himself out by running back and forth between the different rooms in Sarah’s apartment. When he does finally hop into bed, the Puggle cuddles up next to some nighttime companions: his bunny and moose stuffed toys. The little guy is one popular puppy—he has his own public Instagram (his handle is dextersperkins), which boasts some of his best selfies and videos.

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LUCK OF THE IRISH Norwood’s newest pub, Gerry’s Place, is serving up classic American cuisine with an “Irish touch,” including aged steaks, homemade soups and “Gerry’s Authentic Shepherd’s Pie” plus Guinness on tap, Jameson behind the bar and classic cocktails during happy hour.

The joint is open every day ’til 2 a.m. with live music, an outdoor patio, private event spaces and theme/trivia nights, plus a warm and welcoming atmosphere. “Walking up to the front door felt like I was about to enter a pub in Ireland,” says Sean Moran of Bergenfield. “The staff members were incredible, and Gerry himself has a way of making everyone feel like family.”

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Gerry’s Place, 595 Broadway, Norwood, 201.660.8340, gerrysplacenj.com

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Closter native Linsey Lam is fulfilling a goal that some aspiring chefs can only dream of: appearing on the Food Network. And she’s doing it before even entering high school.

As one of a dozen contestants ranging from 10 to 13 years in age, the young baker is competing on season 4 of “Kids Baking Championship,” which is hosted by Valerie Bertinelli and Duff Goldman and began airing on Jan. 1. Her possible bounty: a $25,000 grand prize, a feature in Food Network Magazine and the prestigious title of “Kids Baking Champion.”

But before Lam claims the cash and bragging rights, she’ll have to get through 10 episodes, during which competitors will face challenges ranging from making dessert pizzas with savory toppings to concocting treats from freeze-dried ingredients—all of which made the heat rise in her kitchen.

“The thought of making a mistake on national TV was the hardest part, along with making beautiful desserts in such little time,” Lam says. “But I learned so much about baking during the show.”

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Whether you go during the holidays or any given day, shopping is always in season. We asked our readers what irks them most while braving Bergen’s malls. You’ll be nodding right along to some of their responses— but hey, nothing beats tax-free clothing, right?

“Going to the mall and seeing 100 parking spots roped off for valet parking is so frustrating, especially when 20 cars are driving looking for a spot!”

—Ellen Rosenwald, Glen Rock “I hate when people are looking for a shirt or sweater and ruin the display by unfolding

every one of them. They leave a mess like a maid is right there to clean it all up.”

—Nausil Zaheer, Ridgewood “The hordes of teenagers who pay for one movie, wander into another and then talk through the entire thing—they drive me insane!”

—Andrew Lenahan, Ramsey “I hate when the people walking in front of you stop dead in their tracks, so you slam into them! It’s either because they are on their phones or just not paying attention to those around them.”

—Jill Donnelly Bennett, North Arlington “When there’s a long line and you’re trying to check out, and the person in front of you goes into a lengthy conversation with a salesperson or tries to return an item without a receipt.”

—Anna S., Fort Lee “The people at the kiosks who call out to you to try their products can be very disturbing, especially after you say ‘No, thanks’ and they keep asking.”

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Fresh ’n healthy produce isn’t just a summer delight—these Bergen farmers markets are open year-round:

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DePiero’s Farm Stand Family owned and operated since 1924, DePiero’s offers locally grown fruits and vegetables, annuals and perennials, local honey, farmmade jams, bird seed and more.

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With a number of blood donation centers and drives around Bergen County, it’s easy to help those in need of a life-saving transfusion. Hospitals are looking for suitable donors of all blood types—all you have to do is set up an appointment—so in the spirit of American Heart Month, head to one of these places: Community Blood Services The center has locations in Montvale and Paramus where Bergen residents can donate blood, platelets, plasma and red blood cells. They’re open on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. To schedule a visit at either location, call 201.251.3703.

Bergen Harley-Davidson Blood Drive The Harley-Davidson store in Rochelle Park is hosting a blood drive on Feb. 17 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Find out more on the company’s website.

Bergen County Harley-Davidson, 124 Essex St., Rochelle Park, 201.843.6930, bergenharleydavidson.com

Englewood Hospital The hospital collects whole blood, platelets and automated red blood cells at its “bloodmobile” near the dialysis center.

Englewood Hospital, 350 Engle St., Englewood, 201.894.3000, englewoodhealth.org

WINTER FRESH Abma’s Farm Fresh produce, daily baked goods from a “scratch” bakery, and poultry and eggs from its own chickens are staples at Abma’s, situated on a 30-acre farm dating back to the 1790s.

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Emerson establishment, but you’ll also find a refrigerated grain room with beans, rice, dried fruits and coffee; a greenhouse with plants, trees and shrubs; pies and tea breads; and fruit baskets for any occasion.

Ramsey Outdoor Farmers Market, Eric Smith School, 73 Monroe St., Ramsey, 201.675.6866, ramseyfarmersmarket.org

Ramapo College, 505 Ramapo Valley Rd., Mahwah, 201.251.3703, ramapo.edu

Old Hook Farm, 650 Old Hook Rd., Emerson, 201.265.4835, oldhookfarm. com

Ramsey Farmers Market This winter version of the town’s summer outdoor market features weekly vendors from Madura Farm, Blooming Hill Farm, Orchards of Concklin, Bien Cuit Bakery and many others.

It runs until March before heading outdoors again.

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Ramapo College Health & Services Through Community Blood Services, Ramapo College collects blood donations at its Health & Services building, where both students and Bergen residents can donate.

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National leaders.

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To find a specialist, call 866-980-3462

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NATIONAL MARGARITA DAY

Forget Tequila Tuesday—it’s all about National Margarita Day on Thursday, Feb. 22! And to make things even sweeter, Bergen bars are serving up the signature cocktail with some delicious twists. Here are some suggestions on what to try first and where. ¡Salud!

BLUEBERRY BASIL MARGARITA: Patron Silver and Patron Orange with lime juice, simple syrup, blueberries and basil leaves Blue Moon Mexican Cafe, 327 Franklin Ave., Wyckoff, 201.891.1331, bluemoonmexicancafe.com

SANGARITA: Classic red sangria with a shot of Silver Tequila and a splash of lemon-lime soda Sangria, 1033 MacArthur Blvd., Mahwah, 201.962.3310, sangriamahwah.com

GREEN APPLE GLACIER MARGARITA: Hornitas Plata with green apple puree, Cointreau orange liqueur and citrus mix with a ginger cherry ice cube On the Border, 71 Rte. 17 S., Paramus, 201.397.1175, ontheborder.com

FROZEN MANGO MARGARITA: Blanco tequila and triple sec blended with mango, ice and organic agave Rosa Mexicano, 60 Riverside Square Mall, Hackensack, 201.489.9100, rosamexicano.com

HIBISCUS MARGARITA: Sauza Silver tequila mixed with hibiscus and pressed sugarcane juice Bahama Breeze, 1600 Bergen Town Center, Paramus, 201.368.5860, bahamabreeze.com

DID YOU KNOW? PRESIDENTS EDITION

Stronger Together In September 2014, Wyckoff native Gerhard Salmins was faced with the hardest news any parent could receive: His daughter Becca had cancer.

The diagnosis hit hard, as Gerhard is a cancer survivor himself. But in November 2016, after two years of treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia, the now-10-year-old Becca is cancerfree—and swiftly hatched a plan to help others.

The result: the birth of Knots & Arrows, an organization that makes and sells bracelets made from bathing suit material to remind those who are fighting cancer to “just keep swimming.” Since then, more than 600 backers have helped the daddy-daughter duo raise $27,811, exceeding their initial goal of $25,000; 10 percent of each sale is donated to childhood cancer research, while 10 percent goes to a child battling cancer in order to assist his or her family with treatment costs.

“We never thought we’d be a childhood cancer family until it impacted us,” says Gerhard, who’s happy to report that Becca is in remission. “But now it’s our goal to promote awareness and raise funds for research.”

n Bergen County’s Garfield is named after 20th President James A. Garfield. It’s rumored that the founder of East Passaic changed the town’s name to Garfield to honor “the man who will lead this country to great prosperity.” The President was assassinated only seven months later, but the name remained. n George Washington’s camp was once headquartered in Ho-Ho-Kus, specifically at The Hermitage, during part of July 1778. James McHenry, Washington’s aidede-camp, wrote of their pleasant experience at the Bergen landmark:

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“We laughed and walked and danced, and gallanted the leisure hours of four days and four nights…” n Ridgefield Park’s elementary schools are all named after presidents: Roosevelt, Grant and Lincoln. You won’t be surprised to learn that Lincoln Elementary School is situated on Lincoln Avenue! n Richard Nixon lived in Saddle River with his wife Pat from 1981 to 1991, until moving out and selling the house to a local family. A land developer, who happened to be a fan of Nixon, later purchased the property and moved parts of the security system plus his Secret Service’s guardhouse to a local historical society.

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GIANVITO ROSSI LOVE HEART PATENT SANDAL Neiman Marcus, Paramus, 201.291.1920

SACRED HEART CRYSTAL RING Free People, Woodcliff Lake, 201.573.8212

FEDERICA MORETTI VELVET BASEBALL HAT Bloomingdale’s, Hackensack, 201.457.2000

Have a Heart

Wear the symbol of love on your sleeve—or just about anywhere else —for a fashionable and unforgettable look.

EDIE PARKER JEAN STUDDED HEART ACRYLIC CLUTCH Hartly Fashions, Westwood, 201.664.3111

CASHMERE HEART AND CHECK PRINT SCARF Burberry, Paramus, 201.518.0082

MIU MIU MIRRORED HEART SUNGLASSES, IN RED Nordstrom, Paramus, 201.843.1122

ACE EMBELLISHED LEATHER SNEAKERS Gucci, Paramus, 201.368.4723

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S P E C I A L I Z E D P L A S T I C S U R G E O N S N O W I N YO U R N E T W O R K Edward Hahn Jr., MD , Frank S. Ciminello, MD, FACS, Adam Feintisch, MD

“It was like having a friend instead of a doctor, the personal attention was amazing.

The doctors took their time with us to make sure we were comfortable.” –Cimisurgical Patient PROCEDURES OFFERED: Hand Surgery • Breast Surgery • Skin pathology & MOHS Reconstruction Craniofacial & Pediatric Plastic Surgery

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KENDRA SCOTT ELTON STATION CUFF BRACELET IN ROSE GOLD Nordstrom, Paramus, 201.843.1122

18K ROSE GOLD ROUND KEY PENDANT WITH DIAMONDS Tiffany & Co., Hackensack, 201.457.1220

KYBOE! RADIANT ROSE GOLD SILICONE-STRAP WATCH Lord & Taylor, Paramus, 201.447.0400

LIGHT UP THE ROOM HOOP EARRINGS Kate Spade, Ridgewood, 201.689.6204

Coming Up Roses

With alluring accessories like these, the future of rose gold has never been brighter.

MICHAEL KORS ROSE GOLD-TONE PAVÉ LOGO HEART TOGGLE BRACELET Michael Kors, Paramus, 201.845.0100

OSCAR DE LA RENTA BOLD FLOWER PIN Neiman Marcus, Paramus, 201.291.1920

GABRIEL & CO. 14K ROSE GOLD DIAMOND FLORAL FASHION RING Callahan Jewelers, Closter, 201.768.6136

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LAVENDER MARIAN LOVESEAT World Market, Paramus, 201.445.4180

Room for Two

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HOUSING COSTS

WELCOME TO

The median home value in Franklin Lakes is currently $983,300—down 9.5 percent over last year and predicted to rise .1 percent within the next year, according to Zillow.

Franklin Lakes

The Bergen County borough is ready for its close-up—again.

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FUN FACTS n Kelly Ripa (shown) has called Franklin Lakes “home,” and New York Giants legend Phil Simms still lives there, as does James “J.T.” Taylor—aka the lead voice on all those Kool & The Gang classics. Celebrate good times, c’mon! n From the 1920s to the late ’30s, Franklin Lakes had an airport—locals took airplane rides from there to view the sights and even enjoyed an “Air Circus,” featuring stunt pilots who put on a thrill show. n Michael Jackson himself reportedly stayed with friends in Franklin Lakes for three months back in 2007; he was even photographed (leaving a Halloween costume store!) in nearby Wyckoff.

stylist at Boutique 811. Those looking for a gift, meanwhile, can hit up Pazzazed for an array of handcrafted items from artisans around the country. Planning a special event? The long-standing Indian Trail Club (pictured)—it was established back in 1959—hosts weddings and the like (plus offers membership that includes dining and countless activities like tennis, swimming and sailing).

Now for the stats: The borough consists of 9.847 square miles.

When it comes to education, there are three elementary schools and a middle school that, combined, educate some 1,808 students (courtesy of about 144 teachers); high schoolers attend either Ramapo High School in Franklin Lakes (there are about 1,088 young’uns there) or Indian Hills High School in Oakland (with some 1,226 pupils). There are also two private schools: the Academy of the Most Blessed Sacrament (with a 13:1 student-to-teacher ratio, it’s for kids up to grade eight), and Barnert Temple Preschool (for children 15 months to six years old). And as far as population, Franklin Lakes houses about 10,590 residents—give or take a Real Housewife or two.

Pull up a chair and mangia—plenty of Italian food is on offer in Franklin Lakes, with Uncle Louie’s Pizza boasting a mix of traditional and modern meals (plus live music); not far away is Tony Lip’s Italian Restaurant, named after the owner’s father, who played Carmine Lupertazzi on The Sopranos. There’s also Campanello Trattoria, which mixes Italian and Argentinian cuisine. Not in the mood for pasta? Chef’s Table focuses on French food, while Sushi Cocoro Japanese Restaurant has been feeding locals for well over a decade with lots of love (“cocoro” means “heart” in Japanese).

LOCALS LOVE nA ll the offerings at Market Basket—we’re talking gourmet prepared foods, produce, seafood and more. n Finding balance at Pilates Place, then relaxing with a spa treatment at Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa. n Getting goodies at Kara Kakes, which local gal Kara Schnaidt founded at just 19!

Clockwise from top: Indian Trails; Market Place; Campanello Trattoria; The Heart Truth

For better or worse, this much is fact: Franklin Lakes was put on the map thanks to a series of endlessly entertaining catfights and screaming matches.

The Bergen County borough, incorporated back in 1922, has been frequently featured on Bravo’s The Real Housewives of NJ. That, of course, is because fan favorites Melissa Gorga, Jacqueline Laurita, and Caroline and Dina Manzo have all resided in the area (and had their antics documented there)—but rest assured, there’s more to Franklin Lakes than females who flip tables (Google it, then thank us later).

First off, there’s the gorgeous Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve, featuring 147 acres of hiking, bird watching and, lest we forget, fishing—the preserve, after all, includes 75 acres of water. It’s certainly not the only place to commune with Mother Nature: The Lorrimer Sanctuary boasts a self-guiding trail system of 14 acres plus a winter bird feeding station, hands-on exhibits and a gift shop.

Speaking of shopping, there’s plenty, with some of it befitting a queen (or, at least, a reality star): Local ladies, for example, can enjoy in-store private appointments and their very own personal

MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME Approximately $153,657, according to the latest U.S. Census Bureau statistics.

DID YOU KNOW? The borough was named for William Franklin, an American-born soldier, politician and colonial administrator—and the illegitimate son of Benjamin Franklin.

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The increase, percentage-wise, in stroke hospitalizations between 2000 and 2010 among people ages 25 to 44. The reason? Experts suggest an increase in obesity, diabetes and high cholesterol among that age group.

—Journal of the American Heart Association

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The average number of seconds your eyes are on your phone and not the road while texting. Experts say that’s enough time to have an accident.

—U.S. Department of Transportation

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The amount of time by which you may reduce your body’s cellular aging if you amp up your activity from low to high, five days a week for 30 minutes.

—Preventive Medicine

A 5-SECOND WELLNESS BOOST A 2015 study found that people who sit up straight feel stronger than their slouchy counterparts. You can derive the benefit even while sitting at your desk. Just reach overhead and have your palms touch. Hold for five seconds and release.

—Health Psychology

BUTTER UP

1 IN 6 The number of women diagnosed with breast cancer who go to their doctor with a nonlump symptom such as pain or changes in the shape of the breast or nipple.

Suffering from dry winter skin? Try shea butter. An analysis of 174 moisturizers found that nearly all claiming to be “natural,” “hypoallergenic” and “dermatologist recommended” contained at least one potential allergen, including fragrances.

—The University College, London

—JAMA Dermatology

IS THAT CRAVING REAL?

GET TO SLEEP!

Trouble sleeping? Try disabling your Netflix.

Binge television watchers are 98 percent more likely to have sleep problems that folks who don’t binge.

—Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine

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Researchers found that almost twice as many U.S.-born women as foreign-born females crave chocolate during their menstrual cycle.

So don’t blame biology for your hankering—study authors posit that American women view that time as being socially acceptable to indulge.

—PLOS One

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The percentage of depression episodes that could potentially be prevented if people got in at least one hour of exercise weekly.

—The American Journal of Psychiatry

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Surgical:

Non-surgical:

• Laparoscopic Hysterectomy • Laparoscopic and Robotic Myomectomy

MonaLisa TouchTM Vaginal laser for treatment of vaginal dryness, painful intercourse, and lichen sclerosis

• Endometriosis • Ovarian Surgery

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Dr. DeNoble is a board certified gynecologist providing the full range of gynecologic care, and is fellowship-trained in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery.

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• Pelvic Floor and Prolapse • Labiaplasty

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Shaghayegh DeNoble, M.D., FACOG Advanced Gynecology and Laparoscopy of North Jersey, PC 20 Wilsey Square, Suite C, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Office: 201.957.7220 • Fax: 201.977.6747 • www.advancedgynnj.com T:8.375”

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Too busy to make a doctor’s appointment for something that may be nothing? We’ve all been there, but occasionally, that appointment could save your life. When? According to Diane Schwartz, M.D., internist at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center, you should see a physician if you experience any of these warning signs.

UNEXPECTED WEIGHT LOSS

BLOOD IN THE STOOL

SKIN CHANGES

SUDDEN CONFUSION

While sudden, unexpected weight loss may sound like the stuff of infomercial dreams, it can signal serious problems, including endocrinesystem disorders, diabetes and cancer.

Losing 10 pounds or more without trying is cause for concern.

Changes in bowel habits such as diarrhea or constipation for two weeks or more may indicate irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis or colorectal cancer. Blood in the stool makes it more worrisome.

Any new mole or freckle, or any that changes in size, shape, color or texture, could be a natural part of aging—or it could be skin cancer. There are many types of skin cancer and luckily, if caught early, most are easily treated by removing the offending mole.

A sudden bout of confusion, change in personality or fainting can be caused by dehydration, low or high blood sugar, infection, stroke/ transient ischemic attack or a brain tumor.

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SHORTNESS OF BREATH Many people suffer from shortness of breath with exertion, usually due to deconditioning.

If it’s sudden or severe enough to limit activities, it could be due to COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) or asthma—or something more serious like a lung infection, blood clot or coronary artery disease or angina.

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SEEING FLASHES OF LIGHT Flashes, bright spots or other unexplained oddities in your vision may indicate the onset of a migraine or, worse, a detached retina, which can quickly lead to permanent blindness without swift medical intervention.

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SWOLLEN LEGS

CONSTANT FATIGUE

Swelling in the legs can indicate congestive heart failure or hypothyroidism. With redness, infection like cellulitis or phlebitis is a concern. If there is asymmetry and pain, it is worrisome for possible DVT (deep vein thrombosis or blood clots in a deep vein), which is lifethreatening.

Being tired all day, every day, despite getting enough sleep, could be due to sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, depression, anemia, a sluggish thyroid or cancer.

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PUSHING THE SEASONS No need to wait for spring to break out some great floral dresses— provided you follow a few simple rules. We’re here to help.

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Cold-weather styles tend to be dark and heavy with no signs of youthfulness or femininity. By adding some jewel-toned florals into your look, you can bring some life back into your winter wardrobe.

It’s all about finding that perfect balance between edgy and tasteful.”

—Melissa Richmond, Wyckoff; account exec, Hotline Showroom, NYC

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When wearing florals, layering and texture are key. A floral piece under a cashmere sweater or bouclé jacket makes for a great mix of texture and keeps you warm. I love how this green jacket plays off the burgundy, rose and military green of the dress. Tulle and satin (opposite) are also lovely together, especially when embroidered with bold floral details. It’s a very winter-friendly look.”

—MaryAlice Farella, owner, Society Femme, Westwood

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Winter florals are very wearable when they are on darker backgrounds, like gray, navy, wine and black. They also look fabulous when printed or embroidered on rich fabrics such as brocades and lace.”

—Sue Bahng, owner, Ginger N’ Cream, Westwood

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{ HEARTWARMING TALES }

LOVE STORIES:

13 LOCAL COUPLES TELL HOW THEY KNEW THEY FOUND ‘THE ONE’ BERGENMAG.COM

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Was it a first kiss, a clever line—or just plain kismet?

As BERGEN’s readers prove, there’s no telling when— or where—you’ll find true love. As told to Rita Guarna

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MATCHMAKER’S MATCH

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I met the love of my life, my husband Vincent, in our senior year of high school, 1986.

There was a huge attraction from the moment we laid eyes on each other. However, we were both dating other people, so we left it at that. We went off to college but would check in on each other regularly.

I ran into him at the Paramus Park Mall while I was shopping with my mother one day. He approached me, and we spoke briefly. I had such a strong intuition about him that I told my mother, “If ever I have the chance to date him, I’m going to marry him.”

A few years later, I was visiting one of our mutual friends in Hoboken. He happened to visit that night as well. I saw him as he crossed the street heading to our friend’s place and thought, “Well, this is it.”

We’ve been together ever since: married 21 years, together 26; still madly in love, with three children.

Our marriage is the motivation behind the work I do today with my company, New Jersey’s Matchmaker. I know that true love is possible, and I help others find it.

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It was 2013, my second summer in New York City—I’d moved from a small town in Ohio at age 29. I was about to celebrate the first anniversary of my liver transplant, and a friend convinced me to do a Shore share in Sea Girt.

The weekend after Memorial Day, one of my roommates, a Bergen Catholic grad, invited a few Bergen Catholic friends over for a barbecue before we all went out. Mike came in the house from winning a cornhole match to get a cold beer from the refrigerator. I was sitting on the island barstool texting my friends back in Ohio, telling them how great this Shore share was and that they must visit. He leaned on the counter and said hello, introducing himself in his thick, deep Italian Jersey accent. Well, at that point it was over for me.

Mike should have never been in Sea Girt that day. His family had a beach home in Normandy Beach, but Hurricane Sandy had destroyed it. He loves the beach, and it bothered him not to have a regular place to go with family and friends.

Mike and I had an instant connection: We had both dealt with hard times at a young age. He’d lost a brother in the North Tower during the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and now his father had cancer—he would pass away that December.

As for me, at 28 I was fighting for my life and needed a transplant to survive.

The hurdles we have had to overcome have only made our love grow stronger. My husband is now a dentist in Fort Lee, following in his dad’s footsteps, and I’m living my second chance at life on the East Coast. Nothing comes easy for us, but we work really hard and do not let the challenges stop us. We’re going through IVF and are six weeks pregnant with plans to raise our family in Mike’s childhood home. Love is all we’ve needed—before, during and after the storm.

—Jessica Zampieri, Saddle River

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WEATHERING THE STORMS

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FATHER KNOWS BEST My wife, Jeannie, paid her way through Ramapo College working as a waitress at the local eatery my family owned, the Allendale Bar and Grill. I saw her for the first time at our annual Christmas party in 1989: red dress, beautiful smile and a way about her that told me she was an incredibly kind person. We went on one date over my Christmas break from college, and a courtship began.

My father and I never talked much about girls and dating, so I was quite surprised when I came home from work one night and he said, “Christopher, the young, pretty, hardworking Polish gal you’ve been seeing—” “Yes, Dad,” I said, “What about her?”

“Don’t screw this one up. She’s a keeper.”

He was right. Jeannie and I married in 1996. I am eternally grateful that she has been by my side for all of these years, through good times and tough times. I lost both my parents within the past five years, and I often think of how close they were to my bride. They adored her and thought of her as one of their own.

—Chris Kunisch, Allendale

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FOOTBALL INJURY LEADS TO A WIN-WIN It was October 14, 1966, and I’d been injured in a football game, playing for Columbia. Since I could not play (ever again, it turned out), I was hanging out in the dorms when a buddy cajoled me into going to the first mixer of the year. He had to help me dress because my shattered arm would not work; it just hung by my side. When we entered the student union, an unseen 5-footer named Rita bumped into me. The resulting yelp piqued her curiosity. When I explained my injury, she replied, “What kind of a line is that?” I asked her to dance anyway, and it was amusing to watch her squirm and make profuse apologies when she realized I could not lift my arm to waltz with her!

When it dawned on Rita that she was about to violate her curfew, she jumped into a cab and bade me a hasty farewell.

(Years later in telling the story she’d say she couldn’t believe I made no attempt to go with her, ask for her number or her last name, or suggest that we meet again.)

After several weeks, I went with two buddies to another mixer, and we perused the crowd from the balcony. When I spotted her, I took off at a sprint down the stairs and across the room. Long story short, I did accompany her home that night, well before curfew, and a 50-year relationship commenced. For years there wasn’t a hotspot, dance club or show we didn’t attend. I even took a night job just to pay for our excursions. We do it to this day, although we’re a little slower now!

—Peter O’Hare, Paramus BERGENMAG.COM

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LOVE AT THE TELLER’S WINDOW My husband, Roger, and I met almost 25 years ago at Ridgewood Savings Bank (now Boiling Springs Savings Bank). Fresh out of college, I was working as a teller while looking for a job. He walked in for some mortgage paperwork, and our eyes met. I don’t know if it was love at first sight, but there was definitely something there. His sister was a friend of the son of one of my co-workers, who gave him my phone number. Our first date was at the Park and Orchard in East Rutherford, and the rest is history. We were married seven years later and now live in Ridgewood with our daughter in the house where he grew up.

—Laura Juppe, Ridgewood

JUST WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED I met my future wife, Theresa Ann Henry, at the Neurological Institute of Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. Both of us were in a program that placed pre-medical and pre-nursing students in a hospital environment for the summer to prepare them for their careers. It was June 1971, and we worked together on the same floor, Neuro 7.

It was love at first sight for both of us. Working together on that floor cultivated a friendship and love affair that led to our engagement in May 1972. We announced our engagement to our families and friends at my parents’ 25th anniversary.

We were married on September 3, 1972. My acceptance to medical school at the University of Rome presented a dilemma: Either we’d be separated for a year while Theresa Ann graduated with her nursing degree, or we’d move up our wedding, putting off her education. We chose to be together, starting our married life in Italy.

It has been more than 45 years since our fairy-tale romance began. We have been blessed with 12 children and 16 grandchildren. The onetime medical student has been a busy OB-GYN at Hackensack University Medical Center, delivering more than 5,000 babies. The nursing student of 1971 has been taking care of a busy and still-growing family.

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REUNITED AFTER 15 YEARS My husband, Robert Mazziotta, and I both grew up in Cliffside Park and attended the same Catholic elementary school. My best friend and his best friend were brother and sister. When I was in 6th grade, and he in 8th, we shared a kiss. A few months later, when he was a freshman at Regis High School in New York City, he took me to a dance. He claims that I lost interest after that, and we lost contact.

Fifteen years later, I was doing an internship in occupational therapy at Englewood Hospital. He was doing a research internship, preparing for his first year in medical school. He saw me in the lobby and ran down to his friend in the security office where all the staff and volunteer badges are on file and asked if it was me (highly illegal). Once he knew that it was, he approached me in the cafeteria (not the most romantic of settings) and asked if he could call me to catch up.

“Look me up, I’m in the book,” I replied. And he did. I was dating someone else, and he was at the end of a long-time relationship, but we immediately felt a connection. We were engaged a year later and married a year after that. We have been married for 19 years and have been through medical school for him, a Ph.D. program for me and infertility issues along the way. We now have two amazing sons.

I believe those years when we didn’t see each other were the universe’s way of allowing us to grow into the people we were meant to be, allowing us to find our way back to each other. We were meant to be together.

—Catherine Cavaliere, Tenafly

WHERE A WOULD-BE PILOT LANDED I met my future wife on Friday, February 11, 1966, at Phi Sigma Delta fraternity at Brooklyn College. That night I was there to see friends, as I belonged to Zeta Beta Tau around the corner. Dark-haired and beautiful, Susan caught my eye.

After that day, I never dated another girl.

The Vietnam War was raging, and I enlisted in the Air Force in the spring of 1968. I was sent to Texas for basic training and officer training school. But in a short time the military released me because of back pain, ruling out my plan to be a pilot. The day I found out I was going home, I called Susan and asked her to arrange our marriage as soon as possible. Our wedding, on November 19, 1968, was small—only family and the closest friends—50 at most.

One week after our wedding, my back pain was diagnosed as cancer. I spent the next two months at NYU Hospital in radiation therapy. (While I was there, Joe Namath helped the New York Jets win the Super Bowl.)

Susan was there every day and has been with me ever since. Our families were not well off, and Susan supported me, financially and emotionally, through NYU dental school and specialty training as an endodontist.

She has been there for me for nearly 50 years, and we’re still going strong. I could not love her more.

—Herb Benkel, Woodcliff Lake

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Daniel was the cutest boy in school, and I couldn’t keep my eyes off him. We met on the school bus to middle school in seventh grade. He had beautiful blue eyes and was always friendly to everyone. I was drawn to his personality; he was so sweet and genuine. I could tell he had a heart of gold. It was love at first sight.

Daniel and I used to sit up all night chatting on Instant Messenger. That was the only time we had to get to know each other. Eighth grade came to an end, and we went our separate ways. But he started pursuing me in high school and would text me every day asking me to hang out with him. I just knew we would be together. We dated for six years before getting married in August 2016. He is everything I could’ve ever wanted and more.

—Jessica Meissner, Englewood

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WHAT’S A PICTURE WORTH? My husband, Kevin, and I like to say we met on the streets of Paterson. It was August 1993 and we were both in our early 20s. I was out with a friend, attending a church event.

On our way home there were some guys taking pictures on the streets (Polaroid pictures were popular back then), and we decided to stop and take a picture together. We stayed for a long time talking to the guys. One of them was a great conversationalist who made me laugh. At some point I mentioned my name and the kind of company I worked for.

He asked if he could call me, and I said yes and gave him my phone number.

Unfortunately, he lost my number and searched in vain for it—all over the sidewalk and through trash cans. But he remembered my name, so the next day he called every water company in the immediate area asking for me. He finally found a receptionist who said she knew me and transferred his call to me. He told me who he was, what had happened and how happy he was to find me. We set a date to meet the next day.

We got engaged six months later and married in November 1994—and he still makes me laugh. We love telling our story because it shows that you never know what will happen when you meet someone.

—Sonja Clark, Hackensack

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THAT FIRST KISS I grew up in Bergenfield then moved to Wyckoff with my parents soon after college. In 2002, at 23, I was single and looking to make connections in my new hometown. I thought that the church my parents attended, Hawthorne Gospel Church, would be a good place to start.

I met Jared at the church’s college and career group.

He was born in Dallas and moved with his family to Spain when he was 9. Jared’s parents were spending a year in the area (Jared’s mom was born in Ridgewood and her mom and brother still live there), and they were attending Hawthorne Gospel too. We quickly became friends, and though I thought he was really cute and was interested in him as more than a friend, I was also petrified. Until then I had not had a boyfriend; I’d never even kissed a guy! But on New Year’s Eve 2003, we ended up having our first kiss, and we got married November 22, 2003.

So my husband is my first true love, my first kiss and everything else!

—Stephanie Kull, Ramsey

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SIBLING CONNECTION I married my childhood best friend’s brother! Keith was four years older than I, so we didn’t date when we were kids.

But he always came out of his room to talk to me when I visited. My friend would say, “You’re my only friend he talks to.”

We stayed in touch when he went to college and sent cards and letters. When I was 20, I visited his sister in Miami, where they both went to school. She called him and asked him to stop by her condo, and he did. We talked for hours. We went on a date the next evening to see a movie, and were engaged four months later. Almost 28 years and three children later, we’re still going strong. Not only did we grow up on the same street, our parents even went to school together.

—Lauren Imbruglia, Ridgewood

A SENSE OF BEING FOLLOWED I was driving my new black sports car home from an evening shift at the hospital around midnight on Friday, Oct. 13, 1978.

I’d just bought the car and was about to buy my first house, an accomplishment for a single girl of 26. But I’d decided I might as well get on with my life. After declining two marriage proposals, I didn’t think my forever love was out there.

I was on the George Washington Bridge when a burgundy Mercedes pulled up next to me. When we crossed into Fort Lee, I saw him put his left turn signal on. I turned right, and just for fun, I waved goodbye. Then he stopped, made a U-turn and took off after me. I wasn’t afraid—I somehow knew he would never hurt me.

By the time I reached my town, I thought I’d better pull over. I was living with my widowed mother while waiting for my new house to close, and I didn’t want to have to explain who he was. So I pulled over, and he stopped and walked up to my window.

“So are you lost, or are you following me?” I asked.

“I’m following you,” he replied in a beautiful Italian accent.

“Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Lucio.” He was tall, lean and dark, with a beautifully trimmed beard. There were hints of silver along his temples.

“Well,” I said, “you might as well buy me a drink.” He followed me to a small Tenafly bar, where we talked until the place closed.

He was intelligent, and he looked into my eyes and listened as if I were the most fascinating person he had ever met.

At 4 a.m., I finally let him talk me into giving him my phone number. Six weeks later he proposed. Thirty-seven years and three children later, he still looks into my eyes and listens.

—Pamela S. Angelini, Fort Lee BERGENMAG.COM

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BERGEN reached out to Chef Ibrahim Sanz of Edgewater’s Haven Riverfront Restaurant & Bar—an oft-time Best in Bergen winner— and asked him to create a Valentine’s Day dinner menu exclusively for our readers. Lucky for us, he agreed. Let’s eat!

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SPICY TUNA BITES Serves: 2

Time: 20 minutes

INGREDIENTS

lb. sushi grade tuna ½ 1 Tbs. mayo (or Veganaise) ½ Tbs. Sriracha 1 Tbs. rice vinegar ½ Tbs. soy sauce ½ Tbs. sesame oil 1½ cups cooked sushi rice 2 Tbs. Furikake Japanese seasoning (or mixed black and white sesame seeds) n vegetable oil n scallions, sliced to garnish n rice pearl crackers, to garnish n n n n n n n n

DIRECTIONS

Slice tuna against the grain, then chop into small cubes.

Place in bowl.

Add the mayo, Sriracha, rice vinegar, soy sauce and sesame oil. Mix to combine and place in fridge until ready to use.

Using either your hands and some cling wrap or a sushi mold, form rice into small rectangles (about 2 inches long and 1 inch thick). Rice should be packed as tightly as possible so that it doesn’t fall apart when frying.

Roll formed rice pieces in seasoning (or sesame mix) to coat.

Coat the bottom of a non-stick frying pan with vegetable oil and place over high heat. When oil is hot enough to sizzle, fry each piece for about a minute on each side, or until golden brown. Move to a paper towel-lined plate.

When cool enough to handle, arrange rice pieces on a serving platter. Place spicy tuna mixture on top to cover. Garnish with sliced scallion and rice pearl crackers and serve.

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“FIREWOOD-GRILLED” BRONZINO Serves: 2

Time: 20 minutes

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n olive oil n ½ onion, small dice n 1 Tbs. garlic n ½ fennel bulb, small dice n 1 Tbs. ginger, small dice n 10 tomatoes, quartered n 1 medium-size eggplant, quartered n ½ cup cooked bacon bits n 4 Tbs. granulated sugar n 1 tsp. ground cumin n 1 oz. apple cider vinegar n 1 oz. apple cider n ½ lb. unsalted butter, divided n 4 bronzino filets n salt and pepper to taste n 2 Tbs. chopped garlic, cooked until golden brown n 2 oz. lemon juice n 1 cup chicken stock n ¼ lb. snap peas

DIRECTIONS

Add 2 oz. of olive oil to a saute pan on medium heat.

Add the onion, garlic, fennel, ginger, tomatoes and eggplant; cook slowly until they become transparent.

Add the bacon bits, sugar, cumin and salt.

Add the vinegar, apple cider and 2 oz. of the butter. Let those ingredients simmer slowly for 20 minutes.

Pour olive oil on to the bronzino filets and add salt and pepper to taste.

In a hot skillet, add 2 oz. of olive oil. After the oil heats up, place the bronzino skin down in the pan.

When the fish is crispy, which should take about 2 minutes, turn it and switch off the heat to prevent overcooking. Remove fish from pan and set aside.

In a sauce pot, add the browned garlic, lemon juice, chicken stock and the rest of the butter. Reduce on high heat for 5 minutes. Add the snap peas for 2 minutes only, and set aside.

Place the eggplant compote on a plate with the fish filets on top, then add the snap peas and butter sauce on the side of the plate when you are ready to eat.

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SAVORY CREME CARAMEL “FLAN” Yields: 4 to 6 servings

INGREDIENTS

n 4 oz. mascarpone cheese n 4 oz. cream cheese n 6 whole eggs n 3 ½ oz. condensed milk n 3 oz. evaporated milk n 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar n 1 ½ Tbs. vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

Combine all of the ingredients, except the sugar and water for the caramel, in a mixing bowl and whisk until they are blended.

Preheat oven to 325°F.

FOR THE CARAMEL

For the caramel, add the sugar into a pot on medium high heat, mix with a wooden spoon and wait until the sugar has dissolved before adding the water. Do this slowly to prevent burning and extreme bubbling. Wait for the mixture to cool down.

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Add about 2 Tbs. of caramel into each of the muffin pan spaces.

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Add about 2 oz. of the flan mixture on top of the caramel and cover with aluminum foil.

Put in the oven in a Mary’s bath to prevent overcooking and bake for 25 to 35 minutes. Then remove the aluminum foil and bake for another 15 to 30 minutes, or until the center is slightly firm.

Put in the fridge for around 6 hours, until it is cold and ready to be served upside-down.

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MATCHMAKER, MATCHMAKER…

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As owner of New Jersey Matchmaking in Ridgewood, Michelle Frankel has been helping people find romance for seven years. Now, she’s revealing how she herself found a mate—and how you can too.

By Lance Debler

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Did you always want to be a matchmaker?

Actually, I’m trained as an attorney. I was practicing in Washington D.C., but after a broken engagement, I started reprioritizing my life. I was 37, and I wanted to find a life partner—and for whatever reason, I didn’t think that person was in D.C. So I told my law firm that I had to move to Manhattan for my husband—who I hadn’t met yet.

They thought I was crazy (laughs), but they transferred me. It was very Sex and the City—I had a plan to go to NYC and meet a husband, and I did.

Did you hire a matchmaker?

I looked into it. I’d tried everything. I was asking all my friends and family for help, I went to singles events, I tried online dating, I even was on a reality dating show. I was going on six dates a week, sometimes eight— two in the same day. Eventually, I found my husband online.

What was your first date like?

We just took a walk through Central Park.

Lawrence had asked to go for dinner afterward, but I said no because I was on some stupid diet. But then I realized I’d shut him down, so I texted him. We went on another date, and it went from there. Six months later, we got engaged in Central Park.

So it wasn’t love at first sight?

No. I think in my 20s and early-to-mid30s, I had a preconceived notion of what my partner would be like. I was intent on building my legal career and climbing the corporate ladder, and I tended to gravitate toward narcissistic, over-achiever types.

Also, having lived in Japan for several years, I was particularly attracted to men who were passionate about exotic travel and adventure and into food and wine—like me.

But Lawrence is a vegetarian (I am not), an animal lover (he had a Boxer and loves horses) and works out every day (I hate the gym). He eats clean, while I’m never one to pass up sweets, and he doesn’t like wine (I love wine). He isn’t propelled to travel the world as I am and doesn’t have a love for languages like I do (I speak Spanish and Japanese). Yet we work great together and complement each other. Today, we live in Upper Saddle River and have a daughter who’ll be three next month.

At what point did you change careers?

After I met Lawrence, people started asking me how I did it, and then they started asking for advice. I realized it was something I could do for a living, so I gave up my fancy Fifth Avenue corner office and started matchmaking.

Who needs a matchmaker most?

Number one, it’s for someone who’s ridiculously busy and doesn’t have the time to go online or really date. Secondly, it’s for

people who are making the wrong choices and have a pattern—they keep making the same mistakes and having the same results.

Can you walk us through the steps of professional matchmaking?

First, there’s a consultation. They come in and meet with us, and we find out what their goals are, what their challenges are, what their options are. Most important, we ask what they want in a future partner.

Oftentimes, they think they want one thing but it’s really something else. Next, assuming we think we can help them and they’re interested in our service, they retain us.

What are the fees?

Every package is different, as every search is different and customized. We have varying fees and services starting from $200 for a video consultation session to $25,000 for our largest VIP package. The majority is in between that and can range from $1,750 to $15,000.

You offer much more than just matchmaking, though. You’ve got services such as image/wardrobe consulting, professional photography and mock dating. Which is most popular?

Mock dating is a big one. In real life, no one wants to tell you why they don’t want to go on a second date with you, but we will. We send someone out on a date with a client, and that person comes back and tells us about the meeting: what the client wore, what they talked about, body language. Then we give feedback to our client. For example, I was told one of my male clients had worn a gold chain on a date, and I called him and said, “Please put that away for a very, very long time.” (laughs) Do you have more male or female clients?

When I started, it was mostly women. But as of last year, it’s been mostly men. Right now, I’d say it’s 70 percent men and 30 percent women.

You’ve had a lot of success stories. Does one stand out as a favorite?

One couple I matched got married, and the bride thanked me during her wedding vows as she told the story of how she met the groom—there’s a videoclip of it on our website (newjerseymatchmaking.com). The interesting thing is, I had once dated the groom. He and I went on five or six dates and he said, “You’re a great person, but can we just be friends?” He just wasn’t feeling it. I said, “Of course,” and we kept in touch.

About six years later, he found out I was a matchmaker and asked, “Can you help me?” I said, “Absolutely.” Then his future wife came in to meet with me, and I set them up—free of charge. We also had a 75-year-old female client, and we matched her! She and her match even went to Europe together recently.

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Has the Internet and all those dating apps really made dating easier?

Yes and no. Apps are just based on photos, and people are swiping based on no information. It’s purely physical. But with the traditional sites, there’s more information about a person.

Speed dating: good idea or lame?

I like speed-dating. It’s efficient. You give an hour or two of your time, and you’re meeting maybe 20 people. You get a sense of the person and see if there’s any real chemistry with them. In email and text, so much is misconstrued—you don’t hear their tone; you don’t see their expressions.

What makes for a successful dating profile?

The most important thing is photos—they account for about 90 percent of someone’s success. First off, you only want to put up three to five photos—more than five, and it becomes narcissistic. There should be a full body shot—if there’s not, people will assume the worst. And there should be something I call a “conversation starter”—I want to see a photo of the person hiking Machu Picchu or skiing down a mountain, something that enables the reader to write and ask about it. And the photos should be only of you— not you and four other people. This is your marketing piece. You don’t want people looking at—and preferring—your friend!

What about that “describe yourself in 50-words-or-less” blurb?

Keep it light, bright and tight. It should be fun, optimistic and happy. I hate people who want to be victims—“Oh, I don’t want to be on a dating site, but…” Look, that little blurb is real estate. Every word there should be encouraging people to contact you, not giving them a reason to avoid you.

What’s the worst thing a man can say on a first date?

There are so many no-nos! “You remind me of my mom” or “You remind me of my exgirlfriend” are at the top of the list.

Does the same apply to a woman?

I think that “You remind me of my dad” comes off as more a compliment, but “You remind me of an ex-boyfriend” is definitely a turn-off.

What’s the biggest mistake people make when searching for a mate?

The number one thing I’ve learned in seven years of doing this is, people often want to date themselves. But dating an exact replica of yourself doesn’t necessarily make for a good partner—really, the most important thing is having shared values and common goals.

And most important, don’t be so judgmental.

A lot of people have unreasonable standards, but think about what really matters. Just be open-minded—if you take a risk, you might be pleasantly surprised.

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LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL! There’s nothing quite like a party to snap winter’s cold spell—and with Mardi Gras approaching, it’s time to bring the vibrant colors and care-free attitude of the French Quarter to your very own celebration.

Party planners and event designers Christine Figliuolo of Waldwick’s Creations By Christine Events and Heidi Francus of West Caldwell-based Craig Neier Associates throw personalized affairs and memorable parties throughout Bergen County, including bashes to celebrate Mardi Gras. Their main tip to hosts: Don’t be uptight!

“This is supposed to be a little crazy and fun!” Figliuolo says. Always think lively masks, feathers and beads, the two add, while Cajun fare and king cake (don’t forget to stuff it with a “lucky” baby figure) are also a must. So let your guests indulge in the pleasures of Fat Tuesday—the Christian celebration before the fasting of Lent—to create a sublime experience for all!

Event hosts should think of their party as a masquerade ball. Mardi Gras costumes and masks were originally worn so all classes of society could mingle together. Today, they allow wearers to become free spirits.

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Clockwise from top left: Bring life to the dinner table by incorporating traditional Mardi Gras colors purple, green and gold into the settings. Figliuolo says candles and extra gold—such as chargers and glasses—will make the decor pop. Partygoers love beads, so always have enough (and then some) to hand out and drape around your guests’ necks. If you’re worried that you won’t have enough king cake to go around the room, the cookie version of the full-sized dessert can be made in large batches and is just as festive. Skip the Hawaiian Punch when making a Hurricane, the official cocktail of Mardi Gras. Instead, try mixing passion fruit juice with rum, simple syrup and grenadine.

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Revelers should go with the flow, Figliuolo says.

Full Mardi Gras costumes aren’t necessary—a suit or dress will work just as well with your mask and beads.

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LAST CALL CAMPGAW MOUNTAIN

As winter winds down, there’s no better time to hit the slopes: Deals and specials are being offered near and far, beckoning Bergen skiers to enjoy the great outdoors.

Mahwah Checking conditions at Campgaw in February is rarely necessary—just look outside the window! As Bergen County’s only ski area, it’s close enough that you don’t need a lot of time to plan a trip: Just throw on a coat and go. It features a large course for beginners (lessons are available), two double black diamond trails for experts and everything in between, so there’s a slope for every skill level. And if your local neighborhood hill has lost its luster, snow tubing at Campgaw is in full swing this month, providing thrills and spills (the fun kind, of course) for all ages.

“My kids love snow tubing here,” says Rutherford resident Jeannie Coady, 42. “They have everything we need, and it’s a quick drive away.”

By Darius Amos Tired of shoveling, dusting the white stuff from your car and driving cautiously during your evening commute? It’s time to actually enjoy the snow!

Ski trips in February offer special benefits to those who can make them happen. In fact, this month is widely considered the best overall month to ski and snowboard: There is minimal risk of visiting a resort that is not fully open due to insufficient snow, and trail conditions are still chalky and winter-like rather than slushy and spring-like when mountains begin to warm.

So if you haven’t gone downhill or slalomed yet, visit one (or two or three) of the following nearby resorts. They’re all powder-packed with snowy fun for all ages!

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MOUNTAIN CREEK RESORT

Vernon Friends, families, couples and X-Games hopefuls drive an hour west of Mahwah to get an adrenaline rush at this bustling resort. A daily pass here is your ticket to eight lifts on four mountain peaks, each with trails suitable for all levels. Freestyle skiers and snow boarders head straight to the terrain park, where an assortment of moguls, rails, boxes and ramps await. Westwood snow boarder Seth Bryson, 28, travels to Mountain Creek because “it’s a good course to do jumps and tricks—and it’s not too far from home.” The resort also holds a variety of events in February, including the Gate Crashers giant slalom race, the New Jersey Special Olympics Winter Games and the annual New Jersey Firefighters Ski Race.

MOUNT PETER SKI AREA

Hunter, N.Y. A two-and-a-half hour drive up the New York State Thruway leads to this historic ski destination.

Renowned for its snow-making capacities—the facility was the first in the world to have 100 percent snow-making coverage of a mountain—this premier resort has 58 runs over 240 acres, including a pair of terrain parks for hot dogging boarders and skiers as well as a two-mile-long trail for marathoners.

For those who aren’t sure-footed, snow tubing and weekend ziplining over the snowy region is available. (Bundle up!) Various high school and college ski competitions fill the February schedule, but special programs like Ladies’ Day (discounted prices for women every Wednesday) and the Kaatskillz ProAm Freestyle Event (Feb. 24) are open to all skiers.

Warwick, N.Y. Macy’s started the Mount Peter ski area in 1936 to show off the department store’s ski apparel, and it’s been one of the Empire State’s most popular facilities ever since.

Beginners can take advantage of free ski and snowboarding lessons, offered all winter long, while snowloving vets will get thrills on the 14 trails. “This has been my go-to ski area for several years,” notes 46-year-old Mahwah resident Renato Villegas. “Many people prefer the larger mountains, but Mount Peter has a very friendly staff and an intimate feeling that my family loves.” New for the season is the Quad Lift, a four-person chair that provides access to the beginner and intermediate slopes. A 600-foot snow tubing hill is open every day for all thrill seekers.

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Tannersville, Penn.

With 35 slopes covering nearly 170 skiable acres, it’s easy to see why Camelback is one of the Northeast’s winter hotspots.

Nestled in the Keystone State’s Pocono region, the mountain reaches an elevation of 2,133 feet and features the Nile Mile, a onemile trail that includes an 800-foot vertical drop. (Daredevils, rejoice!)

Rookies and novices can catch their breath: Camelback offers ski and snowboarding lessons for all ages as well as the largest snow tubing park in the country.

The resort hosts special weekend events throughout February, including the Boarding for Breast Cancer Fundraiser (Feb. 3), the Sam Adams 3D Air & Après Show with Olympic snowboarding bronze medalist Scotty Lago (Feb. 10) and the Freezin’ for a Reason Polar Bear Plunge (Feb. 17).

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Excellence unsurpassed is our calling At Hackensack Meridian Health, 6,500 committed physicians are transforming care each day — masterfully orchestrating treatments, protocols, procedures and programs, while pushing the boundaries of innovation and keeping our patients well.

We are proud that Bergen Magazine has recognized our physicians for their dedication and achievement each and every day.

To find these and many other great physicians, call 844-HMH-WELL or visit HackensackMeridianHealth.org.

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DOCTORS 2018 BERGEN COUNTY IS HOME TO SOME OF THE MOST PROMINENT AND SOUGHT-AFTER PHYSICIANS IN THE COUNTRY. To help you find the best of the best, across more than 60 specialties, BERGEN magazine commissioned Professional Research Services (PRS) of Troy, Michigan to conduct a peer-review survey of thousands of practicing and active physicians across the county. Doctors were asked to select peers whom they deem are the best within their practice areas and whom they would seek out for particular procedures.

All the final honorees were fact-checked with the State of New Jersey and the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs License Verification System. The highest vote getters within each specialty who are in good standing with the state are included here in the second annual “Bergen County’s Top Doctors” list.

While not every outstanding area doctor is listed in “Bergen County’s Top Doctors,” we think you will find it to be a valuable resource in the future for all your physician needs.

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TOP DOCTORS LISTINGS

ADDICTION MEDICINE HAYMAN K. RAMBARAN New Bridge Medical Center 230 E. Ridgewood Ave. Paramus, NJ 07652 201.967.4210 SERGIO A. YERO Advanced Psychiatric Associates 211 Essex St. Suite 204 Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.487.1240

ADOLESCENT MEDICINE JENNIFER L. NORTHRIDGE Hackensack University Medical Center 30 Prospect Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.8350

ALLERGY AND IMMUNOLOGY

JOSEPH N. GRIZZANTI Valley Medical Group 1200 E. Ridgewood Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.689.7755 ZIV HARISH Asthma Allergy and Immunology Care of New Jersey 200 Engle St. Suite 18 Englewood, NJ 07631 201.871.7475 JAY M. KASHKIN Jay M. Kashkin, MD 23-00 Route 208 South Suite 2-1 Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 201.794.7400 MARY ANN MICHELIS The Center for Allergy, Asthma & Immune Disorders 360 Essex St. Suite 302 Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.2065

CINDY C. CHANG Forest Healthcare Associates, PC 277 Forest Ave. Suite 200 Paramus, NJ 07652 201.986.1881

NEIL MINIKES Allergy & Asthma Center of Northern New Jersey 500 Piermont Rd. Suite 304 Closter, NJ 07624 201.564.7777

MARYANN J. COLENDA Allergy Alliance Group, LLC 811 Abbott Blvd.

Fort Lee, NJ 07024 201.224.2256

PATRICK V. PERIN Allergy Partners of NJ, PC 185 Cedar Ln. Suite L2 Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.836.6400

THEODORE FALK Allergy & Immunology Associates of Teaneck and River Edge, PA 63 Grand Ave. Suite 100 River Edge, NJ 07661 201.487.2900

THOMAS A. SELVAGGI Hackensack Allergy & Asthma Center 211 Essex St. Suite 401 Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.343.6673

STUART B. FROM Englewood Allergy Associates, LLC 214 Engle St. Suite 14 Englewood, NJ 07631 201.568.1480

LEONARD SILVERSTEIN Allergy & Asthma Specialists, PC 82 E. Allendale Rd. Suite 7A & 7B Saddle River, NJ 07458 201.236.8282

DEBORA K. GELLER Dr. Debora Geller, MD 466 Old Hook Rd. Suite 24E Emerson, NJ 07630 201.265.7515

JUSTIN M. SKRIPAK ENT and Allergy Associates, LLP 690 Kinderkamack Rd. Suite 101 Oradell, NJ 07649 201.722.9850

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NIYA H. WANICH Englewood Ear, Nose, & Throat, PC 216 Engle St. Suite 101 Englewood, NJ 07631 201.816.9800

ANESTHESIOLOGY RONI EPHRAT Holy Name Medical Center 718 Teaneck Rd. Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.833.7150 ALAN R. GWERTZMAN Holy Name Medical Center 718 Teaneck Rd. Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.833.7150 DAVID MOSKOWITZ Englewood Hospital and Medical Center 350 Engle St. Englewood, NJ 07631 201.894.3322 JORDAN G. VAN BEEVER Hackensack University Medical Group 30 Prospect Ave. Suite 2703 Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.2419 ROBERT H. WORTH Bergen Anesthesia Associates 718 Teaneck Rd. Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.833.7149

BREAST SURGERY ERIKA M. BRINKMANN Holy Name Medical Center 718 Teaneck Rd. Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.833.3357 FAITH R. GOLDMAN Englewood Hospital and Medical Center 350 Engle St. Englewood, NJ 07631 201.894.3893 LAURA A. KLEIN The Valley Hospital Breast Center 1 Valley Health Plaza Suite B-214 Paramus, NJ 07652 201.634.5557

VIOLET M. MCINTOSH Englewood Hospital and Medical Center 350 Engle St. Englewood, NJ 07631 201.894.3893

ADAM G. ARNOFSKY Englewood Hospital and Medical Center 350 Engle St. Englewood, NJ 07631 201.894.3636

LESLIE L. MONTGOMERY Hackensack University Medical Center 20 Prospect Ave. Suite 402 Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.8777

MARIANO E. BRIZZIO Valley Medical Group 223 N. Van Dien Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.447.8377

MARY JANE WARDEN Hackensack University Medical Center 20 Prospect Ave. Suite 402 Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.8777 TIHESHA L. WILSON The Valley Hospital Breast Center 1 Valley Health Plaza Paramus, NJ 07652 201.634.5557

CANCER SURGERY STEVEN T. BROWER Englewood Hospital and Medical Center 350 Engle St. Englewood, NJ 07631 201.608.2800 DONALD A. MCCAIN Donald A. McCain MD, PhD, FACS 20 Prospect Ave. Suite 603 Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.342.1010 ANUSAK YIENGPRUKSAWAN Valley Medical Group 1 Valley Health Plaza Paramus, NJ 07652 201.634.5438

CARDIAC SURGERY MARK B. ANDERSON Hackensack University Medical Center 20 Prospect Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.1333

ELIE M. ELMANN Hackensack University Medical Center 20 Prospect Ave. Suite 900 Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.996.2261 JAMES J. KLEIN Englewood Hospital and Medical Center 350 Engle St. Englewood, NJ 07631 201.894.3636 ERIC D. SOMBERG Hackensack University Medical Center 20 Prospect Ave. Suite 900 Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.996.2261 ALEX ZAPOLANSKI Valley Medical Group 1 Linwood Ave. Suite 103 Paramus, NJ 07652 201.447.8377

CARDIOLOGY STEPHEN J. ANGELI Cardiovascular Specialists of North Jersey 954 Teaneck Rd. Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.833.2300 MICHAEL B. COHEN Mulkay Cardiology Consultants 493 Essex St. Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.996.9244 SHALIN P. DESAI Cardiovascular Specialists of North Jersey 954 Teaneck Rd. Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.833.2300

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RICHARD S. GOLDWEIT Englewood Cardiology Consultants 177 N. Dean St. Englewood, NJ 07631 201.569.4901 HRACH I. KASARYAN Bergen Cardiology Associates 400 Frank W. Burr Blvd.

Suite 22 Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.907.0442 DAVID B. LANDERS Bergen Cardiology Associates 400 Frank W. Burr Blvd.

Suite 22 Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.907.0442 JEFFREY MATICAN Dr. Jeffrey Matican, MD 309 Engle St. Suite 5 Englewood, NJ 07631 201.503.1920 ANGEL J. MULKAY Mulkay Cardiology Consultants 493 Essex St. Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.996.9244 SOO MI PARK Mulkay Cardiology Consultants 493 Essex St. Hackensack, NY 07601 201.996.9244 SANJEEV N. PATEL Heartcare Center, PA 38 Mayhill St. Saddle Brook, NJ 07663 201.843.1019 GERALD SOTSKY Valley Medical Group 1200 E. Ridgewood Ave. West Wing, Floor 3 Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.670.8660

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GEORGE STOUPAKIS Hackensack University Medical Group 5 Summit Ave. Suite 200 Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.343.7001

ALBERT O. KWON Colon & Rectal Surgery of North Jersey LLC 85 Harristown Rd. Suite 105 Glen Rock, NJ 07452 201.689.9100

CARMINE GIANATIEMPO Englewood Hospital and Medical Center 350 Engle St. Englewood, NJ 07631 201.894.3238

ANDREW J. WEISSMAN Cardiovascular Associates of New Jersey 25 Rockwood Pl. Suite 440 Englewood, NJ 07631 201.568.3690

FARSHAD MANSOURI Heritage Surgical Group 741 Teaneck Rd. Suite B Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.833.2888

PAUL S. HAN Pulmonary Specialists of North Jersey 200 Grand Ave. Suite 102 Englewood, NJ 07631 201.871.3636

CHILD PSYCHIATRY ANDREA J. WALTER Hackensack University Medical Center 87 Route 17 North Suite 1-118 Maywood, NJ 07607 551.996.4450 KAI-PING WANG Hudson Psychiatric Associates, LLC 6 Forest Ave. Suite 205 Paramus, NJ 07652 201.880.6767 WILBERT D. YEUNG Advanced Psychiatric Associates 211 Essex St. Suite 204 Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.487.1240

CLINICAL GENETICS HELIO F. PEDRO Hackensack University Medical Center 30 Prospect Ave. Suite 210 Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.5264

COLON AND RECTAL SURGERY GREGORY J. GALLINA Dr. Gregory J. Gallina, MD 255 W. Spring Valley Ave. Suite 103 Maywood, NJ 07607 201.525.1031

JOEL S. NIZIN Colon & Rectal Surgery of North Jersey LLC 85 Harristown Rd. Suite 105 Glen Rock, NJ 07452 201.689.9100 CHRISTINA J. SEO Christina J. Seo, MD 216 Englewood St. Suite 203 Englewood, NJ 07631 201.567.7615 ANNA SERUR Englewood Hospital and Medical Center 350 Engle St. Englewood, NJ 07631 201.608.2800 STEVEN I. WAXENBAUM Barrish White Colon Rectal 216 Engle St. Englewood, NJ 07631 201.567.7615 RONALD A. WHITE Barrish White Colon Rectal 216 Engle St. Englewood, NJ 07631 201.567.7615

CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE AND PULMONARY DISEASE WANDA W. CHOY Valley Medical Group 1200 E. Ridgewood Ave. West Wing, Suite 303 Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.689.7755 MITCHELL S. ENGLER Bergen Medical Alliance PA 180 Engle St. Englewood, NJ 07631 201.567.2050

STEVEN C. JACOBY Valley Medical Group 1200 E. Ridgewood Ave. Suite 303 Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.689.7755 SRIKANT KONDAPANENI Bergen Medical Alliance PA 1 N. Washington Ave. Floor 2 Bergenfield, NJ 07621 201.501.0082 LAUREN KONIARIS University Respiratory Medicine 75 Summit Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.487.4595 ROBERT C. LEE Hackensack University Medical Center 192 Prospect Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.880.0700 SELWYN E. LEVINE Pulmonary Specialists of North Jersey 200 Grand Ave. Suite 102 Englewood, NJ 07631 201.871.3636 STUART L. SILBERSTEIN Holy Name Medical Center 180 N. Dean St. Englewood, NJ 07631 201.871.8366 HARRIS B. TESHER Pulmonary Specialists of North Jersey 200 Grand Ave. Suite 102 Englewood, NJ 07631 201.871.7920

AMIT S. TIBB Valley Medical Group 1200 E. Ridgewood Ave. Suite 303 West Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.689.7755 LEON L. TING University Respiratory Medicine 75 Summit Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.487.4595

DERMATOLOGY HEBA M. ABDULLA Lakes Skin Centre 841 Franklin Ave. Suite 4 Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 201.644.0228

TOP DOCTORS LISTINGS

GERARD T. EICHMAN Cardiovascular Specialists of North Jersey 954 Teaneck Rd. Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.833.2300

ROBIN ASHINOFF Hackensack University Medical Center 360 Essex St. Suite 201 Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.8660 REBECCA D. BAXT BAXT CosMedical 351 Evelyn St. Suite 201 Paramus, NJ 07652 201.265.1300 GARY J. BRAUNER Dr. Gary J. Brauner, MD 1625 Anderson Ave. Fort Lee, NJ 07024 201.461.5522 JONATHAN S. DOSIK Dermatology Associates 348 S. Maple Ave. Glen Rock, NJ 07452 201.652.6060 HERBERT S. FEINBERG The Hair Transplant Center 363 Grand Ave. Englewood, NJ 07631 201.568.6977 MIRIAM FISHMAN The Trokhan Group 235 Closter Dock Rd. Closter, NJ 07624 201.569.5678

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SHARON Z. FRIED Dr. Sharon Z. Fried, MD 180 N. Dean St. Suite 2 South Englewood, NJ 07631 201.569.9800

AMY W. STEVENS Northern Bergen Dermatology Group 400 Route 17 South Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.652.4536

SHARON A. GALVIN Dermatology Associates 348 S. Maple Ave. Glen Rock, NJ 07452 201.652.6060

EILEEN Q. TROKHAN The Trokhan Group 235 Closter Dock Rd. Closter, NJ 07624 201.767.1908

IRIS H. KOPELOFF Valley Medical Group 1200 E. Ridgewood Ave. Suite 107 Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.689.2103

ALEXIS L. YOUNG Forest Healthcare Associates, PC 277 Forest Ave. Suite 200 Paramus, NJ 07652 201.986.1881

KAPILA V. PAGHDAL Northern Bergen Dermatology Group 400 Route 17 South Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.652.4536 JEFFREY A. RAPAPORT Jeffrey A. Rapaport, MD 333 Sylvan Ave. Suite 207 Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 201.429.0225 MARGARET S. RAVITS Margaret Ravits, MD & Associates 721 Summit Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.487.3691 ALLEN SAPADIN Dr. Allen Sapadin, MD 370 Summit Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.525.0057 KARIN H. SATRA Northern Bergen Dermatology Group 400 Route 17 South Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.652.4536 SHARON SCHERL The Office of Sharon Scherl MD 45 Central Ave. Tenafly, NJ 07670 201.568.8400 MELISSA L. SERRAVALLO Hackensack University Medical Center 20 Prospect Ave. Suite 715 Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.342.1877

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TAMAR ZAPOLANSKI Tamar Zapolanski, MD, FAAD 70 Park Ave. Park Ridge, NJ 07656 201.930.0900

EAR, NOSE, AND THROAT BRIAN E. BENSON Bergen Ears, Nose & Throat Associates, PA 20 Prospect Ave. Suite 909 Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.489.6520 I. DAVID BOUGH JR. ENT and Allergy Associates, LLP 690 Kinderkamack Rd. Suite 101 Oradell, NJ 07649 201.722.9850 ORRIN DAVIS Sovereign Health System 85 Harristown Rd. Glen Rock, NJ 07452 201.834.1100 STEVEN M. GOLD ENT and Allergy Associates, LLP 433 Hackensack Ave. Suite 204 Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.883.1062 DAVID H. HENICK Dr. David H. Henick, MD 301 Bridge Plaza North Fort Lee, NJ 07024 201.592.8200

BRYAN T. HO Englewood Ear, Nose, & Throat, PC 216 Engle St. Suite 101 Englewood, NJ 07631 201.816.9800

SENJA TOMOVIC Bergen Ear, Nose, & Throat Associates, PA 20 Prospect Ave. Suite 909 Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.489.6520

MASAYUKI INOUYE Bergen Ears, Nose & Throat Associates, PA 20 Prospect Ave. Suite 909 Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.489.6520

JARED M. WASSERMAN ENT and Allergy Associates, LLP 433 Hackensack Ave. Suite 204 Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.883.1062

HARRY KATZ Sovereign Health System 44 Godwin Ave. Suite 300 Midland Park, NJ 07432 201.837.2174

ENDOCRINOLOGY, DIABETES, AND METABOLISM

DOUGLAS LEVENTHAL ENT and Allergy Associates, LLP 690 Kinderkamack Rd. Suite 101 Oradell, NJ 07649 201.722.9850 DAVID A. LEWIS Englewood Ear, Nose, & Throat, PC 216 Engle St. Suite 101 Englewood, NJ 07631 201.816.9800 RONALD B. LOW Bergen Ear, Nose, & Throat Associates, PA 20 Prospect Ave. Suite 909 Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.489.6520 CHRISTOPHER M. SHAARI Christopher M. Shaari, MD 20 Prospect Ave. Suite 712 Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.342.8060 JASON B. SUROW ENT and Allergy Associates, LLP 690 Kinderkamack Rd. Suite 101 Oradell, NJ 07649 201.722.9850

ALICE ABRAHAM Bergen Medical Alliance PA 180 Engle St. Englewood, NJ 07631 201.567.2050 NATALIA ANCHIPOLOVSKY Dr. Natalia Anchipolovsky MD, DO, PhD 5 Summit Ave. Suite 106 Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.820.3596 NEAL G. BREIT Endocrinology & Diabetes Associates 333 Old Hook Rd. Suite 103 Westwood, NJ 07675 201.820.4646 SAMEERA DAUDAHMAD Hackensack University Medical Center 452 Old Hook Rd. Emerson, NJ 07630 201.666.3900 MARLYN A. FERNANDEZ Forest Healthcare Associates, PC 277 Forest Ave. Suite 200 Paramus, NJ 07652 201.986.1881 JOSEPH GIANGOLA Forest Healthcare Associates, PC 277 Forest Ave. Suite 200 Paramus, NJ 07652 201.986.1881

PETER Y. HANNOUSH Dr. Peter Y. Hannoush, MD 380 Sutton Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.488.8766 ADRIANA KATZ Hackensack University Medical Center 211 Essex St. Suite 203 Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.488.8802 ADAM S. KELMAN Valley Medical Group 947 Linwood Ave. Suite 1W Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.444.5552 ESTHER J. LEE Valley Medical Group 947 Linwood Ave. Suite 1W Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.444.5552 HYESOO LOWE Endocrinology Consultants, PC 229 Engle St. Englewood, NJ 07631 201.567.8999 JOSEPH SCHWARTZ Endocrinology Consultants, PC 229 Engle St. Englewood, NJ 07631 201.567.8999 VIRAL J. SHAH Endocrine Associates 30 W. Century Rd. Suite 255 Paramus, NJ 07652 201.444.4363 JACQUES F. TOHME Endocrine Associates 30 W. Century Rd. Suite 255 Paramus, NJ 07652 201.444.4363 MARK WIESEN Summit Medical Group 870 Palisade Ave. Suite 203 Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.836.5655

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ROBERT A. ADAIR Englewood Hospital and Medical Center 222 Cedar Ln. Suite 111 Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.836.7970 HANNA N. AGHABI American Family Care 560 New York Ave. Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 201.345.3839 DONALD P. BEAUCHAMP Valley Medical Group 301 Godwin Ave. Midland Park, NJ 07432 201.444.4526 JOSEPH P. CASSOTTA Dr. Joseph P. Cassotta, MD 1600 Center Ave. Fort Lee, NJ 07024 201.585.7511 PHILIPPE DESPLAT Valley Medical Group 40 Washington Ave. Dumont, NJ 07628 201.387.7055 MARK A. DOMBROWSKI Hackensack University Medical Center 452 Old Hook Rd. Emerson, NJ 07630 201.666.3900 IRIS ERGUDER Holy Name Medical Center 143 Anderson Ave. Fairview, NJ 07022 201.945.1400 RAYMOND P. ESKOW Valley Medical Group 44 Godwin Ave. Suite 102 Midland Park, NJ 07432 201.444.5992 LUKE E. EYERMAN Dr. Luke E. Eyerman, MD 175 Bergen Blvd.

Fairview, NJ 07022 201.943.2900 OHAN KARATOPRAK Dr. Ohan Karatoprak, MD 420 Deerwood Rd. Fort Lee, NJ 07024 201.886.8877

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DAVID W. LEE Holy Name Medical Center 1625 Anderson Ave. Suite 204 Fort Lee, NJ 07024 201.224.0011 GEORGE LEIPSNER Hackensack University Medical Center 57 W. Pleasant Ave. Maywood, NJ 07607 201.488.2111 LOUIS V. NAPOLITANO Woodridge Medical Associates 245 Valley Blvd.

Wood-Ridge, NJ 07075 201.438.5500 NICHOLAS D. PANAGIOTOU Dr. Nicholas D. Panagiotou, MD 255 W. Spring Valley Ave. Suite 200 Maywood, NJ 07607 201.447.3690 VISHAL V. PATEL FirstMed Family Healthcare 244 Livingston St. Suite A Northvale, NJ 07647 201.768.1200 DAVID F. PORTER David F Porter, DO 208 Boulevard Suite F Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604 201.288.0872 BINITA P. PRAJAPATI Valley Medical Group 780 Cedar Ln. Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.836.7664 RITU SURI Ritu Suri MD LLC 245 Engle St. Englewood, NJ 07631 201.569.5330 RICHARD B. TANCER Dr. Richard B. Tancer, DO 18 Redneck Ave. Suite 4 Little Ferry, NJ 07643 201.641.3115

MARVIN WISCH Valley Medical Group 28-09 Fair Lawn Ave. Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 201.796.3171

GASTROENTEROLOGY NEETU H. CHAHIL Hackensack Digestive Disease Associates, PA 52 First St. Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.488.3003 DAVID L. FEIT Hackensack Digestive Disease Associates, PA 52 First St. Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.488.3003 DAVID M. FELIG Hackensack Digestive Disease Associates, PA 52 First St. Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.488.3003 MARC A. FIORILLO The Gastroenterology Group of Northern New Jersey 140 Sylvan Ave. Suite 101A/101B Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 201.945.6564 SANDARSH KANCHERLA The Gastroenterology Group of Northern New Jersey 420 Grand Ave. Suite 101 Englewood, NJ 07631 201.569.7044 FAHAD M. KHAN Hackensack Digestive Disease Associates, PA 52 First St. Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.488.3003 JEREMIAH S. KURZ Forest Healthcare Associates, PC 277 Forest Ave. Suite 200 Paramus, NJ 07652 201.986.1881

MICHAEL E. MEININGER The Gastroenterology Group of Northern New Jersey 140 Sylvan Ave. Suite 101A/101B Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 201.945.6564

ERIC ROSENDORF Hackensack Gastroenterology Associates 130 Kinderkamack Rd. Suite 301 River Edge, NJ 07661 201.489.7772

PHILIP MICALE Dr. Irving Paltrowitz, Dr. Michael Schmidt, Dr. Philip Micale, Dr. Adam Palance, Dr. Vincent Rigoglioso & Dr. Judy Lin 1086 Teaneck Rd. Suite 4C Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.837.9449

MITCHELL J. RUBINOFF Valley Medical Group 140 Chestnut St. Suite 300 Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.444.2600

ADAM L. PALANCE Dr. Irving Paltrowitz, Dr. Michael Schmidt, Dr. Philip Micale, Dr. Adam Palance, Dr. Vincent Rigoglioso & Dr. Judy Lin 1086 Teaneck Rd. Suite 4C Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.837.9449 HALEH PAZWASH Gastroenterology Associates of New Jersey 1124 E. Ridgewood Ave. Suite 203 Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.857.8645 ROBERT H. PITTMAN Bergen Gastroenterology 466 Old Hook Rd. Suite 1 Emerson, NJ 07630 201.967.8221 MICHAEL G. RAHMIN Valley Medical Group 140 Chestnut St. Suite 300 Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.444.2600 VINCENT RIGOGLIOSO Dr. Irving Paltrowitz, Dr. Michael Schmidt, Dr. Philip Micale, Dr. Adam Palance, Dr. Vincent Rigoglioso & Dr. Judy Lin 1086 Teaneck Rd. Suite 4C Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.837.9449

MARK S. SAPIENZA The Gastroenterology Group of Northern New Jersey 420 Grand Ave. Suite 101 Englewood, NJ 07631 201.569.7044

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FAMILY MEDICINE

MICHAEL H. SCHMIDT Dr. Irving Paltrowitz, Dr. Michael Schmidt, Dr. Philip Micale, Dr. Adam Palance, Dr. Vincent Rigoglioso & Dr. Judy Lin 1068 Teaneck Rd. Suite 4C Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.837.9449 NILESH B. SHUKLA Dr. Nilesh B. Shukla, MD 1 W. Ridgewood Ave. Suite 203 Paramus, NJ 07652 201.652.8800 MITCHELL K. SPINNELL The Gastroenterology Group of Northern New Jersey 420 Grand Ave. Suite 101 Englewood, NJ 07631 201.569.7044 MARK E. TANCHEL Hackensack Digestive Disease Associates, PA 52 First St. Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.488.3003 BARRY ZINGLER The Gastroenterology Group of Northern New Jersey 420 Grand Ave. Suite 101 Englewood, NJ 07631 201.569.7044

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TOP DOCTORS LISTINGS

IRA I. ZUCKER Hackensack University Medical Center 452 Old Hook Rd. Emerson, NJ 07630 201.261.0505

MICHAEL MAGRINO Englewood Surgical Associates 375 Engle St. Englewood, NJ 07631 201.894.0400

GENERAL SURGERY

JOSEPH MANNO North Jersey Surgical 83 Summit Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.646.0010

THOMAS N. AHLBORN Valley Medical Group 385 S. Maple Ave. Suite 202 Glen Rock, NJ 07452 201.444.5757 STAVROS G. CHRISTOUDIAS Heritage Surgical Group 741 Teaneck Rd. Suite B Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.833.2888 SEEMA P. DHORAJIA Advanced Laparoscopic Associates 81 Route 4 West Suite 401 Paramus, NJ 07652 201.646.1121 JOSEPH DISAVERIO Joseph DiSaverio, MD 140 Chestnut St. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.445.3835 SEBASTIAN R. EID Advanced Laparoscopic Associates 81 Route 4 West Suite 401 Paramus, NJ 07652 201.646.1121 MARTIN S. KARPEH JR. Hackensack University Medical Center 20 Prospect Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.2000 SANJEEV KAUL New Jersey Trauma Critical Care Associates 5 Summit Ave. Suite 105 Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.2609 JOSEPH J. LICATA JR. Joseph J. Licata, MD, FACS. 245 E. Main St. Ramsey, NJ 07446 201.327.0220

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GEORGE A. MAZPULE Stephen G. Pereira, MD and Associates 90 Prospect Ave. Room 1D Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.343.3433 STEPHEN G. PEREIRA Stephen G. Pereira, MD and Associates 90 Prospect Ave. Room 1D Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.343.3433 JOHN W. POOLE North Jersey Surgical 83 Summit Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.646.0010 ADAM S. ROSENSTOCK Stephen G. Pereira, MD and Associates 90 Prospect Ave. Room 1D Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.343.3433 BARRY C. SUSSMAN Englewood Surgical Associates 375 Engle St. Englewood, NJ 07641 201.894.0400 FRED WOLODIGER Englewood Surgical Associates 375 Engle St. Englewood, NJ 07641 201.894.0400 HEE K. YANG Hee K. Yang, MD 464 Hudson Terr.

Suite 101 Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 201.567.7747

GERIATRIC MEDICINE JOEL S. ADLER Aspen Medical Associates 1 Degraw Ave. Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.928.0200 LAURA CHAVEZ Holy Name Medical Center 15 Anderson St. Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.487.3355 HARVEY R. GROSS Primary Care NJ 370 Grand Ave. Suite 102 Englewood, NJ 07631 201.567.3370 LAURIE GAIL JACOBS Hackensack University Medical Center 30 Prospect Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.3500 TERRI F. KATZ Center for Dynamic Aging 1530 Palisade Ave. Fort Lee, NJ 07024 201.363.8871 BENNETT P. LEIFER Valley Medical Group 301 Godwin Ave. Midland Park, NJ 07432 201.444.4526 STEFANOS G. PANTAGIS Geriatrics & Longevity Treatment Specialists 810 Main St. Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.488.6728 MANISHA S. PARULEKAR Hackensack University Medical Group 360 Essex St. Suite 401 Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.1140 DESPINA PSILLIDES The Park Medical Group 24 Elm St. Harrington Park, NJ 07640 201.784.0123

INDERPREET SACHAR Center for Dynamic Aging 1530 Palisade Ave. Fort Lee, NJ 07024 201.363.8871 LISA K. TANK Hackensack University Medical Center 360 Essex St. Suite 401 Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.1140

GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY DAVID G. BUTLER Northern Jersey Obstetrics & Gynecology 420 Grand Ave. Suite 202 Englewood, NJ 07631 201.871.4040 NOAH A. GOLDMAN Valley Medical Group 1 Valley Health Plaza Paramus, NJ 07652 201.634.5401 MIRA HELLMANN Hackensack University Medical Center–John Theurer Cancer Center 92 Second St. Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.904.3021

HAND SURGERY DAMIEN I. DAVIS Englewood Orthopedic Associates 401 S. Van Brunt St. Englewood, NJ 07631 201.569.2770 FREDERICK F. FAKHARZADEH Rosenstein and Fakharzadeh MDs 22 Madison Ave. Suite 3 Paramus, NJ 07652 201.587.7767 MARK A. GURLAND Dr. Mark Gurland, MD 216 Engle St. Englewood, NJ 07631 201.568.4066 RICHARD Y. KIM Dr. Richard Kim, MD 113 W. Essex St. Suite 203 Maywood, NJ 07607 201.880.7766 JEN F. LEE North Jersey Orthopaedic Specialists, PA 106 Grand Ave. Suite 230 Englewood, NJ 07631 201.608.0100

SHARYN LEWIN Holy Name Medical Center 718 Teaneck Rd. Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.227.6200

ANNE J. MILLER Englewood Orthopedic Associates 401 S. Van Brunt St. Englewood, NJ 07631 201.569.2270

NIMESH P. NAGARSHETH Englewood Hospital and Medical Center 350 Engle St. Englewood, NJ 07631 201.894.5999

MICHAEL F. PIZZILLO Englewood Orthopedic Associates 401 S. Van Brunt St. Englewood, NJ 07631 201.569.2770

GARA M. SOMMERS Holy Name Medical Center 718 Teaneck Rd. Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.833.1072

ROGER G. ROSENSTEIN Rosenstein and Fakharzadeh MDs 22 Madison Ave. Suite 301 Paramus, NJ 07652 201.587.7767

AMI P. VAIDYA Hackensack University Medical Center–John Theurer Cancer Center 92 Second St. Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.904.3021

JANET H. YUEH Cohen/Winters Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgeons 113 W. Essex St. Suite 202 Maywood, NJ 07607 201.487.3400

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LEWIS M. ATTAS Hematology Oncology Physicians of Englewood, PA 350 Engle St. Floor 5 Englewood, NJ 07631 201.568.5250 GIUSEPPE CONDEMI Holy Name Medical Center 718 Teaneck Rd. Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.227.6008 ELAN S. DIAMOND Holy Name Medical Center 718 Teaneck Rd. Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.227.6008 ANDRE H. GOY Hackensack University Medical Center–John Theurer Cancer Center 92 Second St. Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.904.3021 MINAXI P. JHAWER Englewood Hospital and Medical Center 350 Engle St. Englewood, NJ 07631 201.568.5250 BRIAN H. KIM Hematology Oncology Physicians of Englewood, PA 350 Engle St. Floor 5 Englewood, NJ 07631 201.568.5250 BEATA K. PIECZARA Holy Name Medical Center 718 Teaneck Rd. Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.227.6002 THOMAS J. RAKOWSKI Valley Medical Group 1 Valley Health Plaza Paramus, NJ 07652 201.634.5578 YADYRA RIVERA Holy Name Medical Center 718 Teaneck Rd. Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.227.6008

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KARLEUNG SIU Holy Name Medical Center 718 Teaneck Rd. Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.227.6008 JASON W. SUH Valley Medical Group 1 Valley Health Plaza Paramus, NJ 07652 201.634.5353

INFECTIOUS DISEASE BINDU A. BALANI Hackensack University Medical Center 20 Prospect Ave. Suite 507 Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.487.4088 THOMAS M. BIRCH Birch Tree Medical Associates 718 Teaneck Rd. Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.833.7274 BENJAMIN D. DE LA ROSA Holy Name Medical Center 718 Teaneck Rd. Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.833.7274 NEIL GAFFIN Ridgewood Infectious Disease Associates 947 Linwood Ave. Suite 2E Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.447.6468 ASHWIN JATHAVEDAM Leonia Medical Associates 25 Rockwood Pl. Englewood, NJ 07631 201.568.3335 PAN S. KO Dr. Pan S. Ko, MD, FACP 400 Sylvan Ave. Suite 108 Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 201.408.5314 JEFFREY KOCHER Leonia Medical Associates 25 Rockwood Pl. Suite 120 Englewood, NJ 07631 201.568.3335

CAROL A. O’HAGAN SOTSKY Ridgewood Infectious Disease Associates 947 Linwood Ave. Suite 2E Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.447.6468 SURAJ KUMAR SAGGAR North Jersey Infectious Disease 200 Grand Ave. Suite 102 Englewood, NJ 07631 201.503.0660 RANI SEBTI Hackensack University Medical Center 20 Prospect Ave. Suite 507 Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.487.4088 MIHRAN A. SEFERIAN North Jersey Infectious Disease 200 Grand Ave. Suite 102 Englewood, NJ 07631 201.503.0660 STEVEN J. WEISHOLTZ Leonia Medical Associates 25 Rockwood Pl. Englewood, NJ 07631 201.568.3335

INTERNAL MEDICINE SUHEL H. AHMED Advance Medical Group 92 Summit Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.342.0066

PETER W. COPPOLA Holy Name Medical Center 751 Teaneck Rd. Suite E Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.837.3200 LAWRENCE J. DAVIS Pattner & Grodstein MD, PA 177 N. Dean St. Suite 207 Englewood, NJ 07631 201.567.0446 MICHAEL DENKER Holy Name Medical Center 751 Teaneck Rd. Suite E Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.837.3200

ROMAN S. PRAGER Advance Medical Group 92 Summit Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.342.0066 PETER SYMINGTON The Park Medical Group 24 Elm St. Harrington Park, NJ 07640 201.784.0123 MOHAMMAD TEHRANIRAD Holy Name Medical Center 718 Teaneck Rd. Teaneck, NJ 07666 973.594.6650

MATERNAL AND FETAL MEDICINE

ISLAM M. ELFAYOUMI Holy Name Medical Center 718 Teaneck Rd. Teaneck, NJ 07666 973.594.6650

YAAKOV E. ABDELHAK Maternal Resources 358 Beech St. Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.487.8600

ALAN K. FELSEN Holy Name Medical Center 15 Anderson Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.342.2771

ABDULLA M. AL-KAHN Hackensack University Medical Center 30 Prospect Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.2453

KAREN M. HART Valley Medical Group 301 Godwin Ave. Midland Park, NJ 07432 201.444.4526 ALEXANDER HESQUIJAROSA Holy Name Medical Center 718 Teaneck Rd. Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.379.5757

JOHN E. BRAUN Braun Medical Associates 550 Kinderkamack Rd. Suite 201 Oradell, NJ 07649 201.967.7130

BRANDON HOWARD Hackensack University Medical Center 20 Prospect Ave. Suite 905 Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.336.0095

STEPHEN B. BRUNNQUELL The Park Medical Group 24 Elm St. Harrington Park, NJ 07640 201.784.0123

GERALD J. LEE The Park Medical Group 24 Elm St. Harrington Park, NJ 07640 201.784.0123

JACK V. CAPPITELLI New Jersey Associates in Medicine, PA 31-00 Broadway Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 201.796.2255

MOREY MENACKER Forest Healthcare Associates, PC 277 Forest Ave. Suite 200 Paramus, NJ 07652 201.986.1881

TOP DOCTORS LISTINGS

HEMATOLOGY AND ONCOLOGY

MANUEL ALVAREZ Hackensack University Medical Center 20 Prospect Ave. Suite 601 Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.2765 JESUS R. ALVAREZ PEREZ Hackensack University Medical Center 30 Prospect Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.2453 TRACI C. BURGESS Valley Medical Group 140 E. Ridgewood Ave. Suite 390S Paramus, NJ 07652 201.291.6321 GAIL M. MATTHEWS Valley Medical Group 140 E. Ridgewood Ave. Suite 390S Paramus, NJ 07652 201.291.6321

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TOP DOCTORS LISTINGS

CARL J. SAPHIER Dr. Carl Saphier, MD 498 Engle St. Englewood, NJ 07631 201.569.0121 CAROLYN M. ZELOP Valley Medical Group 140 E. Ridgewood Ave. Suite 390S Paramus, NJ 07652 201.291.6321

NEONATAL AND PERINATAL MEDICINE

LEON G. SMITH JR. New Jersey Perinatal Associates 718 Teaneck Rd Floor 3 Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.833.3535

ROSY E. JOSEPH BSD Nephrology & Hypertension 360 Essex St. Suite 304 Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.646.0110

NICOLE T. SPILLANE Hackensack University Medical Center 30 Prospect Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.5362

JEFFREY P. KOZLOWSKI Bergen Hypertension & Renal Associates 44 Godwin Ave. Suite 301 Midland Park, NJ 07432 201.447.0013

NEPHROLOGY

ELIZABETH B. CARLIN Englewood Hospital and Medical Center 350 Engle St. Englewood, NJ 07631 201.894.3021

MIREL I. ABRAMOVICI Bergen Kidney Center 300 Grand Ave. Suite 101 Englewood, NJ 07631 201.567.5787

LOREN M. DELUCA Englewood Hospital and Medical Center 350 Engle St. Englewood, NJ 07631 201.894.3000

ANANEA ADAMIDIS Holy Name Medical Center 718 Teaneck Rd. Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.646.0414

MICHAEL A. GIULIANO Hackensack University Medical Center 30 Prospect Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.5362 ANNE LISE JACOBSEN Hackensack University Medical Center 30 Prospect Ave. Room PC218 Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.5362 FRANK P. MANGINELLO Valley Medical Group 223 N. Van Dien Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.447.8388 HAROLD PERL Hackensack University Medical Group 30 Prospect Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.5362 BENJAMIN C. PLANER Hackensack University Medical Center 30 Prospect Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.5362

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BENJAMIN W. ARONOFF Nephrology Associates, PA 870 Palisade Ave. Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.836.0897 CLENTON L. COLEMAN Clenton Coleman, MD 222 Cedar Ln. Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.836.7970 DEBORAH A. FEIN Pattner & Grodstein MD, PA 177 N. Dean St. Suite 207 Englewood, NJ 07631 201.567.0446 HIIE M. GUSSAK Nephrology Associates, PA 870 Palisade Ave. Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.836.0897 LOUIS C. JAN Bergen Kidney Center 300 Grand Ave. Suite 101 Englewood, NJ 07631 201.567.5787

DAVID LEVIN Nephrology Associates, PA 870 Palisade Ave. Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.836.0897 ROBERT S. RIGOLOSI Holy Name Medical Center 718 Teaneck Rd. Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.833.3223 THOMAS SALAZER Nephrology Associates, PA 870 Palisade Ave. Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.836.0897 ZALMAN SULDAN BSD Nephrology & Hypertension 360 Essex St. Suite 304 Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.646.0110 ALBERT TARTINI Renal Medicine Associates 400 Franklin Tpke.

Suite 208 Mahwah, NJ 07430 201.825.3322 ALEXANDER VITIEVSKY Holy Name Medical Center 718 Teaneck Rd. Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.833.3223 HOWARD B. WEIZMAN Bergen Hypertension & Renal Associates 44 Godwin Ave. Suite 301 Midland Park, NJ 07432 201.447.0013

NEUROLOGY GARY S. ALWEISS Bergen Neurology Consultants 25 Rockwood Pl. Suite 110 Englewood, NJ 07631 201.894.5805 DANIEL BERLIN Neurology Group of Bergen County 1200 E. Ridgewood Ave. Suite 208 Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.444.0868 DAMON M. FELLMAN Hackensack Neurology Group 211 Essex St. Suite 202 Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.488.1515 GEORGES A. GHACIBEH Progressive Neurology 260 Old Hook Rd. Suite 200 Westwood, NJ 07675 201.546.8510 AMRIT K. GREWAL Neurology Group of Bergen County 1200 E. Ridgewood Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.444.0868 THOMAS A. KREIBICH Holy Name Medical Center 718 Teaneck Rd. Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.833.7208 KIRK J. LEVY Bergen Neurology Consultants 25 Rockwood Pl. Suite 110 Englewood, NJ 07631 201.894.5805 JOHN T. NASR Neurology Group of Bergen County 1200 E. Ridgewood Ave. Suite 208 Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.444.0868 OLGA NOSKIN Neurology Group of Bergen County 1200 E. Ridgewood Ave. Suite 208 Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.444.0868

MARISSA A. OLLERCRAMSIE Holy Name Medical Center 718 Teaneck Rd. Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.833.7208 MICHAEL P. SILVERSTEIN Hackensack Neurology Group 211 Essex St. Suite 202 Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.488.1515 DAVID D. VAN SLOOTEN David D. Van Slooten, MD, PA 680 Kinderkamack Rd. Suite 302 Oradell, NJ 07649 201.261.6222

NEUROSURGERY MARC S. ARGINTEANU Metropolitan Neurosurgery Associates 309 Engle St. Floor 1 Englewood, NJ 07631 201.569.7737 HOOMAN AZMI North Jersey Brain & Spine Center 680 Kinderkamack Rd. Suite 300 Oradell, NJ 07649 201.342.2550 WILLIAM S. COBB Neurosurgeons of New Jersey 1200 E. Ridgewood Ave. Suite 200 Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.824.6131 ANTHONY L. D’AMBROSIO Neurosurgeons of New Jersey 1200 E. Ridgewood Ave. Suite 200 Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.775.9234 YAKOV GOLOGORSKY Metropolitan Neurosurgery Associates 309 Engle St. Floor 1 Englewood, NJ 07631 201.569.7737

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KEVIN C. YAO Metropolitan Neurosurgery Associates 309 Engle St. Floor 1 Englewood, NJ 07631 201.569.7737

JUDI R. GERARDIS Hackensack University Medical Center 20 Prospect Ave. Suite 607 Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.487.3464

REZA J. KARIMI North Jersey Brain & Spine Center 680 Kinderkamack Rd. Suite 300 Oradell, NJ 07649 201.342.2550

NUCLEAR MEDICINE

ARTHUR H. GROSS Englewood Women’s Health 25 Rockwood Pl. Suite 305 Englewood, NJ 07631 201.894.0003

MOHAMMED F. KHAN North Jersey Brain & Spine Center 680 Kinderkamack Rd. Suite 300 Oradell, NJ 07649 201.342.2550 KANGMIN DANIEL LEE North Jersey Brain & Spine Center 680 Kinderkamack Rd. Suite 300 Oradell, NJ 07649 201.342.2550 GAETAN MOISE Neurosurgeons of New Jersey 1200 E. Ridgewood Ave. Suite 200 Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.857.7691 FRANK MOORE Metropolitan Neurosurgery Associates 309 Engle St. Floor 1 Englewood, NJ 07631 201.569.7737 PATRICK A. ROTH North Jersey Brain & Spine Center 680 Kinderkamack Rd. Suite 300 Oradell, NJ 07649 201.342.2550 ROY D. VINGAN North Jersey Brain & Spine Center 680 Kinderkamack Rd. Suite 300 Oradell, NJ 07649 201.342.2550

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KAVITHA VADDE Englewood Hospital and Medical Center 350 Engle St. Englewood, NJ 07631 201.894.3712

OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY GEORGE M. AJJAN Women’s Health Care Group 870 Palisade Ave. Suite 301 Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.907.0900 YITZHACK ASULIN Contemporary Women’s Health 145 S. Dean St. Englewood, NJ 07631 201.308.5591 SHAGHAYEGH M. DENOBLE Advanced Gynecology and Laparoscopy of North Jersey 20 Wilsey Square Suite C Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.977.7220 CHRISTOPHER A. ENGLERT Northern Jersey Obstetrics & Gynecology 420 Grand Ave. Suite 202 Englewood, NJ 07631 201.871.4040 JOHN D. FRATTAROLA Women’s Health Care Group 870 Palisade Ave. Suite 301 Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.907.0900 HARVEY Y. FRIEDMAN Comprehensive Women’s Care 401A S. Van Brunt St. Suite 405 Englewood, NJ 07631 201.871.4346

MARIA R. KEANCHONG New Jersey Gynecologic Institute 20 Prospect Ave. Suite 705 Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.880.4949 ANDREW F. RUBENSTEIN Andrew F. Rubenstein, MD 82 E. Allendale Ave. Suite 1A Saddle River, NJ 07458 201.934.5050 PAYAL A. SHAH Women’s Health Care Group 870 Palisade Ave. Suite 301 Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.907.0900 LUCY T. TOVMASIAN Northern Jersey Obstetrics & Gynecology 420 Grand Ave. Suite 202 Englewood, NJ 07631 201.871.4040

OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE JEFFREY S. LIVA Jeffrey S. Liva, MD, MPH, MS 1 W. Ridgewood Ave. Suite G-4 Paramus, NJ 07652 201.444.3060 MARTHA J. MASO Martha J. Maso, MD, MPH 390 Old Hook Rd. Floor 2 Westwood, NJ 07675 201.666.9550

OPHTHALMOLOGY DAVID M. BENDERSON Valley Medical Group 1200 E. Ridgewood Ave. Suite 213 West Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.612.0044 GLEN M. BIANCHI Westwood Ophthalmology Associates, PA 300 Fairview Ave. Westwood, NJ 07675 201.666.4014 ANDREW C. BROWN Brown Eye Care Associates 751 Teaneck Rd. Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.833.0006 CHRISTOPHER D. BROWN Brown Eye Care Associates 751 Teaneck Rd. Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.833.0006 R. STEPHEN BROWN Brown Eye Care Associates 751 Teaneck Rd. Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.833.0006 ROBERT H. BROWN Brown Eye Care Associates 751 Teaneck Rd. Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.833.0006 PATRICIA A. BURKE Dr. Patricia A. Burke, MD 1 Sears Dr. Suite 403 Paramus, NJ 07652 201.599.0123 PATRICK K. CHIN Westwood Ophthalmology Associates, PA 300 Fairview Ave. Westwood, NJ 07675 201.666.4014 JACOB H. CHUNG Tenafly Eye Associates, PA 111 Dean Dr. Tenafly, NJ 07670 201.567.5995 DAVID E. FREILICH David E. Freilich, MD 15 Engle St. Suite 106 Englewood, NJ 07631 201.871.8900

MICHAEL E. ROSENBERG Dr. Michael E. Rosenberg, MD 301 Bridge Plaza North Fort Lee, NJ 07024 201.947.5929 KEITH SEIDENBERG Keith Seidenberg, MD 600 Godwin Ave. Midland Park, NJ 07432 201.447.9101 MELANIE A. SINATRA Wyckoff Ophthalmology 350 Franklin Ave. Wyckoff, NJ 07481 201.257.5222

TOP DOCTORS LISTINGS

GEORGE J. KAPTAIN North Jersey Brain & Spine Center 680 Kinderkamack Rd. Suite 300 Oradell, NJ 07649 201.342.2550

JOHN R. STABILE Tenafly Eye Associates, PA 111 Dean Dr. Tenafly, NJ 07670 201.567.5995 ALYSON G. YASHAR Woodcliff Lake Ophthalmology 577 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677 201.782.1700

ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY JESSE W. ALLERT Restoration Orthopaedics 113 Essex St. Suite 201 Maywood, NJ 07607 202.226.0145 JONATHAN M. ARCHER North Jersey Orthopaedic Specialists, PA 730 Palisade Ave. Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.353.9000 DOUGLAS G. AVELLA North Jersey Pediatric Orthopedics 140 Chestnut St. Suite 201 Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.612.9988 JAMES W. CAHILL Cahill Orthopedic Sports Medicine and Joint Replacement 87 Summit Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.231.7401

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TOP DOCTORS LISTINGS

ANTHONY J. DELFICO Ridgewood Orthopedic Group 85 S. Maple Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.445.2830 MARK A. HARTZBAND Hartzband Center for Hip & Knee Replacement LLC 10 Forest Ave. Paramus, NJ 07652 201.291.4040 AVRUM L. JOFFE North Jersey Pediatric Orthopedics 140 Chestnut St. Suite 201 Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.612.9988 JULIE M. KELLER Restoration Orthopaedics 113 Essex St. Suite 201 Maywood, NJ 07607 201.226.0145 MICHAEL A. KELLY Hackensack University Medical Center 360 Essex St. Suite 303 Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.8867 YAIR D. KISSIN Hackensack University Medical Center 360 Essex St. Suite 303 Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.8867 STEVE K. KWAK North Jersey Orthopaedic Specialists, PA 730 Palisade Ave. Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.353.9000 RAPHAEL S.F. LONGOBARDI Raphael S.F. Longobardi, MD, FAAOS 433 Hackensack Ave. Floor 2 Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.343.1717

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DENNIS J. PFISTERER Northern Jersey Orthopedic Center 870 Palisades Ave. Suite 205 Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.836.1663 MARK M. PIZZURRO Ridgewood Orthopedic Group 85 S. Maple Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.445.2830 SIVARAM G. RAJAN Rajan Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine 211 Essex St. Suite 101 Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.999.6433 ARI D. SEIDENSTEIN Hartzband Center for Hip & Knee Replacement LLC 10 Forest Ave. Paramus, NJ 07652 201.291.4040 ASIT K. SHAH Englewood Orthopedic Associates 401 S. Van Brunt St. Englewood, NJ 07631 201.569.2770 AJIT M. SHAH MALO Health & Wellness 201 Route 17 North Floor 11 Rutherford, NJ 07070 201.549.8890 AMIT SOOD Kayal Orthopaedic Center, PC 266 Harristown Rd. Suite 107 Glen Rock, NJ 07450 844.281.1783 JEFFREY STEUER Eastern Orthopedic Associates 222 Cedar Ln. Suite 120 Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.836.5332

PAIN MEDICINE ADEEL AHMAD The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Center, PA 500 Grand Ave. Englewood, NJ 07631 201.567.2277 JOSE A. CONTRERAS Hackensack University Medical Center 20 Prospect Ave. Suite 602 Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.2442 SAMYADEV DATTA Center for Pain Management 294 State St. Suite 1 Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.488.7246 ASHER C. GOLDSTEIN Genesis Pain Centers 699 Teaneck Rd. Suite 106 Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.645.4336 JEFFREY A. GUDIN Pain Management & Wellness Center 350 Engle St. Englewood, NJ 07631 201.894.3595 ROBIN J. IVERSEN Valley Pain Center 1 Valley Health Plaza Paramus, NJ 07652 201.634.5555 RUBY E. KIM Premier Spine & Sports Medicine 1555 Center Ave. Floor 2 Fort Lee, NJ 07024 201.242.1600 KENNETH H. PARK Bergen Anesthesia 680 Kinderkamack Rd. Suite 207 Oradell, NJ 07649 201.487.7246 ALI I. SECKIN Hackensack University Medical Center 20 Prospect Ave. Suite 602 Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.2442

SURJYA SEN Hackensack University Medical Center 20 Prospect Ave. Suite 602 Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.2442

AUSTIN H. WONG Hackensack University Medical Center 155 Polifly Rd. Suite 106 Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.487.7617

ROBERT S. SILVERMAN Valley Pain Management Center 1 Valley Health Plaza Paramus, NJ 07652 201.634.5555

PEDIATRIC CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE

PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY

DENNIS C. COFFEY Valley Medical Group 223 N. Van Dien Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.447.8512

D. SCOTT ALENICK Dr. D. Scott Alenick, MD 333 Old Hook Rd. Suite 101 Westwood, NJ 07675 201.497.6255

STEPHEN PERCY JR. Hackensack University Medical Center 30 Prospect Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.5201

HOWARD D. APFEL Columbia University Medical Center–Paramus 205 Robin Rd. Suite 100 Paramus, NJ 07652 201.599.0026

MARK E. SIEGEL Hackensack University Medical Center 30 Prospect Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.8335

GEORGE KIPEL Hackensack University Medical Center 155 Polifly Rd. Suite 106 Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.487.7617 ZVI S. MARANS Columbia University Medical Center–Paramus 205 Robin Rd. Suite 100 Paramus, NJ 07652 201.599.0026 YOUNG SUN D. RHEE Columbia University Medical Center–Paramus 205 Robin Rd. Suite 100 Paramus, NJ 07652 201.599.0026 ROBERT J. TOZZI Hackensack University Medical Center 155 Polifly Rd. Suite 106 Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.487.7617

PEDIATRIC DERMATOLOGY EMILY M. BERGER Hackensack University Medical Center 155 Polifly Rd. Suite 101 Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.8697 JULIE V. SCHAFFER Hackensack University Medical Center 155 Polifly Rd. Suite 101 Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.8697 HELEN T. SHIN Hackensack University Medical Center 155 Polifly Rd. Suite 101 Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.8697

PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOLOGY JAVIER E. AISENBERG Hackensack University Medical Center 30 Prospect Ave. Suite 251 Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.5329

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GENNA W. KLEIN Hackensack University Medical Center 30 Prospect Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.5329 YELENA KOGELMAN Valley Medical Group 579 Franklin Tpke.

Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.447.8182 MICHAEL NOVOGRODER Metropolitan Pediatric Group 704 Palisade Ave. Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.836.4301 PAUL I. PELAVIN Valley Medical Group 579 Franklin Tpke.

Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.447.8152 JENNIFER N. SIVITZ Hackensack University Medical Center 30 Prospect Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.5329

PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY SHARON L. D’MELLO Hackensack University Medical Center 155 Polifly Rd. Suite 102 Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.8840 WENDY C. JESHION Hackensack University Medical Center 155 Polifly Rd. Suite 102 Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.8840 MELISSA LEYVA-VEGA Hackensack University Medical Center 155 Polifly Rd. Suite 102 Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.8840

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ELAINE MOUSTAFELLOS Hackensack University Medical Center 155 Polifly Rd. Suite 102 Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.8840 KATHERINE A. ORELLANA Valley Medical Group 1200 E. Ridgewood Ave. Suite 103 Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.389.0815 FRANCINE SAMUELS Hackensack University Medical Center 155 Polifly Rd. Suite 102 Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.8840

CINDY S. STEELE Hackensack University Medical Center 30 Prospect Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.5437

PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE ARYEH Z. BAER Hackensack University Medical Center 30 Prospect Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.5308 JULIA A. PIWOZ Hackensack University Medical Center 30 Prospect Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.5308

DIANA VOLPERT Valley Medical Group 1200 E. Ridgewood Ave. Suite 103 Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.389.0815

KEVIN A. SLAVIN Hackensack University Medical Center 30 Prospect Ave. Hackensack , NJ 07601 551.996.5308

PEDIATRIC HEMATOLOGY AND ONCOLOGY

PEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGY

BURTON E. APPEL Hackensack University Medical Center 30 Prospect Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.5437 FRANCES FLUG Hackensack University Medical Center 30 Prospect Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.5437 DEREK R. HANSON Hackensack University Medical Center 30 Prospect Ave Floor 1 Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.5248 MICHAEL B. HARRIS Hackensack University Medical Center 30 Prospect Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.5437

LEIGH M. ETTINGER Hackensack University Medical Center 30 Prospect Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.8228 KENNETH V. LIEBERMAN Hackensack University Medical Center 30 Prospect Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.8228

PEDIATRIC NEUROLOGY JENNIFER A. COPE Neurology Group of Bergen County 1200 E. Ridgewood Ave. East Wing, Suite 208 Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.444.0868 FELICIA J. GLIKSMAN Hackensack University Medical Center 30 Prospect Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.3200

ERIC SEGAL Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group 20 Prospect Ave. Suite 800 Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.343.6676 ARIEL A. SHERBANY Hackensack University Medical Center 30 Prospect Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.3200 JUDY WOO Bergen Passaic Pediatric Neurology LLC 17-15 S. Maple Ave. Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 201.796.9500

PEDIATRIC NEUROSURGERY RICHARD C.E. ANDERSON Neurosurgeons of New Jersey 1200 E. Ridgewood Ave. Suite 200 Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.345.4958 ARNO H. FRIED Advanced Neurosurgery Associates 201 Route 17 North Suite 501 Rutherford, NJ 07070 201.457.0044 ALLISON M. RATHMANN Advanced Neurosurgery Associates 201 Route 17 North Suite 501 Rutherford, NJ 07070 201.457.0044 TIMOTHY W. VOGEL North Jersey Brain & Spine Center 20 Prospect Ave. Suite 907 Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.342.2550

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STEVEN N. GHANNY Hackensack University Medical Center 30 Prospect Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.5329

PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY STEVEN KANENGISER Valley Medical Group–The Kireker Center for Child Development 505 Goffle Rd. Floor 2 Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.447.8026 ELLEN B. KAPLAN Hackensack University Medical Center 30 Prospect Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.5207 ADA S.C. LEE Hackensack University Medical Center 30 Prospect Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.5207 DONNA J. LEE Hackensack University Medical Center 30 Prospect Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.5207 ROBERTO V. NACHAJON Roberto V. Nachajon, MD 30 W. Century Rd. Paramus, NJ 07652 973.754.2550 PAKKAY NGAI Hackensack University Medical Center 30 Prospect Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.5207

PEDIATRIC SLEEP MEDICINE PAKKAY NGAI Hackensack University Medical Center 30 Prospect Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.5207 STEPHANIE O. ZANDIEH Valley Medical Group–The Kireker Center for Child Development 505 Goffle Rd. Floor 2 Ridgewood, NJ 07540 201.447.8152

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PEDIATRIC SURGERY FREDERICK ALEXANDER Pediatric SurgicalCare, LLC 140 Route 17 North Suite 321 Paramus, NJ 07652 201.225.9700 JASON C. FISHER Hackensack University Medical Center 30 Prospect Ave. Room 311 Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.2921 DAVID L. FRIEDMAN Pediatric Surgical Associates 30 W. Century Rd. Suite 235 Paramus, NJ 07652 201.225.9440 KEITH A. KUENZLER Hackensack University Medical Center 30 Prospect Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.2921 BARRY E. LOSASSO Barry E. LoSasso, MD, FACS. 30 W. Century Rd. Suite 235 Paramus, NJ 07652 201.225.9440

PEDIATRICS (GENERAL)

STEPHANIE DOS SANTOS Advanced Pediatric Group 5 Summit Ave. Suite 203 Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.343.4800

CHRISTOPHER WEISS Washington Avenue Pediatrics LLC 95 N. Washington Ave. Bergenfield, NJ 07621 201.384.0300

ROBERT E. JAWETZ Tenafly Pediatrics PA 32 Franklin St. Tenafly, NJ 07670 201.569.2400

JONATHAN WONG Pediatric Specialties, PA 90 Prospect Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.342.4001

KIMBERLY KINNEY Metropolitan Pediatric Group 704 Palisade Ave. Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.836.4301

MONDANA S. YAZDI Wyckoff Pediatrics–Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine 219 Everett Ave. Wyckoff, NJ 07481 201.891.4777

NEIL KOLSKY PediMedica, New Jersey Pediatrics Group 870 Palisade Ave. Suite 201 Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.692.1661 STEVEN MATERETSKY Pediatric Specialties, PA 90 Prospect Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.342.4001 ARNOLD H. RABINOWITZ Madison Avenue Pediatrics 22 Madison Ave. Suite 303 Paramus, NJ 07652 201.291.9797

HARRY BANSCHICK Dr. Harry Banschick, MD 2500 Lemoine Ave. Suite 200 Fort Lee, NJ 07024 201.592.6539

NANCY A. ROTHENBERG Old Tappan Pediatrics 215 Old Tappan Rd. Old Tappan, NJ 07675 201.666.1001

GARBIS BAYDAR Englewood Pediatrics, LLC 370 Grand Ave. Suite 203 Englewood, NJ 07631 201.568.3262

DARREN ALFRED SAKS Tenafly Pediatrics PA 32 Franklin St. Tenafly, NJ 07670 201.569.2400

LUCIA P. CARUANA Metropolitan Pediatric Group 704 Palisade Ave. Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.836.4301

DAVID A. SCHAUMBERGER Tenafly Pediatrics PA 32 Franklin St. Tenafly, NJ 07670 201.569.2400

MELISSA A. CHISM PediatriCare Associates 20-20 Fair Lawn Ave. Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 201.791.4545

LYNN SUGARMAN Tenafly Pediatrics PA 32 Franklin St. Tenafly, NJ 07670 201.569.2400

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PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION SHAN BABEENDRAN The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Center, PA 500 Grand Ave. Englewood, NJ 07631 201.567.2277 ELIZABETH A. BAKER Spine Center and Orthopedic Rehabilitation of Englewood 106 Grand Ave. Suite 220 Englewood, NJ 07631 201.503.1900 DONALD LISS The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Center, PA 500 Grand Ave. Englewood, NJ 07631 201.567.2277 JEFF R. PAVELL The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Center, PA 500 Grand Ave. Englewood, NJ 07631 201.567.2277 CHRISTINE PFISTERER Northern Jersey Orthopedic Center 870 Palisades Ave. Suite 205 Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.836.1663 PHILIP TASCA The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Center, PA 500 Grand Ave. Englewood, NJ 07631 201.567.2277

PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY DAVID L. ABRAMSON David L. Abramson, MD 363 Grand Ave. Englewood, NJ 07631 201.568.6977 MAZEN I. BEDRI East Coast Advanced Plastic Surgery 20 Wilsey Square Suite C Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.449.1000 WILLIAM K. BOSS JR. William K. Boss, MD, FACS 305 Route 17 South Suite 3-100A Paramus, NJ 07652 201.345.3764 GARY D. BRESLOW The Breslow Center for Plastic Surgery 1 W. Ridgewood Ave. Suite 110 Paramus, NJ 07652 201.444.9522 TROY E. CALLAHAN Northern Jersey Plastic Surgery Center, LLC 140 Prospect Ave. Suite 17 Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.225.1811 AARON M. CAPUANO Northern Center For Plastic Surgery 700 E. Palisade Ave. Floor One Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 201.820.5280 CHARBEL T. CHALFOUN East Coast Advanced Plastic Surgery 20 Wilsey Square Suite C Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.449.1000 FRANK S. CIMINELLO Frank S. Ciminello, MD 113 W. Essex St. Suite 204 Maywood, NJ 07607 201.289.5551

STEPHANIE M. COHEN Cohen/Winters Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgeons 113 W. Essex St. Suite 202 Maywood, NJ 07607 201.487.3400 STEPHEN R. COLEN Colen MD Plastic Surgery 20 Prospect Ave. Suite 903 Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.228.0700 MICHAEL J. CONN Dr. Michael J. Conn, MD 870 Palisade Ave. Suite 205 Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.836.9296 JOHN T. COZZONE Art Plastic Surgery 1 W. Ridgewood Ave. Suite 302 Paramus, NJ 07652 201.345.3518 STEVE R. FALLEK Fallek Plastic Surgery 300 Sylvan Ave. Suite 301 Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 201.541.4181 JORDAN P. FARKAS The Breslow Center for Plastic Surgery 1 W. Ridgewood Ave. Suite 110 Paramus, NJ 07652 201.444.9522 ADAM M. FEINTISCH Frank S. Ciminello, MD 113 W. Essex St. Suite 204 Maywood, NJ 07607 201.289.5551 MICHAEL A. FIORILLO Michael A. Fiorillo MD 133 N. Kinderkamack Rd. Montvale, NJ 07645 866.971.7705 PEDY GANCHI Pedy Ganchi, MD 75 Oak St. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.444.6646

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HAKAN USAL Dr. Usal Cosmetic Surgery Center 305 Route 17 South Paramus, NJ 07652 201.967.9200

SHWETAMBARA PARAKH Parakh Plastic Surgery 106 Grand Ave. Suite 490 Englewood, NJ 07631 201.567.1919

RICHARD A. WINTERS Cohen/Winters Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgeons 113 W. Essex St. Suite 202 Maywood, NJ 07607 201.487.3400

PAUL M. PARKER Parker Center for Plastic Surgery 122 E. Ridgewood Ave. Paramus, NJ 07652 201.620.3420

LUIS A. ZAPIACH Art Plastic Surgery 1 W. Ridgewood Ave. Suite 302 Paramus, NJ 07652 201.345.3518

SIDNEY RABINOWITZ Sidney Rabinowitz, MD, PA 305 Route 17 South Suite 3-100A Paramus, NJ 07652 201.967.1100

ROBERT ZUBOWSKI The Robert Zubowski, MD 1 Sears Dr. Paramus, NJ 07652 201.261.7550

GREGORY E. RAUSCHER Gregory E Rauscher, MD 20 Prospect Ave. Suite 600 Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.482.1457

NICHOLAS J. BEVILACQUA North Jersey Orthopaedic Specialists, PA 730 Palisade Ave. Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.353.9000

PERRY C. RITOTA Perry C. Ritota, MD 20 Prospect Ave. Suite 700 Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.342.7333 TZVI SMALL Bergen Plastic Surgery 275 Forest Ave. Suite 202 Paramus, NJ 07652 201.599.1500 HARRIS R. STERMAN Sterman Plastic Surgery 870 Palisade Ave. Suite 304 Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.836.4111 MICHAEL J. STERNSCHEIN Michael J. Sternschein, MD 1200 E. Ridgewood Ave. Suite 205 Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.444.1188

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PODIATRY

KATHERINE M. CHEN Northeast Podiatry Group 142 Engle St. Englewood, NJ 07631 201.568.0033 JEFFREY M. COHEN Northeast Podiatry Group 142 Engle St. Englewood, NJ 07631 201.568.0033

EDWARD R. NIEUWENHUIS JR. Foot & Ankle Associates of Wyckoff 350 Franklin Ave. Suite 2 Wyckoff, NJ 07481 201.891.4930 RITCHARD C. ROSEN Northeast Podiatry Group 142 Engle St. Englewood, NJ 07631 201.568.0033 GREG F. RUBINSTEIN Total Foot Care 811 Grange Rd. Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.836.7173

PREVENTIVE MEDICINE ALEXANDRA H. GOTTDIENER Englewood Hospital and Medical Center 350 Engle St. Floor 3 Englewood, NJ 07631 201.894.3329

PSYCHIATRY DIEGO L. COIRA Hackensack University Medical Center 30 Prospect Ave. Room 6706 Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.3428 DONNA E. DALGETTY Dr. Donna E. Dalgetty, MD 510 Sylvan Ave. Suite 205 Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 917.359.8793

ROBERT GALORENZO Family Footcare Center 171 N. Franklin Tpke.

Waldwick, NJ 07463 201.447.8990

DANIEL FINCH Hackensack University Medical Center 30 Prospect Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.4793

JOHN GUADARA Hackensack Foot and Ankle Center 24 Bergen St. Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.488.8599

FREDERICK E. KAHN Forest Recovery & Psychiatric Group 6 Forest Ave. Paramus, NJ 07652 201.880.7530

STEVEN SAMUELS Englewood Hospital and Medical Center 350 Engle St. Englewood, NJ 07631 201.681.2915 PRITESH J. SHAH Holy Name Medical Center 354 Old Hook Rd. Suite 102 Westwood, NJ 07675 201.358.0400 SARABJIT SINGH Behavioral Health Associates of North Jersey 40 E. Midland Ave. Suite 101 Paramus, NJ 07652 201.262.9400 MAGDALENA SPARIOSU Hackensack University Medical Center 30 Prospect Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.3440 MICHAEL V. STEFANOVICH Michael Stefanovich MD 100 Union Ave. Suite 210 Cresskill, NJ 07626 201.266.5146 SYED A. ZAIDI Bergen Psychiatric Associates 294 State St. Floor 2 Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.833.7933

RADIATION ONCOLOGY CHAD M. DEYOUNG Valley Medical Group 1 Valley Health Plaza Paramus, NJ 07652 201.634.5403 DAVID M. DUBIN Englewood Hospital and Medical Center 350 Engle St. Englewood, NJ 07631 201.894.3125 GLEN GEJERMAN Hackensack University Medical Center–John Theurer Cancer Center 92 Second St. Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.904.3021

ANTHONY C. INGENITO Hackensack University Medical Center–John Theurer Cancer Center 92 Second St. Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.4050 BENJAMIN D. ROSENBLUTH Holy Name Medical Center 718 Teaneck Rd. Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.541.6305 CHARLES VIALOTTI Holy Name Medical Center 718 Teaneck Rd. Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.541.5900

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ROBERT J. MORIN Robert Morin MD Plastic Surgeon 125 Prospect Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.488.3422

MICHAEL F. WESSON Valley Medical Group 1 Valley Health Plaza Paramus, NJ 07652 201.634.5403 MEI ZHANG Englewood Radiation Oncology, LLC 350 Engle St. Englewood, NJ 07631 201.894.3125

RADIOLOGY JACQUELINE C. BRUNETTI Holy Name Medical Center 718 Teaneck Rd. Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.833.7225 MICHAEL T. MCGUIRE Hackensack Radiology Group 555 Kinderkamack Rd. Oradell, NJ 07649 201.599.1311 JOHN MORGAN Holy Name Medical Center 718 Teaneck Rd Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.833.3280 DAVID PANUSH Hackensack Radiology Group 555 Kinderkamack Rd. Oradell, NJ 07649 201.599.1311 JAMES J. PARK Holy Name Medical Center 718 Teaneck Rd. Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.833.3280

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SEAN D. PIERCE Hackensack University Medical Center 30 Prospect Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.2194

NEIL J. GONTER Rheumatology Associates of North Jersey 1415 Queen Anne Rd. Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.837.7788

JENNIFER WEISS Hackensack University Medical Center 30 Prospect Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.5306

MARK SHAPIRO Englewood Radiologic Group, PA 350 Engle St. Englewood, NJ 07631 201.894.3415

SHERNETT O. GRIFFITHS Bergen Medical Alliance PA 180 Engle St. Englewood, NJ 07631 201.567.2050

JULIE YIP Bergen Medical Alliance PA 180 Engle St. Englewood, NJ 07631 201.567.2050

DWARKANATH SHEMBDE Englewood Hospital and Medical Center 350 Engle St. Englewood, NJ 07631 201.984.3545

GILBERT KEPECS Hackensack Rheumatology 385 Prospect Ave. Floor 2 Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.498.9060

REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY / INFERTILITY DEHAN CHEN Valley Medical Group 1 Valley Health Plaza Paramus, NJ 07652 201.634.5400 KERI L. GREENSEID Valley Medical Group 1 Valley Health Plaza Floor 1 Paramus, NJ 07652 201.634.5400 PHILIP R. LESORGEN Women’s Fertility Center of NJ 106 Grand Ave. Suite 400 Englewood, NJ 07631 201.569.6979 PETER MCGOVERN University Reproductive Associates 214 Terrace Ave. Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604 201.288.6330 ALI NASSERI Valley Medical Group 1 Valley Health Plaza Paramus, NJ 07652 201.634.5400

RHEUMATOLOGY RICHARD I. ANDRON Holy Name Medical Center 154 Engle St. Englewood, NJ 07631 201.871.1515

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ALEXANDRU F. KIMEL Rheumatology Associates of North Jersey 1415 Queen Anne Rd. Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.837.7788 RIMA G. KOPELMAN Valley Medical Group 301 Godwin Ave. Suite 1 Midland Park, NJ 07432 201.444.4526 EVAN H. LEIBOWITZ Valley Medical Group 301 Godwin Ave. Midland Park, NJ 07432 201.444.4526 RALPH E. MARCUS Rheumatology Associates of North Jersey 1415 Queen Anne Rd. Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.837.7788 RAJESH K. PANDEY New Jersey Associates in Medicine, PA 31-00 Broadway Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 201.796.2255 STEVEN M. ROSNER Hackensack University Medical Center 452 Old Hook Rd. Floor 2 Emerson, NJ 07630 201.666.3900

ARIK ZAIDER Valley Medical Group 301 Godwin Ave. Midland Park, NJ 07432 201.444.4526

SLEEP MEDICINE JEFFREY P. BARASCH Better Breathing: A Center for Respiratory & Sleep Medicine, PC 140 Chestnut St. Suite 200 Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.447.3866 BRIAN A. BENOFF Holy Name Pulmonary Associates 180 N. Dean St. Floor 2 Englewood, NJ 07631 201.871.8366 VICTOR GORLOFF Pulmonary Specialists of North Jersey 200 Grand Ave. Suite 102 Englewood, NJ 07631 201.871.3636 THEOPHANIS A. PAVLOU Pulmonary Specialists of North Jersey 200 Grand Ave. Suite 102 Englewood, NJ 07631 201.871.3636 DAVID M. ROSEN Valley Medical Group 1200 E. Ridgewood Ave. Suite 303 West Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.689.7755

JOHN J. VILLA Hackensack University Medical Center 211 Essex St. Suite 302 Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.498.1311

SPORTS MEDICINE FRANK G. ALBERTA North Jersey Orthopaedic Clinic 266 Harristown Rd. Suite 100 Glen Rock, NJ 07452 201.493.8990 ADAM D. BERNSTEIN Garden State Orthopaedic Associates 28-04 Broadway Ave. Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 201.791.4434 ANTHONY J. DELFICO Ridgewood Orthopedic Group 85 S. Maple Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.445.2830 GREGORY S. DIFELICE Hospital for Special Surgery Paramus Outpatient Center 140 E. Ridgewood Ave. Suite 175-S Paramus, NJ 07652 212.746.4993 MICHAEL L. GROSS Active Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, LLC 25 Prospect Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.343.2277

THORACIC SURGERY ELIE M. ELMANN Hackensack University Medical Center 20 Prospect Ave. Suite 900 Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.996.2261 JOHN A. GONCALVES JR. Valley Medical Group 223 N. Van Dien Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.447.8377 LYALL A. GORENSTEIN Bergen Thoracic and Vascular Associates, PC 350 Engle St. Englewood, NJ 07631 201.569.1101 GARY M. KLINE Summit Surgical Institute 332 Summit Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.488.6445 ROBERT J. KORST Valley Medical Group 1 Valley Health Plaza Suite B-201 Paramus, NJ 07652 201.634.5722 NABIL P. RIZK Hackensack University Medical Center 20 Prospect Ave. Suite 406 Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.5960

PAUL E. KOVATIS Orthopedic Spine & Sports Medicine Center 2 Forest Ave. Paramus, NJ 07652 201.587.1111

NAZLY M. SHARIATI Hackensack University Medical Center–John Theurer Cancer Center 92 Second St. Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.5900

JAMES C. MENDLER James C. Mendler, MD 514 Kinderkamack Rd. Oradell, NJ 07649 201.833.3909

IGNATIOS S. ZAIRIS Holy Name Medical Center 741 Teaneck Rd. Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.837.8282

E. JEFFREY POPE Kayal Orthopaedic Center, PC 784 Franklin Ave. Suite 250 Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 844.281.1783

ALEX ZAPOLANSKI Valley Medical Group 1 Linwood Ave. Suite 103 Paramus, NJ 07652 201.447.8377

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SAURABH AGARWAL Urology Group, PA 4 Godwin Ave. Midland Park, NJ 07432 201.444.7070 MUTAHAR AHMED New Jersey Center for Prostate Cancer & Urology 870 Palisades Ave. Suite 201A Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.836.6060 THOMAS R. CHRISTIANO New Jersey Center for Prostate Cancer & Urology 255 W. Spring Valley Ave. Maywood, NJ 07607 201.487.8866 MICHAEL P. ESPOSITO New Jersey Center for Prostate Cancer & Urology 870 Palisades Ave. Suite 201A Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.836.6060 HOWARD L. FREY Urology Group, PA 4 Godwin Ave. Midland Park, NJ 07432 201.444.7070 DEBRA L. FROMER Hackensack University Medical Center 360 Essex St. Suite 403 Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.8090 MICHELLE J. KIM Hackensack University Medical Center 360 Essex St. Suite 403 Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.336.8090 CHESTER C. LEE Urologic Specialties, PA 177 N. Dean St. Suite 305 Englewood, NJ 07631 201.569.7777 RICHARD LEE Urologic Specialties, PA 177 N. Dean St. Suite 305 Englewood, NJ 07631 201.569.7777

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GREGORY G. LOVALLO New Jersey Center for Prostate Cancer & Urology 255 W. Spring Valley Ave. Maywood, NJ 07607 201.487.8866 ERIC J. MARGOLIS Urology Center of Englewood 300 Grand Ave. Suite 202 Englewood, NJ 07631 201.816.1900 RAVI MUNVER Hackensack University Medical Center 360 Essex St. Suite 403 Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.8090 RAUL O. PARRA Holy Name Medical Center 718 Teaneck Rd. Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.541.5960 IHOR S. SAWCZUK Hackensack University Medical Center 360 Essex St. Suite 403 Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.8090 MICHAEL D. STIFELMAN Hackensack University Medical Group 360 Essex St. Suite 403 Hackensack, NJ 07601 551.996.8090 GARY D. WASSERMAN Urology Center of Englewood 300 Grand Ave. Suite 202 Englewood, NJ 07631 201.816.1777 CHRISTOPHER WRIGHT New Jersey Center For Prostate Cancer & Urology 255 W. Spring Valley Ave. Maywood, NJ 07607 201.487.8866

VASCULAR / INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY PHILLIP F. BAHRAMIPOUR Englewood Radiologic Group, PA 350 Engle St. Englewood, NJ 07631 201.894.3690 ALLISON BARONE Valley Medical Group 1 Valley Health Plaza Paramus, NJ 07652 201.634.5500 GEORGE J. FERRONE Hackensack Radiology Group 30 S. Newman St. Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.488.1188 VINCENT GALLO Holy Name Medical Center 718 Teaneck Rd. Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.227.6210 KEVIN HERMAN Holy Name Medical Center 718 Teaneck Rd. Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.227.6210 JOHN H. RUNDBACK Holy Name Medical Center 718 Teaneck Rd. Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.227.6210 ANOOP WATTAMWAR Hackensack Radiology Group 30 S. Newman St. Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.488.1188

VASCULAR SURGERY TAREK A. ALSHAFIE Vascular & Endovascular Associates of New Jersey 1 W. Ridgewood Ave. Suite 106 Paramus, NJ 07652 201.389.3700 JOSHUA W. BERNHEIM New Jersey Endovascular Therapeutics 1124 E. Ridgewood Ave. Suite 104 Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.444.5353

THOMAS R. BERNIK Englewood Hospital and Medical Center 350 Engle St. Englewood, NJ 07631 201.894.3689

KURT WENGERTER Englewood Surgical Associates 375 Engle St. Englewood, NJ 07641 201.894.0400

DANIEL J. CHAR New Jersey Endovascular Therapeutics 1124 E. Ridgewood Ave. Suite 104 Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.444.5353

MICHAEL J. WILDERMAN Bergen Surgical Specialists 20 Prospect Ave. Suite 707 Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.820.0050

PETER E. KAGAN North Jersey Surgical 83 Summit Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.646.0010

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UROLOGY

ROXANA G. KLINE Summit Surgical Institute 332 Summit Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.488.6445 JOSEPH MANNO North Jersey Surgical 83 Summit Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.646.0010 MASSIMO M. NAPOLITANO Bergen Surgical Specialists 20 Prospect Ave. Suite 707 Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.343.0040 MITUL S. PATEL New Jersey Endovascular Therapeutics 1124 E. Ridgewood Ave. Suite 104 Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.444.5353 ANJALI RATNATHICAM Bergen Surgical Specialists 20 Prospect Ave. Suite 707 Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.820.0049 GREGORY T. SIMONIAN Bergen Surgical Specialists 211 Essex St. Suite 102 Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.820.0049

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PAUL E. KOVATIS, M.D.

ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON

“Some men see things as they are, and ask why. I dream of things that never were, and ask why not.” Robert F. Kennedy A FAVORITE QUOTE OF DR. PAUL KOVATIS, it epitomizes his full, rich life and never ending reach to uncover the greater good in medicine and humankind. Dr. Kovatis dedicates his life to selflessly helping others through philanthropy, physician leadership in orthopedics and support of military veterans.

Dr. Kovatis, a Hospital for Special Surgery fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon, specializes in the care of leg, foot and ankle disorders – an underserved subspecialty within orthopedics. He is best known for his results in the field of complex ankle fractures and trauma

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to the lower extremities. Emergency rooms and care centers look to Dr. Kovatis for their most challenging and complex cases, a fact that has gained him numerous local and national letters of praise from patients and organizations.

In life as well as in practice, Dr. Kovatis follows the proverbial “Golden Rule,” treating others as one would wish to be treated. “What I strive for each day is to make a positive difference in people’s lives without the expectation of recognition or gratitude,” states Dr. Kovatis. All too familiar with the sick and elderly, Dr. Kovatis passionately believes that everyone deserves the best quality healthcare delivered with trust and compassion. As a patient advocate, he counsels on the risks as well as benefits of both surgical and nonsurgical treatment options emphasizing realistic expectations.

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PAUL E. KOVATIS, M.D.

2 Forest Ave., Paramus, NJ 07652 • 201.587.1111 • ossmc.com • njtopdocs.com Dr. Kovatis’s altruistic values were instilled in early childhood rooted in his family’s military history of service and dedication to one’s country and community. Taking inspiration from the words of John F. Kennedy “As we express gratitude, we must never forget the highest appreciation is not to utter those words, but to live by them,” Dr. Kovatis exemplifies what it means to be a doer and make an impact on the world.

Dr. Kovatis’s philanthropy extends from the surgical world into the military, religious and professional sports venues. In April 2013, he was bestowed the esteemed honor to throw out the ceremonial “First Pitch” at a New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals game at Citi Field – a perfect 84 MPH strike – for his work with pro athletes. “A very proud day,” says Dr. Kovatis. “I typically shy away from recognition following in the footsteps of

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my late father, an original Flying Tiger and Air Force Colonel, and choose to remain the quiet professional. But as the only physician to be given this longstanding distinction, it made for a day I will never forget.”

Dr. Kovatis’s long list of honors and awards includes Past-President and Chairman of the Medical Board and Staff at Hackensack-Meridian Medical Center and a Past Chairman of their Quality and Patient Safety Committee to the Board of Governors. He also served as President of the Bergen County Medical Society. Dr. Kovatis graduated from UMDNJ- New Jersey Medical School, Newark and served a General Surgery Internship and Orthopedic Surgery Residency at UMDNJ. He completed his orthopedic foot and ankle fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York City, the hospital consistently ranked #1 by US News and World Report.

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ABOUT DR. GONCALVES: Dr. Goncalves is a graduate of Albany Medical College. He completed his residency in general surgery and a research fellowship in medicine and surgery at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, where he served as chief resident. He completed fellowships in cardiothoracic surgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and New YorkPresbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, American Academy of Cardiology and the American College of Cardiology. He is also an active member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and the American Heart Association.

JOHN A. GONCALVES, M.D., FACS, FAAC

DIRECTOR, CARDIAC SURGERY SURGICAL DIRECTOR, TRANSCATHETER AORTIC VALVE REPLACEMENT (TAVR) PROGRAM CARDIAC SURGERY HAS UNDERGONE a dramatic transformation in the past five years and Dr. John Goncalves and Valley Health System are leaders in the evolution. “Not all cardiac surgery is the same and Valley’s program is truly cutting edge,” says Dr. Goncalves, a cardiac surgeon with double board certification from the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Goncalves has extensive experience in performing complex aortic operations and treating patients with advanced aortic pathology and valvular heart disease. “We perform the majority of our cardiac surgeries without blood transfusion and our use of arterial conduits far exceeds The Society of Thoracic Surgeons’ benchmarks.”

Valley is also proud to have been chosen as a cardiac affiliate of the

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Cleveland Clinic, the No. 1 heart hospital in the country.

It takes a multidisciplinary team approach to accomplish such an impressive list of successes. “The old paradigm wherein cardiologists, invasive cardiologists and cardiac surgeons work separately to care for patients is fading,” explains Dr. Goncalves.

“Valley’s rapidly advancing Cardiac Program expertly joins cardiac and surgical skill sets to improve processes and outcomes.” The cardiac department’s Advanced Support Team, which cares for patients suffering from extensively damaged hearts, exemplifies Dr. Goncalves’ multidisciplinary approach to care.

Other key achievements include Valley’s expanded Thoracic Aneurysm Surveillance Program, which offers patients complex

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VALLEY’S CARDIAC SURGEONS (from left to right): Mariano Brizzio, M.D.; John Goncalves, M.D., FACS, FAAC, Director, Department of Cardiac Surgery, and Surgical Director, Transcatheter Valve Program, The Valley Heart and Vascular Institute; and Alex Zapolanski, M.D., FACC, FACS, Director, Valley/Cleveland Clinic National Network

THE VALLEY HEART AND VASCULAR INSTITUTE (HVI)

223 N. Van Dien Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07450 • 201.447.8377 • ValleyMedicalGroup.com/Cardiology

treatment modalities including hybrid approaches incorporating conventional surgery and thoracic stent grafts. Valley also has one of the state’s highest volume transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) programs. “Myriad hybrid cardiac procedures, such as TAVR, have developed through cross-disciplinary partnerships,” Dr. Goncalves explains. As an initial adopter of this technology, Dr. Goncalves has performed approximately 1,200 TAVRs since its FDA approval in November 2011.

Dr. Goncalves also believes in the clinical importance of cardiac trials. He was a principle investigator in the PARTNER II Intermediate Risk Trial, SURTAVI Intermediate Risk Trial, REPRISE Trial and the PARTNER III Low-Risk Trial. He currently serves as the principle

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investigator on the MedSTAR Low-Risk TAVR Trial. “My dedication to clinical research helps to advance this technology and provides our patients with early access to new procedures and technologies,” he explains. “This, coupled with my extensive experience and hybrid training as a cardiac surgeon with advanced catheter skills, enables me to train other physicians worldwide to perform TAVR.” Dr. Goncalves’ journey into the field began the day he saw a cardiac surgeon holding a patient’s heart. “There is no greater honor than to mend a patient’s heart,” he says. “Patients place an enormous amount of trust in their cardiac surgeon. I take this trust very seriously and it drives me to provide excellent, compassionate care to my patients and to adopt new therapies and technologies.”

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RICHARD C.E. ANDERSON, M.D., FACS, FAAP ANTHONY D’AMBROSIO, M.D., FAANS GAETAN MOISE, M.D., FAANS WILLIAM S. COBB, M.D., PH.D., FAANS NEUROSURGEONS OF NEW JERSEY brings together a highly specialized group of physicians who have made it their mission to save lives. Through a rigorous residents program and strong ties with Columbia University, Neurosurgeons of New Jersey is recognized as one of the largest groups in the country, but it’s a passionate commitment and standing reputation in New Jersey that has secured their esteemed place throughout the state. With all practice physicians living in New Jersey, the doctors agreed it felt right to devote their combined loyalties and efforts to helping their own community. Now seven offices are located across the state from as far south as Toms River

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and north to Ridgewood with one office in New York City.

Neurosurgeons of New Jersey is committed to providing patients with the most appropriate evidence-based approach for addressing their particular neurological condition. Each neurosurgeon in the practice has trained to develop the highest degree of specialization in their chosen discipline—a unique model recognized by peers and the broader medical community—developing into one of the most sub-specialized groups in the area. This level of top-notch and trusted neurological care is the reason why patients are referred through a network of doctors in varied disciplines of medicine including oncologists, pain management

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Also shown in photo third from left is Michael G. Kaiser, M.D., FACS, FAANS

NEUROSURGEONS OF NEW JERSEY

1200 East Ridgewood Ave., Suite 200, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 • 201.775.9234 • neurosurgeonsofnewjersey.com

specialists and other neurologists. Through specialized expertise and cross-discipline consultation, the surgeons are able to bring clarity to complex situations and achieve excellent outcomes. “The technology used in neurosurgery is changing all the time. Every day, science and technology take this rapidly evolving specialty to advanced levels. At Neurosurgeons of New Jersey, we have an unwavering regard for new treatments and remain steadfast in our work toward trailblazing new approaches,” says Dr. Anthony D’Ambrosio, a brain tumor specialist.

“But it’s also good old fashion communication and our patient-centered approach that is the source of doing good for our patients.”

Neurosurgeons of New Jersey is proud to be affiliated with the most respected medical facilities in New Jersey. Many of the surgeons actively serve their patients at The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, rated one of the top 5% in the nation for cranial neurosurgery as well as the recipient of the 2017 Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award and a Five-Star

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Recipient for Cranial Neurosurgery.

The practice is highly skilled in Gamma Knife radiosurgery, a very precise form of therapeutic radiology that uses beams of highly-focused gamma rays to treat small to medium size lesions, usually in the brain.

Through their affiliation at The Valley Hospital, one of the first hospitals in the U.S. to offer a noninvasive, radiosurgical technology Leksell Gamma Knife Icon, the surgeons can now treat virtually any location in the brain with ultrahigh precision without the head frame used in most gamma knife treatments.

From children to adults, the goal is to deliver compassionate care to help patients achieve the quality of life they deserve. Healthgrades has recognized Neurosurgeons of New Jersey with a Five-Star rating for their excellent work in neuroscience and stroke. The group participates in almost all insurance networks and has an insurance specialist on staff to help patients manage the complex insurance process.

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HERITAGE SURGICAL GROUP

TEANECK: 741 Teaneck Rd., Suite B, Teaneck, NJ 07666 WESTWOOD: 260 Old Hook Rd., Suite 303B, Westwood, NJ 07675 OAKLAND: 9 Post Rd., Bldg. M-7, Oakland, NJ 07436 201.833.2888 • heritagesurgicalgroup.com

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STAVROS CHRISTOUDIAS, M.D., F.A.C.S. FARSHAD MANSOURI, M.D., F.A.C.S. DAVID RADVINSKY, M.D.

FACING EMERGENCY SURGERY for common problems can make you feel vulnerable, but relying on the skills of board certified general surgeons and Top Doctors such Dr. Stavros Christoudias, Dr. Farshad Mansouri and Dr. David Radvinsky of the Heritage Surgical Group, can be most reassuring. The surgeons of the Heritage Surgical Group, founded in 1978 by Dr. Christoudias’ father, treat a broad range of medical issues, from abdominal hernias, to hemorrhoid procedures and laparoscopic gallbladder removal, small bowel resections and lower gastrointestinal endoscopies and much more. As general surgeons, they are able to quickly shift gears to diagnose, treat and manage a vast spectrum of conditions that require routine or emergency surgery.

Dr. Christoudias grew up with an ill family member and remembers how terrifying it could be when doctors rushed through exams. It’s one of the reasons that Heritage’s surgeons have a solid reputation for being able to reassure and educate anxious patients and their families. “We let our patients know we will take good care of them,” says Dr. Christoudias. “We’ve been on that side of the curtain. When physicians rush a patient, they tend to miss things. We spend a lot of time with patients, and we don’t look at the clock.” Even so, the Heritage Surgical Group’s doctors are known for their extraordinary skill in handling a large volume of surgeries per year.

The group enjoys being an independent practice and feels that it translates to better patient satisfaction and outcomes. In addition, and importantly, the three surgeons are familiar with each other’s cases so if a patient needs immediate attention from a doctor, they understand the patient’s circumstances.

Dr. Christoudias, Dr. Mansouri and Dr. Radvinsky all graduated from prestigious institutions. They are each affiliated with the best hospitals, such as Hackensack UMC at Pascack Valley, Hackensack University Medical Center, The Valley Hospital, Holy Name Medical Center and Chilton Medical Center. Each member of the practice has brought unique experiences, training and clinical expertise and a long list of credentials to offer patients. Highlights include: Dr. Stavros Christoudias, a board certified general surgeon, performs surgical procedures treating conditions affecting the abdomen and related structures such as hernias and tumors. He strongly believes in upholding his father’s philosophy of honing his surgical craft, focusing on patients and protecting the patient-doctor relationship.

His training includes UMDNJ and Boston University. He is medical director of wound care center at Hackensack University Medical Center at Pascack Valley and a board member of the New Jersey Doctor Patient Alliance.

Dr. Farshad Mansouri, a general and colorectal surgeon, is double board certified in general and colon and rectal surgery. His expertise includes minimally invasive colorectal resections, complex rectal surgery and fecal incontinence, in addition to hernias, appendicitis, gallbladder infections, bowel obstructions, and other complex colorectal conditions. He believes in extending himself to his patients at all hours to ease their concerns. He is the current vice chairman, department of surgery, and the chief of the division of general surgery at the Hackensack University Medical Center at Pascack Valley.

Dr. David Radvinsky is fellowship trained in minimally invasive surgery from NYU Lutheran Medical Center. He treats a wide variety of surgical conditions in an elective and emergency setting. As a native of Bergen County, Dr. Radvinsky believes in dedicated, personal patient care. After completing his training in Brooklyn, NY, he left big city life to fulfill his goal of returning home to serve the community where he was raised.

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PICTURED IN PHOTO: Mostafa El Khashab, M.D., PhD, FACS, Arno Fried, M.D., FACS, FAANS and Allison M. Rathmann, DO (seated)

ARNO FRIED, M.D., FACS, FAANS ALLISON M. RATHMANN, DO

ADVANCED NEUROSURGERY ASSOCIATES

201 Rt. 17 North, Suite 501, Rutherford, NJ 07070 • 201.457.0044 • ana-neurosurgery.com EARLY IN HIS TRAINING, Dr. Arno Fried studied under a vast number of experienced adult and pediatric neurosurgeons and, as a result, is now in a small group in the country to be double board certified in both general and pediatric neurosurgery. For over two decades, his reputation has grown as a leader and innovator in pediatric and adult neurosurgery, including brain tumor treatments and epilepsy surgery. His love for helping people with critical medical situations encouraged him to pursue neurosurgery, and his dedication and excellence in the field is recognized globally.

Following his residency and fellowship at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Hospital & Medical Center and a fellowship with the Pediatric Neurosurgery and Neuro-oncology Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Dr. Fried received scores of awards, memberships and accomplishments. He has held leadership positions at many major medical centers in New Jersey and at The Cleveland Clinic prior to that. He also directs a world renowned pediatric neuroscience program.

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Dr. Fried has a very large practice treating adults and children with brain tumors, tethered cords, spina bifida, epilepsy, spasticity and craniofacial abnormalities. In the summer of 2017, Dr. Fried and his team added a fellowship-trained spine surgeon, Allison M. Rathmann, DO, and can now offer patients the newest techniques and procedures.

Allison M. Rathmann, DO is a board certified adult and pediatric neurosurgeon. She is a Kentucky transplant who moved to the Northeast in 2003 to pursue her dream of a medical degree. She graduated from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine on Long Island in 2007 and then moved on to New Jersey for her neurosurgical residency, which she split between Saint Barnabas Medical Center and Hackensack University Medical Center. She then continued her education in 2013 as a pediatric neurosurgery fellow at the Cleveland Clinic. Allison then returned to New Jersey to begin practicing with her mentors at Advanced Neurosurgery Associates. While her primary interest is in pediatrics, she also has a thriving adult practice and treats both cranial and spinal diseases.

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MICHAEL L. GROSS, M.D.

ACTIVE ORTHOPEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE, LLC

440 Old Hook Rd., Emerson, NJ 07630 • 201.358.0707 • activeorthopedic.com INJURED KNEE? SORE SHOULDER? Painful hip? When you want to feel better, make sure you have experience and expertise on your side. Choose Active Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. Our physicians are expertly trained to treat each part of your musculoskeletal system.

Each is fellowship trained in a specific area of orthopedics so they have hands-on experience in diagnosing and treating the injuries, aches, and pains that are slowing you down—not just every now and then, but on a regular basis. “So whether it’s an everyday problem or an uncommon injury, rest assured that we’ve already seen it and know how to treat it,” says Active Founder Dr. Michael Gross. “Best of all, we offer metropolitan-level care with the convenience of suburban settings— close to home.”

When it comes to orthopedic care, the value of experience and the Active team approach cannot be overstated. “We believe that each

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patient is unique and brings with them their own set of challenges and circumstances,” says Dr. Gross. “Our physicians stay on the forefront of treatment and technology—both surgical and non-surgical—to meet those challenges. They work closely together to help people feel better in the most effective and efficient way possible.” Non-surgical treatment may include physical therapy, braces, or injections. If surgery is the best course of treatment, patients can take confidence in knowing that they’re in the care of exceptional surgical hands.

At Active Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, we make it a priority to see patients with acute injuries quickly, usually within 24- 48 hours.

“Our team approach and multiple convenient locations help us ensure that patients receive expert care fast,” says Dr. Gross. “Our goal is to provide outstanding orthopedic treatment that restores quality of life—each and every day.” That’s the Active difference.

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STEPHEN G. PEREIRA, M.D., F.A.C.S. ADAM S. ROSENSTOCK, M.D., F.A.C.S. GEORGE A. MAZPULE, M.D.

STEPHEN G. PEREIRA, M.D. & ASSOCIATES

90 Prospect Ave., Suite 1D, Hackensack, NJ 07601 • 201.343.3433 • laparoscopicsurgerynj.com A COMBINATION OF EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE, specialized training, and the ability to systematically manage patients in a comprehensive treatment strategy, sets Top Doctors Dr. Stephen Pereira, Dr. Adam Rosenstock and Dr. George Mazpule apart as leaders in laparoscopic and robotic gastrointestinal surgery. “We were members of the first team of surgeons to bring robotic surgery into the region,” says Dr. Pereira, who is known to have performed robotic surgery longer than any other physician in the state and was the first to perform robotic single incision gallbladder removal in the New Jersey and New York metropolitan area. “We’re also recognized for the way we carefully and compassionately tend to our patients’ needs.”

Though the practice has extensive experience with traditional open surgery, the surgeons specialize in minimally invasive surgical procedures, including laparoscopy, and robotic surgery using the state-of-the-art robotic surgical system. The surgeons work with each patient to determine the best operative approach on a case-by-case basis. There is a wide range of conditions that can be treated using robotic surgery, such as colon and rectal cancer, diseases of the gallbladder, all types of hernias, weight loss surgery and diseases of the stomach, pancreatic disease and swallowing disorders, leaving patients with minimal scarring, less pain and faster recovery time. The

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group is highly skilled in understanding when to use minimally invasive and robotic procedures.

Stephen G. Pereira, M.D. is a board certified fellowship trained surgeon specializing in minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgery, with a particular interest in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. He is Director of the Robotic Surgery Fellowship (which he spearheaded in 2015) and Chief of the Division of Robotic General Surgery at Hackensack University Medical Center.

Dr. Pereira is a Diplomate of the American Board of Surgery.

Adam S. Rosenstock, M.D. is a board certified fellowship trained surgeon focusing on minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgery. Dr. Rosenstock has a passion for treating all types of hernias including groin hernias, abdominal ventral hernias and management of complex and recurrent abdominal hernias, with specialized training in abdominal wall reconstruction. Dr. Rosenstock is a Diplomate of the American Board of Surgery.

George A. Mazpule, M.D. is a board certified fellowship trained surgeon with an emphasis in laparoscopic and robotic techniques, and special interest in weight loss surgery. Dr. Mazpule completed his specialized training in a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Surgery.

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JAMES W. CAHILL, M.D.

CAHILL ORTHOPEDIC SPORTS MEDICINE AND JOINT REPLACEMENT

87 Summit Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601 • 201.489.0022 • cahillorthopedic.com WHAT MADE YOU A TOP DOCTOR IN YOUR FIELD? I am very humbled and honored to be considered for a Top Doctor in the field of orthopedic surgery, joint replacement and sports medicine.

I believe our practice has done well as we have established a long reputation of patient-centered care. We continue to be on the cutting edge of advanced orthopedic surgical techniques. We’ve managed to keep a personal touch that our patients greatly appreciate. In addition, we have very close relationships with our colleagues throughout the medical field. We’re very honored to provide care for many physicians and medical staff members and their families.

WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE YOUR SPECIALTY? I believe my upbringing significantly contributed to my choice of orthopedic surgery as a specialty. I was always interested in physical and mechanical objects and techniques. As the oldest of five children, I was the fix-it man of the house. My athletic background also contributed to my strong interest in sports medicine. I was fortunate to participate in college level football and track as a running back and sprinter.

HOW HAS THE FIELD CHANGED IN RECENT YEARS? The medical field has presented many challenges within the last five

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years. Such challenges have been largely bureaucratic. Fortunately, we have successfully maintained our patient-centered and personal kind and caring approach. I must give credit to our kind and caring staff that has worked with our practice consistently with little personnel change for the last 15 years. Orthopedic surgery has advanced technologically within the last five years. We are able to fully utilize minimally invasive surgical techniques that enhance recovery and send patients home, in most cases, on the same day. Our practice continues to be on the forefront of orthopedic surgical technologic advancements. Specifically we concentrate in orthopedic sports medicine and joint replacement.

WHAT SPECIFICALLY SHOULD A PATIENT LOOK FOR WHEN CHOOSING A SPECIALIST? Patients should always carefully choose a specialist. A doctor or family member’s referral or recommendation is usually quite meaningful. Past experiences with a specialist are quite informative and telling. The degree of professionalism and courtesy that the office staff provides is also quite meaningful, in my opinion. Most patients are quite perceptive and can easily gain a quick assessment of how caring and interested a specialist is in their case.

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JEFFREY STEUER, M.D.

EASTERN ORTHOPEDIC ASSOCIATES

222 Cedar Ln., Suite 120, Teaneck, NJ 07666 • 201.836.5332 • easternorthopedics.com IN A WORLD WHERE THE FIELD OF MEDICINE is rapidly merging, board-certified Dr. Jeffrey Steuer takes pride in the fact that he and his three partners at Eastern Orthopedics Associates, maintain a practice where family culture comes first. To uphold this level of personal care, Dr. Steuer is intimately involved in each of his patient’s treatment.

Initially working in a trauma center, Dr. Steuer was looking for a community practice to call home. In 1990, he was blessed to join Eastern Orthopedics where he provides state-of-the-art care in a wide breadth of orthopedic procedures with an emphasis in minimally invasive total joint reconstruction, arthroscopic shoulder and knee surgery and orthopedic trauma.

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Dr. Steuer always knew he would one day be a surgeon. Helping someone in pain resonated strongly with Dr. Steuer, and orthopedics fit that bill. “It sounds cliché, but I was a big Ben Casey fan and knew medicine was my calling. As a young doctor, I believed I could save the world,” noted Dr. Steuer. “Now I have come to realize that by saving one individual at a time, and improving their quality of life, I am fulfilling my mission.”

Dr. Steuer received his medical degree at New York University Medical School and completed his surgical internship and orthopedic residency training at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. He was Chief of Orthopedics at Holy Name Hospital from 2000 to 2012 as well as the surgical representative on the Medical Executive Committee.

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BAXT COSMEDICAL® PLASTIC SURGERY & DERMATOLOGY

351 Evelyn St., Suite 201, Paramus, NJ 07652 • 201.265.1300 • cosmedical.com DR. REBECCA BAXT is a Board Certified Dermatologist who specializes in Acne and Acne Scarring, Laser Treatments, Botox and Filler, Rosacea, Facial Rejuvenation, and Skin Cancer Screenings and Treatments. Dr. Baxt also diagnoses and treats all conditions of the Skin, Hair, and Nails and sees both adults and children. She is proud to offer honest consultations and natural results for cosmetic procedures.

Dr. Baxt practices at Baxt CosMedical in Paramus, New Jersey which has been serving the local community for over 35 years. She treats patients in conjunction with her parents Dr. Saida Baxt and Dr. Sherwood Baxt, their motto is “Let our family treat your family”. Dr. Rebecca Baxt also maintains an office on Madison Avenue in New York City for patient convenience.

Dr. Baxt graduated from the University of Pennsylvania for undergraduate and medical school. She trained in Dermatology at New York University Langone School of Medicine where she was a Chief Resident and where she continues to teach as the Assistant Professor of Clinical Dermatology. Dr. Baxt is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and a member of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. She is a nationally recognized Allergan and Galderma trainer for Botox® Cosmetic, Dysport®, Juvederm®, Restylane®, Voluma®, Vollure®, and Volbella®, and teaches other physicians best practices and techniques for these procedures. She is also a staff member at Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative (BVMI) where she donates her time and services, caring for underserved patients with dermatologic conditions.

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REBECCA BAXT, M.D., F.A.A.D.

JEFF R. PAVELL, D.O. • ADEEL AHMAD, M.D. SHAN BABEENDRAN, D.O. • DONALD LISS, M.D. PHILIP TASCA, M.D.

THE PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION CENTER, P.A. 500 Grand Ave., Englewood, NJ 07631 • 201.567.2277 • rehabmed.net THE PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION CENTER provides patients with the best possible care of sports, spine, orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions. The Center is a diagnostic and treatment facility with a staff of twelve physiatrists, along with physical, occupational and massage therapists practicing non-operative treatment while emphasizing education and body mechanics.

Through a thorough physical exam and extensive interview combined with highly advanced testing, the physicians set out to find the specific cause of pain to ensure the most accurate diagnosis.

“Our findings are not simply based on an MRI. We are resolute in our diagnosis process and have found that talking and listening to the patient is also a key factor in treatment success,” explains Dr. Jeff Pavell, who holds three Board Certifications and is Chief of Rehabilitation Medicine at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center. “Our hands-on assessment results in the best path toward helping people in pain.”

Each of the doctors in the practice has extensive training in a subspecialty of the field and takes pride in seeing patients return to a healthy and active lifestyle.

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JESSE W. ALLERT, M.D. JULIE M. KELLER, M.D.

RESTORATION ORTHOPAEDICS

113 W. Essex St., Suite 201, Maywood, NJ 07607 1777 Hamburg Tpke., Suite 305, Wayne, NJ 07470 201.226.0145 • restorationortho.com AT RESTORATION ORTHOPAEDICS, Dr. Julie Keller, an orthopedic trauma surgeon who completed her residency at Columbia University and trauma fellowship at the renowned Shock Trauma Center, has used her leadership and expertise to treat traumatic injuries and even develop comprehensive fracture programs at Northern New Jersey trauma centers to help triage and optimize patient care. In addition, Dr. Keller serves as director of orthopedic trauma at Hackensack University Medical Center’s busy trauma center.

Dr. Jesse Allert is one of only a few orthopedists in the region who completed fellowship training dedicated to shoulder surgery. “Having trained alongside the nation’s top specialists in shoulder arthroscopy and shoulder replacement, I’m experienced in the full range of surgical options for shoulder conditions ranging from sports injuries to arthritis to revision surgeries,” he says. “Research shows that specialty training is reflected in patient outcomes.” Dr. Allert routinely performs the reverse total shoulder replacement, which he considers a game-

changer in treating previously untreatable conditions.

The team at Restoration Orthopaedics, including Dr. Julie Keller, Dr. Stephen Lindholm, Dr. Jesse Allert, and Ivan Bilbao La Vieja, P.A., proudly offers a “No Surprise Billing Policy” to help ease financial stress for patients in the ever-changing healthcare environment.

MARC A. FIORILLO, M.D. • MICHAEL E. MEININGER, M.D. SANDARSH KANCHERLA, M.D. • MARK S. SAPIENZA, M.D. MITCHELL K. SPINNELL, M.D. • BARRY ZINGLER, M.D.

THE GASTROENTEROLOGY GROUP OF NORTHERN NEW JERSEY, LLC.

420 Grand Ave., Suite 101, Englewood, NJ 07631 • 221.569.7044 • englewoodgi.com 140 Sylvan Ave., Suite 101A, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 • 201.945.6564 • gimed.com

THE GASTROENTEROLOGY GROUP of Northern New Jersey represents the merger of the two premier gastroenterology practices in the region. The practices have been providing high quality care to the community for over 50

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years. The eleven physicians in the group are all fellowship trained and board certified in both Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine and are frequently listed among the Top Doctors in the New York Metro area.

In addition to performing endoscopy and colonoscopy for polyp and cancer detection the group provides care for all aspects of gastrointestinal disease including disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome, acid reflux, inflammatory bowel disease and liver disorders. Many of the physicians have specialized training in advanced endoscopic procedures including ERCP and endoscopic ultrasound. The physicians are all skilled in bloodless procedures and work together with Englewood Hospital’s Bloodless Medicine program.

The group has its main offices in Englewood and Englewood Cliffs with a satellite office located in Cliffside Park. The doctors have privileges at both Englewood Hospital and Holy Name Hospital. The group is also proud to be a part of a new state-of-the-art endoscopy center in Englewood Cliffs in partnership with Englewood Hospital and Physician’s Endoscopy. The unit features the latest innovations in endoscpic equipment with board certified anesthesiologists and nurses available to make the experience safe and comfortable.

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ART PLASTIC SURGERY

1 West Ridgewood Ave., Suite 302, Paramus, NJ 07652 201.345.3518 • artplasticsurgeons.com AT ART PLASTIC SURGERY, Dr. John T. Cozzone and Dr. Luis A. Zapiach offer a full range of surgical and non-surgical procedures for the most natural looking results that enhance and highlight your beauty. They have a special focus on breast reconstruction, facial surgery, body contouring and injectables. Dr. Zapiach is also specially trained in the sensitive area of eyelid surgery.

In recent years, the doctors have added several cutting-edge, non-invasive alternatives to surgery. The practice is the first in the area to offer both Ultherapy® System, an ultrasonic energy that lifts and tightens the face and ThermiTight™, a nonsurgical, minimally invasive treatment that uses radiofrequency energy to tighten lax skin in the face, neck, back, chest, and arms.

As part of the practice’s fundamental vision of attentive, compassionate care, they have made a commitment to breast cancer patients in Bergen County who would otherwise be unable to receive treatments.

TOP DOCTORS PROFILES

JOHN T. COZZONE, M.D. LUIS A. ZAPIACH, M.D.

GREGORY S. DIFELICE, M.D.

HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY PARAMUS OUTPATIENT CENTER

140 E. Ridgewood Ave., Suite 175-S, Paramus, NJ 07652 212.746.4993 • gregorysdifelicemd.com

DR. GREGORY DIFELICE’S EXTENSIVE TRAINING, broad experience and his innovative “less is more” approach to surgery led peers to choose this distinguished native New Jersey sports medicine and orthopedic surgeon as one of the year’s Top Doctors.

With over 20 years in the sports medicine and joint replacement surgery field, Dr. DiFelice’s many accomplishments include pioneering a minimally-invasive procedure to reattach the ACL called ACL Primary Repair, specializing in robotic partial knee replacements which avoids total-knee replacement and he’s recognized as an expert in treating severe and complex injuries, such as multi-ligament damaged knees, that most doctors turn away. In addition, he teaches doctors around the world complex, cutting-edge surgeries he’s developed with Arthrex, the world’s largest sports medicine company.

Dr. DiFelice brings his advanced, world-class training to New Jersey’s Hospital for Special Surgery Paramus Outpatient Center (HSS), the country’s premier orthopedic hospital, where his treatments have dramatically optimized his patients’ speed of recovery and surgical outcomes. “Surgical volumes of both the surgeon and the hospital are proven to be critically important to patient outcomes,” says Dr. DiFelice.

“At HSS, we do over 35,000 orthopedic surgeries per year and lead the world in orthopedic and rheumatologic research. It is not possible to find a better place to bring your musculoskeletal problems.”

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TOP DOCTORS PROFILES

DAMIEN I. DAVIS, M.D. • ANNE J. MILLER, M.D. MICHAEL F. PIZZILLO, M.D. • ASIT K. SHAH, M.D., PH.D.

ENGLEWOOD ORTHOPEDICS ASSOCIATES

401 South Van Brunt St., Englewood, NJ 07631 • 201.569.2770 • englewoodortho.com

ENGLEWOOD ORTHOPEDICS ASSOCIATES, a multi-specialty group, offers university level care close to home. The practice’s nine physicians are each fellowship trained in their respective disciplines

for the finest treatments in orthopedic and sports medicine.

Physicians work alongside patients to help manage their conditions with the continual focus on getting better and staying healthy. The practice’s Physical Therapy Department, with three physical therapists and a hand therapist, designs individualized treatments using medically advanced healing techniques and personal motivation to achieve successful outcomes.

Top Doctors Damien Davis, Anne Miller and Michael Pizzillo focus their practice on upper extremities, with Dr. Davis and Dr. Pizzillo specializing in shoulder and upper extremity surgery and Dr. Miller on disorders of the hand, wrist and elbow. Dr. Asit Shah’s primary interest is in minimally invasive hip and knee replacement and reconstructions.

Dr. Miller and Dr. Shah are Examiners for the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. Additionally, Dr. Shah has been an invited faculty at the Harvard Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Course. Dr. Pizzillo holds Subspecialty Board certifications (CAQ) in both Surgery of the Hand and Orthopedic Sports Medicine; he is one of 37 orthopedic surgeons in the U.S. with this distinction. Dr. Davis is a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and has published articles on disorders of the upper extremity.

JOSEPH SCHWARTZ, M.D. HYESOO LOWE, M.D.

ENDOCRINOLOGY CONSULTANTS, P.C.

229 Engle St., Englewood, NJ 07631 • 201.567.8999 • endocrinewellness.com 199 Engle St., Englewood, NJ 07631 • 201.567.8008 ENDOCRINOLOGY CONSULTANTS, P.C., is noted among the premier specialists in the diagnosis and treatment of endocrine disorders. The practice’s eight physicians and physician assistants work intimately with patients to balance caring and curing with confidence.

“We pride ourselves on creating an environment that allows us to spend as much time as needed with every patient,” explains Top Doctor Joseph Schwartz, Medical Director and Chief of Endocrinology at Holy Name Medical Center. “Where we excel is identifying the problem and, in turn, balancing patient needs with goals to come up with the best possible medical solutions.”

Top Doctor Hyesoo Lowe, a Columbia-trained consultative endocrinologist with the practice, is board certified in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism. Together with the dedicated and compassionate staff including three physician assistants, a nutritionist and a diabetes educator, the practice is equipped to perform the most advanced diagnostic procedures such as thyroid ultrasound imaging, thyroid aspiration biopsies, bone density scans for osteoporosis, continuous glucose monitoring and other endocrine related testing.

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PGSMP/TEANECK GASTRO & ENDOSCOPY CENTER 1086 Teaneck Rd., Suite 4C, Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.837.9449 • pgsmp.com EACH DOCTOR in this wellestablished, premier gastroenterology and endoscopy practice, is board-certified and trained at prestigious medical institutions. In addition to being highly-skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of liver and gastrointestinal disorders, what distinguishes Drs. Irving Paltrowitz, Michael Schmidt, Philip Micale, Adam Palance, Vincent Rigoglioso and Judy Lin is their compassion and their dedication to exceptional patient service. In keeping with this philosophy, the doctors are supported by skilled staff who are focused on assisting patients in navigating the complex regulations of the insurance industry. In the practice as well as their own ambulatory surgery center, Teaneck Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Center, the doctors are committed to making the physician-patient relationship a top priority!

Also shown above: Judy Lin, M.D. and Irving Paltrowitz, M.D.

FREDERICK KAHN, M.D.

FOREST RECOVERY & PSYCHIATRIC GROUP 6 Forest Ave., Paramus, NJ 07652 • 201.880.7530

AT FOREST RECOVERY & PSYCHIATRIC GROUP, Dr. Kahn utilizes an integrated, multidisciplinary approach, including Medication Assisted Treatment, to help patients understand and overcome their addiction.

In a private setting that promotes confidentiality and comfort, Dr. Kahn leads a medical and clinical team of skilled and dedicated professionals devoted to providing patients with the comprehensive treatment they need. Patients and their families address and conquer complex issues using psychopharmacology and individual, family, and group psychotherapy.

Board certified Dr. Kahn’s years of experience practicing psychiatry have led him to appreciate the importance of patient-centered treatment for addiction and mental health.

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ROBIN IVERSEN, M.D.

VALLEY PAIN CENTER

1 Valley Health Plaza, Paramus, NJ 07652 201.634.5555 DR. ROBIN IVERSEN’S inspiring career began in internal medicine.

Developing an interest in addiction, she became Director of Addiction Treatment at Bergen Regional Medical Center, then turned her focus to pain management.

“Pain is difficult. Quite frankly, it’s an area many doctors avoid,” says Dr. Iversen.

Following her passion, she received a NJ Physician Acupuncture Certificate and certification from the American Board of Hospice and Palliative Medicine which she puts to practice at Valley Pain Center helping those who suffer from chronic pain.

TOP DOCTORS PROFILES

MICHAEL SCHMIDT, M.D. PHILIP MICALE, M.D. ADAM PALANCE, M.D. VINCENT RIGOGLIOSO, M.D.

ROBERT E. JAWETZ, M.D. DARREN ALFRED SAKS, M.D. DAVID A. SCHAUMBERGER, M.D. LYNN SUGARMAN, M.D.

TENAFLY PEDIATRICS P.A.

32 Franklin St., Tenafly, NJ 07670 • 201.569.2400 26 Park Pl., Paramus, NJ 07652 • 201.262.1140 301 Bridge Plaza N., 2nd Fl., Fort Lee, NJ 07024 • 201.592.8787 1135 Broad St., 2nd Fl., Clifton, NJ 07013 • 973.471.8600 350 Ramapo Valley Rd., Oakland, NJ 07436 • 201.651.0404 74 Pascack Rd., Park Ridge, NJ 07656 • 201.326.7120 333 15th St., Hoboken, NJ 07030 • 201.482.9770 tenaflypediatrics.com TENAFLY PEDIATRICS HAS BEEN serving families of NJ for over 40 years with offices in Tenafly, Fort Lee, Paramus, Clifton, Oakland, Park Ridge and Hoboken (opening March 1). The practice offers “walk-in” visits for the first hour of the day in all of its office locations for sick visits on weekdays. Evening hours for check-ups, evening sick visits and weekend sick visits are also available. The practice focuses on a “patients-first” philosophy. See our website, www.tenaflypediatrics.com, for more information!

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TOP DOCTORS PROFILES

EDWARD NIEUWENHUIS JR., D.P.M.

FOOT & ANKLE ASSOCIATES OF WYCKOFF

350 Franklin Ave., Wyckoff, NJ 07481 201.891.4930 • wyckoffpodiatrist.com

BOARD CERTIFIED by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, Dr. Edward Nieuwenhuis Jr. has over 25 years of experience in diagnosis and treatment of the foot and ankle, specializing in reconstructive surgery and diabetic foot complications.

In his practice he daily treats patients ranging from birth to the elderly. Multiple times his peers have awarded Dr. Nieuwenhuis Jr. as Top Doctor in New Jersey and Top Doctor in Bergen County. He is an active staff member at The Valley Hospital and Surgicare of Ridgewood. Throughout the years he has participated in several medical mission trips abroad with Healing the Children where he corrects severe foot deformities in children.

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DENTISTS 2018 TO HELP YOU FIND GREAT DENTAL CARE, BERGEN magazine commissioned Professional Research Services (PRS) of Troy, Michigan to conduct a peer-review survey of hundreds of practicing and active dentists across the county. Dentists were asked to choose which of their peers they consider the very best, across seven different practice areas—endodontics, general dentistry, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics and prosthodontics.

All the final honorees were fact-checked with the State of New Jersey and the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs License Verification System. The highest vote getters within each specialty who are in good standing with the state are included here in the second annual “Bergen County’s Top Dentists” list.

There are many other good dentists practicing in Bergen County who may not be included on this list; we recommend that you consider “Bergen County’s Top Dentists” and other resources before scheduling your next dental procedure.

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TOP DENTISTS LISTINGS

MICHAEL J. LEWIS Foundation Endodontics 870 Palisade Ave. Suite 303 Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.836.8000

MARK SIMPSON Bergen County Endodontics D.D.S, PC 121 County Rd. Tenafly, NJ 07670 201.568.8848

HERBERT D. BENKEL New Jersey Endodontics LLC 2033 Center Ave. Fort Lee, NJ 07024 201.944.9392

CHARLES T. LOO Ridgewood Endodontics 1200 E. Ridgewood Ave. Suite 219 Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.447.4404

BRIAN P. TRAVA New Jersey Root Canal 119 1st St. Floor 1 Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ 07423 201.251.8131

JEFFREY P. CHEN Mid-County Endodontic Group, PA 60 W. Ridgewood Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.204.0158

STEVEN A. MENILLO Dr. Steven A. Menillo, DDS 315 Rochelle Ave. Rochelle Park, NJ 07662 201.843.1015

STEPHEN J. TSOUCARIS Palisades Endodontics 1515 Palisades Ave. Fort Lee, NJ 07024 201.969.0990

JAE Y. OH Louis Jerome DMD, Jae Y. Oh DDS 2185 Lemoine Ave. Suite 1M Fort Lee, NJ 07024 201.944.0797

GENERAL DENTISTRY BRAM K. ALSTER Bram Alster DMD 20-20 Fair Lawn Ave. Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 201.797.3044

SUJEAN OH New Jersey Root Canal 119 1st St. Floor 1 Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ 07423 201.251.8131

JOSHUA B. AUSTEIN West Ridgewood Dental Professionals, PA 88 W. Ridgewood Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.652.8875

STEPHEN D. PASCAL Endodontic Associates of North Jersey, PA 140 Route 17 North Suite 270 Paramus, NJ 07652 201.265.3334

ARIEN BAHAWDORY Dr. Arien Bahawdory, DDS 85 Portland Ave. Bergenfield, NJ 07621 201.385.5080

ENDODONTICS THOMAS B. ALLEN New Jersey Endodontics LLC 2033 Center Ave. Fort Lee, NJ 07024 201.944.9392

EDWARD B. DROZD Dr. Edward B. Drozd, DMD 42 Summit Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.487.1135 ANTHONY T. FASCIANO Dr. Anthony T. Fasciano, DMD 617 E. Palisade Ave. Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 201.894.0350 MICHAEL B. FEINTUCH Endodontic Associates of Bergen County 1 Kalisa Way Suite 106 Paramus, NJ 07652 201.262.3636 JOSHUA GOLDFEIN Metropolitan Endodontics 401A S. Van Brunt St. Suite 402 Englewood, NJ 07631 201.354.6201 JIN HAHN Mid-County Endodontic Group, PA 60 W. Ridgewood Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.204.0158 LOUIS A. JEROME Louis Jerome DMD, Jae Y. Oh DDS 2185 Lemoine Ave. Suite 1M Fort Lee, NJ 07024 201.944.0797

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DENNIS F. PAWLAK Mid-County Endodontic Group, PA 250 Kinderkamack Rd. Westwood, NJ 07675 201.204.0184 ALISON P. PETIX New Jersey Root Canal 119 1st St. Floor 1 Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ 07423 201.251.8131 SEUNG U. SHON New Jersey Root Canal 680 Kinderkamack Rd. Oradell, NJ 07649 201.261.6900

WARREN E. BOARDMAN Ridgewood Dentistry 75 Chestnut St. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.445.4808 AARON BRODY Aaron Brody, DMD 40 N. Van Brunt St. Suite 14 Englewood, NJ 07631 201.568.2325 JEFFREY B. BUCHMANN Jeffrey B. Buchmann, DMD 12-51 River Rd. Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 201.796.0133 JOHN T. CARABUENA Dr. John Carabuena DDS 5 Bridle Way Paramus, NJ 07652 201.226.9200

ANTHONY CARAMICO Midland Park Family Dentistry 662 Godwin Ave. Midland Park, NJ 07432 201.447.5555 DAYNA M. CASSANDRA Dr. Dayna Cassandra 351 Evelyn St. Paramus, NJ 07652 201.261.7645 SHERWIN K. CHENG Sherwin Cheng, DDS 45 Central Ave. Suite E Tenafly, NJ 07670 201.894.8118 DAVID K. CHRISTENSEN Glickman & Christensen Premier Dentistry 71 Franklin Tpke.

Suite 1-1 Waldwick, NJ 07463 201.690.1123 JAMES W. CURRERI Dr. James W. Curreri, DMD 378 Clinton Ave. Wyckoff, NJ 07481 201.891.8314 JOSEPH DELPRETE Joseph F. Delprete DMD 777 Franklin Ave. Suite 101 Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 201.891.1171 GARY A. ESOLDI Riverside Dental Health 481 Hackensack Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.488.8228 DENISE C. FLEISCHMANN Denise Fleischmann, DMD, PA 11-26 Saddle River Rd. Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 201.791.3283 BRUCE G. FREUND Bruce Freund, DDS 700 E. Palisade Ave. Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 201.801.7036 ARI FROHLICH Teaneck Dentist 1008 Teaneck Rd. Suite C Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.719.9305

RICHARD S. GERTLER Teaneck Dentist 1008 Teaneck Rd. Suite C Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.719.9305 SUZAN GHATTAS AC Dental of Paramus & Hackensack 4 Forest Ave. Floor 2 Paramus, NJ 07652 201.489.1084 HOWARD S. GLAZER Howard S. Glazer, DDS 810 Abbott Blvd.

Fort Lee, NJ 07024 201.224.2705 STEVEN GLICKMAN Glickman & Christensen Premier Dentistry 71 Franklin Tpke.

Suite 1-1 Waldwick, NJ 07463 201.690.1123 JEFFREY GLIKSMAN Drs. Freed and Gliksman 155 N. Washington Ave. Bergenfield, NJ 07621 201.384.3909 KENNETH L. GOLDBERG Admiralty Dental Associates, PA 1033 River Rd. Edgewater, NJ 07020 201.224.0900 JENNIFER HADE Gentle Dentistry 173 Terrace St. Haworth, NJ 07641 201.384.1611 DAVID HOCHSTEIN Plaza Dentistry 1388 Queen Anne Rd. Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.833.6847 DINA JACKSON State Street Smiles 405 Main St. Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.487.7030 RACHEL G. JACOBS Dumont Dentist 55 Grant Ave. Dumont, NJ 07628 201.643.7399

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THOMAS RENNY Family Dentists, PA 15-01 Broadway Suite 10-F Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 201.693.4001

IRINA KAZBANOV M&N Dental of Fort Lee 2500 Lemoine Ave. Suite 401 Fort Lee, NJ 07024 201.585.0500

ROBERT S. ROSENFELD Rosenfeld Dental Studio 197 Kinderkamack Rd. Westwood, NJ 07675 201.383.1706

SAUL H. LEJTMAN Saul H. Lejtman DMD, PA 120 County Rd. Suite 203 Tenafly, NJ 07670 201.568.1190 JOHN F. MAKHOUL Dr. John F. Makhoul, DDS 1200 E. Ridgewood Ave. Suite 217 Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.444.9011 THOMAS J. MAZEJY Rochelle Dental 5 W. Passaic St. Rochelle Park, NJ 07662 201.843.7474 KELLY A. MCNALLY Lawrence Passarelli DDS & Kelly McNally DDS 172 Franklin Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.444.4050 ROBERT D. MINER West Ridgewood Dental Professionals, PA 88 W. Ridgewood Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.652.8875 ADELFI E. MOLINA Dental Arts of Hackensack, PC 176 Summit Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.525.0202 CHARLES J. PERRUZZI West Ridgewood Dental Professionals, PA 88 W. Ridgewood Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.652.8875

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JOHN SARAYDARIAN Allendale Dental 42 W. Allendale Ave. Allendale, NJ 07401 201.760.1116 HERBERT J. SCHNEIDER Dumont Dentist 55 Grant Ave. Dumont, NJ 07628 201.643.7399 THOMAS F. SHERLOCK Dr. Thomas F. Sherlock, DDS 163 Dayton St. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.444.1338

DENNIS BARBIERI New Jersey Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates, PC 605 Broad Ave. Ridgefield, NJ 07657 201.941.9494 NICHOLAS BERARDO New Jersey Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates, PC 605 Broad Ave. Ridgefield, NJ 07657 201.941.9494 SUNG HEE CHO Riverside Oral Surgery 130 Kinderkamack Rd. Suite 204 River Edge, NJ 07661 201.487.6565 STEVEN CIPRIS Dr. Steven Cipris DDS 1250 E. Ridgewood Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.327.5588

ANDREW M. SPECTOR Gentle Dentistry 173 Terrace St. Haworth, NJ 07641 201.384.1611

KENNETH J. COLAMEO New Jersey Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates, PC 16 Johnson Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.342.7353

JASON M. SUSS Bergen Cosmetics & Implant Dentistry 179 S. Prospect Ave. Bergenfield, NJ 07621 201.384.2880

MICHAEL A. COSTELLO Costello Oral Surgery Associates 949 Spring Valley Rd. Maywood, NJ 07607 201.712.5556

LAWRENCE E. WEINER Lawrence E. Weiner, DMD, PC 374 Clinton Ave. Wyckoff, NJ 07481 201.891.5424

ROBERT DEFALCO Advanced Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 270 Spring Valley Rd. Paramus, NJ 07652 201.262.2667

ALI WEISELBERG North Jersey Dental Group, PA 450 Lewis St. Fort Lee, NJ 07024 201.461.4800

ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY JASON M. AUERBACH Riverside Oral Surgery 130 Kinderkamack Rd Suite 204 River Edge, NJ 07661 201.487.6565

JASON DIAMOND Bergen Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 920 Main St. Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.343.8297 RONALD FEDERMAN Riverside Oral Surgery 130 Kinderkamack Rd. Suite 204 River Edge, NJ 07661 201.487.6565

JERALD S. FRIEDMAN North Jersey Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 315 Cedar Ln. Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.692.7737 STEVEN M. HABER Steven M. Harber, DDS 1319 Anderson Ave. Fort Lee, NJ 07024 201.224.0094 CHANG HAN Bergen Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 920 Main St. Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.343.8297 ANGELA ILLUZZI-RUSSO Bergen Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 250 Old Hook Rd. Suite 202 Westwood, NJ 07675 201.664.5656

RONALD SAGLIMBENE Wyckoff Oral Surgery 541 Cedar Hill Ave. Wyckoff, NJ 07481 201.493.9866 MANAF SAKER Ridgewood Oral Surgery and Implant Center 385 S. Maple Ave. Suite 207 Glen Rock, NJ 07452 201.444.5355 ZEV SCHULHOF North Jersey Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 315 Cedar Ln. Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.692.7737 LISA SMARTZ Dr. Lisa Smartz, DMD 110 Warren Ave. Suite 4 Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ 07423 201.652.1154

MARK H. JAFFE Mark H. Jaffe DDS 375 S Washington Ave. Bergenfield, NJ 07621 201.385.0775

NEIL A. THOMAN Dr. Neil A Thoman 1250 E. Ridgewood Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.445.4452

ANDRE H. MONTAZEM North Jersey Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 315 Cedar Ln. Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.692.7737

BO WANG Ridgewood Oral Surgery and Implant Center 385 S. Maple Ave. Suite 207 Glen Rock, NJ 07452 201.444.5355

STEVEN M. MOSS Bergen Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 920 Main St. Hackensack, NJ 07691 201.343.8297 VINCENT NOVELLI Bergen Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 920 Main St. Hackensack, NJ 07691 201.343.8297 DORON RINGLER Knickerbocker Oral and Facial Surgery 300 Knickerbocker Rd. Suite 2000 Cresskill, NJ 07626 201.399.7707

TOP DENTISTS LISTINGS

JOYCE M. JOHNSON West Ridgewood Dental Professionals, PA 88 W. Ridgewood Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.652.8875

NATHAN WUEBBELS New Jersey Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates, PC 16 Johnson Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.342.7353

ORTHODONTICS JAMES J. BANCROFT Bancroft Orthodontics 90 Franklin Tpke.

Waldwick, NJ 07463 201.447.1611 NATALIE CAPAN Natalie A. Capan, DMD 580 Sylvan Ave. Suite 1M Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 201.569.9055

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TOP DENTISTS LISTINGS

SALVATORE J. CARCARA Carcara Orthodontics 70 W. Allendale Ave. Suite C Allendale, NJ 07401 201.419.5644 JESSICA M. CHUNG-LEVY Dr. Jessica Chung-Levy 1315 Anderson Ave. Fort Lee, NJ 07024 201.886.8400 MARISSA CLEMENTE Clemente Orthodontics 60 W. Ridgewood Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.447.2888 MICHAEL J. CLEMENTE Clemente Orthodontics 60 W. Ridgewood Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.447.2888 NICOLE CLEMENTE Clemente Orthodontics 60 W. Ridgewood Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.447.2888 GWEN S. COHEN Cohen Orthodontics 156 Ramapo Valley Rd. Mahwah, NJ 07430 201.828.9188 RALPH C. DEL PRIORE Dr. Ralph C. Del Priore, DDS 121 County Rd. Tenafly, NJ 07670 201.567.6606 MICHAEL DUONG Precision Orthodontics 139 Prospect St. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.444.7447 STEPHEN M. FISHER Dr. Stephen M. Fisher, DDS 74 Pascack Rd. Suite 11 Park Ridge, NJ 07656 201.391.1510 STACI B. FRANKOWITZ Frankowitz Orthodontics 101 Cedar Ln. Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.836.7788

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ADENA M. GOLDMAN Adena M. Goldman DDS 299 Forest Ave. Paramus, NJ 07652 201.523.6298 JON GOLUB Jon Golub DMD 2185 Lemoine Ave. Fort Lee, NJ 07024 201.944.9208 PAYAL JAIN Lieberman & Jain Orthodontics 289 Market St. Suite 8 Saddle Brook, NJ 07663 201.843.7064 DAVID JENKINS Jenkins Orthodontics 180 Old Tappan Rd. Building 1, Suite 1 Old Tappan, NJ 07675 201.768.0018 JONATHANE S. JEON Bryant Park Dental Associates 1585 Palisade Ave. Fort Lee, NJ 07024 201.585.0404 SHARON KNOLL Knoll Orthodontics 149 W. Englewood Ave. Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.837.3322 TERESA LEE Lee Orthodontics 541 Cedar Hill Ave. Wyckoff, NJ 07481 201.652.7766 ILYA LIPKIN Ilya Lipkin, DDS 345 Old Hook Rd. Westwood, NJ 07675 201.666.4646 DREW R. LOMBARDI Dr. Drew Lombardi, DMD 810 Abbott Blvd.

Suite 301 Fort Lee, NJ 07024 201.224.3600 SCOTT E. MARTIN Martin Orthodontics 237 Everett Ave. Wyckoff, NJ 07481 201.891.5534

KAREN A. MCCARTHY Dr. Karen A. McCarthy, DDS 31 Sheridan Ave. Suite 2 Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ 07423 201.612.1322 PAUL J. MELONE Dr. Paul J. Melone, DMD 121 County Rd. Tenafly, NJ 07670 201.567.6606 MATTHEW I. MILESTONE Milestone Orthodontics 27 Madison Ave. Paramus, NJ 07652 201.845.8411 DANNY J. NAIFEH Bergenfield Orthodontics 59 N. Washington Ave. Bergenfield, NJ 07621 201.384.4440 MICHAEL A. PERILLO Perillo Orthodontics 202-C LaSalle Ave. Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604 201.727.0988 KAREN R. REISNER Karen Reisner, DDS 80 Broadway Suite 2A Cresskill, NJ 07626 201.567.2224 CARMINE C. RUSSO Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics of Midland Park 6 Prospect St. Suite 1A Midland Park, NJ 07432 201.445.5555 RUSSELL SANDMAN Bergen Orthodontics 500 Piermont Rd. Closter, NJ 07624 201.768.4121 ADAM B. SCHULHOF The Schulhof Center at KinderSmiles 400 Kinderkamack Rd. Oradell, NJ 07649 201.523.9450 JOEL M. SERVOSS Pediatric Dental Associates, Inc. 195 S. Maple Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.652.7020

MARTIN F. VAN VLIET Van Vliet Orthodontics 76 Arch St. Ramsey, NJ 07446 201.327.2233 ERIC WITTLINGER Wittlinger Orthodontics 595 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677 201.391.5537

PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY EYTAN A. CHEN Growing Smiles of Englewood 105 N. Dean St. Englewood, NJ 07631 201.895.7197 GRACE E. CHIN Twinkle Little Star Pediatric Dentistry 259 Kinderkamack Rd. Westwood, NJ 07675 201.358.0800 MEDINA DADURIAN Dadurian Dental Care, PC 2 Sears Dr. Suite 102 Paramus, NJ 07652 201.599.5985 HELEN ANN DESIMONE Midland Family Dental Care 765 Midland Ave. Garfield, NJ 07026 973.340.4484 JAMIE DIAMENT-GOLUB Jamie Diament-Golub, DMD, PC 2185 Lemoine Ave. Fort Lee, NJ 07024 201.944.7636 TAMAR GRUENBAUM Ridgewood Valley Pediatric Dentistry 385 S. Maple Ave. Suite 107 Glen Rock, NJ 07452 201.652.2707 PURNIMA HERNANDEZ Bergen Pediatric Dentistry 23-00 Route 208 S. Suite 2-5 Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 201.796.4111

MICHAEL KASSELIAN Fort Lee Pediatric Dental Associates 2500 Lemoine Ave. Fort Lee, NJ 07024 201.947.5437 GERI KREINER-LITT Kreiner Dental 45 Eisenhower Dr. Suite 100 Paramus, NJ 07652 201.556.0006 NOUSHIN NASRIGHAJARI Dr. Noushin Nasri-Ghajari, DDS 2175 Lemoine Ave. Suite 301 Fort Lee, NJ 07024 201.302.9844 BRIAN NO Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics of Midland Park 6 Prospect St. Suite 1A Midland Park, NJ 07432 201.445.5555 ANGIE PAPANDRIKOS Angie Papandrikos, DDS, PC 121 County Rd. Tenafly, NJ 07670 201.567.6900 CYNTHIA A. PATTISON Pediatric Dental Associates, Inc. 195 S. Maple Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.652.7020 ELI M. RACHLIN Chestnut Ridge Pediatric Dental 595 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Suite 5 Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677 201.391.4441 MARIO E. RAMOS Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics of Midland Park 6 Prospect St. Suite 1A Midland Park, NJ 07432 201.445.5555 FRANK P. SCARTOZZI Frank P. Scartozzi, DDS 550 Durie Ave. Suite 209 Closter, NJ 07624 201.750.9910

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PRIYU GUPTA Priyu Gupta DDS 354 Old Hook Rd. Suite 201 Westwood, NJ 07675 201.664.3023

SARI C. ZIMMER Pediatric Dental Associates, Inc. 195 S. Maple Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.652.7020

ROBERT A. JAFFIN Affiliated Periodontists 15 Emerald St. Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.489.5155

PERIODONTICS MAGED G. AYAD Periodontal & Implant Solutions 62 Summit Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.343.2555 DANIEL C. BARABAS Ridgewood Periodontal & Implant Associates 88 W. Ridgewood Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.447.0855 PAUL A. BARABAS Ridgewood Periodontal & Implant Associates 88 W. Ridgewood Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.447.0855 FRANK CELENZA Fair Lawn Dental Associates 25-15 Fair Lawn Ave. Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 201.797.8464 SUSAN L. GOLDFARB Advanced Periodontal & Implant Care 1181 River Rd. Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.374.8460 STEVEN GOLDSTEIN Dr. Steven Goldstein, DDS 9057 Palisade Ave. North Bergen, NJ 07047 201.861.6882 JEFFREY M. GORDON Dr. Jeffrey Gordon, DMD 130 Kinderkamack Rd. Suite 202 River Edge, NJ 07661 201.487.8329

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PHILIP Y. KANG Philip Y. Kang, DDS, PC 1567 Palisade Ave. Suite 2A Fort Lee, NJ 07024 201.947.8399 AKSHAY KUMAR Affiliated Periodontists of North Jersey, PA 15 Emerald St. Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.489.5155 SALVATORE LASPISA Reconstructive Periodontal and Implant Surgery 466 Kinderkamack Rd. Oradell, NJ 07649 201.261.9200 ERIC T. LINDEN Dr. Eric Linden, DMD, MSD 595 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677 201.307.0339 OLGA MICHAUD M&N Dental of Fort Lee 2500 Lemoine Ave. Suite 401 Fort Lee, NJ 07204 201.585.0500 CHETAN PATIL Periodontal Associates, LLC 20 W. Ivy Ln. Englewood, NJ 07631 201.567.7766 JOHN C. PULLMAN Wyckoff Periodontics 385 Clinton Ave. Wyckoff, NJ 07481 201.891.6270 JERALD N. ROSENBERG Jerald N. Rosenberg, DMD, LLC 19-21 Fair Lawn Ave. Suite 2H Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 201.794.0260

MICHELLE RUBIN Dr. Noam Kranz, DMD 681 River Rd. New Milford, NJ 07646 201.261.1311 JOHN R. VAROSCAK Kurpis Advanced Dentistry 545 Route 17 South Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.447.9700 CORY A. WANATICK Cory Wanatick Periodontal Associates 1563 Parker Ave. Fort Lee, NJ 07024 201.461.4133

SCOTT D. GANZ Scott D. Ganz, DMD 158 Linwood Plaza Suite 204 Fort Lee, NJ 07024 201.592.8888

LEONARD J. RESNICK Resnick Premier Dentistry 841 Franklin Ave. Suite 7 Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 888.615.5599

KENNETH L. HILSEN Fair Lawn Dental Associates 25-15 Fair Lawn Ave. Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 201.797.8464

MARK SAMANI Ridgewood Dental Associates 166 Franklin Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.652.2474

JOHN A. IANZANO Kurpis Advanced Dentistry 545 Route 17 South Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.447.9700

MICHAEL S. YOUNG Wyckoff Periodontics 385 Clinton Ave. Wyckoff, NJ 07481 201.891.6270

JOHN JACKSON Oral Facial Esthetics 82 E. Allendale Rd. Saddle River, NJ 07458 201.760.0994

JULIANA YUN Juliana Yun, DDS, PC 116 N. Franklin Tpke.

Ramsey, NJ 07446 201.825.7677

JIN HA JOUNG Ridgewood Dental Associates 166 Franklin Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.652.2474

PROSTHODONTICS JORGE E. BARRIOS Jorge E. Barrios DDS 75 Chestnut St. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.445.4474

CALEB KIM AP&P Dental 119 1st St. Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ 07423 201.652.7711

BRUCE W. BITZER Dr. Bruce W. Bitzer, DMD 385 S. Maple Ave. Glen Rock, NJ 07452 201.652.0435

MICHAEL KLOTZ Prosthodontics of Ho-Ho-Kus 312 Warren Ave. Suite 1 Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ 07423 201.444.9777

MARK DANBE Dr. Mark Danbe, DMD, PA 500 Piermont Rd. Suite 203 Closter, NJ 07624 201.768.3513

GUILLERMO J. MOLINA Guillermo J. Molina, DDS 1200 E. Ridgewood Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.670.7774

NICOLAS ELIAN VIZSTARA 300 Sylvan Ave. Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 201.816.4000

FRANCIS OH Comfort Dental Clinic, LLC 2044 Center Ave. Suite 1 Fort Lee, NJ 07024 201.585.8050

DANIEL B. FEIT Feit & Jonas Dental 19 Franklin St. Tenafly, NJ 07670 201.569.4535

GLENN N. PHILLIPS Phillips Dentistry 235 Madison Ave. Wyckoff, NJ 07481 201.891.5154

JEFFREY R. SCHWARTZ Jeffrey R. Schwartz, DMD Cosmetic & Restorative Dentistry 489 Edsall Blvd.

Fort Lee, NJ 07024 201.224.9000

TOP DENTISTS LISTINGS

VANESSA Q. VELILLA Pediatric Dental Associates, Inc. 195 S. Maple Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.652.7020

THERESA E. SEGAT Theresa E. Segat, DMD 841 Ridgewood Ave. Oradell, NJ 07649 201.265.0450 R. BRIAN ULLMANN Prosthodontics of Ho-Ho-Kus 312 Warren Ave. Suite 1 Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ 07423 201.444.9777 JAVIER URQUIOLA East Hill Dental 163 Engle St. Building 2 Englewood, NJ 07631 201.568.2532 ELAINA VERGIER EV Dental, PC 420 Grand Ave. Englewood, NJ 07631 201.568.9098 NICHOLAS A. VERO Nicholas A. Vero, DDS 756 Cedar Ln. Teaneck, NJ 07666 201.692.1919 ARTHUR P. WEINBERG Arthur Weinberg, DDS 104 Broadway Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677 201.307.1919

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TOP DENTISTS PROFILES

ANDREW SPECTOR, D.M.D., F.A.G.D., F.I.C.O.I. JENNIFER HADE, D.M.D. GENTLE DENTISTRY is a state of the art Multispecialty dental practice located in Haworth N.J. “Our goal is simplify all your dental procedures through technology driven minimally invasive technique,” says Dr. Andrew Spector. Serving Bergen County and its surrounding areas for over 50 years and continuing the legacy of Dr. Michael Migdal and Dr. Joel Spector, Dr. Andrew Spector and his Associates provide advanced comprehensive dental care for all ages all under on roof. “From the simplest laser child filling to the most advanced implant techniques in the industry patients really appreciate being able to stay in house with us for there care,” notes Dr. Spector.

Today, Dr. Spector takes great pride in bringing together his long standing expert team of associates capable of handling any possible dental procedure. His associates Adam Brisman, DMD, is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Jennifer Hade, DMD is a general dentist and Invisalign provider and Aleksander Iofin, DMD is a nationally renowned endodontist providing

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“microscopic endodontic care”. “Our staff is unparalleled as a team, we do whatever it takes to make our patients experience comfortable, efficient, and pain-free. They are whom I most deeply appreciate and are a large part of our success in treating our patients the way we do,” says Dr. Spector .The doctors and their skilled cohesive staff, all with long tenure in the practice, form a dynamic group prepared to support all of your family’s dental needs.

Dr. Spector specializes in Implant, Cosmetic, and advanced General care.

He is nationally renowned in the field for his expertise using today’s latest technologies and has lectured on minimally invasive implant placement nationally for over eight years. “There is nothing we do that we don’t also teach, it is all geared to make the best dental experience possible for our patients today.”

Gentle Dentistry pioneered the use of CEREC dentistry in 1998 which uses computer-aided design and manufacturing to create

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GENTLE DENTISTRY

173 Terrace St., Haworth, NJ 07641 • 201.384.1611 • gentledentistry.com • bergenhybridge.com

ceramic tooth restorations in a single visit. He has taught over 2500 dentists nationally on CEREC digital technology including metal free crowns and porcelain onlays. Dr. Spector is also one of eight national certified trainers for the Solea Laser, the most advanced tooth and gum laser in the field of dentistry which delivers unparalled comfort across a wide range dental procedures. Included amongst only a handful of area dentists certified in the Chao Pinhole Technique, they offer this breakthrough treatment for gum recession. Unlike traditional grafting, this very effective, minimally invasive option is scalpel and suture free. He is also certified in the Hybridge Accelerated Full mouth Dental Implant technique ridding patients of dentures in the most efficient way possible.

Dr. Hade joined Gentle Dentistry in 2004. She is a graduate of Wake Forest University. She Graduated from the university of Medicine

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and Dentistry of N.J. Dr. Hade completed a General practice residency at Morristown Memorial hospital. She is highly experienced in the use of all the technology Gentle Dentistry has to offer. “Being here over the years and being able to embrace the best of dental technology for our patients has been wonderful,” says Dr. Hade.

Dr. Spector is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. He completed a two year program in Full Mouth Rehabilitation and a second 2 year Surgical Restorative Implantology program. He has served as Clinical Associate Professor at New York University, teaching surgical and prosthetic implantology and has been awarded a Fellow of The Academy of General Dentistry and The International Congress of Oral Implantology. The office has had the honor of being voted top dentists year after year. A visit to Gentle Dentistry will change the way you view dental care.

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ANTHONY CARAMICO, D.M.D.

MIDLAND PARK FAMILY DENTISTRY

662 Godwin Ave., Midland Park, NJ 07432 • 201.447.5555 • midlandparkfamilydentistry.com WHEN IT COMES TO PROVIDING the highest quality dentistry in the most effective and efficient way, we know that being ordinary is just not good enough. At Midland Park Family Dentistry, we strive to be anything but ordinary. Our commitment to bringing patients the latest innovations in a stress-free and inviting atmosphere is present throughout the entire office. From our warm and friendly front office, to our tranquil seating area, to our well-appointed, tech-enabled treatment rooms, our experienced and knowledgeable doctors and hygienists deliver services that send a clear and positive message to our patients.

Imagine getting a crown or bridge in just one visit without messy impressions or temporaries, having your dentist check for decay without radiation, or restoring a broken tooth or cavity without the use of an anesthetic or drill. Using innovative instruments like our CEREC technology, zero-radiation cavity detector and SOLEA laser, we do just that and more.

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“By staying at the forefront of the industry and continuously learning about the latest instruments and techniques, I can deliver the highest level of personalized care, the very cornerstone of my practice,” says Dr. Caramico.

Using SOLEA technology, we deliver unmatched results in a fraction of the time. The SOLEA dental laser, an isotopic CO2 laser, helps deliver pain-free dentistry with no anesthesia and can be used for both hard and soft tissue.

But most important, are the strong, trusting relationships we have established with patients. “Everything I do is with them in mind. I am blessed and humbled to have had the good fortune to travel through life with my patients and my staff. We’re a family,” adds Dr. Caramico. “Most endearing of all is to care for patients and their families through multiple generations.”

We’d love to make you part of our family. Stop in and take a look for yourself.

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TOP DENTISTS PROFILES

STEVEN M. MOSS, D.M.D. JASON DIAMOND, D.D.S., M.D. VINCENT NOVELLI, D.M.D., M.D. CHANG HAN, D.D.S., M.D. ANGELA ILLUZZI-RUSSO, D.D.S.

PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT: Chang Han, D.D.S., M.D., Angela Illuzzi-Russo, D.D.S., Steven M. Moss, D.M.D., Jason Diamond, D.D.S., M.D., Vincent Novelli, D.M.D., M.D.

BERGEN ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY

260 Old Hook Rd. East Bldg., Suite 202, Westwood, NJ 07675 • 201.664.5656 • bergenoralsurgery.com BERGEN ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY, in the community for over 60 years, treats generations of patients seeking the best Oral & Maxillofacial surgery, including extractions and dental implants, wisdom teeth removal, pathology, facial reconstruction and trauma surgery. Peers voted each dentist at BOMS as a Top Dentist in recognition of the practice’s clinical experience, development of protocols and use of advanced technologies to ensure quick, accurate patient procedures and surgeries.

“We’re leaders of All-on-4 ® surgery in the N.Y. tristate area,” says Dr. Chang Han about the minimally-invasive, graft-free procedure that restores a full arch using just four dental implants. Other advanced technology includes 3D technology that can digitally reconstruct a patient’s facial anatomy and computer-guided systems that customize perfect implants and plates for reconstructive surgery.

Each doctor has a compelling story about their passion for the specialty. “When I was young, I was amazed by the reconstructive jaw surgery my close friend underwent when he had a sporting accident,” says Dr. Jason Diamond. “They seemed to fix the impossible.” Patients are treated for dental pain to facial reconstruction to diagnosing and treating cancer. As Dr. Angela Russo says, “Our treatment could change a

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patient’s life and I am happy to be part of a specialty that can make such a difference.”

DR. STEVEN M. MOSS: Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and The National Dental Board of Anesthesiology, Fellow of the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology and the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.

DR. JASON DIAMOND: board certified by the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and the National Dental Board of Anesthesiology, Fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.

Fellow of the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology.

DR. VINCENT NOVELLI: board certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.

DR. CHANG HAN: Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Fellow of the American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.

DR. ANGELA ILLUZZI-RUSSO: board certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Diplomate of the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.

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ERIC WITTLINGER, D.D.S.

WITTLINGER ORTHODONTICS

595 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677 • 201.391.5537 • wittlingerorthodontics.com PARENTS AND CHILDREN LOOK FOR, and appreciate, an orthodontic office that runs on schedule, has a friendly and helpful staff and an orthodontist who personally sees every patient keeping moms and dads fully informed on progress. These attributes accurately describe Wittlinger Orthodontics, founded by Dr. Eric Wittlinger in 2004, a practice that treats children and adults.

One of Dr. Wittlinger’s noted strengths is his conservative orthodontic philosophy. “I prefer to wait until children have lost most of their baby teeth before starting orthodontic treatment,” he says, which saves parents travel time, money and allows patients to spend the least amount of time in braces, unless early treatment is warranted for more severe orthodontic needs. Parents are also happy when they learn that Dr. Wittlinger uses techniques and appliances that require minimal patient compliance. The doctor digitally scans patient’s teeth for Invisalign rather than the traditional method of using impression trays, performs soft tissue laser procedures to engage certain teeth

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in a timely manner without the need for surgery, and circumvents routine full 3-D head scans on patients to reduce their X-ray exposure. Kids and parents also love the patient rewards program encouraging participation and cooperation.

“Orthodontists are trained to diagnose complex problems and over multiple visits unravel a puzzle and achieve great results,” Dr. Wittlinger explains. “I’m a perfectionist and strive to achieve perfect alignment and occlusion in all my patients.” That goal has led to a high success in his retention protocol and winning smiles for years to come.

Dr. Wittlinger, a specialist in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, is a member of many prestigious honor societies and professional organizations. He obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Dentistry in Richmond, Virginia and was selected into the highly competitive orthodontic residency program at the New York University (NYU) School of Dentistry in NYC.

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DAYNA CASSANDRA, D.D.S.

DAYNA CASSANDRA COSMETIC DENTISTRY

351 Evelyn St., Paramus, NJ 07652 • 201.261.7645 • Cosmeticdentistofparamus.com PEERS CHOSE DR. DAYNA CASSANDRA FOR TOP DENTIST, as they did last year, because of her continuous and limitless passion for dentistry. Her drive shows in her dedication as a teacher, a student and a clinician. “My colleagues appreciate the excitement that I have when I’m restoring a smile,” says Dr. Cassandra, who’s zeal has put her at the top of her industry.

Dr. Cassandra’s general practice emphasizes functional aesthetic dentistry, which describes long lasting cosmetic dentistry resulting from thorough exams and treatment plans done in stages due to time or monetary issues. “It’s important to know that the key to smile design is proper evaluation and planning,” she explains. “With accurate plans, including all the necessary steps, treatment and smile makeovers can be phased to fit into a person’s time or budget parameters.”

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Her reputation for being one of the most empathetic and compassionate dentists is evident as she works with patients who require the simplest to the most complex of restorative dental needs. “I enjoy the process of uncovering the reasons why a smile is changing, and how I can restore or rejuvenate it with proper function leading to beautiful aesthetics,” she says. “Often times, it’s working with a team of specialists to do the least amount of dentistry with maximum results.”

Dr. Cassandra’s staff, including a general practitioner and a periodontist, is a diverse team of doctors allowing her to put her whole heart into taking the best care of her patients and to continuously study with top specialists to discuss best treatment options. She has trained at the most prestigious institutions, is an active member of numerous dental organizations and she is an Assistant Clinical Professor at NYU Center for Esthetics, teaching other dentists how to provide excellent care.

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JULIANA YUN, D.D.S., P.C.

RAMSEY PERIODONTICS

116 North Franklin Turnpike, Ramsey, NJ 07446 • 201.825.7677 • drjulianayun.com DR. JULIANA YUN credits her late father for her decision to become a dentist. As the first Korean dentist in New York City, he paved the way and exemplified the meaning of trusted doctor and friend. His best advice “Never forget that the mouth you are treating is connected to a human being with feelings and emotions,” are words by which Dr. Yun practices every day.

A board-certified periodontist, Dr. Yun has a natural ability to make a personal connection with each patient. Her expansive career started right after dental school at Stony Brook University as a dentist in the United States Navy and then a practicing dentist in New York City for 15 years, giving her a broad understanding of patients from all walks of life.

Now in private practice, Dr. Yun’s most proud accomplishment is the personal attachment patients have for her and the practice’s dedicated team. From the first phone inquiry to the doctor’s personal

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call following any procedure, patients feel welcomed and safe in Dr. Yun’s gentle hands. “Getting to the bottom of why a person came to my practice is the first and most important step,” explains Dr. Yun. “When someone presents with periodontal disease and requires treatment, it’s important to understand the history so I can get them back to a point of health.”

Dr. Yun offers a wide scope of periodontics from cosmetic crown lengthening to periodontal plastic surgery, extractions, implants, deep cleanings and full arch implant placement, to the treatment of periodontal disease.

Her leadership and stellar reputation were the catalysts for the creation of a study club where she and area dentists review new techniques and complex cases. “State-of-the-art technology and surgical skills are expected,” she says. “What sets our office apart is its warmth and humanity.”

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MICHAEL DUONG, D.D.S.

PRECISION ORTHODONTICS

139 Prospect St., Ridgewood, NJ 07450 • 201.444.7447 • luvmybraces.com AS THE OLD WISE PROVERB SAYS, “Find a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.”

Dr. Michael Duong is one of those lucky individuals to realize the profession that perfectly aligns with his strengths. His keen visual perception, mastery of science and excellent diagnostic skills, made orthodontics a no brainer.

Dr. Duong’s proudest accomplishment of his career is building his own practice. “I love coming to work. My team is super energetic, warm and caring. The patients we care for and the families we get to know are the epitome of each day,” says Dr. Duong. “Listening to the kid’s stories and watching them grow into beautiful adults is heartening. I treat patients of all ages and I take pride in knowing that they acquire a boost of confidence when facing the world with a beautiful smile.”

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With technology constantly evolving, Dr. Duong teaches to stay on the cutting edge. He is an assistant clinical professor at Columbia University where he received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery and orthodontic specialty training.

A stickler for making sure that treatment is working right and moving along as quickly as possible, Dr. Duong made the conscious decision to practice solo. Since 2010, when he first opened his doors, the practice has been growing. So much so, that plans are underway for a move to larger space across the street where Dr. Duong has committed to building what promises to be the latest and greatest in orthodontics.

Dr. Duong is a strong believer in giving back to the community at the grassroots level where he can make a direct impact on his patients and their families. He donates to local schools, teams and religious institutions.

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ADELFI MOLINA, D.D.S., F.A.G.D.

DENTAL ARTS OF HACKENSACK

176 Summit Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601 • 201.525.0202 • dentalartsnj.com AS THE FOUNDER OF DENTAL ARTS OF HACKENSACK, Dr. Adelfi Molina’s comprehensive restorative, cosmetic and general dentistry practice offers everything from dental implants to endodontics to orthodontics. All procedures are done in-house and under one roof to help patients relax knowing they’re in the best hands possible. But it’s also the other ways Dr. Molina and her staff take care of patients that earned her a spot as a Top Dentist.

In addition to a compassionate and highly-trained staff, Dr. Molina’s office is outfitted with the most advanced dental technology to make procedures not only more comfortable and less invasive, but also faster so patients can begin to smile sooner.

To ensure the best quality of care, Dental Arts applies advanced 3D technology. By using Sirona Cone Beam CT imaging, she offers patients a detailed visualization in diagnosing, improving a patient’s understanding during treatment planning. For precision and speed, Dr. Molina utilizes the Cerec. This sophisticated system allows Dr. Molina to use 3D photography

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in designing virtual restorations without having to take impressions, which are then speedily milled in-office and inserted same-day; guaranteeing a convenient experience to her patients.

For certain dental procedures, Dr. Molina uses Single Tooth Anesthesia (STA) to ensure painless visits. STA injects a single tooth using a computercontrolled local dental anesthetic system. STA eliminates the “bee sting” feeling and minimizes numbness to a patient’s face.

Another way to ease patients’ fears is to use laser dentistry minus needles, drilling or numbness. The advanced methods in using the WaterLase and other dental lasers help with cavity diagnosis and removal, curing and hardening bonding materials and whitening teeth.

Dr. Molina, in practice since 1988, holds two dental degrees and she is the recipient of the Academy of General Dentistry Fellowship Award.

Dr. Molina and her team care for apprehensive dental patients of all ages every day by treating them just like they’d want to be treated at the dentist, while changing lives with a beautiful smile.

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JASON M. AUERBACH, D.D.S. SUNG HEE CHO, D.D.S., M.D. RONALD FEDERMAN, D.D.S.

PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT: Shawn Lynn, D.D.S., Ronald Federman, D.D.S., Jason M. Auerbach, D.D.S., Sung Hee Cho, D.D.S., M.D., Justin R. Messina, D.M.D., M.D.

RIVERSIDE ORAL SURGERY

130 Kinderkamack Rd., Suite 204, River Edge, NJ 07661 333 Old Hook Rd., Suite 100, Westwood, NJ 07675 300 Grand Ave., Suite 102, Englewood, NJ 07631 201.487.6565 • riversideoralsurgery.com PUTTING PATIENTS AT EASE COMES naturally for Dr. Jason Auerbach, Dr. Sung Hee Cho and their team of surgeons, including Dr. Ronald Federman, Dr. Shawn Lynn, and Dr. Justin Messina. The entire staff at Riverside Oral Surgery offers extraordinarily empathetic care to each and every patient who walks through the doors, whether it’s for a routine dental implant surgery or wisdom tooth removal to highlevel corrective jaw surgery or treatment of oral pathology. As oral and maxillofacial surgeons, all of Riverside Oral Surgery’s specialists have many additional years of hospital-based surgical and anesthesia training that has culminated in a practice that offers the full scope of leading edge treatments with standards that consistently exceed patients’ expectations.

Riverside Oral Surgery’s offices focus on creating the optimal patient experience, including the latest high-definition, 3D scanning and imaging tectinology to accurately diagnose patients, along with the safest anesthesia options available. Advances in technology, such as “bladeless” implant surgery, state-of-the-art wisdom tooth extraction and minimally invasive bone grafting, have become the standard of care in this practice.

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Their advanced surgical facilities feature fully equipped surgical suites with separate recovery areas, and an aesthetics center for facial cosmetic procedures housed at the River Edge office. Riverside Oral Surgery also offers same­day full mouth implant-based restorations. With the opening of their Englewood office in October of 2017, Riverside Oral Surgery marked their 10th anniversary by creating the most state-of-the-art oral and maxillofacial surgical office Bergen County has ever seen.

Dr. Auerbach, a graduate of NYU College of Dentistry, is dually board certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and the National Dental Board of Anesthesiology and consistently recognized as a leader in his field. Dr. Cho, a graduate of Columbia University’s College of Dental Medicine, is also a board certified dualdegree Oral and Maxillofaciai Surgeon trained and licensed as both a dentist and a medical doctor. Dr. Federman is a board certified surgeon who has been a pillar in the Bergen County dental community for over 40 years. Referring doctors and dentists trust the surgeons at Riverside Oral Surgery to provide the most positive experiences, exceptional skills and uncompromised results for their patients.

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RUSSELL SANDMAN, D.M.D., M.S.

BERGEN ORTHODONTICS

500 Piermont Rd., Closter, NJ 07624 • 201.768.4121 • bergenortho.com WHEN DR. RUSSELL M. SANDMAN speaks with passion about orthodontics and serving his patient population, you immediately know you are in very skilled hands. Bergen Orthodontics, Dr. Sandman’s practice, is an institution that has served the community for over four decades. As the current owner of the practice, Dr. Sandman embraces its history and reputation for the highest quality care. His distinct vision for his patients combines a compassionate and rigorously trained staff, proven technology and, above all, attention to detail.

“Having braces myself definitely had a positive impact on my adolescent development and more than anything else, I wanted to give that same experience to others. I gained the personal selfconfidence needed to go on to dental school and achieve my ambitions to become a doctor,” says board-certified Dr. Sandman. “I am most proud of the consistency we have as a practice to deliver beautiful results.”

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patient and their parents to help them make the most educated decision about what type of orthodontic treatment will achieve the best results.

With so many options, Dr. Sandman understands that today’s choices can be complicated, leading him to carefully outline treatment plans for his patients that integrate the most highly-regarded and in-demand appliances, devices and advanced materials.

The talented, cohesive team at Bergen Orthodontics believes in oldfashioned personalized service and is committed to making every patient comfortable. “I have the absolute best staff who want nothing more than to make our patient’s lives better,” adds Dr. Sandman. In an effort to carry out his personal policy to ensure that anyone who needs braces is given that care, the practice works with the non-profit Donated Orthodontics Services and Jewish Family Services.

Dr. Sandman was awarded a Dean’s Merit Scholarship to attend the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and received a Master of Science degree in orthodontics at Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery.

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MICHAEL W. KLOTZ, D.M.D., M.DENT.SC., F.A.C.P.

PROSTHODONTICS OF HO-HO-KUS

312 Warren Ave., Suite #1, Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ 07423 • 201.444.9777 • smilehhk.com DR. MICHAEL KLOTZ welcomes a good challenge. After earning his Doctorate of Dental Medicine degree at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ), Dr. Klotz went on to study Prosthodontics, the dental specialty pertaining to implant, aesthetic and reconstructive dentistry. He was accepted into a competitive three-year residency program in Prosthodontics at the University of Connecticut Health Center. During his post graduate training, he obtained a Master’s Degree in Dental Science (M.Dent.

Sc), concentrating his studies on research involving dental implants.

Dr. Klotz continued his education with a fellowship in Maxillofacial Prosthetics at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. While at MSKCC, he completed board certification in Prosthodontics, the highest honor in the specialty.

Using his advanced training, Dr. Klotz does not shy away from the most complex dental situations. “I chose Prosthodontics as a way to help

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my patients with difficult dental issues as well as satisfy my passion for aesthetic dentistry,” says Dr. Klotz. “For me it was the perfect blend.”

Seven years in practice, Dr. Klotz and his team pride themselves on honesty, integrity and giving patients all of their options. An in-house laboratory allows Dr. Klotz to offer the highest standard in Prosthodontics —functional, comfortable and aesthetic dental restorations.

With multiple fellowships including a Fellow of the American College of Prosthodontists (F.A.C.P.), a Fellow of the Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics, a Fellow of the American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics and a Fellow of the International Team for Implantology (ITI), other dentists often consult with Dr. Klotz on their most difficult cases. Dr. Klotz has published in peer reviewed dental journals and has lectured nationally on various topics in Prosthodontics and Implant dentistry. His greatest reward is completing life-changing dentistry and making longlasting relationships with his patients.

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JOHN SARAYDARIAN, D.M.D.

ALLENDALE DENTAL

42 West Allendale Ave., Allendale, NJ 07401 • 201.760.1116 • allendaledental.net DR. JOHN SARAYDARIAN and his associate, Dr. Caroline Hamilton, are committed to providing the highest quality of dental care and a comprehensive approach to overall patient health.

According to Dr. Saraydarian, “Honesty, integrity and quality treatment are the goals I’ve strived for since opening my practice in 2004. Above all, we listen to our patient’s concerns. I consider my patients an extension of my family and I practice with genuine respect, thoughtfulness and sensitivity. This philosophy has proven successful with frequent referrals and glowing wordof-mouth endorsements which have spurred the growth of my practice, particularly with patients ages 2 to 12. I integrate innovative, state of the art

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cosmetic and restorative dentistry in a friendly, relaxing environment. With a focus on preventative care, I provide the most effective and up-to-date technology including panoramic digital x-rays, lasers for soft tissue treatments and cavity detection, Identafi oral cancer detection and Invisalign clear aligners. Using advanced computer technology to educate patients about the health of their mouth, we can work together to meet their personal goals. The more information patients have at hand, the easier it is for them to understand any necessary treatment. Ultimately, my objective is to establish every patient’s smile on a solid foundation that will provide excellent dental health throughout their entire life.”

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TAMAR GRUENBAUM, D.D.S.

RIDGEWOOD VALLEY PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY

385 South Maple Ave., Glen Rock, NJ 07452 • 201.652.2707 • rvpediatricdentistry.com PEDIATRIC DENTIST TAMAR GRUENBAUM or “Dr. Tamar” as patients call her, considers every interaction with her young patients an opportunity to shape their view of dentistry, good health, and nutrition.

Her main goal is to create a welcoming atmosphere where each child feels comfortable and at ease.

“Nothing makes me happier than when a child comes in a little bit nervous and leaves our office with a whole new outlook,” says Dr. Tamar. “When a child is feeling uneasy, especially after a previous bad experience, we take baby steps to reverse that memory and improve their behavior.” On a global outreach trip to Jamaica, Dr. Tamar realized that children are extremely amenable and eager to learn, making it possible to instill good oral hygiene practices from the beginning. She then made the decision that her dental career would be limited to the field of pediatric dentistry.

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Dr. Tamar sees patients as young as six months old, enabling her to provide anticipatory guidance and to properly educate new parents about feeding, oral habits, brushing techniques, and diet.

Building an ongoing relationship with parents is the key to the success of the practice.

A graduate of Columbia University College of Dental Medicine and post-graduate training in pediatric dentistry at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, where she served as chief resident, Dr. Tamar bought the practice in October 2015. Her proudest moments are when a patient says “I want to be just like you.” “Making a positive impact on a child and influencing their outlook on wellness is why I chose pediatric dentistry.

More so than executing the perfect filling, I strive to be a behavior management specialist and to teach my patients healthy lifetime habits,” adds Dr. Tamar.

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SALVATORE J. CARCARA, D.M.D., M.S., P.C.

CARCARA ORTHODONTICS

70 West Allendale Ave., Suite C, Allendale, NJ 07401 • 201.962.7447 381 Broadway, Suite 41, Westwood, NJ 07675 • 201.664.4443 carcaraorthodontics.com DR. SALVATORE CARCARA and his staff at Carcara Orthodontics want every patient’s visit to be one of the best parts of their day. A Board-Certified orthodontist in private practice for almost two decades, Dr. Carcara is known in the community for his genuine compassion for adolescents and their families, understanding how important it is to have a positive impact on a patient’s day. He is also known in the orthodontic field for his research on long-term teeth retention which continues to be a topic of lectures by other orthodontists throughout the country.

Over his career, Dr. Carcara has embraced the evolution of brace technology. “Years ago, there was one type of brace and the same results for everyone,” he says. “Now digital dentistry lets me design customized braces to achieve customized smiles” for both children and adults. To help patients be successful with their treatment plans, he offers patient incentive programs.

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variety of types, materials and styles, including Insignia™ custom braces, an advanced brace and wire system to replace potentially problematic elastics and ties. “Teeth move faster, patients are more comfortable and oral hygiene is improved with Insignia™,” explains Dr. Carcara.

Dr. Carcara’s distinguished education includes graduating at the top of his class as a Presidential Scholar from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, completing a residency at Hackensack University Medical Center, and orthodontic training and a Master of Science Degree in Orthodontics and Oral Biology from the Graduate School of Oral Medicine at the State University of New York Buffalo, School of Dental Medicine. Among his professional affiliations, he is the chairman of continuing education of the New Jersey Association of Orthodontics and a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, which is the only certifying board recognized by the American Dental Association for the specialty of orthodontics.

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MARK SAMANI, D.M.D. JIN HA JOUNG, D.M.D.

RIDGEWOOD DENTAL ASSOCIATES

166 Franklin Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07450 • 201.652.2474 • ridgewooddental.com “DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY IS THE future of dentistry. We are proud to bring the digital workflow to you now,” says Dr. Mark Samani. “Our Planmeca Digital Cone Beam CT scan allows for the precise evaluation of bone. The Straumann Intraoral Scanner provides accurate digital impressions. Combining these two digital forms in the Straumann Cares CAD/CAM software allows us to print surgical guides and models with a Formlabs 3D printer, and create the final restorations with the Straumann M Series full arch milling station.”

“All the best and latest technology without sound dental techniques and high personal standards are useless,” states Dr. Jin Ha Joung. “We wanted the digital workflow to enhance the dental experience for our patients and ensure a better final result. With what we have added to our practice, we have accomplished both.”

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comfortable and inviting environment is our primary goal. At the same time, we want local dentists to have the opportunity to learn about digital implant dentistry in the same comfortable environment. That is why we are moving the practice to a brand new state-of-the-art facility where we can better deliver restorative, periodontal, prosthodontic and implant dentistry as well as TMJ and Sleep Apnea treatment. The Ridgewood Implant Institute will have a 12-person conference room with an integrated surgical suite where local dentists will have access to an excellent educational facility and patients can be treated in an educational environment with reduced fees,” noted the doctors.

“We are excited about this new initiative we are bringing to Bergen County, both the new Ridgewood Dental Associates and the Ridgewood Implant Institute.“ Drs. Samani and Joung provide a combined 35 years of adult restorative, prosthetic, periodontal and implant dentistry to patients in Bergen County.

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KELLY MCNALLY PASSARELLI, D.D.S.

172 Franklin Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07450 • 201.444.4050 • theridgewooddentist.com BORN WITH A CLEFT LIP AND PALATE, Dr. Kelly McNally remembers well how it feels to be ashamed to smile. Wearing braces as early as first grade and following several reconstructive surgeries, Dr. McNally achieved the gift of a smile.

The significance of a smile is what drove Dr. McNally to pursue general dentistry with a focus on cosmetic and restorative procedures for the whole family. “Dentistry is a team effort between the dentist and the patient. It is my job to empower and educate my patients, to listen to their needs and to then create proper function and esthetics,” explains Dr. McNally.

Building the practice with her husband, the late Dr. Lawrence Passarelli, Dr. McNally’s proudest achievement is carrying on the Passarelli family legacy for compassionate dental care. “We are truly a family practice,” says Dr. McNally, “It began with my father in law, and then Larry and I took it to the next level. Our staff and patients are all part of our family.” A graduate of the University of Maryland Dental School, she went on to complete a general practice residency at the Medical Center of Delaware.

MICHAEL CLEMENTE, D.M.D. • NICOLE CLEMENTE, D.D.S. MARISSA CLEMENTE, D.D.S.

CLEMENTE ORTHODONTICS

60 W. Ridgewood Ave., 3rd Fl., Ridgewood, NJ 07450 • 201.447.2888 • clementeorthodontics.com THE PHILOSOPHY OF Clemente Orthodontics is simple. “We use the latest and greatest technology, in a healthy and efficient matter, while providing a warm and caring environment, and we love what we do,” says Dr. Michael Clemente, which is what led the group to be chosen by peers as a Top Dentist.

Experience matters, says Dr. Nicole Clemente. “Not only does the 50-plus combined years of experience straightening teeth that we have between our three doctors matter, but the experience of our patients counts,” she says. “We work very hard to provide exceptional customer service while our staff creates a professional, but playful experience.” Dr. Michael Clemente practices with his two daughters, Dr. Nicole Clemente and Dr. Marissa Clemente. All three dentists are members of the most prestigious dental associations and participate in study clubs that meet to collaborate on cases and share clinical expertise with other best dental practices.

Clemente Orthodontics was among the first group to begin straightening teeth with Invisalign over 20 years ago when the system was first introduced.

“We’ve kept up with all the technological advances and we’re now one of the top Invisalign providers in the country,” says Dr. Marissa Clemente, adding that some of the benefits of Invisalign for teens and adults include fewer appointments, no emergencies and better hygiene when using the invisible system to straighten teeth without using brackets or wires.

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TWINKLE LITTLE STAR PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY

259 Kinderkamack Rd., Westwood, NJ 07675 • 201.358.0800 • twinklelittlestardentistry.com • usethefloss.com AS A MOTHER, DR. GRACE CHIN, board certified pediatric dentist and owner of Twinkle Little Star Pediatric Dentistry, easily connects with her patients, as well as their parents. “I’ve always had an affinity towards working with children,” says Dr. Chin, “and, I also understand parents’ concerns for their children.”

She advises parents seeking a pediatric dentist to ask about the dentist’s training, philosophy and approach to treating children.

Dr. Chin has created a child-friendly office with books available to read, video games to play, television screens on the ceiling and even dental cleaning paste with flavors ranging from chocolate to watermelon.

In addition to her private practice, Dr. Chin is a Clinical Site Director at Montefiore Medical Center’s Pediatric Dentistry Program. Training Montefiore’s residents keeps her up to date with the latest dental products and technologies.

One of the more recent treatment alternatives for cavities is the use of silver diamine fluoride (SDF). SDF is an antimicrobial liquid painlessly placed on children’s cavities to arrest decay. “I recently implemented SDF in my practice and it’s been helpful for patients who may have otherwise resisted treatment for their dental cavities,” says Dr. Chin. Children deserve the gift of quality oral care at Twinkle Little Star Pediatric Dentistry with Top Dentist Dr. Chin.

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GRACE E. CHIN, D.D.S.

BRIAN P. TRAVA, D.M.D. • SUJEAN OH, D.D.S. ALISON PETIX, D.M.D. • SEUNG SHON, D.M.D. • JAE OH, D.D.S.

NEW JERSEY ROOT CANAL

680 Kinderkamack Rd., Oradell, NJ 07649 • 201.261.6900 • njrootcanal.com

WE SAVE TEETH AND ENJOY what we do. Our office specializes in diagnosing, root canal, fixing root canals, special needs patients, and sports trauma. The modern standard of root canal care consists of surgical microscopes,

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3D imaging and lasers. Technology has increased the success rate of root canal therapy to make it the most financially sound long-term treatment for a tooth. Before a tooth is removed, get multiple opinions!

There are many specialized techniques to save a tooth. Once a tooth is gone, it is an exponential lifetime cost.

We field a great deal of trauma.

We recently have given the first comprehensive lecture in the area on stem cell nerve regeneration in children’s tooth trauma. It is a great achievement to see a nerve grow without doing a root canal!

The doctors have vast experience with complex cases and all have been fortunate to share Top Doc awards. Our office is very grateful to the great patients and doctors to have the confidence in our office to allow all five doctors to be nominated this year.

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GUILLERMO J. MOLINA, D.D.S.

1200 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07450 • 201.670.7774 • guillermomolinadds.com IT ISN’T COMING FROM a long line of dentists, or building intricate model airplanes or his love of working on cars—it is his passion for creating a beautiful, natural smile that has made Dr. Guillermo J. Molina one of the most respected and talented prosthodontists in Bergen County.

Always on the cutting edge of dentistry, Dr. Molina uses computer-aided planning and guided surgery, treating patients with all types of restorative needs, from high esthetic, single-tooth restorations to full-mouth reconstructions on natural teeth and implants. He achieves precision by using digital scanning and design technology and, as an AvaDent lab partner, provides milled, digital dentures with an unsurpassed fit. Dr. Molina is a provider and recognized leader of the All-on-4, having trained in Europe with developer Dr. Malo, a technique for placing fixed implant restorations using as few as four implants.

Together with the dedication of his highly skilled staff, Dr. Molina strives to understand every patient’s needs and deliver creative solutions to achieve the highest quality, long-lasting results.

SUZAN GHATTAS, D.D.S.

AC DENTAL OF HACKENSACK & PARAMUS

4 Forest Ave., Suite 202, Paramus, NJ 07652 • 201.489.1084 • hackensackdental.com DR. SUZAN GHATTAS has the innate ability to put patients at ease. For over 15 years, she has been creating beautiful smiles. Dr. Ghattas has a strong reputation in the Paramus and Hackensack areas for her stellar work and kind personality. With each of her patients, she seeks to build a caring partnership that keeps smiles beautiful and functional for a lifetime, with a focus on overall health and wellness. Dr. Ghattas and her staff warmly provide the very best in modern dentistry.

Dr. Ghattas graduated from New York University in the top 10% of her class and completed her residency at the Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. She further advanced her skills by completing a two year implant course at NYU and earned her fellowship from the International College of Oral Implantology (FICOI).

In April 2017, Dr. Ghattas custom built a state-of-the-art facility where patients can appreciate the newest dental technology with the highest attention to detail, all in a calm atmosphere.

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COSMETIC & RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY

489 Edsall Blvd., Fort Lee, NJ 07024 201.224.9000 • jeffreyschwartzdmd.com

DR. JEFFREY SCHWARTZ brings more than 30 years of clinical excellence, judgment and personalized attention to his restorative dental practice. His expertise includes crowns, bridges, partial and full dentures, implant restorations, veneers, bleaching, aesthetic fillings and treatment for TMJ pain, snoring and sleep apnea.

“No patient is ever just a number, but always treated as an individual,” says Dr. Schwartz who received both his dental and prosthodontic degrees at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Recognized as the specialist of choice by many of his colleagues, Dr. Schwartz has a reputation for perfection in creating beautiful, healthy smiles for both complex and routine services.

MEDINA DADURIAN, D.M.D., F.A.G.D.

DADURIAN DENTAL CARE

THERESA E. SEGAT, D.M.D.

841 Ridgewood Ave., Oradell, NJ 07649 201.265.0450 • drsegat.com

CONSISTENTLY RECOGNIZED as one of America’s Top Dentists by Consumers Research Council, and elected by her peers as a top Bergen Dentist, Dr. Segat’s reputation for quality has made her the choice of fellow dentists and physicians for thoughtful, meticulous care and a minimally invasive approach. From simple cleanings and teeth whitening to complex, durable full-mouth reconstruction, Dr. Segat’s background in art, and advanced license in Prosthodontics, the specialty treating complex disorders of cosmetics, bite, wear, dentures and implants, have served her grateful patients well for many years. Her understanding and experience have brought impeccable results for even the most difficult of cases. A lifelong student of dental art and science, she is on the teaching staff of two hospitals, served as President of the NJ College of Prosthodontists, volunteers with Dental Lifeline Network, and is a past Trustee of the Bergen County Dental Society.

GLENN PHILLIPS, D.M.D.

PHILLIPS DENTISTRY

2 Sears Dr., Suite 102, Paramus, NJ 07652 • 201.599.5985

235 Madison Ave., Wyckoff, NJ 07481 201.891.5154 • phillipsdentistry.com

DR. MEDINA DADURIAN nurtures and makes dental care accessible to children of all ages, sizes and to kids with special needs. Since opening her state-of-the-art pediatric dental practice in 1996, she’s helped children gain confidence in their inner strengths. “It’s wonderful to witness children growing into confident, well-adjusted, compassionate young adults who understand the importance of oral health and who don’t fear it,” says Dr. Dadurian. She approaches dental care from a comprehensive, lifetime of total care standpoint. “Our goal is to help parents and children balance and maintain oral health amidst growing commitments,” says Dr. Medina, who is dual-trained in general and pediatric dentistry.

DR. GLENN PHILLIPS, a prosthodontic specialist, provides families with consistent results, treating patients with a kind, honest approach which has resulted in his nomination by peers for Top Dentist. Dr. Phillips chose prosthodontics because it allowed him to utilize his biomedical engineering background to provide the best restorative work for patients. “Today’s digital advancements and new materials allow many options for me to be able to restore patients to a strong and beautiful dental condition,” he says.

Both Dr. Phillips, along with Dr. Andrew Phillips, credit their successful family dentistry and prosthodontic practice, including cosmetic dentistry and dental implant surgery, to their extraordinary caring staff, sate-of-the-art facility and a combined 45 years of experience.

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JEFFREY R. SCHWARTZ, D.M.D.

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MEAT-FREE MONDAYS Start the week on a lighter note with one of these vegetarian dishes that are healthy and delicious.

POTATO AND PEA SAMOSAS Yields: 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

n 1 lb. potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch dice n 1 cup frozen peas, cooked and drained n ½ tsp. cumin seeds n ½ tsp. coriander seeds n seeds of 4 cardamom pods n ½ tsp. black onion seeds n 2 Tbs. sunflower oil n 1 onion, finely chopped n 1 fat garlic clove, minced n ½ Tbs. freshly grated ginger n 1 large green chile, seeded and finely chopped n ½ tsp. turmeric powder n ¼ tsp. chili powder n 1 Tbs. mango chutney n salt and pepper n 2 Tbs. chopped cilantro n 10 oz. filo pastry n melted butter, to brush

DIRECTIONS

Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender.

Add the peas and cook for another 30 seconds.

Drain and set aside. Tip the cumin, coriander and cardamom into a frying pan and toast over medium heat for 1 minute. Coarsely grind the onion seeds using a mortar and pestle.

Heat the oil in a large frying pan, add the onion and cook until soft. Add the garlic, ginger and chile, and cook for 30 seconds then add the spices. Continue to cook for 1 minute, then add the diced potatoes and peas.

Mix well and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat, add the chutney and chopped cilantro, and season well.

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lay a sheet of filo pastry on the work surface and brush with melted butter. Lay another pastry sheet on top and cut into 3-inch-wide strips, then brush with the melted butter. Put a spoonful of the potato mixture onto the top left-hand corner of each strip. Fold over to make a triangle and continue folding down the length of the strip to completely encase the filling. Repeat with the remaining filling and pastry. Arrange on baking sheets and bake for 25 minutes until golden and crisp.

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Studies show that keeping your saturated fat intake to a minimum can help keep your heart healthy. Animal proteins contain these saturated fats, and by substituting them with plant-based foods, you can protect your health—and still get your necessary protein.”

—Angela Langner, registered dietitian at Nutrition Center of Bergen County, Ridgewood

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BEET, RED ONION AND ENDIVE SALAD Yields: 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

n 5 golfball-size beets, trimmed of stalk and leaves n s alt and pepper n 3 Tbs. olive oil n 1 Tbs. red wine vinegar n 1 cup pecans n 2 Tbs. honey n 2 red onions, cut into wedges n 3 garlic cloves, whole and unpeeled n 2 pears, quartered, cored and sliced n 2 endive heads, trimmed into separate leaves n large handful of wild arugula n 1 heaping cup crumbled feta FOR THE DRESSING n 3 Tbs. walnut oil n j uice of ½ lemon n 1 tsp. Dijon mustard

DIRECTIONS

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place a large piece of foil in a small roasting pan, put the beets in the middle, season and drizzle with half of the olive oil and the red wine vinegar. Wrap the foil over and seal tightly. Roast the beets for 1 hour or until tender when tested with the point of a sharp knife. Remove from the roasting pan, unwrap and cool.

Put the pecans in the roasting pan and drizzle with the honey. Stir to coat then roast for about 10 minutes until sticky and glazed.

Remove from the roasting pan and allow nuts to cool on a plate. Put the onions on a baking sheet, add the garlic cloves, drizzle the remaining olive oil and roast for about 30 minutes until tender and starting to caramelize.

To make the dressing, squeeze the roasted garlic cloves from their skins into a small bowl, add the remaining ingredients and gently whisk until just combined. Peel the beets and cut into wedges. In a large serving bowl, layer the beets, onion, pears, endive, wild arugula, crumbled feta and honey roasted pecans. Generously drizzle with the dressing and serve immediately.

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Cutting out meat once a week is a great opportunity to substitute it with nutrient-dense, highfiber foods, like the beets and pears in this recipe. Because of the fiber in both ingredients, they’ll be especially filling.

Meanwhile, the feta and pecans are great sources of protein.”

—Bess Berger, registered dietitian, Teaneck

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LEEK AND RICOTTA TART Yields: 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

n 4 large leeks, trimmed and roughly chopped n 2 Tbs. olive oil n 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped n 8 oz. ricotta n 2 Tbs. toasted pine nuts n 3 Tbs. raisins, softened in warm water n 1 organic egg n s alt and pepper FOR THE PASTRY n 7 Tbs. butter n 1½ cups all-purpose flour n 3 Tbs. water n pinch of salt

DIRECTIONS

Make the pastry by crumbling the butter into the flour and then adding water to make a dough.

Add the salt and sprinkle with extra flour. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Steam the leeks gently for about 10 minutes and drain. In a heavybottomed frying pan, heat the oil and gently cook the garlic. Then add the leeks and stir to coat well with oil; cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat.

As long as you incorporate nuts, seeds, nut butters and legumes into your meatless day, you should get enough protein. I also recommend trying a plant-based protein powder for shakes and smoothies.”

—Angela Langner, registered dietitian at Nutrition Center of Bergen County, Ridgewood

In a bowl, mix the ricotta with the pine nuts and raisins, and bind with the egg. Add the leeks, mix well and season, then set aside to cool. Gently roll out the pastry to fit an 8-inch tart tin. Prick the base and bake blind for 10 to 15 minutes. Fill the tart with the leek and ricotta mixture and return to the oven for another 30 minutes or until risen and golden.

All recipes and photos reprinted with permission from The Meat Free Monday Cookbook. © 2012 Kyle Books

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Taste the Rainbow And no, we’re not talking candy. With its vibrant mix of colors and hefty dose of nutrients, rainbow chard will brighten your plate and your health.

For years, health experts have recommended a diet filled with differentcolored foods to encourage the intake of a wide range of vitamins and minerals.

But what if you could dine on shades of red, white, pink, orange, purple and gold (bright and pastel variations included) courtesy of just one vegetable? You can.

Rainbow chard—featuring the intense flavor of Swiss chard, the mildly nutty flavor of golden chard, the sweetness of red chard and more—contains a bevy of betalain pigments that provide its eyecatching array of colors. And while it may not be on as many menus as the betterknown Swiss chard, it’s certainly worthy of some prime real estate on your dinner plate.

POWER UP One cup of cooked rainbow chard contains just 35 calories, and man, does it pack a nutritional punch: Along with the minerals manganese and zinc, the leafy vegetable contains high levels of vitamins A, C, K and E. Even better, those betalains have been shown to help with the body’s detoxification process and combat inflammation. They also contain carotenoids and flavonoids that help prevent LDL cholesterol (the bad kind) from being deposited in the arteries.

BUY/STORE/SERVE When shopping for rainbow chard, avoid bunches that have wilting leaves or brown stalks—seek out ones that have brightly colored leaves and fresh-cut stems. The veggie can be stored in the fridge for a day or two, loosely wrapped in plastic, but if you want to keep it for longer, separate the leaves and stems, then store the stems loosely wrapped in plastic. The leaves, meanwhile, should be rolled up in paper towels and then put in a plastic bag— they’ll stay fresh for about a week.

When preparing the veggie, be sure to rinse it thoroughly, or you’ll risk tasting a bit of grit. Sauteeing or stirfrying is best—for the most even cooking, start heating the stems before adding the leaves. One of the most popular chard dishes is blissfully simple and quick: Heat some olive oil in a large pan, then saute two cloves of garlic until they’re fragrant. Add the chard, stir it to coat, then cover and cook for eight minutes.

Just keep one thing in mind: Those healthy betalains aren’t heat-stable, so long cooking times can decrease their presence (and, hence, their benefits).

DID YOU KNOW? Chard is used as a substitute for spinach; it goes well with vegetables like tomatoes, artichokes, beets and peppers, grains like rice and barley, meats such as bacon and chicken, and cheeses like parmesan and pecorino.

FAST FACT How long has chard been popular? Philosopher Aristotle wrote about it way back in the 4th century BC, and the ancient Greeks (then later, the Romans) revered the veggie because of its medicinal properties.

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Since honey tends to clump and sink to the bottom of cold beverages, I recommend mixing it with a bit of warm water first so it melts, and then add it to the drink.

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Mahwah-based Inserra Supermarkets recently donated more than $345,000 to the Diabetes Research Institute (DRI), the largest center of its kind dedicated to curing diabetes. The Inserra Family Foundation matched every dollar raised during its annual DRI fundraiser.

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From concerts and an auction to foodie festivals and a bridal expo, there’s something for everyone this month in Bergen County.

FEB 8 Don’t miss the Mahwah Museum’s featured lecture NEW JERSEY IN THE HEYDAY OF IMMIGRATION: 1880-1924 at 7:30 p.m. in the Education Building of the Ramapo Reformed Church. Refreshments will be served after. Admission: FREE (members), $3 (general public). Learn more at mahwahmuseum.org.

FEB 9 Come enjoy a MARDI GRAS FUNDRAISER for the Manito School PTO at Portobello Banquets in Oakland, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. The event—which will include a buffet dinner, drinks, live DJ and dancing, and a 50/50 raffle—is meant for attendees 21 years of age and older. Tickets: $65.

Visit facebook.com/manitopto for more information.

FEB 10 Get your heart racing for a good cause at the CUPID’S CHASE 5K at the Glen Rock Municipal Pool. Registration begins at 8 a.m., and the race kicks off at 10 a.m. All proceeds will benefit Community Options Inc., a non-profit committed to helping people with disabilities. Registration: $30. Sign up for the race at comop.org.

FEB 10 Raise money and eat up at the CHILI COOK-OFF & SILENT AUCTION FUNDRAISER at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Hillsdale from 6 to 9:30 p.m.

Cost of admission gets you access to delicious food, but attendees are asked to BYOB. Admission: $25 (guests), FREE (cook-off participants). For more details or to sign up for the cook-off, email Chris Fitzpatrick at holytrinity326@optonline. net.

FEB 13 Support local talent at Kaplen

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FEB 10 Dress to impress for THE SLOVAK BALL at The Royal Manor in Garfield from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. After a cocktail hour, guests will enjoy a night of dinner and dancing, plus an open bar and a raffle. Prizes include a round-trip air ticket to Vienna and an all-expensespaid weekend in the Hamptons. Tickets: $130. Learn more at slovakamericancc. org.

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Feb. 17 CHEERS BERGEN WINE & BEER FESTIVAL

presentation of scholarships to high school athletes. Two-time Super Bowl champion Phil Simms and his son Chris, an NBC football commentator, will be keynote speakers.

Admission: $250 (general admission), $50 (students). Call Rochelle Lazarus at 201.569.7900 for more information.

FEB 17 Release your inner ’90s kid with the BOYZ II MEN CONCERT at Bergen Performing Arts Center in Englewood at 8 p.m. The popular group dominated the late ’90s and early ’00s music scene with hits like “End of the Road” and “I’ll Make Love to You.” Tickets: $59–129.

Purchase tickets online and find out more at bergenpac.org.

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FEB 17 Raise your glass to the CHEERS BERGEN WINE & BEER FESTIVAL at Westfield Garden State Plaza. The event, featuring more than 100 craft brews and wines with unlimited sampling, has two sessions: 1 to 4:30 p.m. and 6 to 9:30 p.m. Your ticket gets you access to food, live music and vendor tables. Tickets: $60–70. Discounted tickets are also available for designated drivers. Purchase online and learn more at cheersbergen.com.

FEB 17 Discover how the colonists harvested sweeteners from trees at a SUGAR-MAPLE TAPPING LESSON at The Hermitage in Ho-HoKus. From 1 to 4 p.m., you’ll learn how to tap a maple and try syrup made at The Hermitage last year. Staff members will provide the supplies needed to tap trees in your own backyard.

Admission: $15 (individual), $25 (family group discount).

FEB 19 Prepare for your big day by meeting with the industry’s best event planners, caterers and entertainers during the MEADOWLANDS BRIDAL EXPO at the Hilton in East Rutherford from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Tickets: $5. Order your tickets before Feb. 17 at eventbrite.com.

FEB 20 Join the Bergen County Professional Women’s Network for a BUSINESS BREAKFAST on the topic of healthcare from 8 to 9:15 a.m. at the Tom Sawyer Diner in Paramus. This month’s speaker is Gail Phillips, who will be giving advice on how to advocate for your healthcare needs at work. A full breakfast is included in the price of your ticket. Tickets: $20 (members), $30 (non-members). Head to bcpwn.com for more information.

FEB 21 Celebrate George Harrison’s life, career and birthday—he would have been 75 years old on Feb. 25—at a TRIBUTE LECTURE in the MacKay Room of the Englewood Library from 7 to 9 p.m. Speaker Vincent Bruno will discuss Harrison’s life and legacy, from his time in The Beatles to his solo career and work with the Traveling Wilburys. Admission: FREE. More information can be found at bccls.org.

FEB 25 Shop ’til you drop at the FLEA MARKET & COLLECTIBLE SHOW at Lyndhurst High School from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in support of the town’s police emergency squad. You’ll find vintage handbags, sports collectibles and jewelry at more than 50 vendor tables. Admission: FREE. Find out more at jcpromotions.com.

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RESTAURANT REVIEW:

Ammata Thai Kitchen

It takes a lot to get me out of the house on a chilly winter evening, especially on a weeknight. But the promise of a new restaurant, Ammata Thai Kitchen in River Vale, was the incentive I needed to swap my sweats for a nice sweater and make the journey. The restaurant was recently opened by the folks who own Gao in Ramsey and boasts some of the same Asian-inspired offerings. Ammata is situated in an unassuming strip mall, and large front windows reveal its gorgeous interior: Orchids hang from small golden terrariums on the restaurant’s wooden walls, and cream-colored lanterns emanate a warm glow that envelops the room.

While perusing the menu, my eyes were immediately drawn to the fried calamari with grilled pineapple appetizer, and my guest ordered the steamed noodle salad with mushrooms and puffed rice. The rice acted as a crouton of sorts, adding the perfect amount of crunch to the cooked noodles and vegetables. The accompanying sauce had just the right amount of zing and spice without being overpowering. I had my reservations about the pineapple in my dish, but the chefs at Ammata have a fine understanding of which flavors pair well together. I can’t imagine dipping calamari in anything but a zesty lime cilantro sauce from now on. At that moment, I put my trust in the capable hands of the staff and heeded their suggestions.

As our entrees, we decided on the chicken Pad Thai and crab fried rice. For me, the strength of a Thai restaurant lies in its Pad Thai, a popular dish I’ve eaten so many times that all the variations just blur together. But Ammata’s version was a step above the rest, thanks once again to the thoughtful considerations of the restaurant’s chefs.

The dish’s bean sprouts were served on the side and the peanuts sprinkled right on top, instead of being mixed altogether and thrown onto the plate. After a sweet, nutty bite of the noodles, I could grab a forkful of the cold bean sprouts and use them as a palate cleanser.

There’s nothing worse than wilted beans sprouts in an otherwise fresh dish. The fried rice included a hearty helping of flaky crab with sliced cucumber and cherry tomatoes on the side. Both the crab and rice were perfectly moist, and the side veggies added a nice crunch to every bite.

Ammata was sold out of most of its desserts by dinnertime but luckily did still have the treat my guest and I had been eyeing: sticky coconut rice with palm sugar ice cream and a lotus flower cookie.

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rice is cooked over a special Thai candle and is then topped with a scoop of the palm sugar ice cream. She explained that in Thailand, it is too hot to make and store ice cream, so coconut milk and ice are brought over together and mixed right at the table, with fruit served on the side.

As for the lotus cookie, it reminded us of a boardwalk zeppoli but with more crunch and tang due to the sesame seeds baked into the pastry.

Besides the quality of the food, the best part of our experience was learning more about Thailand’s culture and how Ammata’s dishes are variations on classic Thai street food. Our waiter was extremely kind and attentive, asking patrons around us whether their dishes were too spicy and explaining which peppers and spices are used during the cooking process. The tastiness of Ammata’s offerings is only exceeded by the staff’s hospitality and enthusiasm to share its culture.

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ALLENDALE ALLENDALE BAR & GRILL 67 W. Allendale Ave. 201.327.3197 allendalebarandgrill.com ALLENDALE EATS 101 W. Allendale Ave. 201.825.0110 allendaleeats.com ALLENDALE STEAKHOUSE 95 W. Allendale Ave. 201.962.9797 allendalesteakhousenj.com MASA SUSHI & Grill 81 W. Allendale Ave. 201.934.6616 masasushiandgrill.com MEZZA LUNA BISTRO 96 W. Allendale Ave. 201.327.6556 NIRVANA RESTAURANT KITCHEN 96 W. Allendale Ave. 201.818.2300 nirvanaindian kitchen.com

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201.785.1112 restaurantlnj.net SAVINI 168 W. Crescent Ave. 201.760.3700 savinirestaurant.com TOSCANA PIZZA 83 W. Allendale Ave. 201.995.1800 toscanamenu.com

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BIGGIE’S CLAM BAR 430 Route 17 S. 201.933.4000 biggiesclambar.com

CLIFFSIDE PARK ABSOLUTE THAI HOMEMADE 644 Anderson Ave, 201.941.2290 absolutethai homemadenj.com AVO’S GRILL 720 Anderson Ave. 201.945.9038 avosgrill.com

AZUCAR CUBAN CUISINE 171 Schraalenburgh Rd. 201.660.7977 azucarcubancuisine.com

IT’S GREEK TO ME 352 Anderson Ave. 201.945.5447 itsgreektome.com

LOCALE CAFÉ AND BAR 208 Piermont Rd. 201.750.3233 locale208closter.com

KANAME 783 Palisade Ave. 201.886.0080

SEAR HOUSE 411 Piermont Rd. 201.292.4612 searhouse.com

PETITE SOO CHOW 607 George Rd. 201.313.1666

CRESSKILL DELVINA RESTAURANT 172 Piermont Rd. 201.816.0239 delvinarestaurant.com

ROSE’S PLACE 671 Palisade Ave., #A 201.945.5447 rosesplacenj.com RUDY’S ITALIAN SEAFOOD RESTAURANT 591 Anderson Ave. 201.943.9252

FARMHOUSE CAFÉ & EATERY 15 E. Madison Ave. 201.266.8931 farmhousecafenj.com

VILLA AMALFI 793 Palisade Ave. 201.886.8626 villaamalfi.com

THE PEDDLER 44 E. Madison Ave. 201.541.7575

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BAUMGART’S CAFÉ 59 Promenade 201.313.3889 baumgartscafe.com

SAMDAN 178 Piermont Rd. 201.816.7343 samdanrestaurant.com

FLEMING’S 90 Promenade 201.313.9463 flemingssteakhouse.com

UMEYA 156 Piermont Rd. 201.816.0511

GREEK TAVERNA 55 Promenade 201.945.8998

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IL MULINO 132 Veterans Plz. 201.384.7767 ilmulinodumont.com

EAST RUTHERFORD ANNABELLA'S HOUSE OF MOZZARELLA 900 Paterson Plank Rd. 201.804.0303 annabellasmozz.com

EDGEWATER BAREBURGER 78 Promenade 201.941.2273 78-promenade.bareburger. com

JACK’S LOBSTER SHACK 1040 River Rd. 201.224.2808 jackslobstershack.com LE JARDIN 1257 River Rd. 201.224.9898 lejardinnj.com MITCHELL’S FISH MARKET 541 River Rd. 201.840.9311 mitchellsfishmarket.com

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THE ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE 15 Promenade 201.366.4065 ophedgewater.com THE RIVER PALM TERRACE 1416 River Rd. 201.224.2013 riverpalm.com SEAK 75 River Rd., #30 201.402.3400 seaknj.com

ELMWOOD PARK ROYAL WARSAW 871 River Dr. 201.794.9277 royalwarsaw.com

EMERSON PIMAAN THAI 79 Kinderkamack Rd. 201.967.0440 pimaanthai.com

ENGLEWOOD AKAI LOUNGE 11 N. Dean St. 201.541.0086 akailounge.com

CLIFFS STEAKHOUSE 18 Sylvan Ave. 201.944.0233 cliffssteakhouse.com

PICCO TAVERN 160 Prospect Ave. 201.880.8750 piccotavern.com

SANGRIA 1033 MacArthur Blvd.

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TOROS 690 River Rd. 201.265.0004 torosrestaurant.com

HUMMUS ELITE 39 E. Palisade Ave. 201.569.5600 hummuselite.com

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SOLARI’S 61 River St. 201.487.1969 solarisrestaurant.net

STATE LINE DINER 375 Route 17 N. 201.529.3353 statelinediner.com

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ARTURO’S 41 Central Ave. 201.444.2466 arturos.co

TERRACE STREET CAFÉ 149 Terrace St. 201.338.4720

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IT’S GREEK TO ME 36 E. Palisade Ave. 201.568.0440 itsgreektome.com LA FONDA PAISA 95 W. Palisade Ave. 201.871.3544 lafondapaisausa.com LA’MEZZA 63 Nathaniel Pl. 201.569.2662 lamezzarestaurant.com LAS MARAVILLAS DE TULCINGO 3 84 W. Palisade Ave. 201.568.1980 NOCHES DE COLOMBIA 90 W. Palisade Ave. 201.567.4950 nochesde colombia.com

OCEANOS OYSTER BAR 2-27 Saddle River Rd. 201.796.0546 oceanosrestaurant.com THE RIVER PALM TERRACE 41-11 Route 4 W. 201.703.3500 riverpalm.com

FORT LEE ARMANDO’S TUSCAN GRILL 1347 Sixteenth St. 201.461.4220 armandostuscangrill2.com CITY PERCH 2023 Hudson St. 201.582.7101 cityperch.com FRANCO’S 1475 Bergen Blvd.

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ANTHONY’S COAL FIRED PIZZA 10 Sterling Blvd.

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PINTXO Y TAPAS 47 N. Dean St. 201.569.9999 pintxotapas.com

BAUMGART’S CAFÉ 45 E. Palisade Ave. 201.569.6267 baumgartscafe.com

RED, WHITE & PASTA 21 E. Palisade Ave. 201.731.3223 redwhiteandpasta.com

BISTRO 399 399 Midland Ave. 973.928.4488 bistro399.com

BENNIE’S 54 E. Palisade Ave. 201.894.5700 benniesofenglewood.com

ROSE’S OF ENGLEWOOD 126 Engle St. 201.541.0020 roseslebanese restaurants.com

LA FORTALEZA 361 Midland Ave. 973.928.4470 lafortalezamex restaurant.com

SOFIA 36 Engle St. 201.541.8530 sofiaenglewood.com

HACKENSACK

BIDDY O’MALLEY’S 36 N. Van Brunt St. 201.608.5545 biddyomalleys.com BLUE MOON MEXICAN CAFÉ 23 E. Palisade Ave. 201.541.0600 bluemoonmexican café.com CASSIE’S 18 S. Dean St. 201.541.6760 cassiespizzeria.com

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EMMA 34 E. Palisade Ave. 201.227.6103 emma34.com

CHAT KAEW THAI 4 E. Palisade Ave. 201.894.0343 DARUMA 45 N. Dean St. 201.567.9600 darumaenglewood.com

SYROS TAVERNA 51 E. Palisade Ave. 201.541.0020 tavernasyros.com

IL SOGNO 840 Franklin Ave. 201.560.0023 ilsognopizza.com

GARFIELD

HOUSTON’S 1 Riverside Sq. 201.488.5667 hillstone.com LOTUS CAFÉ 450 Hackensack Ave. 201.488.7070 lotuscafehackensack.com

TANI SUSHI & ASIAN GRILL 44 E. Palisade Ave. 201.567.7888 taniofenglewood.com

MORTON’S 1 Riverside Sq. 201.487.1303 mortons.com

U PIE COMPANY 3 E. Palisade Ave. 201.567.1888 upiecompany.com

THE OCEANAIRE 175 Riverside Sq. 201.343.8862 theoceanaire.com

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS

P.F. CHANG’S 390 Hackensack Ave. 201.646.1565 pfchangs.com

CAFÉ ITALIANO 14 Sylvan Ave. 201.461.5041 cafeitaliano.net

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HILLSDALE THE CORNERSTONE 84 Broadway 201.666.8688 thecornerstonenj.com

HO-HO-KUS HO-HO-KUS INN 1 E. Franklin Tpke.

201.445.4115 hohokusinn.com JUST JANICE 23 Sheridan Ave. 201.445.2666 justjanice.net ST. EVE’S 611 North Maple Ave. 201.857.4717 stevesnj.com

LITTLE FERRY SEGOVIA STEAKHOUSE 217 Main St. 201.814.1100 segovia.steakhouse.com

LODI REBAR & KITCHEN 132 Essex St. 201.368.8181 rebarnj.com

LYNDHURST

ALDO & GIANNI 108 Chestnut Ridge Rd. 201.391.6866 aldoandgianni.com HEARTH AND TAP CO. 125 Kinderkamack Rd. 201.307.6300 hearthandtap.com

MOONACHIE SEGOVIA 150 Moonachie Rd. 201.641.4266 segoviarestaurant.com

NEW MILFORD CASUAL HABANA CAFÉ 200 Main St. 201.576.0400 casualhabanacafe.com SECTION 201 704 River Rd. 201.262.5600 section201.com PANCHO’S BURRITOS 214 Main St. 201.225.2554 panchosburritos.com SANZARI’S NEW BRIDGE INN 105 Old New Bridge Rd. 201.692.7700 sanzaris.com

BIDDY O’MALLEY’S 191 Paris Ave. 201.564.7893 biddyomalleys.com BRADY’S FOX HUNT INN 201 Livingston St. 201.784.8047 THE GREEK VILLAGE 254 Livingston St. 201.750.8570 greekvillagenj.com MADELEINE’S PETIT PARIS 416 Tappan Rd. 201.767.0063 madeleinespetit paris.com NORTHVALE DINER 247 Livingston St. 201.767.6267 northvaleclassic diner.com TASTE OF SPAIN 493 Tappan Rd. 201.767.8904 tasteofspain restaurant.com

OAKLAND PORTOBELLO 175 Ramapo Valley Rd. 201.337.8990 portobellonj.com

OLD TAPPAN BENSI 183 Old Tappan Rd. 201.297.7444 bensirestaurants.com MOOYAH 216 Old Tappan Rd. 201.497.8070 mooyah.com

MICHAEL’S RIVERSIDE 528 Riverside Ave. 201.939.6333 michaelsriverside.com

MAHWAH BON APPETIT 180 Franklin Tpke.

201.512.1144 bonappetit mahwah.com

Locale Café and Bar in Closter

THE RIVER PALM TERRACE 209 Ramapo Valley Rd. 201.529.1111 riverpalm.com ROXANNE’S 150 Franklin Tpke.

201.529.0007 roxannesrestaurant.com

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VICOLO RISTORANTE 216 Old Tappan Rd. 201.497.8777 vicoloristorante.com

PARAMUS

GAO THAI KITCHEN 63 W. Main St. 201.962.2691 gaothaikitchen.com GIOVANNA’S CAFÉ 19 E. Main St. 201.825.5835 giovannascafe.com

BIAGIO’S RISTORANTE 299 Paramus Rd. 201.652.0201 biagios.com

GREEK CITY 1300 Route 17 N. 201.760.2500 greekcityrestaurant.com

BONEFISH GRILL 601 From Rd. 201.261.2355 bonefishgrill.com

KINCHLEY’S TAVERN 586 N. Franklin Tpk. 201.934.7777 kinchleyspizza.com

THE CAPITAL GRILLE 1 Garden State Plz. 201.845.7040 thecapitalgrille.com

LAKESIDE GRILLE 105 Lakeside Dr. 201.327.0009 ramseycountryclub.com

CHAKRA 144 Route 4 East 201.556.1530 chakrarestaurant.com

MAJESTIC DINER 1045 Route 17 201.962.8750 eatmajestic.com

EL CID 205 Paramus Rd. 201.843.0123

THE SHANNON ROSE 1200 Route 17 201.962.7602 theshannonrose.com

SUBURBAN DINER 172 Route 17 N. 201.261.2605 suburbandiner17.com

PARK RIDGE ESTY STREET 86 Spring Valley Rd. 201.307.1515 estystreet.com THE PARK STEAKHOUSE 151 Kinderkamack Rd. 201.930.1300 theparksteakhouse.com

RAMSEY ANTHONY FRANCO’S PIZZA 128 E. Main St. 201.236.8000 afpizza.com BIGGIE’S CLAM BAR 1315 Route 17 S. 201.962.9099 ramsey.biggiesclam bar.com BRADY’S AT THE STATION 5-7 W. Main St. 201.327.9748 bradysatthestation.net CAFÉ PANACHE 130 E. Main St. 201.934.0030 cafepanachenj.com

SMYRNA 21 E. Main St. Ramsey 201.934.7990 TAWARA 53 W. Main St. 201.825.8712 VARKA ESTIATORIO 30 N. Spruce St. 201.995.9333 varkarestaurant.com

RIDGEWOOD A MANO 24 Franklin Ave. 201.493.2000 amanopizza.com BAMBOO HOUSE 28 S. Broad St. 201.447.3111 BAUMGART’S CAFÉ 158 Franklin Ave. 201.612.5688 baumgartscafe.com CAFÉ 37 37 S. Broad St. 201.857.0437 café-37.com COUNTRY PANCAKE HOUSE 140 E. Ridgewood Ave. 201.444.8395 countrypancakehouse.net

CRAVINGS TAPAS BISTRO 8 Wilsey Sq. 201.857.8533 cravingstapas.com

LEON MEXICAN CUISINE 16 Chestnut St. 201.857.0297 leonmexican.com

DAILY TREAT RESTAURANT 177 E. Ridgewood Ave. 201.652.9113 dailytreat restaurant.com

LISA’S MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE 28 Oak St. 201.251.8686 lisasmediterranean cuisine.net

DIM SUM DYNASTY 75 Franklin Ave. 201.652.0686 dimsumdynastynj.com BRASSERIE DE NOVO 37 Chestnut St. 201.444.4910 brasseriedenovo.com

MEKONG GRILL 24 Chestnut St. 201.445.0011 THE OFFICE 32-34 Chestnut St. 201.652.1070 office-beerbar.com

FINCA 20 E. Ridgewood Ave. 201.444.1199 fincanj.com

ORGANIC TOFU HOUSE 88 Godwin Ave. 201.251.7734 organictofuhouse.com

FROM SCRATCH 44 E. Ridgewood Ave. 201.857.5188 fromscratch ridgewood.com

PARDIS GRILL 47 E. Ridgewood Ave. 201.652.8000 pardispersiangrill.com

KAILASH 22 Oak St. 201.251.9693 kailashindian cuisine.com KUMO 55 Franklin Ave. 201.251.9693 kumo55.com LA LANTERNA CAFÉ & GRILL 29 W. Ridgewood Ave. 201.444.5520 lalanternaof ridgewood.com LATOUR 6 E. Ridgewood Ave. 201.445.5056 latourridgewood.com LE BON CHOIX 11 Godwin Ave. 201.689.0400 lebonchoixcafe.com

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MEDITERRANEO 23 N. Broad St. 201.447.0022 mediterranean ridgewood.com

EAST COAST BURGER COMPANY 75 Franklin Ave. 201.857.0277 eastcoastburger.com

IT’S GREEK TO ME 21 E. Ridgewood Ave. 201.612.2600 itsgreektome.com

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PARK WEST TAVERN 30 Oak St. 201.445.5400 parkwesttavern.com PEARL 17 S. Broad St. 201.857.5100 pearlridgewood.com PICCOLO BISTRO 29 Chestnut Street 201.882.1111 piccolobistro.net RADICCHIO PASTA & RISOTTO CO. 34 Franklin Ave. 201.670.7311 radicchiopastaand risotto.com RAYMOND’S 101 E. Ridgewood Ave. 201.445.5125 raymondsnj.com RIDGE THAI 50 Chestnut St. 201.493.9929 ROOTS STEAKHOUSE 17 Chestnut St. 201.444.1922 rootsteakhouse.com

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SAKURA BANA 43 Franklin Ave. 201.447.6525 restaurantpassion.com

JOYCE CHINESE 478 Kinderkamack Rd. 201.261.8858 joycechinese.com

THE SENSIBLE FORK 14 Oak St. 201.857.8686 sensiblefork.com

FUKI 828 Kinderkamack Rd. 201.225.0160 fukisushi4u.com

STELLA ARTISAN ITALIAN 18 E. Ridgewood Ave. 201.857.2677 stellaitalian.com

THE HABIT BURGER 1081 Main St. 201.489.4400 habitburger.com

S. EGIDIO 17 N. Broad St. 201.389.3525 sedigiopizza.com TC’S LITTLE TASTE OF SAIGON 419 Goffle Rd. 201.445.5509 VILLAGE GREEN 36 Prospect St. 201.445.2914 villagegreenrestau rant. com WASABI 848 E. Ridgewood Ave. 201.445.2914 wasabinj.com WHITE MAPLE CAFÉ 47 E. Ridgewood Ave. 201.447.1953 whitemaplecafe.com WILD GINGER 31 Chestnut St. 201.857.3830 wildgingerrw.com

RIVER EDGE BABYLON 606 Kinderakamack Rd. 201.646.0005 babylonrest.com

SANDUCCI’S 620 Kinderkamack Rd. 201.599.0600 sanduccis.com A TASTE OF GREECE 935 Kinderkamack Rd. 201.967.0029 atasteofgreece.com

RUTHERFORD CAFÉ MATISSE 167 Park Ave. 201.935.2995 cafematisse.com PAISANO’S 132 Park Ave. 201.935.5755 THE RISOTTO HOUSE 88 Park Ave. 201.438.5344 therisottohouse.com SABOR PERU 8 Highland Cross 201.935.7378 TRATTORIA GIOTTO 15 Park Ave. 201.528.7142 trattoriagiotto.com

SADDLE RIVER THE SADDLE RIVER INN 2 Barnstable Ct. 201.825.4016 saddleriverinn.com

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PAR BAR & GRILL 83 Dewolf Rd. 201.660.7857

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TEANECK ETC. STEAKHOUSE 1409 Palisade Ave. 201.357.5677 etcsteakhouse.com NOAH’S ARK 493 Cedar Ln. 201.692.1200 noahsark.net NOBO WINE & GRILL 1400 Palisade Ave. 201.837.1000 nobowineandgrill.com REGINA’S 827 Teaneck Rd. 201.862.1996 reginassteakhouse andgrill.com VICTORIA’S 336 Queen Anne Rd. 201.801.0888 victorias-cafe.com

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TENAFLY

KINARA 10 Jay St. 201.399.7788 kinararestaurant.com MANDOO CAFÉ 35 Highwood Ave. 201.871.8886 mandoocafe.com MAX’S ITALIAN GRILL 39 Highwood Ave. 201.569.7171 MR. WOK & SUSHI 1 Highwood Ave. 201.569.3969 mrwoksushi tenafly.com PALMER’S CROSSING 145 Dean Dr. 201.567.4800 palmerscrossing restaurant.com

AXIA TAVERNA 18 Piermont Rd. 201.569.5999 axiataverna.com

SIMPLY VIETNAMESE 1 Highwood Ave. 201.568.7770 simplyvietnamese.wix. com/1

BRASSERIE 4 Washington St. 201.266.6400 tenaflybrasserie.com

TAVLIN 7 W. Railroad Ave. 201.871.6060 tavlintenafly.com

EUROPE CAFÉ & GRILL 1 Highwood Ave. 201.569.4444 europacafegrill.com

TPR PIZZERIA RESTAURANT 38 W. Railroad Ave. 201.871.0444

ZESTT 10 W. Railroad Ave. 201.871.2002

GRANITA GRILLE 467 Broadway 201.664.9846

WALDWICK

HANAMI 301 Center Ave. 201.666.8508 hanamirestaurant.com

AMSTER’S PROSPECT TAVERN 18 W. Prospect St. 201.652.9819 amstersprospect tavern.mealpoint.us LIMONCELLO 32 Franklin Tpke.

201.652.5573 limoncellonj.com MATTHEWS 4 N. Franklin Tpke.

201.447.1411 matthewsdiner.com NELLIE’S PLACE 9 Franklin Tpk. 201.652.8626

WESTWOOD BACI ITALIAN GRILL 36 Jefferson Ave. 201.722.8687 baciwestwood.com BAT BARRY’S 170 Center Ave. 201.666.2200 BIBI’Z 284 Center Ave. 201.722.8600 bibizlounge.com CAFFÉ ANELLO 425 Broadway 201.786.8137 caffeanello.com

HARMONY TEA ROOM 224 Fairview Ave. 201.664.2608 harmonytearoom.com THE IRON HORSE 20 Washington Ave. 201.666.9682 theironhorse.com IT’S GREEK TO ME 487 Broadway 201.722.3511 itsgreektome.com JACK’S CAFÉ 325 Broadway 201.666.0400 jackscafenj.com KIMCHI SMOKE BBQ 301 Center Ave. 201.497.6333 kimchismoke.com THE MELTING POT 250 Center Ave. 201.664.8877 meltingpot.com MEZZA 20 Jefferson Ave. 201.722.8822 mezzawestwood.com

OSAKA SUSHI 441 Broadway 201.722.8687 osakasushinj.com

THE BARN 359 Sicomac Ave. 201.848.0108 thebarnoriginal.com

P.J. FINNEGAN’S 274 Fairview Ave. 201.664.7576

BLUE MOON MEXICAN CAFÉ 327 Franklin Ave. 201.891.1331 bluemoonmexican café.com

POMPILIO’S PIZZERIA & RESTAURANT 223 Westwood Ave. 201.664.9292 pompiliospizzeria.com ROLLING PIN CAFÉ 341 Broadway 201.666.4660 therollingpincafe.com THAI WEST 22 Jefferson Ave. 201.497.6981

WOODCLIFF LAKE BLUE MOON MEXICAN CAFÉ 42 Kinderkamack Rd. 201.782.9500 bluemoonmexicancafé. com

WOOD-RIDGE MARTINI GRILL 187 Hackensack St. 201.939.2000 martini–grill.com

WYCKOFF ALDO’S 640 Wyckoff Ave. 201.891.2618 aldosofwyckoff.com

THE BRICK HOUSE 179 Godwin Ave. 201.848.1211 thebrickhouse wyckoff.com GIOVANNI’S 637 Wyckoff Ave. 201.891.6666 giovannispasta andpizza.com PIZZERIA MANDARA AND RISTORANTE 319 Franklin Ave. 201.848.9336 pizzeriamandara.com THE PLUM & THE PEAR 393 Franklin Ave. 201.485.8793 theplumandthepear.com T.S. MA 637 Wyckoff Ave. 201.891.8878 tsmachinesecuisine.com

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