| he Medical Staff of High Mountain Health are all board certified. In addition, our family physicians re-certify more than any other medical specialty. A program of continuing medical education means that we remain up to date on the latest advancements in medical treatments and therapies. For a full explanation of what each of these medical professionals is trained to do, click here. We are proud of the medical staff of High Mountain Health. Physicians David Vincent Rasa, M.D., R.Ph
President of High Mountain Health & Founding Partner
David V. Rasa, M.D. is a lifelong New Jersey resident. He is a Board Certified Family Physician treating patients in northern New Jersey for more than 25 years. Prior to his medical career, Dr. Rasa was a Registered Pharmacist. Born in St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Paterson, he was raised in the Totowa section of Paterson. Dr. Rasa speaks English and Spanish. He enjoys skiing, golfing, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends. A resident of Wayne, Dr. Rasa and his wife Diane have three children, a dog and a cat. Medical Education
Education: 1977 – 1981 – M. D. Degree, Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.
1969 – 1974 – B.S. Degree, Rutgers College of Pharmacy, New Brunswick, NJ Residency and Fellowship
1983 – 1986 – St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, Paterson, NJ, Family Practice Residency Program
1982 – 1983 – Hackensack University & Medical Center, Hackensack, NJ, Fifth Pathway Program
1981 – University of Medicine and Dentistry, New Brunswick NJ, Fifth Pathway Program
Licensure and Board Certification
Certified by American Board of Family Medicine since 1986.
Licensed in the State of New Jersey
Licensed in the State of New York
Hospital Affiliations
St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, Paterson, N.J., Attending Physician
St. Joseph’s Wayne Hospital, Wayne, N.J., Attending Physician
Chilton Memorial Hospital, Pompton Plains, N.J., Attending Physician Academic and Administrative Appointments
Clinical Instructor for medical, physician assistant and nurse practitioner students at the University of Medicine and Dentistry, New Brunswick, N.J. and Columbia University, New York, NY Medical Director High Mountain Health Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine
Department of Family Practice Chairman, St. Joseph’s Wayne Hospital
Medical Executive Committee Member, St. Joseph’s Wayne Hospital
Quality & Improvement Committee Member, St. Joseph’s Wayne Hospital
Medical Director Hospice of N.J.
Medical Director Wayne Board of Education
Medical Director Riverdale Board of Education
Medical Director Wayne Police Department/ P.B.A.
Medical Director West Paterson Police Department
Medical Director West Paterson Board of Education
Medical Director B.A.E. Systems
Medical Director Atrium Sub-Acute and Rehabilitation Center, Wayne, NJ
Professional Memberships
American Academy of Family Physicians
New Jersey Academy of Family Physicians
American Medical Association
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Medical Director & Founding Partner
Dr. Carrazzone practices in our North Haledon and Oakland offices. One of the original organizers of the High Mountain Health practice, Dr. Carrazzone is married and has five children. Medical Education
Education: 1982 M.D., St. Georges University School of Medicine, Grenada, B.W.I.
1978 BS, Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich. Residency and Fellowship
1982 – 1985 Residency Training, Family Practice Program, St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Paterson, NJ Licensure and Board Certification
Licensed State of New Jersey
1986, Diplomate of the American Board of Family Practice
Recertified in 1992, 1999, 2007
1994, Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians Hospital Appointments & Nursing Homes
St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, Paterson, NJ
St. Joseph’s Hospital, Wayne, NJ
Chilton Memorial Hospital, Pompton Plains, NJ
Atrium, Llanfair House, Preakness, Wayne View nursing homes Academic and Administrative Appointments
Clinical Associate Professor, UMDNJ, Newark, NJ
Clinical Teaching Staff, Nurse Practitioner Program, William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ
Clinical Assistant Professor, Seton Hall University, School of Graduate Study
Board of Trustees: Passaic Valley Health Services 1988 – 1991
Vice President Passaic County NJAFP 1991
Delegate Passaic County NJADP 1990
Master Planning Board Wayne General Hospital 1989 – 1990
Vice President Dept of Family Practice, Wayne General 1991 –- 1992
Dept. Chairman Family Practice at St Joseph’s Wayne 2000 – 2007
Medical Director John Victor Machuga Diabetes Education Center, St. Joseph’s Wayne 2002-Present
Employee Health Attending Physician at St. Joseph’s Wayne Hospital 2002 – present
Medical Director, Hospice of New Jersey 2005 – Present
Awards
Teachers Scholarship Award, 1974
Daughters of the American Revolution Citizenship Award 1974
Rotary Club Leaders of Tomorrow Award 1974
University of Michigan Brainstorm Freshman Award for Academic Excellence 1975
Graduate University of Michigan, College of Engineering Deans List 1985
Society of Teacher’s of Family Medicine: Resident Teacher Award 1985
Family Physician Award: St. Joseph’s Hospital Medicine Program 1985
AAFP Recognition for being Active Teacher in Family Practice 1991-2007
Founding Preceptor Recognition: New Jersey Medical School Dept of Family Medicine 1995
Named one of New York’s Best Doctor’s in “How to Find the Best New York Metro Area Doctors" Guide, 1997-1998
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society Volunteer Faculty Award: New Jersey Medical School, 2000 Return to top of page Charles Inwhan Whang, M.D.
Director of Radiology and Women's Imaging Center and Founding Partner
Dr Charles Whang joined High Mountain in 1996. He is married and has one child.
Originally from Korea, Dr. Whang is fluent in English, Korean and Cantonese. Medical Education
1983 – M.D. Medical College of Georgia,
Augusta, Ga.
1979 – B.S., Chemistry, University of Georgia,
Athens, Ga. Residency and Fellowship
1983 – 1987 Residency in Diagnostic Radiology, State University of New York, Stony Brook, NY Licensure and Board Certification
American Board of Radiology, Board Certified, 1987.
National Board of Medical Examiners, Diplomat, 1984 Administrative Appointments
1994 – 1996 Vice President, Medical Staff and member of the Board Wayne General Hospital, Wayne, NJ
1994 – 1996 Active Member of Medical Staff,
Chairman of Quality Improvement Committee. Return to top of page Antoinette DeIngeniis-DePasquale, D.O.
Dr. DeIngeniis practices in High Mountain Health's Wayne office and also practices on holidays and weekends in North Haledon. Known as "Dr. Ann" to her patients, she grew up in Queens, NY, and speaks fluent Italian. She is married and has two children.
Medical Education
1989 – 1993 Doctor of Osteopathy, New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, NY.
1985 – 1989 BA, Biology, New York University, NYC. Residency and Fellowship
1994 – 1997 Robert Wood Johnson University Medical Center
St. Peter’s Medical Center, New Brunswick, NJ, Family Medicine Residency
1996 – 1997 Chief Resident, UMDNJ, Robert Wood Johnson, Family Medicine Residency
1993 – 1994 Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn NY, Rotating Internship, Internal Medicine Licensure and Board Certifications/Memberships
Licensed to practice medicine in State of New Jersey
National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners
American Board of Family Practice
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor
Pediatrics Advanced Life Support
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Certified
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Instructor
American Medical Association
American Osteopathic Association
American Academy of Family Physicians
QA Member of St. Peter’s Medical Center
Graduate Medical Education Committee
QA Member of Family Practice Center Hospital Appointments
St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Paterson, NJ
St. Joseph’s Hospital, Wayne, NJ
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Robert S. Dela Gente, D.O.
Dr. Dela Gente, the newest partner of High Mountain, joined the group in 2005. Dr. Dela Gente practices in the Oakland, Wayne and North Haledon offices. Dr. Dela Gente is married and is the proud father of two daughters.
Medical Education
2002 Doctor of Osteopathy, Western University of Health Sciences, COMP, Pomona, Cal.
1996 BS, Medical Technology, Seattle University, Seattle, Wash. Residency and Fellowship
2004 – 2005 Chief Resident Family Medicine, UMDNJ, SOM/Christ Hospital, Jersey City, NJ
2003 – 2004 Resident Family Medicine, UMDNJ, SOM/Christ Hospital, Jersey City, NJ
2002 – 2003 Intern Family Medicine, UMDNJ, SOM/Christ Hospital, Jersey City, NJ Licensure and Board Certification/Memberships
Board Certified, Family Medicine, American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians
American Academy of Family Physicians
American Osteopathic Association Hospital Appointments/Nursing Homes
St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Paterson, NJ
St. Joseph’s Hospital, Wayne, NJ
Chilton Memorial Hospital, Pompton Plains, NJ
Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, NJ
Atrium, Wayne View, Llanfair House, Care One, Lakeview, Oakland Care Center, Regency, Buckingham, Preakness Care Center Academic and Administrative Appointments
Associate Medical Director, Life Source Hospice, Paramus, NJ
Medical Director, Loud & Clear Hearing & Balance Center, Wayne, NJ Return to top of page
Nora Gashi, M.D.
Dr. Gashi is board certified in internal medicine and is the newest member of the High Mountain Health medical staff. A native of Kosovo, she speaks fluent Albanian, Serbo-Croatian, Turkish, Polish and Russian. She is an active swimmer, skier and she resides in Wayne.
Medical Education
1987 – 1998 University of Prishtina, Kosovo.
1998 awarded doctor of medicine degree.
Residency and Fellowship
Beth Israel Medical Center, NYC. Internal Medicine, July 2006 – June 2009.
Licensures and Board Certifications/Memberships
Board Certified by American Board of Internal Medicine
American Board of Family Physicians
Licensed to practice medicine in New York and New Jersey.
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Louis F. Perdomo, M.D.
North Haledon
Dr. Perdomo joined High Mountain in 2004. Dr. Perdomo practices in our North Haledon office. Dr. Perdomo is married, has two daughters and is a soccer fan. Medical Education
Universidad Central del Este, San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic,
1984 – 1988, M.D., Combined Undergraduate/Graduate Program.
1980 – 1983 Corpsman in Naval Dispensary and M*A*S*H Unit
Residency and Fellowship
1995 – 1998 University of Medicine and Dentistry,
Affiliated Residency Family Medicine, St. Mary’s Hospital, Hoboken, NJ Licensures and Board Certifications/Memberships
Board Certified by American Academy of Family Physicians/Diplomate Fellow
American Board of Family Physicians
NJ Academy of Family Physicians
American Medical Association
Licensed to practice in States of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut
ACLS/BLS Certified Hospital Appointments
St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Paterson, NJ
St. Joseph’s Hospital, Wayne, NJ
Chilton Memorial Hospital, Pompton Plains, NJ
Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, NJ
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Richard S. Morski, M.D.
Dr. Richard Morski joined High Mountain Health in March 2005 and practices primarily in the Oakland office. A resident of Wykoff, NJ, he is married and has two children. Dr. Morski is a member of the Wyckoff Board of Health and enjoys the game of golf in his spare time, especially with his son. He is fluent in Polish.
Medical Education
1981 – M.D., Copernicus Medical Academy, Poland
1974 – BS, Biology, Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ Residency and Fellowship
1982 – 1985 St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center
Paterson, NJ
1985 – Chief Resident Licensure and Board Certification
Licensed to practice in State of New Jersey
American Board of Family Practice Hospital Appointments
St. Joseph’s Hospital, Wayne, NJ
St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Paterson, NJ
Chilton Memorial Hospital, Pompton Plains, NJ
Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, NJ Return to top of page
Dennis Orland, D.O., FACOFP
Dr. Orland practices primarily in the North Haledon office.
Medical Education
1964 – D.O., Kirksville College of Osteopathy & Surgery
1959 – BS, Pharmacy, Fordham University, College of Pharmacy
Bronx, NY Residency and Fellowships
1965 – Internship, Brentwood Osteopathic Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio
1982 – American College of Family Practice
National Institute of Health (pre-doctoral in Renal Physiology), Kirksville College and Surgery, Licensure and Board Certification
Diplomate, American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians
Re-certified in Family Practice, 1975 Hospital Appointments
St. Joseph’s of Wayne Hospital, Wayne, NJ
Chilton Memorial Hospital, Pompton Plains, NJ
Kennedy Memorial Hospital, Saddle Brook, NJ Academic and Administrative Appointments
Preceptor – General practice externs for Des Moines, Iowa
College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine,
New Jersey College of Medicine and Dentistry – School of Osteopathic Medicine
Former Co-Chairman of Department of Osteopathic Medicine, St. Joseph’s Hospital,
Wayne, NJ
Former Member, Medical Executive Committee
Former Member, Joint Conference Committee Professional Memberships
American Osteopathic Association
New Jersey Association of Osteopathic Physicians & Surgeons
Passaic County Osteopathic Medical Society
Bergen Passaic Osteopathic Medical Society
American College of Family Practitioners
Sigma Sigma Phi
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 Chandra Mangra, M.D.
Dr. Mangra is board certified in Family Medicine and practices in various High Mountain Health locations, primarily in the Wayne office on Parish Drive. She resides in Bloomingdale, N.J., with her husband and two children.
Medical Education
1992 – 1996 Fatima College of Medicine, Republic of the Philippines, Degree, M.D.
Clinical Rotation – Baylor College of Medicine and The Brooklyn Hospital Center.
Herbert H. Lehman College, City University of New York, BS.
Residency and Fellowship
2005 – 2008 The Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center, a teaching affiliate of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, Family Medicine Residency
Licensure and Board Certifications/Memberships
Board certified – American Board of Family Medicine
Licensed to practice medicine in State of New Jersey
BLS, PALS
Experience
5/2004 – 8/2004 Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Clinical Observer, Department of Obstetric Anesthesia
5/2003 – 5/2004 Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center, Outpatient: Crotona Family Medicine Clinic; Inpatient: Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center
1/02 – 10/02 Served as a Clinical Associate of Dr. Joseph Cu, Internist, San Jose, CA.
10/99 – 12/01 Miranda’s Residential Home Care, Assistant Administrator, San Jose, CA.
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 Cathleen M. Saros, D.O
Dr.Saros joined the High Mountain Health medical staff in 2010, bringing with her more than 16 years' experience in providing family-based primary medical care and Occupational Medicine. She is a resident of Ramsey.
Medical Education
1986 Doctor of Osteopathy, University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
1982 New York University School of Medicine
Residency and Fellowship
1986 – 1987 Family Practice Residency, Sun Coast Hospital, Largo, Fla.
1995 – 1997 Rotating Medical Internship, Palmetto General Hospital, Hialeah, Fla.
Licensure and Board Certification/
Board Certified, American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians;
and the National Board of Medical Examiners in Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery.
She is licensed to practice medicine in three states, New Jersey, Massachusettes and Rhode Island.
Professional Memberships
American Osteopathic Association;
American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians;
Bergen County Medical Reserve Corps, Bergen County Department of Health Services
Academic and Professional Appointments
The Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, NJ
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Gary Pepe, M.D., F.A.A.P.
Pediatrician, Little Falls
Medical Education
1970 – M.D. University of Bologna, Italy
1963 – B.A. Rutgers University Residency and Internships
1971 – Bellevue Hospital, Pediatric Internship
1972 – Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, Pediatric Resident
1973 – Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, Pediatric Chief Resident Licensure and Certifications
New Jersey State Licensce
American Board of Pediatrics, 1980 Hospital Appointments
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Physician Assistants and
Nurse Practitioners Julie Becker, PA-c
Physician Assistant, North Haledon
Julie is married and has three children. She enjoys travel, theater and spending time with her family. Julie is fluent in three languages: Russian, Hebrew and English.
Medical Education
1994 – B.S., P.A., Hahnemann University, Phila., Pa. Preceptorships
1994 – Scranton – Geisinger Medical Center, Scranton, PA Licensure and Board Certification
Licensed, State of New Jersey Professional Memberships
American Association of Physician Assistants
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 Smadar Kleinstein PA-c
Physician Assistant, Wayne
Smadar is board certified by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and has more than eight years’ clinical experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings in New Jersey. She is a resident of Wayne.
Medical Education
2004 – 2005, Master of Medical Science Degree, St. Francis University, Loretta, Pa.
1999 – 2001 Physician Assistant Program: Post-Baccalaureate Certification. Deans Honor List 99-01; Phi Beta Kappa Member.
1992 – 1996 B.S., Biology, Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY.
Licensure and Board of Certification
Licensed, state of New Jersey
Board Certified, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Controlled Dangerous Substances Certification
Drug Enforcement Agency Certification
Professional Memberships
American Association of Physician Assistants
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Magdalena Kowalski, APRN, BC
Nurse Practitioner, Wayne
Maggie, as she is known in the office, has past experience working on the kidney and liver transplant team at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York City.She is married and enjoys travel and photography. Maggie is fluent in Polish and conversational Spanish. Medical Education
2006, MS, Family Nurse Practitioner, Columbia University School of Nursing, New York City, NY
2004 – BS, Nursing, Columbia University School of Nursing
New York, NY
2003 – BS, Biology, Syracuse University, College of Arts & Sciences, Syracuse, NY Externships
2006 – 2007 High Mountain Health, Wayne, NJ Licensure and Board Certification
ANCC Board Certified, Family Nurse Practitioner
Licensed to practice in the state of New Jersey Professional Memberships
American Nurses Association
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Basic Life Support Certified
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Christina Patten-Bottiglierie, MSPA-c
Physician Assistant, North Haledon
Christina is a lifelong resident of Totowa. She is married, has one son and is a volunteer at her church. Medical Education
1999 – 2002 M.S., Physician Assistant, University of Medicine and Dentistry
Piscataway, NJ
1993 – 1997 BS, Natural Science, St. Peter’s College
Cum Laude, Jersey City, NJ Licensure and Board of Certification
License State of New Jersey
Board Certified, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Neonatal Advanced Life Support
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Academic and Administrative Appointments
Preceptor of RMJMS-SHRP, PA students
Preceptor for pre-PA students Professional Memberships
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Physician Assistant, Wayne
Helder is married and has two children. In his spare time he enjoys fishing, handgun target shooting, and weight lifting. Helder speaks English, Spanish and Portuguese.
Education
1995 – P.A., Rutgers University/ UMDNJ
Piscataway, NJ
1990 – B.S., Athletic Training, Kean College
Union, NJ Professional Affiliations
American Academy of Physician Assistants
Member of Board of Trustees, NJ/PA Foundation
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Physicians Assistant, Wayne Office
Ronda is married and has three children. She enjoys swimming, reading, biking, baking and spending time with her family.
Medical Education
MS, Physician Assistant, Kings College, Pa.
BS, Biology, University of Scranton, Pa. Professional Affiliations
American Academy of Physicians Assistants
New Jersey Society of Physicians Assistants Return to top of this page or Return to Women's Health page
Emerlinda Imperio, MSN, FPNP-c
Family Nurse Practitioner, Oakland Office
Emerlinda joined High Mountain Health as a Nurse Practitioner in December 2008 following several years of experience working in the Hudson County area. Currently a resident of Clifton, she is a native of the Philippines and speaks three languages. Emerlinda works collaboratively with the doctors of High Mountain Health provides quality urgent and family homecare to patients of all ages.
Medical Education
2001 – MSN, FNP program. Masters of Science in Nursing, Felician College of Nursing, Lodi, NJ;
1980 -- BSN in Nursing from the Chinese General College of Nursing, Manila, Philippines.
Licensure and Board of Certification
License: State of New Jersey;
Board Certified, AANP and ANCC.
Professional Memberships
AANP member
Languages:
In addition to English, Emerlinda also speaks Tagalog and Medical Spanish.
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Physical Therapists
Fred Knight, DPT
Manager, Department of Physical Therapy
Fred Knight joined High Mountain in 2003 and currently serves as Manager of the Physical Therapy Department. He specializes in orthopedics, sports medicine and spinal rehabilitation. A resident of Midland Park, he is married to Kelly Knight, who also works as a Physical Therapist at High Mountain Health's Wayne location, 246 Hamburg Turnpike..
Medical Education
2005 – 2006 Doctoral Degree Physical Therapy, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
1997 – 2000 Masters Degree, Physical Therapy, UMDNJ
1993 – 1997 B.S. Degree, Biology, College of New Jersey
Internships
Shands Rehabilitation Center, University of Florida Sports Medicine & Nike Golf Tour
Hahnemann University Hospital, Outpatient Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Cerebral Palsy Center of Monmouth & Ocean Counties
Certified Instructor – Body Balance for Performance Golf Program
Hospital for Special Surgery – "Advances in Management of the Athlete’s Knee" (2001)
Licensure and Board Certification
New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy Professional Memberships
American Physical Therapy Association Member since 1996
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Colleen Lambert, DPT
Physical Therapist
Colleen joined the High Mountain Health team in 2007. She believes in personalized care, incorporating manual therapy and therapeutic exercise. She is a resident of Pompton Lakes.
Medical Education
1996 – 2002 BS, Rehabilitation Science
MS, Physical Therapy – Northeastern University, Boston, Mass. Specialization / Areas of Interest
Sports Medicine, Orthopedics, female bladder control therapy Licensure and Board Certification
Licensed by the State of New Jersey to practice Physical Therapy Professional Memberships
American Physical Therapy Association
Member of Section for Women’s Health
Member of Sports Physical Therapy Section
National Strength and Conditioning Association
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Jessica Swisher , DPT
Physical Therapist
Jessica joined the High Mountain Health team in 2009. She is a graduate of Northeastern University and her interest lies in general orthopedics. She is a resident of Wayne.
Medical Education
2008 – 2009 DPT, Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Northeastern University, Boston, Mass.
2003 – 2008 BS, Rehabilitation Science, Northeastern University.
Licensure and Board Certification
New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy
Clinical Affiliations/Internships
Palm Beach Institute of Sports Medicine – Boca Raton, Fla.
Kessler Rehabilitation of Parsippany – Parsippany, NJ
Life Care Center of Auburn – Auburn, Mass.
Massachusetts General Hospital – Boston, Mass.
Hospital for Special Surgery – New York, NY
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