2013 Meridian Health’s Medical/Dental Staff Achievements Thank You for Taking Care of New Jersey We are living, practicing, and forging forward in an historic and epic era in health care. Despite ongoing challenges, Meridian continues to lead the way in shaping the future of health care by developing and implementing programs to integrate patient care while reducing costs and increasing quality. This includes the formation of an accountable care organization with more than 800 participating physicians that will establish new and innovative ways to redesign and integrate care; the Meridian Healthy Advantage team member pilot to help team members better manage their health through preventative health and chronic disease management; a Medicare Palliative Care Demonstration Project designed to provide more resources to primary care physicians and improve coordination of care for end-of-life patients; a partnership with Geisinger Health System to form a Medicare Advantage plan; and the establishment of Meridian Health Partners, our clinically integrated network. Meridian also continues to meet the growing health needs of our communities, evident through the openings of new emergency departments at Ocean Medical Center and Southern Ocean Medical Center, and Meridian Health Village at Jackson. We are also extending the role of traditional health care by applying emerging technologies in the clinical and home settings. And, our academic vision continues to flourish with the significant expansion of clinical research opportunities, including our collaboration with the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey benefitting patients across the state through increased access to clinical trials. Simply put, we are facing our challenges head on and continuing to evolve to create new opportunities in health care. Without your support, and the unrivaled care you provide to our communities, none of this would be possible. This report provides only a small glimpse into what I already know—that Meridian is fortunate to have the most dedicated and talented physicians as part of our family. Our communities benefit tremendously from your expertise, compassion, and unwavering commitment to our promise of providing the best health care experience. Thank you for always Taking Care of New Jersey. John K. Lloyd, FACHE President, Meridian Health Meridian Health’s Medical/Dental Staff Achievements / 2 Thank You for Taking Care of New Jersey We are living, practicing, and forging forward in an historic and epic era in health care. Despite ongoing challenges, Meridian continues to lead the way in shaping the future of health care by developing and implementing programs to integrate patient care while reducing costs and increasing quality. This includes the formation of an accountable care organization with more than 800 participating physicians that will establish new and innovative ways to redesign and integrate care; the Meridian Healthy Advantage team member pilot to help team members better manage their health through preventative health and chronic disease management; a Medicare Palliative Care Demonstration Project designed to provide more resources to primary care physicians and improve coordination of care for end-of-life patients; a partnership with Geisinger Health System to form a Medicare Advantage plan; and the establishment of Meridian Health Partners, our clinically integrated network. Meridian also continues to meet the growing health needs of our communities, evident through the openings of new emergency departments at Ocean Medical Center and Southern Ocean Medical Center, and Meridian Health Village at Jackson. We are also extending the role of traditional health care by applying emerging technologies in the clinical and home settings. And, our academic vision continues to flourish with the significant expansion of clinical research opportunities, including our collaboration with the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey benefitting patients across the state through increased access to clinical trials. Simply put, we are facing our challenges head on and continuing to evolve to create new opportunities in health care. Without your support, and the unrivaled care you provide to our communities, none of this would be possible. This report provides only a small glimpse into what I already know—that Meridian is fortunate to have the most dedicated and talented physicians as part of our family. Our communities benefit tremendously from your expertise, compassion, and unwavering commitment to our promise of providing the best health care experience. Thank you for always Taking Care of New Jersey. John K. Lloyd, FACHE President, Meridian Health Meridian Health’s Medical/Dental Staff Achievements / 2 Awards and Recognition New Jersey Monthly Recognizes Top Docs Each year, New Jersey Monthly Magazine surveys New Jersey physicians to learn which doctors they would choose to treat themselves or a family member. Meridian physicians receiving this honor for 2013 include: Allergy and Immunology Thomas R. Lake, III, M.D. Tina C. Zecca, D.O. Glenn S. Parker, M.D. Bariatric Surgery Dermatology Silvia Fresco, M.D. Kenneth A. Grossman, M.D. Karl Strom, M.D. Emergency Medicine Breast Surgery Catherine A. Hanlon, M.D. Debra E. Camal, M.D. Gregg E. Mojares, D.O. Robert L. Sweeney, D.O. Cardiology Matt Bach, M.D. Endocrinology Lance Seth Berger, M.D. Martin J. Luria, M.D. John Checton, M.D. Jeffrey Daniels, M.D. Gastroenterology Charles H. Koo, M.D. William E. Basri, M.D. Nelson S. LaMarche, M.D. Thomas C. Fiest, D.O. Charles J. Mattina, M.D. Thaddeus J. Grabowy, M.D. Jeffrey Lee Osofsky, M.D. Ashish Bhasker Patel, M.D. General Surgery Parag V. Patel, M.D. Steven J. Binenbaum, M.D. L. Steven Zukerman, M.D. Frank Borao, M.D. Stephen A. Chagares, M.D. Colon & Rectal Surgery Donald A. Cugini, M.D. Michael L. Arvanitis, M.D. Theodore B. Lygas, M.D. Roy M. Dressner, D.O. John M. Pellegrino, M.D. Mark R. Schwartz, M.D. A Finely Tuned Surgeon As a breast surgeon, Denise Johnson Miller, M.D., has developed an approach in the OR that demands laser-like focus and precise hands. But those expert hands began their training long before medical school. Raised by parents who valued both the arts and sciences, Dr. Miller started piano lessons at age six, and still considers music a passion. As a classically trained pianist, Dr. Johnson enjoys playing traditional pieces, and is learning more jazz and improvisational. She credits the creativity and discipline of music for preparing her to provide the best care for each patient. Meridian Health’s Medical/Dental Staff Achievements / 4 Awards and Recognition New Jersey Monthly Recognizes Top Docs Each year, New Jersey Monthly Magazine surveys New Jersey physicians to learn which doctors they would choose to treat themselves or a family member. Meridian physicians receiving this honor for 2013 include: Allergy and Immunology Thomas R. Lake, III, M.D. Tina C. Zecca, D.O. Glenn S. Parker, M.D. Bariatric Surgery Dermatology Silvia Fresco, M.D. Kenneth A. Grossman, M.D. Karl Strom, M.D. Emergency Medicine Breast Surgery Catherine A. Hanlon, M.D. Debra E. Camal, M.D. Gregg E. Mojares, D.O. Robert L. Sweeney, D.O. Cardiology Matt Bach, M.D. Endocrinology Lance Seth Berger, M.D. Martin J. Luria, M.D. John Checton, M.D. Jeffrey Daniels, M.D. Gastroenterology Charles H. Koo, M.D. William E. Basri, M.D. Nelson S. LaMarche, M.D. Thomas C. Fiest, D.O. Charles J. Mattina, M.D. Thaddeus J. Grabowy, M.D. Jeffrey Lee Osofsky, M.D. Ashish Bhasker Patel, M.D. General Surgery Parag V. Patel, M.D. Steven J. Binenbaum, M.D. L. Steven Zukerman, M.D. Frank Borao, M.D. Stephen A. Chagares, M.D. Colon & Rectal Surgery Donald A. Cugini, M.D. Michael L. Arvanitis, M.D. Theodore B. Lygas, M.D. Roy M. Dressner, D.O. John M. Pellegrino, M.D. Mark R. Schwartz, M.D. A Finely Tuned Surgeon As a breast surgeon, Denise Johnson Miller, M.D., has developed an approach in the OR that demands laser-like focus and precise hands. But those expert hands began their training long before medical school. Raised by parents who valued both the arts and sciences, Dr. Miller started piano lessons at age six, and still considers music a passion. As a classically trained pianist, Dr. Johnson enjoys playing traditional pieces, and is learning more jazz and improvisational. She credits the creativity and discipline of music for preparing her to provide the best care for each patient. Meridian Health’s Medical/Dental Staff Achievements / 4 Geriatric Medicine Neurosurgery Pain Management Plastic Surgery Mark D. Pass, M.D. David Estin, M.D. Charles B. Daknis, M.D. Andrew Elkwood, M.D., FACS Mildred R. Sabo, M.D. Ty James Olson, M.D. Scott E. Metzger, M.D. Christopher P. Godek, M.D. Anil K. Sharma, M.D. Gregory A. Greco, D.O. Hematology/Oncology Obstetrics/Gynecology Peter S. Staats, M.D. Peter T. Hetzler, M.D. Susan N. Greenberg, M.D. Robert P. Penney, M.D. Matthew R. Kaufman, M.D., FACS Pathology Infectious Diseases Obstetrics/Gynecology – Manimala Roy, M.D. Podiatric Surgery Kathleen K. Casey, M.D. Reproductive Endocrinology Mark A. Biebel, DPM Angelo T. Scotti, M.D. Miguel Damien, M.D. Pediatric Allergy Mark A. DeCotiis, DPM and Immunology George J. Fahoury, DPM Internal Medicine Ophthalmology Frank J. Picone, M.D. Lawrence A. Levine, DPM Joseph G. Boak, Jr., M.D. Richard C. Angrist, M.D. Ellen R. Sher, M.D. Stephen S. Jurewicz, M.D. Harry J. Coniaris, M.D. Psychiatry Vipul K. Lakhani, M.D. Pediatric Cardiology Michel P. Serieye, M.D. Nephrology Donald A. MacDonald, M.D. Mitchel B. Alpert, M.D. Spiros M. Arbes, M.D. Martin Uram, M.D. Pulmonology Raymond S. Flis, D.O. Pediatric Gastroenterology Robert M. Kosinski, M.D. Alan B. Haratz, M.D.