Joshua Weston, DO, provides comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for the full spectrum of gastrointestinal and digestive diseases, including gastroesophageal reflux disease, peptic ulcer, colon polyps and cancers, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease, pancreatitis and hepatobiliary disease. His special medical interests include colorectal cancer screening and prevention, gastroesophageal reflux disease and associated esophageal issues, Celiac disease, obscure gastrointestinal bleeding and viral hepatitis.
Dr. Weston completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA, before completing his fellowship training in gastroenterology at the Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine/Jefferson Health in New Jersey. Prior to that, he obtained his medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Weston also holds a B.S. in biology from Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, PA. He is currently a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, the American Osteopathic Association, and Premier GI, a division of Gastroenterology Associates of New Jersey.
Dr. Weston is a member of Premier GI, a division of Gastroenterology Associates of New Jersey, with offices in Hamilton and Princeton.
Dr. Punitha Shivaprasad is an advanced therapeutic gastroenterologist and is the cofounder of Premier GI, a division of Gastroenterology Associates of New Jersey (GANJ). She has the distinction of starting two therapeutic endoscopy programs: one at Robert Wood Johnson (RJW) Barnabas in Hamilton, NJ, in 2015 and one at Virtua at Lourdes in Camden in 2021. She currently practices at Virtua as well as at the Premier GI offices.
Dr. Shivaprasad completed her three-year gastroenterology fellowship at Cooper University Hospital in Camden, where she also served her residency. Dr. Shivaprasad earned her doctor of osteopathy degree from the University of New England College of Medicine in Maine with honors.
In addition to these studies, Dr. Shivaprasad completed a year of Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy fellowship at Georgetown Medical Center in Washington, D.C, where she received expert training in the treatment of biliary tract disease including bile duct stones and bile duct cancers. She continues to use advanced techniques called ERCP and Cholangioscopy to treat these complex conditions and employs an innovative technique called Endoscopic Ultrasound for the early detection and staging of pancreatic, esophageal and stomach cancers. Dr. Shivaprasad is also experienced in placing metal stents into esophagus, bile ducts, and small and large intestines, and has received additional training in the drainage of fluid collection in the pancreas.
Dr. Shivaprasad was named the Director of Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy at RWJ Barnabas at Hamilton, NJ, where she was instrumental in setting up the institution’s first endoscopic ultrasound program. She was recognized by the staff of this department for her excellent teaching ability and was invited to give many talks, including the state level conference of the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses Association.
Currently, Dr. Shivaprasad is affiliated with Penn Medicine at Princeton in Plainsboro, NJ; RWJ Barnabas in Hamilton, NJ; Virtua at Lourdes in Camden, NJ; and the Mercer County Surgery Center in Lawrenceville, NJ.
Dr. Shivaprasad Marulendra has served the GI health needs of the residents of Mercer County and adjoining areas since 1996. He is the cofounder of Premier GI, a division of Gastroenterology Associates of New Jersey (GANJ), along with Dr. Punitha Shivaprasad. Dr. Marulendra is board certified in Gastroenterology and is a member of the American Gastroenterology Association, the American College of Gastroenterology, and the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.
Dr. Marulendra completed his GI fellowship training at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond, VA, in 1996. Prior to that, he served as the fourth-year Chief Resident there, after completing his residency in internal medicine at Wayne State University in Detroit. Dr. Marulendra earned his medical degree from Bangalore Medical College in India in 1988 before completing his internship in internal medicine from Nassau County Medical Center in Long Island, NY.
In addition to having attending physician privileges at RWJ Barnabas Hospital at Hamilton and Penn Medicine at Princeton, Dr. Marulendra is also affiliated with the Surgery Center at Hamilton and the Mercer County Surgery Center.
He has been recognized as a "Top Doctor," beginning in 2008 and is included among "Who's Who" in Gastroenterology.
Dr. Tarun K. Sharma is a gastroenterologist based in Mine Hill, NJ, in Morris County. He is a member of Digestive Disease Consultants of North Jersey PC, a division of Gastroenterology Associates of New Jersey (GANJ). In private practice since 2010, he joined the team at GANJ in 2023.
He is certified in Gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Dr. Sharma completed his fellowship in gastroenterology at Allegheny General Hospital’s Dexter School of Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His residency took place at UMDNJ-Mountainside Hospital in Montclair, NJ. In addition, he received his medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies. Dr. Sharma earned his undergraduate degree from Seton Hall University, graduating Cum Laude, where he was also a member of the Pre-medical Honor Society.
Dr. Sharma has authored numerous industry publications and presentations, most recently Single-Operator Tandem EUS and ERCP: A Five-year Experience; and Esophageal Cancer Stage: Does Dysphagia Predict EUS Tumor Stage in Esophageal Cancer?
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Dr. Kamal Amer is a member of Gastroenterology Associates of New Jersey, with offices in both Paterson and Woodland Park. A Palestinian-American who grew up in Paterson, NJ, Dr. Amer has established strong roots in the local community and understands the unique health challenges experienced by its diverse population. In addition to being fluent in Arabic, he speaks both Spanish and English.
Dr. Amer is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, the American Association of Liver Disease, New Jersey Medical School, the American Medical Association, and the American College of Physicians. He joined the team at GANJ in 2023.
In addition to being board-certified in gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition, Dr. Amer is also board certified in obesity medicine.
A graduate of Passaic County Technical Institute (PCTI) with a focus on medical arts, Dr. Amer continued his undergraduate education at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ), where he graduated magna cum laude. He continued his education into medical school at Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School (NJMS) where his exceptional academic achievements and leadership skills were also recognized when he was elected president of the AOA (Alpha Omega Alpha-the medical honor society). Dr. Amer pursued Internal Medicine residency training at Thomas Jefferson University, before returning to Rutgers-NJMS to undergo specialized training in Gastroenterology. During his fellowship, he was elected as the chief fellow for his department, showcasing his leadership and expertise in the field.
A prodigious researcher, Dr. Amer has authored many industry publications and presentations, including most recently The Effect of Dietary Intervention on Patients with Gastroparesis and Hepatic Involvement in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases.
Dr. Amer’s community service includes founding the Al-Shifaa Student Health Organization, a Newark-based clinic providing free health care for underserved residents of the area in association with New Jersey Medical School, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, New Jersey Dental School, and Temple University of Medicine. (See article in TAPinto.)
كمال عامر، دكتور في الطب
أخصائي أمراض الجهاز الهضمي
الدكتور كمال عامر, فلسطيني أمريكي ترعرع في مدينة باترسون بولاية نيوجيرسي، وهو عضو في رابطة
أخصائيي الجهاز الهضمي بولاية نيوجيرسي (Gastroenterology Associates of New Jersey, GANJ)،
وله عيادتين في كل من باترسون ووُدلاند بارك. يجيد اللغة العربية واللغة الإسبانية
. الدكتور عامر هو عضو في الكلية الأمريكية لأمراض الجهاز الهضمي، والجمعية الأمريكية لأمراض الكبد، وكلية نيوجرسي للطب، والجمعية الطبية الأمريكية، والكلية الأمريكية للأطباء. وقد انضم إلى فريق رابطة أخصائيي الجهاز الهضمي بولاية نيوجيرسي (GANJ) في عام 2023.
الدكتور عامر حاصل على شهادة ترخيص ممارسة الطب الباطني وأمراض الجهاز الهضمي من المجلس الأمريكي للطب الباطني.
أكمل الدكتور عامر زمالة في أمراض الجهاز الهضمي في جامعة روتجرز/ كلية نيوجيرسي للطب البشري NJMS) )، حيث شغل منصب رئيس قسم أمراض الجهاز الهضمي. وأكمل تدريبه كطبيب مقيم في كلية سيدني كيميل للطب في مستشفى توماس جيفرسون الجامعي في فيلادلفيا بولاية بنسلفانيا. حصل الدكتور عامر على درجته العلمية في الطب من جامعة روتجرز/ كلية نيوجيرسي للطب البشري (NJMS)، وحصل على جائزة العميد روي في. لورينكو للإنجاز لتميزه الأكاديمي. قبل ذلك، حصل على شهادته الجامعية في علم الأحياء من كلية نيوجيرسي في إوينغ، حيث تخرج بتقدير امتياز مع مرتبة الشرف.
بالإضافة إلى الاعتماد في أمراض الجهاز الهضمي والكبد والتغذية، يحمل الدكتور عامر شهادة معتمدة أيضًا في طب السمنة. شارك في عدة مؤتمرات وطنية ودولية ونشر عدة مقالات، ويشارك حاليًا في أبحاث مستمرة. تُظهر التفاني الذي يبديه في التعليم المستمر ورعاية المرضى التزامه بالبقاء على أحدث التطورات الطبية.
يعتبر الدكتور عامر داعمًا قويًا لصحة المجتمع، حيث يعمل كعضو نشط في مساجد مركز مقاطعة باسيك
(ICPC)والمركز الفلسطيني الأمريكي
(PACC) في طلب الرعاية الطبية، خاصة فيما يتعلق بقضايا الجهاز الهضمي، يهدف الدكتور عامر إلى تقليل الفجوة من خلال تعزيز التوعية بالوقاية وأهمية الكشف الدوري.
كتب الدكتور عامر، الباحث الدؤوب، العديد من المنشورات والعروض التقديمية في مجاله، بما في ذلك مؤخرًا تأثير التدخل الغذائي على المرضى الذين يعانون من خزل المعدة وتدخّل الاعتلال الكبدي في حالات المرضى الذين يعانون من أمراض الأمعاء الالتهابية.
تشمل الخدمات المجتمعية التي يقدمها الدكتور عامر تأسيس منظمة الشفاء لصحة الطلاب، وهي عيادة مقرها مدينة نيوارك تقدم رعاية صحية مجانية للمقيمين المحرومين من الخدمات في المنطقة بالتعاون مع كلية نيو جيرسي للطب، ومستشفى توماس جيفرسون الجامعي، وجامعة تمبل للطب.
Please note that as of May 24, 2023, Dr. Parikh is no longer with Gastroenterology Associates of New Jersey (GANJ).
Patients can contact the River Edge office directly at (201) 489-7772 if they prefer to see a physician at that location, or call 888.452.0022.
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Patricia Kraycinovich has been in the medical field for more than 16 years. She is both a licensed RN and APN. She received a Bachelor of Science in psychology from Saint Peter’s College, and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Ramapo College, and a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in Adult-Gero Advanced Nurse Practitioner from Rutgers University.
One of the most rewarding and fulfilling aspects of working in this field, she says, is having a role in both patients’ diagnosis as well as their treatment plan. Prior to joining the medical team at GANJ, Patricia worked with single, private practitioners as well as at Columbus Hospital LTACH and Englewood Hospital and Medical Center.
Patricia sees patients at the following offices:
88 Park Street, Montclair; 246 Hamburg Turnpike, Wayne; 1031 McBride Ave, Woodland Park
Dr. Parthiv Raval is a Gastroenterology Specialist with more than 35 years of medical experience. He received his undergraduate degree from Kasturba Medical University in 1987. He completed his internal medicine residency at Catholic Medical Center, New York, where he was Chief Resident.
His gastroenterology fellowship was completed at Catholic Medical Center in 1995. Dr. Raval was the former Chief of Gastroenterology at Barnet Hospital, Paterson, NJ. He is currently an attending physician at St. Mary's Hospital, Passaic; and St. Joseph's Hospital, Paterson. He has received numerous awards including multiple Patients' Choice Awards and Compassionate Doctor Recognition awards. Dr. Raval resides in Totowa, NJ, and enjoys traveling, swimming, and spending time with his family.
Dr. Raval's office is located at 1030 Clifton Avenue, Clifton, NJ. To schedule an appointment, call 973.614.9700
Education:
- College: Rochester Institute of Technology, BS, Rochester, NY
Dr. Aakash Aggarwal is a member of Hackensack Digestive Disease Associates. His clinical focus is General gastroenterology, esophageal disorders (including acid reflux, dysphagia, achalasia, etc) Quality improvement, and colon cancer screening and prevention. He is board-certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine. He is also actively involved in research and has presented at various national and international conferences.
He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the State University of New York Health Science Center in Syracuse, NY, and his Fellowship in Gastroenterology/Hepatology at the University of Connecticut, School of Medicine in Farmington, CT.
Dr. Aggarwal is a member of the various societies including the American College of Physicians, New York Society for GI endoscopy, American Foregut society, Medical Society of the State of New York; American College of Gastroenterology; American Association for Study of Liver Diseases; Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America.
Dr. Aggarwal is a member of Hackensack Digestive Disease Associates
