November 2023: Top Doctors

Choosing a doctor is not a simple task. There are a number of factors that go into making that very important decision, and they’re different for every New Jerseyan.

This issue of New Jersey Monthly features our annual list of the Top Doctors in the state, with 1,044 practitioners in 73 specialties earning the honor this year.

As with our Top Dentists list released in July, the methodology behind the Top Doctors list is a very important piece of the puzzle to understand before you begin perusing. We hope you use this list as a starting point for finding a doctor. Always do your own research and get as much information as possible before making a decision.

We also spotlight a number of issues affecting patients and the medical community, as well as physicians doing interesting work here in New Jersey.

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GARDEN VARIETY

New Jersey Ballet artistic director Maria Kowroski

How New Jersey Ballet’s Artistic Director Is Raising the Bar

After retiring from the New York City Ballet, Maria Kowroski leapt into this new role. Read more

Man with clipboard and pen assessing growing marijuana plant

Majoring in Marijuana: Studies in Cannabis Have Sprouted All Over NJ

As career opportunities in the billion-dollar cannabis industry grow rapidly, local colleges and universities are getting in on the action. Read more

Book cover of "How We Age" by Coleen T. Murphy

How Can We Stay Young Longer? Princeton Prof’s New Book Examines Science of Aging

Coleen T. Murphy, author of How We Age: The Science of Longevity, is "fascinated" by the genetic and biochemical elements behind longevity and aging. Read more

Radio Station in Montclair Has Played the Same Boyz II Men Song Every Day for 13 Years

Tune your car radio to 91.9 FM on a specific section of Valley Road, and you're guaranteed to hear "I'll Make Love to You." Read more

NJ Author Lauren Grodstein’s Holocaust Novel Was Inspired by Her Trip to Warsaw

The idea for Grodstein's fifth novel, We Must Not Think of Ourselves, began when she visited the Jewish Historical Institute. Read more

NJ Organization Devoted to Helping People Manage Diabetes

The Diabetes Foundation provides free and affordable access to tools and resources. Read more

Gift Ideas for the Fashionista in Your Life

From statement accessories to luxurious leather to a perfect red lipstick. Read more

Chic Gift Ideas for the Domestic Goddess

Beautiful dishware and accessories for setting tables and serving feasts in style. Read more

Political illustration depicting Democrat and Republican symbols

What Happened to the Middle in New Jersey Politics?

Middle-of-the-road, common-sense politics in New Jersey have been taken over by the far left and the far right. Read more

FEATURES

Freehold Mayor Kevin Kane in front of the Nescafé plant in Freehold

Communities Mourn Loss of Iconic New Jersey Factories

Coffee-maker Nescafé, a Freehold anchor, and Nabisco, which made cookies in Fair Lawn, evoke fond memories—and more than a little anger at their demise. Read more

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New Jersey’s Top Doctors of 2023

Our Jersey Choice list of the state’s best practitioners, as chosen by their peers. Read more

NJ Medical Schools and Residency Programs Are Now Teaching Compassionate Care

Amid growing pressure on doctors’ time, compassionate care—also called humanism—is becoming a standard part of medical curriculums. Read more

Illustratration of large lands holding a woman who sits cross-legged

NJ Nonprofit Advocates for Patients With Rare Diseases

Pathways to Trust helps patients to battle bias and overcome treatment hurdles. Read more

Aaron Rodgers injured on the field on September 11, 2023

Tackling Medicine: What It’s Like to Be a Doctor for the Jets or Giants

The physicians for the New York teams talk about the pressures and passions of the job. Read more

What Gender-Affirming Care Looks Like in New Jersey

Hormones. Surgery. Therapy. Puberty blockers. Gender-affirming care means something different for every patient seeking treatment. Read more

Ethics, Cost and Access: NJ Doctors Weigh in on Ozempic Controversy

Drugs like Ozempic can be life-changing for people dealing with diabetes and obesity, but they also come with a dose of controversy. Read more

Old photo showing the aftermath of a suspicious fire at Hoboken's Pinter Hotel in 1982 that killed 12 people

How Today’s Glitzy Hoboken Obscures the City’s Dark History

Progress stirs up painful memories and raises questions about who gets to tell Hoboken's stories, including the ten deadly, suspicious fires of the 1970s and '80s. Read more

HOME & GARDEN

Designer Alexa Ralff's Maplewood neutral sunroom is adorned with colorful accessories

Inside the Maplewood Home of a Designer Who Despises Clutter

Alexa Ralff uses pattern and color—not tchotchkes—to enliven her 100-year-old residence. Read more

EAT & DRINK

The bar and dining room at ONDO in Jersey City

EXIT RAMP

Illustration of mother and son sitting on beach wrapped in blankets

This Kansas Transplant Will Never Take the Jersey Shore for Granted

She spent her Midwestern childhood "landlocked to the extreme." Now an NJ resident, she happily makes the hour's drive to the ocean—no matter the season. Read more