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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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Peter Louis Carrazzone, M.D., F.A.A.F.P.
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

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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 with 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.

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Antoinette DeIngeniis-DePasquale, D.O.
Dr. DeIngeniis has 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
Chilton Memorial Hospital, Pompton Plains, NJ

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George Guariglia, D.O.
Dr. George Guariglia has been a member of High Mountain for seven years. His primary practice is in the Parish Drive, Wayne, office, but you can also find him on Holidays and weekends in North Haledon. Dr. Guariglia is a second generation family practice physician. He is married and has three sons.

Medical Education
1996, Doctor of Osteopathy, UMDNJ, Newark, NJ
1991 MA, Psychology, Yeshiva, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
1991 BS, Fordham University, Bronx, NY
1988 BS, Fordham University, Bronx, NY

Residency and Fellowships
1999 Family Practice Programs, St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Paterson, NJ
1997 Internship, St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Paterson, NJ

Licensure and Board of Certification/Affiliations
Licensed in State of New Jersey
Board Certified by ACOFP
American Osteopathic Association
American Medical Association
American College of Family Practice
New Jersey Association of Osteopathic Family Physicians
Bergen/Passaic Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons

Hospital Appointments and Nursing Homes
St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, Paterson, NJ
St. Joseph’s Hospital, Wayne, NJ
Chilton Memorial Hospital
Atrium, Care One, Llanfair, Wayne View, Preakness, Oakland Care Center, Regency Gardens

Academic and Administrative Appointments
Interim Program Director of St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center
Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Residency Program
Associate Professor of Family Medicine, New England School of Osteopathic Medicine
Northland Orthopedics: School Physicals & Football Games for Passaic County Schools since 1997
Alternate Physician Wayne Township School both athletic and non-athletic
Alternate Physician Prospect Park Police Department

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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. A native of Honolulu, Hawaii,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

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Louis F. Perdomo, MD
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
1984 – 1988 M.D., Combined Undergraduate/Graduate Program,
San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic
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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Karen Cortellino, M.D.
Radiologist
Dr. Karen Cortellino joined High Mountain Radiology in XXXX. She is a native of Flushing, NY, is married and has two children. Dr Karen enjoys the game of golf and speaks Spanish as a second language.

Education
1978 – M.D., Universidad Autonoma de Guadelajara
Guadalajara, Mexico

1980 – Maryland General Hospital, Affiliate of University of Maryland, School of Medicine, Baltimore, Md.
Fifth Pathway

1977 – B.A., Queens College of the City of New York,
Flushing, NY

Residency and Fellowship
1981 – Mercy Hospital, Affiliate of University of Maryland, School of Medicine
Baltimore, Md.

Categorical Intern
1982 – New York University, Bellevue Hospital Center
New York, NY

Junior Resident
1982 – 1985 New York Medical College
Valhalla, NY
Formal Mammography Training

Licensure and Board Certification
Licensed to practice in New Jersey, New York, and Maryland
Board Eligible Diagnostic Radiology, June 1985

Professional Affiliations
American College of Radiology
Radiological Society of North America
Radiological Society of New Jersey
Medical Society of New Jersey
American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
Passaic County Medical Society

Hospital Appointments
Attending Radiologist, Lincoln Hospital, Bronx, NY; Attending Radiologist, Metropolitan Hospital Center, NYC, NY; Courtesy Attending Wayne General Hospital Wayne, NJ; Chief Radiologist, Diagnostic Radiology New York Medical College Valhalla, NY

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Paul Moh, M.D., MBA
Radiologist
Dr. Paul Moh joined High Mountain Health in 2006.

 Education
1983 – M.D., Medical College of Georgia,
Augusta, Ga.
1997 – MBA, New York University, Sterns School of Business Administration
New York, NY
1979 – MS, Microbiology, The Ohio State University, Ohio
1977 – BS, Biochemistry & Microbiology, Summa Cum Laude, University of Minnesota,
Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minn.

Residency and Fellowship
1993 – University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa.
Visiting Fellow: Advanced Body MRI
1992 – University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa.
Visiting Fellow: Advanced MRI
1992 – Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pa.
Visiting Fellow: Vascular Ultrasound
1988 – North Shore University Hospital, Cornell Medical Center,
Manhasset, NY
Fellowship: Ultrasound / Computed Tomography / MRI
1983 – 1987 – Nassau County Medical Center,
 East Meadow, NY
Residency: Diagnostic Radiology

Licensure and Board Certification
Board Certified by the American Board of Radiology, 1987 College of Family Physicians
National Board of Medical Examiners, Diplomate

Academic and Administrative Appointments
Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine
Nassau University Medical Center, 1996 – present

Clinical Associate Professor of Radiology
State University of New York, Stony Brook, NY, 1996 – present

Assistant Professor of Clinical Radiology
University Hospital State University of NY – Stony Brook, 1991 – 1996

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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 Passaic, 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

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Dennis Orland, DO, 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
Phi Sigma Alpha

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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
St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Paterson, NJ

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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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MagdalenaKowalski, 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 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, MSPAc
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
American Association of Physician Assistants

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Helder Rebelo, MSPA, PA-c
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
National State Society of Physician Assistants

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Ronda White, PA –c
Physicians Assistant, Wayne Office
Ronda is married and has two children. She enjoys swimming, reading, biking, baking and spending time with her family.

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

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Physical Therapists

Fred Knight, P.T.
Acting Manager, Department of Physical Therapy
Dr. Knight joined High Mountain in 2003 and currently serves as Acting Manager of the Physical Therapy Department. He iis married to Kelly Knight, who also works as a Physical Therapist at the High Mountain Health office in North Haledon.

MEDICAL EDUCATION
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

Residency and Fellowship
Training: Specializes in orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Spinal Rehabilitation

Internships
Shands Rehabilitation Center, University of Florida Sports Medicine & Nike Golf Tour
Hahnemann University Hospita, 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, MSPT
Physical TherapistColleen believes in personalized care,incorporating manual therapy and therapeutic exercise.

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Education: 1996 – 2002 BS, Rehabilitation Science
MS, Physical Therapy – Northeastern University, Boston, Mass.

Specialization / Areas of Interest
Sports Medicine, Orthopedics, Female Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

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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Christopher Jones, DPT
Physical Therapist and Sports Medicine
A resident of Butler, Chis and his wife are both physical therapists. His philosophy on therapy is to help his patients return to functional activities as quickly as possible through therapeutic intervention.

Medical Education
2001 – 2003 Doctoral Degree, Physical Therapy, UMDNJ
1992 – 1997 Bachelor of Science, Physical Therapy, Northeastern University

Licensure and Board of Certification
Licensed by State of New Jersey to practice Physical Therapy
Certified Athletic Trainer

Academic and Administrative Appointments
Instructor of Therapeutic Exercise, Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ

Professional Memberships
National Athletic Trainer Association

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