RWJBarnabas Health Expands Access to Primary Care and Specialty Care with Opening of New Location in Kearny

Pictured from left to right: Kearny Councilwoman Marytrine De Castro; Marcie Ordowich, Chief Operating Officer, RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group; Kearny Mayor Carol Jean Doyle; New Jersey State Senator Nellie Pou; Thomas Biga, Executive Vice President, President Northwest Region, RWJBarnabas Health; Mario Cordaro, DO, OB/GYN; Vanessa Trespalacios, MD, Internal Medicine, Medical Director, Primary Care, Northern Region; Thomas Francis, DO, Internal Medicine; Michael Prilutsky, President & CEO, RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group; Ziomara Pagan, Practice Administrator; Decca Mohammed, MD, OB/GYN; Mary Ellen Clyne, President & CEO, Clara Maass Medical Center.

Kearny, N.J. - RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group officially opened a new location at 206 Bergen Avenue, Suite 201, Building C in Kearny on Wednesday, September 11 with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

"We are thrilled to open our new facility in Kearny, NJ as part of our ongoing commitment to expanding access to quality healthcare," said Michael Prilutsky, Executive Vice President, RWJBarnabas Health and President, RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group. "By bringing our services to Kearny, we aim to make a lasting, positive impact on the health of Kearny residents, ensuring they receive the care they deserve, right where they live."

This location, affiliated with Clara Maass Medical Center and Jersey City Medical Center, will provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty health care services, including cardiology, gastroenterology, general surgery, neurology, and women's health (OB/GYN).

• Cardiology: Comprehensive heart care services, including diagnostic tests, treatments, and management of cardiovascular diseases.
• Gastroenterology: Expertise in digestive health, offering advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• General Surgery: A range of surgical services provided by highly skilled surgeons, utilizing the latest minimally invasive techniques.
• Neurology: Specialized care for neurological disorders, including stroke, epilepsy, and other conditions affecting the brain and nervous system.
• Women's Health (OB/GYN): Comprehensive women's health services, from routine gynecological care to prenatal and maternity services.

With primary care, specialty care, and collaborative services all under one roof, patients will receive personalized, high-quality care tailored to their needs. RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group primary care physicians, Thomas Francis, DO, Richard Romano, DO, and Gary Cardiello, MD, are now actively seeing patients at Primary & Specialty Care at Kearny, with specialty services coming in the near future.

To learn more about RWJBarnabas Health at Kearny, or to make an appointment, call 201-948-5879 or visit rwjbh.org/medicalgroup.

About RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group

RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group is a multi-specialty group practice comprised of over 2,400 highly skilled and experienced world class primary and specialty care providers. Our providers offer compassionate and innovative cutting-edge care for people at every stage of life at easily accessible facilities conveniently located throughout New Jersey. RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group was ranked as the fourth largest medical group in the nation by Becker's ACS Review in 2023. Backed by the vast continuum of resources throughout RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Health, our dedicated providers and expertly trained supporting staff continuously strive for clinical and academic excellence. For more information, visit rwjbh.org/medicalgroup.

About RWJBarnabas Health

RWJBarnabas Health is the largest, most comprehensive academic health care system in New Jersey, with a service area covering eight counties with five million people. The system includes twelve acute care hospitals - Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, Community Medical Center in Toms River, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset in Somerville, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton in Hamilton, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway in Rahway and Trinitas Regional Medical Center in Elizabeth, three acute care children's hospitals, Children's Specialized Hospital with a network of outpatient pediatric rehabilitation centers, a freestanding 100-bed behavioral health center, two trauma centers, a satellite emergency department, ambulatory care centers, geriatric centers, the state's largest behavioral health network, comprehensive home care and hospice programs, fitness and wellness centers, retail pharmacy services, affiliated medical groups, multi-site imaging centers and two accountable care organizations.

RWJBarnabas Health is among New Jersey's largest private employers - with more than 38,000 employees and 9,000 physicians - and routinely captures national awards for outstanding quality and safety. RWJBarnabas Health launched an affiliation with Rutgers University to create New Jersey's largest academic health care system. The collaboration aligns RWJBarnabas Health with Rutgers' education, research and clinical activities, including those at the Rutgers Cancer Institute - the state's only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center - and Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.