MONTCLAIR MAGAZINE | TOP DOCTORS 2023
Jeffrey Goodman , MD
NEPHROLOGICAL ASSOCIATES | 206 BELLEVILLE AVE ., LOWER LEVEL , BLOOMFIELD | 973-259-0278 | NEPHROLOGICALASSOCIATES . COM
MONTCLAIR MAGAZINE ’ S TOP DOCTORS 2023
At Nephrological Associates , the specialists are the strongest assets . Jeffrey Goodman , MD , is among the best “ because of the time Ispend with patients listening and figuring out what they need beyond just alab test or aprescription .”
Working in partnership with his patients , Dr . Goodman provides cutting edge care for all aspects of kidney disease . Treating kidney disease requires extensive knowledge of several distinct medical conditions : acute and chronic kidney disease ; hypertension ; glomerular diseases , fluid and electrolyte abnormalities , kidney stones ; polycystic kidney disease and other inherited kidney disorders ; dialysis and preand post-kidney transplant management .
Treating kidney disease requires extensive knowledge of several distinct medical conditions : acute and chronic kidney disease ; hypertension ; glomerular diseases , fluid and electrolyte abnormalities , kidney stones ; polycystic kidney disease and other inherited kidney disorders ; dialysis and pre- and post-kidney transplant management . Chronic kidney disease is aserious medical issue in the United States affecting one in seven adults according to the National Institutes of Health . Dr . Goodman notes that ahost of new medications have been developed to slow the progression of chronic kidney disease . “ Our goal is to keep people off of dialysis .”
Dr . Goodman makes the analogy of his approach to treatment as that of adetective . “ I like the problem-solving challenges nephrology presents ,” he says . “ I need to figure out answers to complex questions through reasoning and testing .”
The doctors at Nephrological Associates embrace acollaborative approach . “ We consult with each other , especially with tough cases ,” says Dr . Goodman . “ Patients are really getting the expertise of nine physicians on their case .” Patients are assured that they receive the highest level of care within amultidisciplinary framework .
Dr . Goodman ’ spatients are referred to him by other physicians . The doctors in the practice are available for office consultations and
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DR . JEFFREY GOODMAN ( CENTER ) AND THE PHYSICIANS AT NEPHROLOGICAL ASSOCIATES . From lefttoright : Drs . Seema Karanjgaokar , RobertZenenberg , RifiKhan , Jeffrey Goodman , Kezia Alberto , Gary Romaka , Sneha Shrestha ; not shown : DrsNeil Lyman and JayStack
inpatient hospital evaluations . Telemedicine virtual office visits are offered .
Dr . Goodman graduated from Brown University , and received his medical degree from the University of Massachusetts . He then completed his residency in Internal Medicine at George Washington University , where he was named Resident of the Year at the Washington , DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center . Following residency , Dr . Goodman was an intensive care hospitalist at the University of Pennsylvania Presbyterian Hospital , and then went on to complete a fellowship in Nephrology at New York University .
He is board certified in Nephrology and Internal Medicine , a member of the American Society of Nephrology and the National Kidney Foundation . He has been named a top doctor numerous times . He serves as the medical director at the Fresenius Kidney Care North Montclair , a dialysis center that also offers kidney disease education classes and specializes in home dialysis .
The practice is one of the largest and most highly respected nephrology groups in the region . Dr . Goodman and his colleagues are looking ahead to the future of kidney disease care . Their goal is to use the best available research and the latest proven technology , combined with dedication , hard work , and compassion , to manage all aspects of kidney disease .
Nephrological Associates is affiliated with several stellar hospitals including Saint Barnabas Medical Center , Morristown Medical Center , Clara Maass Medical Center and Hackensack UMC Mountainside .
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