Our Providers
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Scott Maron, M.D.Board Certified in Internal Medicine
Scott Maron was born and raised in West Orange, NJ. After earning his Bachelor of Science at University of Pennsylvania, he went to Baylor College of Medicine for his medical degree. He returned to New Jersey to practice medicine and has privileges at Morristown Memorial Hospital and Saint Barnabas Medical Center. Dr. Maron has been a Medical Director at Optimus Healthcare Partners ACO and Atlantic Health ACO for the past three years. As such, he has been a Consultant to over 200 Atlantic Health System Medical practices improving the quality of their care. Before that, he served as the Chairman of the Quality Assurance Committee at Saint Barnabas for ten years as well as participating with a number of committees involving improvement of care and hiring Department Chairs. In his practice of Internal Medicine, Dr. Maron manages all diseases in all areas, but has a special interest in Preventive medicine, cardiology, and endocrinology. He uses his background in Psychology and Neuroscience to blend the art and science of Medicine. Dr. Maron’s approach is strongly influenced by three tenets- one must treat the person and not the disease, the mind and body are entwined closely in overall health, and Western Medicine does not have all the answers. As a doctor, one must consider all aspects of a person’s health and life when giving advice or considering options. Every person reacts to disease and treatment in different ways and so each approach is individualized. Dr. Maron uses sincere caring, humor, and a person’s own support system to optimize their feelings for their future. A supportive hand or a shared laugh can be more therapeutic than some medications. Dr. Maron has practiced medicine for over twenty years and has spent every day striving to make his patients happy and healthy. |
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Anisha Rodrigues, M.D. Board Certified in Internal Medicine
Dr. Rodrigues received her MBBS from Maulana Azad Medical College, University of Delhi. In 1995 she joined the Foothill Research Center, Stanford University, California for a year of research in Molecular Biology in the Department of Hematology and Oncology. She completed her residency training at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston where she was the recipient of the Carlos Hormilla, M.D. Memorial Award for the outstanding intern in 1997 and the Resident Excellence award in Clinical Practice in 1999. In 2001 she was awarded the Outstanding Internist of the Year for clinical excellence and teaching. Her special interests are Preventive Medicine, Endocrinology, Nutrition and care of the medically complex patient. She enjoys working with her patients and empowers them to make positive changes to achieve the best results. |
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Rasha Yassa, M.D. Board Certified in Internal Medicine
Dr. Rasha Yassa was born and raised in Cairo, Egypt. She received her M.B.Ch.B. from University of Cairo, Faculty of Medicine in November 2007. She worked as primary care physician before moving to the USA in 2011. She completed her residency training at The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education Residency Program, Scranton, PA June 2019 (Formerly Scranton Temple Program). During residency she was part of a team for a quality improvement project regarding prevention of re-admissions to the hospital with effective post discharge Transition of care. As a result of her efforts, fewer people needed to be readmitted to hospitals. She believes that transition of care is important for the patient and their families. Patient care and satisfaction are her first priority. Her special interest is Preventive medicine and she thinks that it is as important as curative medicine for patient's care. As a physician, Dr. Yassa believes that listening to patients and giving them the chance to express their feelings & concerns is vital in developing a collaborative plan of care. She uses evidence based medical knowledge, but tailors it to each patient's needs, goals, and values. |
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Evangeline (Guilas) Stromeyer, APN.Nurse Practitioner
Evangeline Stromeyer was born and raised in Springfield, NJ. She earned a bachelor's degree in finance from Villanova University in Pennsylvania before going on to earn a nursing degree from Seton Hall University. After several years of working on a Medical Oncology unit at The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, NJ., she went on to pursue an Advanced Practice Nurse degree from Rutgers University, Newark. Evangeline has experience working with patients with various acute conditions and illnesses in both hospital and outpatient settings. Because of a strong belief in disease prevention, she chose primary care as her area of focus, while working to earn her Master's degree. She completed her advanced practice clinical hours at various primary care offices throughout New Jersey. As a primary care Nurse Practitioner, Evangeline holds that routine medical visits, proper disease management, and patient education are key elements to healthcare. She enjoys working with patients and their families to better understand and manage their medical issues. |
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Kelly Zimmermann, APN.Nurse Practitioner
Kelly Zimmermann is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She was raised in Livingston, New Jersey and earned her Bachelor's degree in Nursing from the University of Scranton. Kelly began her nursing career at Lehigh Valley Hospital in a step-down unit before relocating back to New Jersey to work at Morristown Medical Center in the cardiac procedures and observation unit. Kelly became an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) after obtaining her Master of Science in Nursing at William Paterson University. Kelly chose to work in primary care due to its focus on preventive medicine. She values the opportunity to teach patient strategies for maintaining their health through lifestyle choices. Kelly works to build a trusting relationship with her patients, as it empowers them to participate in managing their own health and well-being. |
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Rona Dickman, APN.Nurse Practitioner
Rona Dickman is a certified family nurse practitioner who was raised in Queens, NY. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Rutgers University School of Nursing and worked for over ten years as a school nurse, providing care to both students and staff. She went back for her master’s degree at William Paterson to become an advanced practice nurse. Previously, Rona worked as a nurse practitioner at a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), where she worked with uninsured and low-income patients with multiple chronic conditions and acute illnesses. As a nurse she has always worked in primary care and enjoys working together with patients to help them reach their optimum health. |
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Terry Murray, LCSW.Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Terry Murray who provides individual, family and group counseling to individuals of all ages. Ms. Murray received her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Maryland at Baltimore and has practiced in both Maryland and New Jersey. She has worked in a variety of settings including mental health centers and residential living facilities. Ms. Murray uses therapeutic interventions to enhance patient’s coping skills when facing life’s challenges. She enjoys helping patients make changes to improve their lives. |
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Michelle Castellani, MSW, LCSW, CEAPMichelle Castellani has over 15 years of experience practicing social work in NJ. She received her MSW from Rutgers University School of Social Work and an undergraduate degree in Sociology from Kean University. For 17 years, she has provided support to patients in a medical setting with an emphasis on anxiety disorders. In 2018, Michelle became a Certfied Employee Assistance Professional which enables her to provide task oriented, brief therapy techniques. Michelle creates a partnership with her patients to work together to improve the quality of their lives
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