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Imaging Services at Mountainside Medical Center

Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center offers a full range of state-of-the-art outpatient and inpatient radiology services. At Mountainside Medical Center, we focus on providing outstanding care and accurate radiology services delivered by a compassionate team of radiologists, technologists and nurses. Our radiologists are certified by the American Board of Radiology. Each is subsequently trained or fellowship trained in neuroradiology, women’s imaging, pediatric radiology, interventional radiology, musculoskeletal radiology and cardiac imaging.

Little Hearts in a Big Body: Childhood Obesity’s Effect on Future Cardiovascular State

Childhood obesity is becoming one of the biggest health issues facing our country today. Over the past three decades, the rate of childhood obesity has tripled with one in three children and teenagers in the United States are classified as overweight or obese. This is not only damaging to children when they are young, but research has shown that that being obese during developing years show risk factors for developing heart disease later in life.

Imaging Services at Mountainside Medical Center

Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center offers a full range of state-of-the-art outpatient and inpatient radiology services. 

At Mountainside Medical Center, we focus on providing outstanding care and accurate radiology services delivered by a compassionate team of radiologists, technologists and nurses. Our radiologists are certified by the American Board of Radiology.

The BIG 5 for OVER 50's

Preventive Care You Can Start Yourself

By: Grishma Bambhroliya, M.D.

Dr. Grishma Bambhroliya (pronounced: Bom-BROLE-yah) is Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Group’s newest Primary Care Physician. Her passion for preventive medicine empowers patients to listen to their bodies and take charge of their total health. For those over the age of 50, she says, total health requires extra vigilance, and here she offers her top five tips for those entering their prime.

"As we get older," says Dr. Bambhroliya, "staying healthy does get harder, but it can go a lot easier if you focus on the right things. Here are five ways to improve your preventive health now."

Dr. Oleg Shulik, Gastroenterologist, Joins Mountainside Medical Group

Montclair, NJ, - (September 2019) – Mountainside Medical Group announced today that Oleg Shulik, M.D., has joined the practice to serve the communities growing need in the field of gastroenterology.

Dr. Oleg Shulik received his medical degree from the University of Debreen Medical and Health Science Center and completed his internal medicine residency at Trinitas Regional Medical Center. Dr. Shulik has completed fellowships in geriatric medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital, gastroenterology at New York Medical College, and advanced gastroenterology with the focus on advanced therapeutic endoscopy at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital.

Marlyn Fernandez, M.D., E.C.N.U., F.A.C.E, Endocrinologist, Joins Mountainside Medical Group

Montclair, NJ, – Mountainside Medical Group announced today that Marlyn Fernandez M.D., E.C.N.U.,F.A.C.E., has joined the practice to serve the communities growing need in the field of endocrinology.

Dr. Marlyn Fernandez completed her internal medicine residency and endocrinology fellowship at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School.

Breastfeeding Highs and Hurdles featuring Lactation Consultant Laurie Barbalinardo, RN, IBCLC

Breastfeeding can be a great experience for both mom and baby, but that doesn’t mean it’s not hard work that comes with a set of big difficulties. Every mom is bombarded with articles that explain the benefits of breastfeeding and, while they are largely correct, it can put more pressure on a very personal situation. We want all mothers and families to feel they are supported and that they can come to us with any questions or concerns.

Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center’s Baby Expo will Focus on Needs of Expectant Parents

Montclair, NJ, [July ,2019] -- Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center invites prospective parents to attend our Baby Expo on Saturday, August 10 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at 1 Bay Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042. This event will allow you to tour the birthing center at Mountainside Medical Center and meet local vendors to learn about baby-friendly services in the area. Admission is free and advance registration is requested at mountainsidehosp.com/BabyExpo or by calling 888-973-4674.

R. Swami Nathan, M.D., F.A.C.G., Gastroenterologist, Joins Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Group

Montclair, NJ, - (July 2019) – Mountainside Medical Group announced today that R. Swami Nathan, M.D., F.A.C.G., has joined the practice to serve the communities growing need in the field of gastroenterology.

Dr. R. Swami Nathan received his medical degree from Madurai Medical College and completed his internal medicine residency and gastroenterology and hepatology fellowship at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Dr. Nathan has extensive clinical experience in performing various gastrointestinal procedures. He has mastered his skills in procedures such as colonoscopy, gastroscopy, ERCP, spyglass cholangioscopy, feeding tube placement, and small bowel capsule endoscopy. Of his many accomplishments, Dr. Nathan was the first physician in New Jersey to perform capsule endoscopies while becoming a leader in the field.

Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center receives Get With The Guidelines® Gold Plus Target: Stroke Honor Roll Quality Achievement Award