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Photo: Steven Sokolowski, Respiratory Therapist at Mountainside Medical Center receives first COVID-19 vaccination administered at the hospital. Today, Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center began administering the first Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines to frontline team members. Mountainside Medical Center will administer 975 vaccinations from the first shipment of vaccines delivered to the hospital.  Steven Sokolowski, Respiratory Therapist…

Mountainside Medical Group announced today that plastic surgeon Matthew S. Coons, M.D., FACS, has joined the practice. Dr. Coons is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery. His interests also include hand surgery and reconstructive surgery with an emphasis on breast reconstruction.   “We are fortunate to have someone…

Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence. Mountainside Medical Center earned the award…

Mountainside Medical Center has announced that Lori Leslie, M.D., has been named Co-Medical Director of the hospital’s Cancer Program affiliated with John Theurer Cancer Center.  Dr. Leslie joins the Cancer Program leadership, serving alongside Donna McNamara, M.D., and John Conti, M.D. Dr. Leslie received her Medical Degree at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and…

Montclair, NJ (October 1, 2020) – Mountainside Medical Center and the Montclair Department of Health and Human Services launched Don’t Bug Me, their annual public awareness campaign aimed at flu prevention, today. This year, the campaign has expanded to include how to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Mountainside and the Montclair Department of Health target three main audiences…

MONTCLAIR, New Jersey (September 8, 2020) – Mountainside Medical Center has announced that Robert. F. Heary will take on the new role as Medical Director of the Spine Program. In this new role, Dr. Heary will oversee the Montclair Spine Center at Mountainside Medical Center to ensure the organization and delivery of excellent, timely, evidence-based…

MONTCLAIR, New Jersey (August 12, 2020) – A new chief executive officer (CEO) was named today for Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center. Tim O’Brien, formerly the hospital’s chief operating officer (COO), will transition from his role as interim CEO to lead the hospital. O’Brien replaces John Fromhold who recently retired. O’Brien served as Mountainside’s COO…

Montclair, NJ, – (August 11, 2020) – Mountainside Medical Group announced today that Crystal Tank, M.D., has joined the practice, expanding their internal medicine group. Crystal Tank, M.D., is board certified in internal medicine and has practiced since 2017. She focuses on putting her patients first and believing in quality and compassionate healthcare. “What excites me most about internal medicine…

Montclair, NJ, – (August 10, 2020) – Mountainside Medical Group announced today that Sameet Shah, D.O., has joined the practice to serve the community’s growing need in the field of gastroenterology. Sameet Shah, D.O., is board certified in internal medicine and specializes in gastroenterology. Practicing since 2014, Dr. Shah prides himself on treating his patients as he…

MONTCLAIR, New Jersey (July 9, 2020) – An interim chief executive officer (CEO) has been named for Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center while a search is underway to replace John Fromhold, who recently announced his retirement. Tim O’Brien, Mountainside chief operating officer (COO), will serve as interim CEO beginning July 9. O’Brien has served as…