Shore Memorial Physicians Named “Best Doctors” by Philadelphia Magazine

Thursday September 25, 2008

Six physicians from Shore Memorial Hospital’s medical staff were recently named the “best local doctors” in Philadelphia Magazine’s May issue.

Physicians from throughout the Delaware Valley were selected by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd, a physician-led team of researchers that bases its selections on doctors’ educational and professional experience. Through the use of telephone and mail surveys and electronic ballots, Castle Connolly gathers information from the doctors and medical leadership at leading hospitals to identify physicians for this recognition. After a careful screening process, the final selections are made for the “Best Doctors” in the Philadelphia region.

Shore Memorial physicians and their specialties named are:

David Blecker, M.D., nephrology. Dr. Blecker received his medical degree from Tufts University in Boston, Mass. Board certified in internal medicine and nephrology, he is in practice with Regional Nephrology Associates in Northfield.

Julius Gall, M.D., family medicine. Dr. Gall received his medical degree from Brown University School of Medicine in Providence, R.I. Board certified in family medicine, he is in practice with Shore Family Medicine in Somers Point.

Ronald Gove, M.D., internal medicine. Dr. Gove received his medical degree from Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia. Board certified in internal medicine, he is in practice in Linwood.

Barry Kaufman, M.D., gastroenterology. Dr. Kaufman received his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, N.Y. Board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology, he is in practice with Atlantic Gastroenterology Associates in Egg Harbor Township.

Thomas Margolis, M.D., ophthalmology. Dr. Margolis received his medical degree from Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass. Board certified in ophthalmology, he is in practice with Retinal and Ophthalmic Consultants in Northfield.

Harvey Waxman, M.D., cardiovascular disease. Dr. Waxman received his medical degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. Board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, and electrophysiology, he practices on-site at Shore Memorial’s CardioVascular Institute as part of the hospital’s affiliation with the University of Pennsylvania’s Penn Presbyterian Medical Center.

“At Shore Memorial, we are proud of the many accomplishments of our medical staff,” says Albert. L. Gutierrez, Shore Memorial’s president and CEO. “It is an honor for our doctors to receive this recognition from their peers in the medical community for the exceptional care they provide everyday to our patients and their family members.”

Shore Memorial is pleased to have some of the best doctors in the area as members of its medical staff. The hospital offers over 35 medical and surgical specialties and has over 350 physicians who are board certified and have met the high standards of affiliation with Shore Memorial.

For more information about the physicians at Shore Memorial, or to find a doctor, call (609) 653-4600, or visit www.shoredoctors.com. This free physician referral service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.