Sunday, May 8, 2011

Summit Medical Group Physician Named 'Top Doctor for Women’s Health'

Summit Medical Group Physician Named 'Top Doctor for Women’s Health'

Jerrold S. Lozner, M. D., M. H.A., F. A.C. S. , named a"Top DOctor for Women's HEalth" by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd.

Berkeley Heights, NJ (Vocus) January 30, 2010

Berkeley Heights – Jerrold S. Lozner, M. D., M. H.A., F. A.C. S. joins his SMG colleagues named to “Top Doctor” lists. He has been named as a “Top Doctor for Women’s Health” by Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd, in a recent issue of Inside Jersey magazine. These top physicians have been recommended by their peers as leaders within their medical specialties in the treatment of women. Dr. Lozner was named to the list of 190 physicians.

Dr. Lozner received his B. A. from Columbia University, New York, N. Y. and his M. H.A from the University of Colorado, Boulder, Colo. He earned his M. D. from the University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, Ky. Dr. Lozner completed his residency in general surgery and a fellowship in cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio. He is board certified in general surgery and thoracic surgery.

In addition to his position at Summit Medical Group, Dr. Lozner is Associate Clinical Professor of Surgery at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City. To his credit, Dr. Lozner is Chairman of the Summit Medical Group Clinical Practice Committee and a member of the Summit Medical Group Board of Directors, Atlantic Health Physician Quality Committee, Overlook Hospital Advisory Board, and Overlook Hospital Quality Improvement Committee. He has been Past President of the Atlantic Health Medical Staff Leadership Committee and Past President of the Overlook Hospital Medical Staff. He also was Chairman of the Overlook Hospital Department of Surgery and a member of the Atlantic Health Board of Trustees.

Dr. Lozner has dedicated much of his career to excellence in patient safety and quality patient care. His clinical interests are primarily devoted to breast, hernia, and chest surgery. In the last decade, he has focused on surgical diseases of the breast. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons.

Dr. Lozner is a recipient of the Upjohn Achievement Award for Excellence in Medicine. New York magazine lists him in Top Doctors in the New York Metropolitan Area, New Jersey Life lists him in Top Docs for Women, and Castle Connolly lists him in Top Doctors in the New York Metro Area.

About Summit Medical Group

Summit Medical Group pioneered information technology advances in healthcare with its early adoption of electronic health records and e-prescribing. With over 140 highly qualified physicians, it is one of the most unique healthcare models in the state. The Group has been named as one of the "Fifty Fastest Growing Companies" in the state by NJBiz Magazine and has a national award-winning customer service program. SMG treats over 55,000 patients per month at its main campus in Berkeley Heights, and area satellites in Berkeley Heights, Morristown, Shorts Hills, Summit, Warren, and Westfield. Summit Medical Group plays a major role in the American Medical Group Association (AMGA) along with the Mayo Clinic, the Lahey Clinic and the Geisinger Clinic. As one of the premier multi-specialty groups on the East Coast, Summit Medical Group has provided exceptional primary and specialty care since 1929. For more information, visit http://www. summitmedicalgroup. com (http://www. summitmedicalgroup. com).

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