New Jersey’s healthcare community continues to raise the bar, with several standout organizations and physicians earning distinguished recognition for their commitment to outstanding care. From award-winning cardiologists to elite spine specialists and top-rated nursing homes, the Garden State is showcasing a new era of medical leadership and patient-centered service. As residents increasingly turn to trusted, vetted professionals to guide their health and wellness decisions, these honors highlight the strength of New Jersey’s medical ecosystem and underscore why the state remains a regional leader in clinical expertise. For those exploring additional health resources across the region, a growing library of content is available at the state’s leading wellness hub: https://explorenewjersey.org/category/health-wellness/.
A major spotlight this year shines on Peace Care St. Ann’s and Peace Care St. Joseph’s, two nonprofit, faith-supported communities in Jersey City that have earned coveted placement among U.S. News’ 2026 Best Nursing Homes in New Jersey. Their recognition reflects excellence across multiple measures of long-term residence, rehabilitation, staffing performance, and overall resident well-being. Peace Care’s mission-driven model continues to set benchmarks for compassionate, top-quality elder care, providing families with confidence and peace of mind during some of life’s most significant decisions. The acknowledgments further affirm that New Jersey’s senior living providers are not only expanding access to care but also elevating the standards by which that care is delivered.
Just as impressive is the continued advancement within New Jersey’s specialty physician community. Coastal Spine, an integrated spine and orthopedic practice serving patients statewide, has earned distinction as its medical team has been selected as 2025 NJ Top Docs. This recognition underscores the organization’s dedication to helping patients find relief from complex back, spine, and joint conditions through a multidisciplinary, minimally invasive model that blends modern diagnostics, nonsurgical therapies, and advanced surgical techniques. The doctors honored—among them Dr. Larry Deutsch and Dr. Kamaldeep K. Singh—represent decades of surgical and interventional expertise. Their recognition reflects strong patient outcomes, commitment to continuing education, and a practice philosophy grounded in improving quality of life for every individual who walks through their doors.
Further strengthening the state’s reputation for clinical excellence, NJ Top Docs has also approved eleven specialists from Medicor Cardiology for 2025. As one of Central New Jersey’s most respected cardiovascular practices for over four decades, Medicor’s physicians continue to deliver comprehensive, board-certified cardiac care supported by modern technology and evidence-based treatment pathways. The physicians honored this year include:
Dr. Steven Georgesson
Dr. Jason O. Hall
Dr. Rachana Kulkarni
Dr. Chao-Tarng Cheng
Dr. Archana Patel
Dr. Ashok A. Patel
Dr. Edward Rachofsky
Dr. Daniel Fung
Dr. Sanjukta S. Sanyal
Dr. Parag B. Patel
Dr. Joe Ahn
Their collective expertise spans preventive cardiology, interventional procedures, advanced imaging, electrophysiology, and chronic disease management, offering New Jersey residents some of the most comprehensive heart-health services available in the region.
These designations from NJ Top Docs are earned through a rigorous, merit-based evaluation process that examines every facet of a physician’s professional background. Board certification, years of hands-on practice, spotless licensing records, and strong patient reviews form the core of the assessment. Additional factors—such as research contributions, teaching roles, community outreach, and leadership positions—provide deeper insight into each physician’s impact on both patients and the broader medical field. Every approved doctor undergoes annual reevaluation to ensure ongoing adherence to high clinical standards, and the process cannot be influenced by payment, advertising, or sponsorship of any kind. This structure offers New Jersey patients confidence that recognitions reflect genuine professional excellence rather than commercial interests.
Together, these achievements from Peace Care Communities, Coastal Spine, and Medicor Cardiology highlight a dynamic moment for healthcare across the state. Residents continue to benefit from organizations that prioritize safety, innovation, and compassionate care, while the region’s medical professionals demonstrate a sustained commitment to advancing their fields through continuous learning and exceptional service. New Jersey’s health and wellness landscape is thriving, and the state’s top-ranked practitioners and facilities are positioning the region for an even stronger future.
For ongoing coverage of New Jersey’s health, wellness, and medical leadership, visit https://explorenewjersey.org/category/health-wellness/.
