Our medical practice is proud to have a diverse team of ten skilled physicians dedicated to providing high-quality care. Among them we have five gastroenterologists who specialize in digestive health and can address a wide range of gastrointestinal issues. Additionally our team includes three interventional cardiologists experts in diagnosing and treating heart conditions through minimally invasive procedures. Finally we have two nephrologists and interventional nephrologists who focus on kidney health and offer advanced treatments for kidney-related diseases. Together our physicians work collaboratively to ensure that every patient receives comprehensive and effective medical care.
THE PHYSICIANS
North Jersey ASC is proud to have an exceptional team of nurses, scrub technicians ,and radiology technicians, along with a dedicated anesthesia team all working together to support patients in the operating room. These trained experts collaborate to make sure that every vascular, renal, and GI procedure is done safely and effectively. The in-house anesthesiologist carefully watches over patients to make sure they are comfortable and safe during the procedures. This team-based method shows that North Jersey ASC is dedicated to providing excellent care for every patient.
THE STAFF
North Jersey ASC is proud to have an exceptional team of nurses scrub technicians and radiology technicians along with a dedicated anesthesia team all working together to support patients in the operating room. These trained experts collaborate to make sure that every vascular renal and gastro procedure is done safely and effectively. The nursing scrub team keeps the area clean and offers vital support to surgeons while the radiology technicians assist with imaging to help direct treatment. The in-house anesthesia team carefully watches over patients to make sure they are comfortable and safe during the procedures. This team-based method shows that North Jersey ASC is dedicated to providing excellent care for every patient.
THE STAFF
Medical Degree
Residency Training
Fellowship Training
Research & Publications
- He received his medical degree from Government Medical College in Patiala, Punjab.
Residency Training
- Dr. Virk completed his internal medicine residency at Trinitas Regional Medical Center, Seton Hall University (SHU), School of Health and Medical Sciences, in Elizabeth, NJ.
Fellowship Training
- He continued his training at SHU, completing cardiology and interventional cardiology fellowships at St. Michael’s Medical Center in Newark.
Research & Publications
- Dr. Virk has a diverse history in cardiovascular research and has extensively published his findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals. He routinely discusses his research findings at professional events for organizations such as the American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology, and the American Medical Association.
Dr. Hartaj virk, MD
Dr. Ashoke
Agarwal, MD
INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGISTS
Dr. Mahesh
Bikkhina, MD
Medical Degree
Residency Training
Fellowship Training
- He received his medical degree from Calcutta National Medical College.
Residency Training
- Dr. Agarwal completed his residency at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.
Fellowship Training
- Dr. Agarwal continued his training with a fellowship in cardiovascular medicine also at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center.
Medical Degree
Residency Training
Credentials
- Dr. Bikkina received his medical degree from Guntur Medical College in Guntur, India.
Residency Training
- He completed an internship and an internal medicine residency at Michigan State University.
Fellowship Training
- He completed fellowships in cardiology and interventional cardiology at the University of South Alabama and an additional cardiology fellowship at Boston University
Credentials
- He is the Founder and President of HVA Medical Group.
- He is the co-chief of cardiology at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Paterson, NJ.
Dr. Sanjay Shah, MD
NEPHROLOGISTS & INTERVENTIONAL NEPHROLOGISTS
Dr. Manuel
moquete, MD
Medical Degree
Residency Training
Fellowship Training
Additional Training
- He received his medical degree from MP Shah Medical College and completed a year of internship at Jamaica Hospital.
Residency Training
- Dr. Shah completed his Internal Medicine residence in Nephrology at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.
Fellowship Training
- Dr. Shah completed his fellowship training at Mount Sinai Medical Center, University of Connecticut Health Center .
Additional Training
- Dr. Shah completed additional training in Interventional Nephrology at UC Davis.
Medical Degree
Residency & Fellowship Training
Credentials
- He received his medical degree from Universidad Autonoma de Santo Domingo.
Residency & Fellowship Training
- Dr. Moquete completed his Internal Medicine residence and fellowship in Nephrology at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.
Credentials
- He has served as the president of North Jersey Nephrology Associates, P.A., and medical director at St. Joseph’s Paterson dialysis unit in Paterson, NJ.
Dr. Youssef
Botros, MD
GASTROENTEROLOGISTS
Dr. Ramesh
Gupta, MD
Dr. Jeevan
Vinod, MD
Dr. Nneoma Okoronkwo, MD
Dr. Rajesh
Veluvolu, MD
Medical Degree
Residency Training & Fellowships
- Dr. Botros received his medical degree from Cairo University in Cairo, Egypt.
Residency Training & Fellowships
- He completed his internal medical residency and two gastroenterology fellowships at St. Joseph's University Medical Center in Paterson, NJ
Credentials
- Dr. Botros was also selected as Chief Resident during his internal medicine residency.
Medical Degree
Residency Training
+Credentials
- Dr.Vinod received his medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine in the West Indies.
Residency Training
- He completed an internal medicine residency at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan.
Fellowship Training
- He completed a Gastroenterology fellowship at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan.
- Additionally, he received specialty IBD training at the Cleveland Clinic.
+Credentials
- He is an assistant professor at the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine within the Department of Internal Medicine.
Medical Degree
Residency Training & Fellowships
- She received her medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, DC.
Residency Training & Fellowships
- She completed her internal medicine residencyand gastroenterology fellowship at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Jersey Medical School.
Credentials
- At Rutgers, she earned many awards, including Chief Resident and Intern of the Year.
Medical Degree
Residency Training & Fellowships
- He received his medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine in the West Indies.
Residency Training & Fellowships
- He completed his internal medicine residency and a gastroenterology fellowship at SUNY Downstate Medical Center.
Credentials
- Dr. Veluvolu has expertise in treating obesity, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), irritable bowel disease (IBD), and liver diseases, including hepatitis B and C, fatty liver disease, and cirrhosis.
Medical Degree
Residency Training & Fellowships
- Dr. Gupta received his medical degree from Udaipur Medical College, Univ Of Rajasthan, India.
Residency Training & Fellowships
- He completed his internal medical residency and fellowship training at St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center.
Credentials
- Dr. Gupta was also a speaker for Allergan, Linzess, Viberzi, and Zenpep.
Physician
Introductions
MEET DR. VIRK & DR. SHAH
At North Jersey ASC and the outpatient surgical center the relationship among the technicians nurses and administrators is strong and collaborative. Each member of the team plays an important role in providing high-quality care to patients. The technicians support the nurses by ensuring that all equipment is ready and functioning well. In turn the nurses communicate closely with the administrators to streamline processes and improve patient outcomes. This teamwork creates a positive environment that benefits both the staff and the patients they serve.
