Richard T. Paris, MD

Paris, Richard T., MD

Specialty:

Family Medicine

I am accepting new patients.

Phone number:

908-277-8878

Online Access:

I am not accepting e-mail or online appointment requests.

BA:

With Honors, Rutgers University College of Arts and Sciences, Newark, NJ

MD:

University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Piscataway, NJ

MMM:

University of Southern California: Marshall School of Business

Residency:

Chief Resident, Overlook Family Practice, Summit, NJ

Hospital Affiliations:

Morristown Medical Center ; Overlook Medical Center

Before joining Summit Medical Group, Richard T. Paris, MD, was Chief Medical Officer, Director of Family Medicine, and Director of Graduate Medical Education at Somerset Medical Center in Somerville, New Jersey. Dr. Paris's previous positions include Associate Director of Medical Affairs at Somerset Medical Center, Director of the Family Medicine Residency Program at Mountainside Family Practice in Verona, New Jersey, and Chairman of Family Practice at Somerset Medical Center, respectively. Dr. Paris also has been a family physician in private practice in Green Brook and Millburn, New Jersey.

Dr. Paris is the recipient of 8 honors and awards, including the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine New Faculty Scholars Award. He is a member of the Hearts for Honduras Medical Team, American Academy of Family Physicians, American Medical Association, American Society of Addiction Medicine, Medical Society of New Jersey, New Jersey Academy of Family Physicians. He has served on the Medical Society of New Jersey Medical Education Committee and the Physicians' Health Program Advisory Board. Dr. Paris is Past President of the Union County Medical Society.

I specialize in:

Abdominal pain, Abscess drainage, Achilles tendonitis, Acne, Addiction problems, Adolescent issues, Adult diseases, Aging concerns, Alcoholism recovery care, Allergic skin conditions, Allergic skin conditions / contact dermatitis, Allergies, Allergy screening and treatment, Alternative medicine, Alzheimers disease, Ankle pain, Anxiety, Arthritis, Asthma, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Back pain, Balance problems, Behavioral problems, Birth control, Blisters, Blood tests, Bone density testing, Bone health, Bone loss, Bone mineral density (BMD), Booster shots, Breast exams, Breast lumps, Bronchitis, Bunions , Bursitis, Calluses and corns, Camp forms, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Chickenpox (varicella) vaccine, Childhood diseases, Childhood immunizations, Cholesterol tests, Chronic ear disease, Chronic ear infections, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Chronic otitis media, Chronic pain, Colds, Congestion, Constipation, Contact dermatitis, Cough, Cysts, Dehydration / electrolyte embalance, Dementia, Depression, Dermatitis, Dermatologic issues, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dietary problems, Difficulty swallowing, Diphtheria / pertussis/ tetanus vaccine, Disease prevention, Dizziness, Dry eyes, Ear canal infection , Ear checks, Ear discharge, Ear infection, Ear pain, Ear problems, Ear wax removal, Ear, nose, and throat problems, Eczema, EKG, Emotional health, Erectile dysfunction, Eustachian tube problems, Eye infections, Eye problems, Facial pain, Fatigue, Fever, Fibromyalgia, Finger joint pain, Flu, Flu vaccines, Follow-up care, Food allergies, Foot problems, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Gastrointestinal problems, Genitourinary infections, Geriatric issues, Gout, GU infections , Gynecologic issues, Hand arthritis, Hand pain , Headache, Health care guidance, Health problems, Healthy diet, Healthy lifestyle counseling, Hearing loss, Hearing problems, Hearing tests, Heart palpitations, Heat stroke, Hemorrhoids, Hepatitis A and B vaccines, High blood pressure, High blood sugar management, High cholesterol, Hip pain, HIV testing, Hives, Hormone problems, Hormone therapy, Human papilloma virus (HPV) Gardasil vaccine, Human papilloma virus (HPV) tests, Hypertension, Immunizations, Impetigo, Impotence, Incontinence, Indigestion, Infectious diseases, Infertility, Insect bites and stings, Insomnia / sleep problems, Insulin management, Insulin therapy, Internal medicine, Intestinal problems, Itching, rashes, and skin irritations, Itchy and runny nose, Itchy eyes, Jaw pain, Joint pain (hands), Joint problems, Knee problems, Lab orders, Laryngitis, Lifestyle counseling, Lipid tests, Lyme disease, Malaria prevention and treatment, Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccines, Medication allergy, Medicine interactions, Memory problems, Meningococcal vaccines, Menopause symptoms, Menstrual / menses concerns, Menstrual problems, Metabolic disorders, Migraines, Minor burns, Minor cuts, Mouth sores and lesions, Musculoskeletal problems, Nail fungus, Nausea, Neck pain, Neurologic problems, Nosebleeds, Nutrition counseling, Obesity, Osteoarthritis, Osteoarthritis in hands , Osteoporosis, Otitis media, Overweight, Pain, Palpitations, PAP smear / pap test, Pediatric issues, Pelvic pain, Perimenopausal / premenopausal symptoms, Physical exams, Pinched nerves, Plantar fasciitis, Pneumococcal pneumonia vaccine, Pneumonia, Poison ivy, Poison oak, Polio vaccine, Postoperative care, Postoperative recovery, Prediabetes, Pregnancy tests, Premenstrual syndrome, Prescriptions, Preventive care, Primary care of alcoholism, Primary care of substance abuse, Primary health issues, Problems of the fingers, hands, wrists, and forearms, Prostate exams, Prostate problems, PSA testing, Psoriasis, Psychiatric issues, Rapid flu tests, Rapid strep tests, Rashes, Rheumatoid arthritis, Rheumatologic issues, Rhinitis, Ringing in the ears (tinnitus), Routine blood work, Routine checkups, Runny nose, School forms, Sciatica, Scleroderma, Scoliosis, Screening tests, Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), Sexual dysfunction, Sexually transmitted diseases, Shingles / herpes zoster vaccines, Shoulder pain, Sinus infections, Sinusitis, Skin cancer, Skin infections, Skin irritations, Skin problems, Skin tag removal, Sleep apnea , Sleep problems / sleep medicine, Smoking cessation , Sneezing, Snoring, Sore and swollen throat, Sores, Spine pain, Stomach problems, Stress, Substance abuse recovery care, Summer camp forms, Sunburn, Swallowing problems, Swollen glands, Swollen tonsils, Teen issues, Tendonitis, Tennis elbow, Tetanus shot, Thyroid problems, Tonsilitis, Travel medicine, Travel medicine pediatric , Travel shots, Urinalysis, Urinary and bladder problems, Urinary tract infections, Urine pregnancy tests, Urologic issues, UTI, Vaccines, Vaginal discharge, Vaginal dryness, Vaginal problems, Vascular problems, Vein problems, Vision problems, Vomiting, Warts, Watery eyes, Weight gain, Weight loss, Weight management, Well-child exams, Well-child visits, Wellness and complimentary medicine, Wrist pain