Doctors of internal medicine, or internists, diagnose and treat diseases in adults. Sometimes known as the doctor’s doctor, internists often work with surgeons, obstetricians, and other physicians to help solve complicated problems in diagnosis and treatment and coordinate patient care where it is needed, including the office, clinic, hospital, intensive care, or nursing home.

Internists at Summit Medical Group are experts in treating patients with common as well as rare diseases. They skillfully diagnose problems and manage severe chronic illnesses in patients who have more than one condition or disease.

Our experienced internists consider all aspects of a patient’s health. In addition to diagnosis and treatment, they promote good health by teaching patients about wellness. For example, they discuss preventive approaches such as why it is important to exercise, eat a healthy diet, and stop smoking. Our internists provide information about mental health, substance abuse, and issues with women’s and men’s health. They also address common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system, and reproductive organs. 

Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.

• Same-day appointments are available
• Saturday and evening hours are available, depending on the physician, but they must be scheduled during regular business hours
• Appointments can be scheduled weeks or months in advance to fit your needs
• If your physician is not available to see you, you may ask to see another physician in the department

An internist is always on call at Summit Medical Group.

After-hours Coverage

When the office is closed after hours or on weekends or holidays, please call 908-273-4300 to speak with the internist on call.

For Emergencies

Please call 911 to reach the Emergency Medical Service.

On-call Office

If you are experiencing an acute problem during the evening, on weekends, or holidays, please call the On-call Office at 908-273-4300 to schedule same-day appointments at the Berkeley Heights campus.

Urgent Care Center

A qualified nurse in the Urgent Care Center can assess patients for urgent problems to ensure they receive care in the right setting. To reach our Urgent Care Center, please call 908-277-8880.

Emergency Department

If you must be evaluated in the Emergency Department at Overlook Hospital or any other hospital, our physicians are available at any time to discuss your case with physicians in the emergency department.

Prescription Refills

Please do not wait until you are completely out of medication to request a refill.

You may contact your pharmacy or call the doctor’s office for prescription refills. Once you have called your pharmacy, the pharmacist will contact your physician’s office to ensure that your refill is appropriate. Federal and state laws do not allow physicians to call in prescriptions for most narcotics and other controlled substances.

For your convenience, Walgreens Pharmacy is located on site at Summit Medical Group. It is in Lawrence Pavilion near the café.

Email

To protect all patients’ personal health information (PHI) and adhere to the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Summit Medical Group does not communicate with patients through email at this time.

Hospitalists

Summit Medical Group hospitalists are internists who partner with other hospital physicians to ensure you get the care you need. They are familiar with every aspect of the hospital. For this reason, hospitalists accept full responsibility for your care during your hospital stay, can streamline your tests and consultations, and quickly manage problems to shorten the time you must be in the hospital. They also keep in touch with your primary care physician as needed while you are hospitalized. When you are discharged, details of your treatment become part of your Summit Medical Group electronic record.