New Medical Practice in South Orange

Has anyone been to the new medical practice in South Orange on Vose Ave? Any reviews?

Woo hoo--when did they move? NE--if you search on "Summit Springfield Family Practice" or the docs names, you will see plenty of positive reviews..As a happy patient, I'm thrilled to have them closer!

Thanks! That's great to hear. I think the office just opened up this past week.

berkeley said:

Woo hoo--when did they move? NE--if you search on "Summit Springfield Family Practice" or the docs names, you will see plenty of positive reviews..As a happy patient, I'm thrilled to have them closer!

Is this an additional office for them or did they move out of Summit? They are top notch. 

Additional office.  I believe it'll only be the two of them practicing there (Dr. Doubek and Dr. Snyder).

Both are real good doctors. 

So excited for the close proximity of these docs!

Great to hear!

Very excited.

Fired up, and ready to go!

Do the 2 Doctors own this Business?

I have heard good things about them... considering trying to switch to them, now that they are located so close by. 

http://atlanticmedicalgroupnj.org/our-practices/village-family-medicine

Interesting that the new location is named something different (not Summit Springfield Family Practice and Pediatrics) but they are owned by Atlantic Health System who, years ago, bought their other location in the MAC building attached to Overlook Medical Center.

http://www.ssfamilypeds.atlantichealth.org/physicians

Huh?   What's your point?

cats said:

http://atlanticmedicalgroupnj.org/our-practices/village-family-medicine

Interesting that the new location is named something different (not Summit Springfield Family Practice and Pediatrics) but they are owned by Atlantic Health System who, years ago, bought their other location in the MAC building attached to Overlook Medical Center.

http://www.ssfamilypeds.atlantichealth.org/physicians

dickf3 had asked whether the 2 docs owned the business.  Thought that would answer his question.

Dr. Snyder has done pretty well with me. And believe me, I've given him A LOT to deal with lately. Ms. bikefixed likes him, too.

Ah.   Got it.   Yes, AHS owns the practice  

cats said:

dickf3 had asked whether the 2 docs owned the business.  Thought that would answer his question.

Would anyone happen to know if the South Orange office has a phlebotomist on site? thanks

It is great to have such a prestigious practice in the Village. It would be even better if the property owner surrendered the PILOT it was given to have retail stores in the building. 

I have a question about this practice. Everyone says they are great doctors. I am looking for a great doctor. My only hesitations are: a) Their board certifications are in family practice instead of internal medicine, and FP is considered a less-robust residency program; and b) They did not do residency training at a top academic medical center. I usually pick doctors who have been trained at major academic medical centers like Mt.Sinai, NYU, Columbia-Presby, etc. Can anyone comment on whether this has ever turned out to be an issue? 

Whether under Family Practice or Internal Medicine, they're both PCPs who can deal with adults, just IM has a bit more focus on adults in residency and FP with pediatrics, I think (someone is welcome to correct that if I'm off).  Regardless, once I'm out of the realm of basic care and into specific needs, I'd expect to be dealing with a specialist anyway (for instance, my migraine treatments went through my GP until I hit a neurologist after a couple of years...my GP's initial regimen was exactly what the neuro said he would have done first anyway).  

I've been to (or dealt with through family) doctors from some of the top medical schools and hospitals in the country.  Some were as you'd expect.  Some were twits that, in retrospect, I wouldn't let diagnose my cat.  One of the top pancan specialists in the US had her residency in Dublin... she's brilliant.  I'm not sure I'd lose sleep over it, but that's just me.  In any case, my experience with Hugh Snyder has been nothing less than what I'd expect from a highly competent and eminently capable GP.  Zero complaints whatsoever.

shoshannah said:

I have a question about this practice. Everyone says they are great doctors. I am looking for a great doctor. My only hesitations are: a) Their board certifications are in family practice instead of internal medicine, and FP is considered a less-robust residency program; and b) They did not do residency training at a top academic medical center. I usually pick doctors who have been trained at major academic medical centers like Mt.Sinai, NYU, Columbia-Presby, etc. Can anyone comment on whether this has ever turned out to be an issue? 

You come across as a snob who will only go to park ave doctors.  

Best doctor I ever had went to some med school.  His brilliance was his ability to diagnose, not in test taking.  

I switched from an internist with the background you describe to this practice. They are smart and well-trained but also warm, with people skills. My whole family much prefers them. And no matter who my PCP is, I go to specialists for any issues beyond general medical care.

mikescott said:

shoshannah said:

I have a question about this practice. Everyone says they are great doctors. I am looking for a great doctor. My only hesitations are: a) Their board certifications are in family practice instead of internal medicine, and FP is considered a less-robust residency program; and b) They did not do residency training at a top academic medical center. I usually pick doctors who have been trained at major academic medical centers like Mt.Sinai, NYU, Columbia-Presby, etc. Can anyone comment on whether this has ever turned out to be an issue? 

You come across as a snob who will only go to park ave doctors.  

Best doctor I ever had went to some med school.  His brilliance was his ability to diagnose, not in test taking.  

That's a little harsh.  For some procedures and medical situations, it is absolutely worth worrying about the credentials of a doctor such as where they did their residency and who they had for mentors.

Sure, but I take that into acct far more with a specialist than a GP.  For me a good GP depends a lot on trust, demeanor and continued education.  I'd take a GP with a residency around the corner who is constantly retraining rather than one who completed their residency at Colombia Pres or UCLA that hasn't refreshed their knowledge or skills in 10 years.

Plenty of lousy doctors have come out of top schools and residency programs.  I agree with ctrzaska  - and referrals are a better indicator of whether a doctor is good or not.  Nitpicking over which residency they chose was insulting.  Maybe they wanted to go into Family Practice.  

I walked by this location today and it looks great. What a perfect use of that space!! We're not looking to change doctors but I wish them much success.

TarheelsInNj said:

I walked by this location today and it looks great. What a perfect use of that space!! We're not looking to change doctors but I wish them much success.

I walked past it Wednesday and I agree.  Great use of the space.  I wish them success as well.

mikescott said:

shoshannah said:

I have a question about this practice. Everyone says they are great doctors. I am looking for a great doctor. My only hesitations are: a) Their board certifications are in family practice instead of internal medicine, and FP is considered a less-robust residency program; and b) They did not do residency training at a top academic medical center. I usually pick doctors who have been trained at major academic medical centers like Mt.Sinai, NYU, Columbia-Presby, etc. Can anyone comment on whether this has ever turned out to be an issue? 

You come across as a snob who will only go to park ave doctors.  

Best doctor I ever had went to some med school.  His brilliance was his ability to diagnose, not in test taking.  

We're not talking about something inconsequential, like a handbag brand. 

I am not saying I would never see an FP. I am just saying that given no other information I usually use that as an initial screener. I do find that it's important to have an extremely competent PCP because that's the first stop for an illness. It could be the difference between someone saying your illness is just a self-limiting virus, or someone who recognizes certain subtle troubling aspects of your symptoms that warrant immediate further evaluation.  Training in a major academic medical center, you are, in general, exposed to more patients and more variety. Nothing personal.

Just to add something you might not have considered about where a med student chooses to study. Their decision where to study may have made with other considerations, such as location (perhaps they have families they don't want to move far away from) or finances (perhaps they can't swing the high cost of the ivy level education). I'm certain a degree from a state school costs less than one from Harvard. Doesn't mean they aren't good doctors. 

shoshannah said:

  Training in a major academic medical center, you are, in general, exposed to more patients and more variety. Nothing personal.

To appear genuine in your concern about a doctor's exposure to different patients and variety of medical concerns, you may want to include a question about years of experience, in addition to place of study.

There is less variation among top students across schools than there is within a particular school. I'd rather go to a doctor who graduated near the top of his or her class from UMDMJ and won a faculty award then a bottom student from Harvard.

My guess is most doctors would agree.

All of them are well trained.  Just google the practice.  Very impressive resumes.  All went to Overlook for their family medicine residency.  That is an excellent program with a long history and superb reputation.  That residency has produced many, many wonderful practitioners.