Family Medicine

Keun Soo Kwon, M.D.

Pursuing a residency in Family Medicine allows me to give back to the community that has provided me with so much.  Growing up in the area, I have encountered a diverse group of people, culture, and experiences that shaped me into the person I am today.  As such, there was no doubt that this was where I wanted to train and eventually serve as a physician.   Choosing Hackensack UMC Mountainside Family Medicine Residency program as the provenance of my professional training was the best decision that I have made.

Joel Maruthanal, M.D., Chief Resident

Although I interviewed virtually, I, and anyone for that matter, could feel the family energy exuded by HackensackUMC Mountainside FM Residency Program. When looking at residencies, many factors come into play. For me, I was hoping to join a residency that will provide excellent education, has fantastic mentorship, and that was close to home. The Mountainside FM residency Program has all those qualities and more. This can clearly be seen through the past and current residents. It was a joy discussing how residency was for them and for them to wholeheartedly recommend coming here.

Claudia Chen, M.D.

Having rotated at Mountainside Family Medicine as a medical student, I saw how tight knit the residents, faculty, and staff members were. The camaraderie amongst the residents, the vast knowledge of the attendings, and the helpfulness of staff really drew me in. Since the first day of residency, I felt immensely supported by everyone in the program and am grateful to call this place my home for the next three years.

Zachary Parente, M.D.

I chose Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Family Medicine Residency because the program has a tremendous amount of medical and professional training opportunities. With experienced and compassionate faculty, residents have the opportunity to learn from seasoned physicians with a patient centered approach to care. The diverse patient population ensures residents become culturally competent physicians and the opportunities for community outreach allow me to serve the community in which I live.

Jennifer Yu, PsyD, ABPP

Dr. Yu is a graduate of Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology (Yeshiva University), where she earned a combined Psy.D. in school and clinical psychology. She also holds a Master's in Special Education and taught secondary special education in Chicago prior to pursuing her doctoral degree. Dr. Yu specializes in the treatment and evaluation of children, adolescents, young adults, and families. She has worked with a range of culturally and diagnostically diverse individuals in a variety of settings, including schools, outpatient clinics, and inpatient hospitals.

Preethi George, M.D., FAAFP

Dr. George attended Miraj Medical College and completed her residency at the New York Presbyterian Hospital Columbia University Medical Center. She is board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. George is an Assistant Professor and Clerkship Director in the Department of Family Medicine and General Practice at St. George’s University.

Everett W. Schlam, M.D.

Dr. Schlam is a graduate of the Rutgers Medical School – Camden. He is an alumnus of the Mountainside Family Medicine Residency who served as a Chief Resident. He completed a fellowship in Faculty Development at The Institute for Urban Family Health. He is also a Clinical Assistant Professor - Department of Family Medicine, New Jersey Medical School and Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and -School of Osteopathic Medicine. He’s also Chair and Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and General Practice at St. George’s University School of Medicine. Dr.

Kevin J. Berg, M.D., FAAFP

Dr. Berg is a faculty physician at Mountainside Family Practice Group and is Board Certified in Family Medicine. He has Certificates of Added Qualifications in Geriatric Medicine, and Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Dr. Berg is a graduate of Ross University School of Medicine. He completed his residency and fellowship at CentraState Medical Center. Dr. Berg is a Core Assistant Professor at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and General Practice at St. George’s University School of Medicine.

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