Morristown Obstetrics and Gynecology Associates

Amanda C. Burd, APN, specializes in a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions and diseases as well as cancer prevention. Before joining Atlantic Gastroenterology at Summit Health, Ms. Burd practiced at Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, New Jersey. She also has practiced at Mahwah Medical in Mahwah, Cedar Crest Senior Living in Pompton Plains, Medical Institute of New Jersey in Cedar Knolls, and Holy Name Hospital Medical Clinic in Teaneck, all located in New Jersey. She has been a member of the Valley Hospital National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators.Ms. Burd says, "My goal is to give each of my patients the possible best care with consideration for the patient as a whole. Building professional relationships with my patients that are founded on trust is very important to me."Ms. Burd is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, New Jersey State Nurses Association, and American Nurses Association.When she is not working with her patients, Ms. Burd enjoys spending time with her family, music, travel, and skiing.

Joseph Nachef, PA-C is a member of Summit Healths Urgent Care team. Mr. Nachef joined Summit Health based on their strong patient-first commitment. The mantra of patient centered medicine is how I was trained. Finding a group that practiced in that same manner was important to me. Every patient deserves focused attention on their needs and concerns, says Mr. Nachef.Before joining Summit Health, Mr. Nachef worked in a primary care setting in Essex County caring for a variety of patients with both chronic and acute conditions. In addition to his PA degree in medicine, he holds another advanced degree in molecular biology and uses his diverse training to help promote the health goals of his patients. This diversified background inspires him to research the most practical options for each individual and to think outside of the box when considering solutions and potential treatments. Mr. Nachef is also motivated to spend time educating his patients during visits to empower them to make the best possible medical decisions.He is also a member of several professional organizations including the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the New Jersey State Society of Physician Assistants.When hes not practicing, Mr. Nachef enjoys promoting the PA profession and the sciences by teaching at local universities and mentoring future PAs. He enjoys cooking, cycling, working out, traveling, listening to podcasts, and spending quality time with his family.

Stephen M. Kocaj, MD has expertise in orthopaedic sports medicine surgery and orthopaedic trauma surgery, with a special focus on knee ligament reconstruction, arthroscopic shoulder surgery and fractures repair of the shoulder, elbow, knee and ankle. His training and expertise allow him to provide comprehensive care for athletes, including those who participate in professional, collegiate, high school and recreational sports.Dr. Kocajs professional experience includes Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Emory University Hospital and Orthopaedic Trauma Attending at Atlantas Level -1 Trauma Center, Grady Memorial Hospital, where he taught and supervised the Emory orthopedic residency program. He has also served as an assistant team physician for the University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team, Jacksonville State Gamecocks football, Birmingham Barons minor league baseball team and Georgia Techs football and mens basketball teams.While in his fellowship at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Alabama, Dr. Kocaj received specialized training in minimally invasive reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament, as well as meniscus and collateral ligament repair in the knee. In addition, he received advanced training in arthroscopic shoulder surgery, focusing on rotator cuff and labral repair. Dr. Kocaj trained with some of the worlds top shoulder and knee surgeons.Dr. Kocajs research interests are primarily devoted to anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and treatment of rotator cuff injuries in the shoulder. He has co-authored and presented several articles on these research interests both locally and nationally. He is a member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic Association of North America, and the Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He is also the recipient of the Patients Choice Award for his outstanding care and services, including bedside manner, approach to patient visits, availability for appointments and the courtesy of his office staff.Dr. Kocaj is presently Head Team Physician for Fairleigh Dickinson Universitys athletic programs and is the team physician for Westfield High School Football.A member of the Middlebury College football and mens lacrosse teams, Dr. Kocaj has participated in athletics since his youth and understands the importance of accurate, effective medical interventions that improve an athletes ability to perform at his or her highest level.Dr. Kocaj is a native of Westfield, New Jersey. When not working he enjoys fishing, playing lacrosse and tennis. He is a US Lacrosse certified coach and currently coaches boys youth lacrosse in Westfield.