Neelima Atyam, PA - 140 Park Avenue Urgent Care Center

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.

Expert medical care is right in your neighborhood with the physicians of Atlantic Medical Group. We offer high-quality, compassionate care and are directly connected with renowned specialists and the award-winning hospitals of Atlantic Health System. Schedule an appointment with us today – most major medical insurance plans accepted.