Vanguard Medical Group Primary Care
Simone D. is a board-certified family medicine and hospice and palliative medicine physician currently serving as an attending physician at Vanguard Medical Group Primary Care since August 2018. Prior experience includes a physician fellowship in hospice and palliative medicine at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center from July 2017 to August 2018 and a residency in family medicine at Atlantic Health System from July 2014 to June 2017. Additionally, Simone D. worked as a clinical research assistant at Stony Brook University from June 2009 to May 2010. Academic credentials include a Doctor of Medicine degree from the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine (2010-2014), a Master of Arts in Medical Science from Boston University School of Medicine (2008-2010), and a Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Boston University (2004-2008).
Vanguard Medical Group Primary Care
Vanguard Medical Group was formed in 2012 by leading independent family physician practices in northern and central New Jersey. Many of Vanguard’s physicians have practiced for more than 20 years, are leaders in healthcare delivery systems and primary care in New Jersey, residency directors, family practice hospital department chairmen, New Jersey medical school’s faculty, and past presidents of the New Jersey Academy of Family Physicians. Vanguard delivers a comprehensive patient-centered medical home model to improve patient experience and quality of care leading to better health outcomes and reducing health care costs for patients. As a group, Vanguard health care providers are dedicated to striving for excellence in patient-centered care, reducing healthcare costs, and achieving high quality and patient satisfaction measures. This is attained by: • Creating a healthier population. • Offering comprehensive primary care for children, adolescents, adults and seniors. • Encouraging patient engagement that results in better outcomes and lifestyle adjustments. • Providing team-based care for acute and chronic illnesses in office, home, senior housing or nursing home. Each VMG medical office: • Delivers coordinated and effective care to patients • Offers unique specialties, hospital affiliations and referral sources. • Is backed by systems-wide approach to quality and safety. • Benefits from the support of a strong culture of locally-led practices, guided by a shared vision, and governed by shared core values. • Offers expanded hours • Accepts most insurance plans