Gastroenterology Medical Associates (GMA) is a regional leader in the treatment of gastrointestinal and liver disorders, serving the Northern New Jersey region since 1990. Dr. Tepler and Dr. Raskin together with a large clinical and administrative support staff comprise our group. With an office and state-of-the-art endoscopy center, GMA provides the highest quality of care available in digestive disease diagnosis, evaluation and management.
At Gastroenterology Medical Associates, P.A. we have a very simple philosophy: Patients First. We strive to make the patient’s experience as comfortable as possible from the very first call. At Gastroenterology Medical Associates we believe in servicing our patients with the highest regard for compassion and clinical expertise.
We are aware that medical visits can at times be anxiety provoking or unpleasant, and our commitment to you is to make you feel at ease and to empower you, our patient, with the knowledge and feeling that you are under the care of a team you can trust.
Easy Appointment Process: We now offer online scheduling that allows patients the flexibility and convenience of scheduling an appointment online, 24/7. We always have live receptionists handling phone calls during business hours. We do not force patients to listen through a rehearsed and impersonal voicemail to only be promised a return phone call.
Pleasant Visit Experience: We do not overbook our office appointments and force patients to wait a long time, even hours, to get into the exam room. If we run late, it is because we are devoting as much time as is necessary for patient care, which at times can be complex and time-consuming.
Availability: We aim for doctor visits to be within 1-2 weeks for routine, non urgent matters.
Quality: Patients are always evaluated by a Board Certified Gastroenterologist. We do not employ Nurses, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, or other similar mid-level practitioners in our office.
Convenience: We have 2 conveniently located offices, both with adjacent parking lots. Our medical practice is independently and fully owned by our physicians.
We are not owned by a large healthcare corporation or a large hospital system. We believe in the old fashioned doctor-patient relationship, where the doctor provides personal attention in a comfortable atmosphere. We think independently, provide medical care independently and always place our patients’ needs first.
To deliver compassionate, high quality, and comprehensive care through an unparalleled patient experience.
To become nationally recognized by setting the standard of care in Gastroenterology through innovative healthcare delivery models in the communities we serve.
Integrity – We communicate with our patients, our employees, and our stakeholders with honesty and transparency
Quality – We consistently make improvements that positively impact patient care
Compassion – We express genuine empathy and respect to all patients and employees
Inclusion – We embrace diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and insights
Accountability – We accept responsibility for our actions and deliver on our promises so patients can choose a provider who makes them feel comfortable.
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