Manpreet K. Kohli, M.D
LONG BRANCH – Barnabas Health Medical Group (BHMG) has announced the addition of fellowship-trained breast surgeon Manpreet K. Kohli, M.D. to its network of primary and specialty care physicians.
Affiliated with the Jacqueline M. Wilentz Comprehensive Breast Center at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, Dr. Kohli provides comprehensive breast care as well as medical and surgical expertise.
Dr. Kohli chose to join BHMG and Monmouth Medical Center after her positive experience as a general surgery resident and chief resident, general surgery at the hospital. During the residency, she was named the 2014 recipient of the Dr. Cyril S. Arvanitis Award which is given to the surgical resident who has epitomized the important virtues of dependability, efficiency and promptness in the conduct of work.
Dr. Kohli earned her medical degree from Kasturba Medical College (Manipal University), India. She completed her breast surgery oncology fellowship at Mount Sinai St. Luke’s Roosevelt/New York Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City.
Dr. Kohli is a member of the American College of Surgeons, American Medical Association, American College of Physicians, Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons and Association of Women Surgeons.
For a consultation with Dr. Kohli, call 732-923-7702. Barnabas Health Medical Group accepts most insurances.
About Barnabas Health Medical Group
Barnabas Health Medical Group is a multispecialty group practice comprised of highly trained and experienced world class primary and specialty care physicians. Barnabas Health Medical Group physicians provide compassionate and innovative cutting-edge care for people at every stage of life at easily accessible facilities conveniently located throughout New Jersey. Backed by the vast continuum of resources of Barnabas Health, the largest not-for-profit integrated health care delivery system in New Jersey and one of the largest in the nation, our dedicated physicians and expertly trained supporting staff continuously strive for clinical excellence. For more information, visit www.BarnabasHealthMedicalGroup.org.
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