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Dr. Brian Fertig, MD

Dr. Brian Fertig, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Brian Fertig, MD is a diabetes & metabolism endocrinologist in Piscataway, NJ and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Saint George`s University / School of Medicine in 1989. He is affiliated with JFK University Medical Center. He is not accepting new patients.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 38 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (38 reviews)

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20 Wills Way Piscataway, NJ 08854
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Dr. Fertig's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Fertig

3.6
38 ratings, 19 with a written review
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Some symptoms I had been exhibiting and my mother previously having been diagnosed with it led me to suspect I might have hypothyroidism. Dr. Fertig said I was wise to see him with my suspicions and completely put my mind at ease relative to the condition and how to manage it.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Carla Baker – Nov 02, 2021
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The main reason I left my last doctor was that I felt she had almost as much interest in what was going on outside the window or was perhaps thinking ahead to the plans she had for the upcoming weekend. You get the picture. I never felt she was truly focusing on me. On the other hand, Dr. Fertig embodies attentiveness.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Peggy Young – Oct 29, 2021
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When we first learned our son was diabetic, we knew nothing about the condition. Googling and reading anything available did not turn out to be the education we needed. The amount of false and conflicting information out there abound. Here with Dr. Fertig we found the knowledge we needed to take care of our boy in the best way possible.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jonathan H – Oct 28, 2021
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I would come in for an appointment thinking there was nothing I needed to talk about or change on my pump and Dr. Fertig would go through my charts and pump data slowly and find some changes and give me at home tasks to do if my numbers still weren't where I wanted them. So attentive!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Karla James – Oct 27, 2021
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For three years now I have been seeing Dr. Fertig to treat my hypothyroidism and he is incredibly thorough, much compassionate, and greatly dedicated. Before a diagnosis, he examines all the other potential disorders it could be.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sam Reid – Oct 26, 2021
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Finally, a doctor was able to help me get my diabetes under control. My last doctor was treating me for years and it was so out of control. However, Dr. Fertig knew exactly what to do to get me where I needed to be.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Darrell McCoy – Oct 25, 2021
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Both the staff in the doctor are very friendly and were sincerely concerned about my health. They have helped me tremendously.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Craig Philips – Oct 24, 2021
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A really friendly staff in a nice office environment with ample parking.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Frances Thomas – Oct 22, 2021
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Though the waiting room is never empty I must admit I never have any difficulty scheduling an appointment that fits into my schedule conveniently. I don’t really mind a bit of a wait as long as I’m not trying to be shoehorned into a time slot or a day that doesn’t work for me.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Lynn Gomez – Oct 21, 2021
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I’ll come right out and bluntly say that I did not trust the decisions that my former endocrinologist was making regarding my health. This led me into a search for a replacement. It was through research and maybe a bit of luck that I landed at the office of Brian J. Fertig. Here I feel completely comfortable with the decisions he has made for me thus far.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Joan Griffin – Oct 20, 2021
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For about a year now, we have been going to Dr. Fertig. He has been amazing! My kids love him, and he has done several small procedures for me. Not only has he been a wonderful overall physician, but he has really made a huge improvement in my knee and hip pain.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Wanda Thompson – Oct 19, 2021
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This doctor is great. I met him when I was transferred to his practice. He was able to answer all my questions and made sure to refill all my prescriptions and wrote out the needed referrals. Dr. Fertig is very real and easy to talk to.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Francis Morris – Oct 18, 2021
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Dr. Fertig has been my physician ever since this pandemic started. I'm so happy I was referred to this man and his practice. Dr. Fertig makes time for me and is totally genuine. His diagnosis is always spot on and he has exceptional social skills.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Charlene Bennett – Oct 17, 2021
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I just had my first check-up with Dr. Fertig and I'm blown away. This is what meeting with your doctor is supposed to be like. He actually took his time with me. He gave me suggestions to troubleshoot any problems.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oscar Johnson – Oct 15, 2021
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I am both the transportation and the companion for my elderly father on his appointments with Dr. Fertig. I have been to the office with my father multiple times and we are both consistently treated with care, my father as the patient and myself as his concerned child.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Bonita Nelson – Oct 14, 2021
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He seems like a good Dr, but, not worth a 4 hour wait. The nurse told me everyone waits 3-4 hours to see him. 2 people were actually snoring in the waiting room. When I told him I don’t have 4 hours to wait to see him he laughed and said take the day off from work! Is he kidding? He may be a very good Dr but I’ll never find out because I won’t be going back.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Jan 04, 2018
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Dr Fertig takes the time to ask you all that he needs to instead of processing you and pushing you out the door. The result? My insulin resistance and my cystic ovarian syndrome have been completely reversed and I have been free from meds for 10 years now. At times the wait was 3 or more hours. Once they felt bad and gave me food due to the long wait. They need to space out patient appointments better! To see Dr. Fertig, you need to request him or you will see Dr Kanj who is also nice.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Joyce in Newton, NJ – Apr 10, 2017
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You never get to see Dr. Fertig, and he kept pushing his books or whatever. The wait is totally unacceptable. 3 hours....REALLY? I went one last time to get my prescriptions refilled, and am going to find a different Dr. The staff sucks.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
7 others found this helpful
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Piscataway, NJ – Jun 30, 2016
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I knew when I went to see Dr. Brian Fertig, that there might be a long wait before I was able to get into see him. However, when did you ever go to any doctor and not have to wait in the waiting room? It is a long wait to ask for - and I do wish he could be quicker - but it was well worth the wait. Dr. Fertig was courteous, kind and answered all my questions.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
9 others found this helpful
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Rahila – Mar 08, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Brian J. Fertig places special emphasis on using an interdisciplinary approach to biological problem solving in clinical medicine. Dr. Fertig is a highly sought-after speaker on the local and national stage. He has delivered well over 100 lectures...read more

biography

Dr. Brian J. Fertig, MD is an endocrinologist in Piscataway, New Jersey. He is also a passionate writer, researcher, teacher and speaker. He is currently writing a book tentatively titled "Metabolism and the Future of Medicine". The book targets...read more

  • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Tulane University School Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital

  • University Of Pennsylvania

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Englewood Hospital

    Residency Hospital

  • St Elizabeth Hospital

    Residency Hospital

  • Seton Hall University Hospitals

    Internship Hospital, 1992

  • Saint George`s University / School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1989

  • Muhlenberg

    Undergraduate School, 1982
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Diabetes & Osteoporosis Center PC20 Wills Way Piscataway, NJ 08854
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