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Clifton / Montclair Heights
1401 Broad Street
Clifton, NJ 07013
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You should be comfortable knowing that The Cardiovascular Care Group is considered the top Vascular Surgery Practice in New Jersey. Our state of the art facilities and leading physicians, nursing team and office staff will provide you with the utmost care and commitment to you and your personal wellness.
Michael A. Pontoriero, MD, FACS
Michael A. Pontoriero, MD, FACS joined the practice in 1993. Dr. Pontoriero is board certified in both Cardiovascular and General Surgery. His area of expertise includes thoracic, aortic and carotid surgery, and lower extremity arterial reconstructions. Dr. Pontoriero is also an accomplished dialysis access surgeon. For several years, he has been recognized in NJ’s Top Doctor magazine by his medical colleagues. He is currently the director of the New Jersey Society of Thoracic Surgery.
Dr. Pontoriero has been Chief of Vascular and Thoracic Surgery at Clara Maass Medical Center (Barnabas Healthcare System) for many years, as well as a past President of the Medical Staff (2007-8).
Undergraduate
- Fordham College of New York, B.S., Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa
Medical School
- University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
Residency
- University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, General Surgery
Fellowship
- Tufts University School of Medicine, Cardiothoracic Surgery
Current
- Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery, UMDNJ
Dr. Pontoriero is married with two daughters. He is a retired Major in the U.S. Army Reserves. Dr. Pontoriero is an active member of his Roman Catholic parish, and in his spare time enjoys running, reading, and traveling.
