Dr. Maria A. Mera

Yogesh Viroja is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Phillipsburg, New Jersey. Dr. Viroja is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). His top areas of expertise are Colitis, Anemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Viroja is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Cote is a board-certified and fellowship-trained rheumatologist. Her clinical interests include rheumatoid arthritis, crystalline arthropathy, osteoporosis, spondyloarthropathy and musculoskeletal ultrasound. Her other interests include quality improvement and teaching fellows and residents. Dr. Cote earned her medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, PA. She completed her residency and her rheumatology fellowship at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pa. Dr. Cote is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Rheumatology. She received her quality training at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement in Boston, Mass. Dr. Cote is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis.

Philosophy of care | I strongly believe in patient-centered care that involves the entire health care team and assesses all facets of well-being, including the physical, psychological, emotional and social aspects. I listen carefully to your unique story as a way to achieve your best medical outcome. | Why I entered medicine | At age 10, I observed my father’s physical decline following a critical cardiac event at age 40. I recognized the need for research into novel and promising treatments, and the vital importance of patients and family members establishing a trusting relationship with their medical team. At a time of profound fear and uncertainty for both my father and his family, I learned the significance of compassionate and empathic care, and I strive to provide this to my own patients in memory of him. | Community involvement | I have helped educate medical, physician assistant and nurse practitioner students and found it to be extremely rewarding. I served as a medical school faculty member for 12 years, and have been involved in community outreach and education through local schools and businesses regarding a variety of medical topics and health-promoting campaigns. I have served as a board member for Easter Seals and for a variety of organizations involved in the education of autistic children. I have supported and donated time to homeless shelters and worked with members of domestic abuse. I support animal shelters, and I have personally adopted numerous special needs animals. | Personal interests | My personal interests include working with animal shelters and emergency facilities to assist in fostering/adoption of special needs animals. I like personal fitness, including distance running and indoor cycling. I enjoy community and school-based activities with my twin daughters, and am interested in Victorian-era architecture and collectibles. Dr. Erickson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). Her top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis.