Overview
Dr. Elfar completed his undergraduate education at Rutgers, completing a Bachelors degree in Philosophy, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude. He went on to attend and complete Medical School at Rutgers - New Jersey Medical School in Newark (Formerly known as UMDNJ). Residency training was completed at Westchester Medical Center in Vahalla, New York and in his final year he served as Chief Research Resident for the program.
He is passionate about combining common sense and evidence-based approaches to educate, empower and treat the root causes of illness.
Dr. Elfar believes in the importance of addressing every client as a person first and creating an environment of openness, safety, honesty, and healing with the clients he treats.
His top areas of expertise are Schizophrenia, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Major Depression.
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- POS
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
545 Island Rd, Suite 2b, Ramsey, NJ 07446
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Elfar has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Joseph Elfar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joseph Elfar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Joseph Elfar by calling their office at 201-995-1004. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
What conditions does Dr. Joseph Elfar specialize in?
While Dr. Joseph Elfar is a Psychiatry, they have specific expertise in Schizophrenia, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Psychiatry.
Does Dr. Joseph Elfar accept my insurance?
Dr. Joseph Elfar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 201-995-1004 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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