Dr. Richard B. Menashe DO, Family Practitioner
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Dr. Richard B. Menashe DO

Family Practitioner | Obesity Medicine

4/5(54)
15 South Main Street Edison New Jersey, 08837
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Dr. Richard Menashe is a family practitioner practicing in Edison, New Jersey. Dr. Menashe specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Menashe possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.

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Education and Training

University of New England

Univ of New England, Coll of Osteo Med, Biddeford Me 1984

Board Certification

American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 40 years of experience
Dr. Richard B. Menashe DO
Dr. Richard B. Menashe DO's Expert Contributions
  • Should I be worried about slight deviations in my heart rate?

    Minor deviations are certainly normal even at rest. If your heart rate is below 50 or above 100 at rest it would be prudent to confer with your health care professional. Infrequent "extra" beats or "skipped" beats can also be normal. An excessive amount or discomfort should also be followed up with your provider. READ MORE

  • Is there a vaccine for herpes?

    Not at this time. Although there have been clinical trials, to date, no manufacturer has come to the table with a vaccine. Right now, antiviral drugs, including acyclovir, famcyclovir, and valacyclovir are available to fight the disease. More than half of adults, in the US, are purported to be positive for antibodies. READ MORE

  • I am planning a trip to Central Africa. Are there any vaccinations I need before traveling?

    Yes, some vaccines are recommended or required for Central African Republic. The CDC and WHO recommend the following vaccines for Central African Republic: typhoid, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, cholera, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, and influenza. for a complete listing go to: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/central-african-republic Or search other countries as you need. READ MORE

  • Motion sickness in children?

    Understanding the cause and ruling out any underlying pathology is universally part of any answer on these boards. Assuming he is basically a healthy young lad- Wrist bands may be one option: https://www.amazon.com/NoMo-Nausea-Band-PurpleSmall/dp/B016LF99WC/ref=sr_1_16ie=UTF8&qid=1509065473&sr=816&keywords=wristbands+for+motion+sickness Homeopathy is certainly another: https://www.vitacost.com/hylands-motion-sickness?csrc=PPCADW-&mtp=sInB4c5br-dc|pcrid|166840070067|&gclid=CjwKCAjwj8bPBRBiEiwASlFLFTYotQU7S0ONcr2tRgC8h4ELARpNMM8TAq10CmpiDtReZxReRxHZyhoCogkQAvD_BwE Peppermint tea made from the water of boiled fresh ginger to be sipped before and during the ride is also another option. Good luck in your quest. My folks smoked in the car and that made me nauseous. I assume you don't do that. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Integrative MedicineMedical Nutrition

Awards

  • Physician of the Year, Middlesex, ARP 2010   

Internships

  • Union Memorial Hospital

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Osteopathic Association, American College for the Advancement of Medicine

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Dedication to Listening to Patients

Favorite professional publications

  • Life Extension, The Townsend Newsletter

Dr. Richard B. Menashe DO's Practice location

15 South Main Street -
Edison, New Jersey 08837
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Dr. Richard B. Menashe DO has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 54 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Family Practitioner in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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