Dr. Vanessa M. Parisi, DO

OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)

181 Franklin Ave Suite 305 Nutley NJ, 07110 Show map

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Vanessa Parisi, DO, MS, MPH, FACOG, NCMP, PMH-C is a graduate and former Global Health Academic Medicine Scholar from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. While in medical school, she earned her master’s degree in Neuromusculoskeletal Sciences & Certificate in Global Health from New York Institute of Technology. She simultaneously earned her master's in Public Health from A.T. Still University's School of Health Management. Dr. Parisi continued her training in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program at Saint Barnabas Medical Center (SBMC) in Livingston, New Jersey where she served as administrative chief resident.

Dr. Parisi is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist. She earned her Postpartum Support International (PSI) and 2020 Mom’s Maternal Mental Health Certificate & PSI Advanced Psychopharmacology Certificate. She just completed her final Certification in Perinatal Mental Health and has been hired as a Maternal Mental Health Hotline Counselor for PSI. She has been recently appointed to the Chair of Advocacy position for the New Jersey PSI chapter. She also is a North American Menopause Society Certified Menopause Practitioner.

She holds several academic appointments at area residencies, medical schools, and nursing programs. In 2019, she received the Teacher of the Year Award from the Mountainside Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Program. In 2021, she received the Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching from the Hackensack Meridian Health School of Medicine.

She is the President Elect of the New Jersey Obstetrical & Gynecological Society (NJOGS). She is also very involved in the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) for District III, participating in community service, advocacy, and education of young physicians. She is one of two Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Champions and the Social Media/Communications Chair for her District. Dr. Parisi’s passions include spending time with her family & friends, volunteerism, community education, and medical outreach. She has participated in trips to Ecuador, Uganda, Ghana, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Peru, and the Philippines.

Currently Doctor Parisi is a solo OBGYN & women's health provider in a hospital-based practice in Nutley, New Jersey. She will be transitioning positions in June to a hospitalist model with additional roles in leadership, advocacy, and education. Details coming soon. She is not accepting new patients at this time.

Education and Training

NYIT-COM SOM DO MS 2012

ATSU-COM MPH 2012

NAMS NCMP 2021

PSI PMH-C 2021

NYIT Global Health Certificate 2010

Siena College BS, Biology Maj, Spanish Min 2007

Board Certification

American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Provider Details

Female English, Spanish

Areas of expertise and specialization

Women's healthObstetricsPrenatal conceptionHigh risk pregnancy (not MFM)Infertility (Basics of)GynecologySurgeryAbnormal uterine bleedingPolycystic ovarian syndromeIn office gynecological proceduresMenopausal medicineMedical spanishPerinatal mental healthPostpartum depressionPostpartum anxietyAdolescent medicineWell woman visitsCancer screeningPAP smearsPregnancyChildbirthCesarean sectionVaginal deliverySTI screeningShoulder dystociaPregnancy-Induced HypertensionGestational DiabetesPostpartum CarePeripartum HemorrhageSimulationOperative vaginal deliveryVBACNatural laborSexual HealthContraceptionHormone Replacement Therapy

Faculty Titles & Positions

Associate Clerkship Director, Site Director, Simulation Educator Hackensack Meridian Health School of Medicine 2018 - 2020

Awards

Women In Medicine "Top OBGYN 2022" 2022 Top Docs
Pinnacle Member & Featured Physician 2021 Continental Who's Who
Faculty Award 2021 Hackensack Meridian Health School of Medicine
Teacher of the Year Award 2019 Mountainside Medical Center Family Medicine Residency
Delta Gamma Chapter of Delta Omega Honorary Society in Public Health 2018 A.T. Still University School of Health Management
Levkovic’s Outstanding Performance in Research Award 2016 Saint Barnabas Medical Center
Nancy Waldron Memorial Professionalism Award 2016 Saint Barnabas Medical Center
Spot Award 2015 Saint Barnabas Medical Center
Spot Award 2016 Saint Barnabas Medical Center
Trailblazer Award 2015 Northeastern Regional Perinatal Simulation Center
3rd Place Research Competition 2015 NJOGS/NJ-ACOG/AWHONN Annual Meeting
Outstanding Contribution Award 2014 Awarded by Northeastern Interprofessional Simwars
“Best Second Year Resident” Teaching Award 2014 Saint Barnabas Medical Center
3rd Place Research competition; Co-author 2014 NJOGS/NJ-AOCG/AWHONN Annual Meeting
1st Place Research competition; Co-author 2013 New Jersey Maternal Fetal Medicine Society Meeting
"Top GPA Award" (4.0) 2012 A.T. Still University School of Health Management
1st Place “Best Overall” Research Competition 2010 American Osteopathic Associaton SOMA
Alpha Kappa Alpha Honor Society 2007 Siena College
Biology Honor Society 2007 Siena College
Alpha Tau chapter of Mu Gamma Foreign Language Honor Society 2007 Siena College

Professional Memberships

President Elect, New Jersey Obstetrical & Gynecological Society
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Champion, American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists, District III
Social Media & Communications Chair, American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists, District III
Advocacy Chair, Postpartum Support International, NJ Chapter
International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health
North American Menopause Society

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

Junior League of Elizabeth-Plainfield
Start Over Fresh Intervention Advocates (SOFIA)
Life is Great Global (LIG)
Marian Rose Foundation

What do you attribute your success to?

She dedicates this recognition to her amazing parents Peter and Rose, her encouraging siblings, Travis and Allie, her loving partner Corry, and her ever supportive friend Dr. Melanie Lagomichos. She also would like to honor her late grandmother, Theresa Parisi, who dedicated her life to education & was a forward thinker and female warrior.

Areas of research

Simulation, Clinical obstetrics, Clinical gynecology, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

Favorite Place to Vacation

Italy, Carribean Islands, Mexico

Hobbies / Sports

Dr. Parisi's passions include spending time with her family, friends, and partner, volunteerism, community education, and medical outreach. She has participated in trips to Ecuador, Uganda, Ghana, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Peru, and the Philippines. She recently has found enjoyment with ballroom dance, horticulture, and outdoor activities.