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Dr. Derrick DeSilva Jr., M.D.

As a healer and a physician, I have always believed to extend my knowledge and intentions into the universal care of the patient. One of my favorite expressions is "The best of both worlds." The unity of the worlds of medicine from both the East and the West.

Eastern medicine has existed for 5000 years while Western medicine although newborn has a great deal to offer. The essential key is to unite these two cultures and incorporate them in a safe and effective manner for the diagnosis and healing process of the patient. The primary words to this are safe and effective. Each patient is different and has a unique set of needs - in this case, one size does not fit all.

As I strive to know my patients and access their individual health concerns and needs, a cooperative plan of care will be formulated. Ideally, each individual must be encouraged to be responsible for one's health. Once this concept is embraced, I will able to assist each one in their road to better health.

CHINESE PROVERB
The inferior physician treats the disease once it occurs.
The mediocre physician prevents the disease from coming back.
The superior physician prevents the disease from ever occurring..
As an adjunct professor at JFK Medical Center in Edison, NJ, Derrick DeSilva Jr., M.D. has lectured on various topics in medicine, nationally and internationally, and is an avid member of the following associations:

• The American Medical Association
• The American Diabetes Association
• The American Heart Association
• The Society of Internal Medicine
• President of the American Nutraceutical Association
• Vice-President of Medical Spa Professional Alliance

• Coping with Lyme Disease - published by Henry Holt
• Ask the Doctor - published by Interweave Press

Besides radio, his national television exposure has been attained in hosting medical segments on CNN and appearing as a guest on numerous national television programs, including ABC Night Line.
Derrick DeSilva Jr., M.D. has been instrumental in the formulation of over 100 different natural products and has been honored with the following recognition:

• Who's Who in NJ -
• The National Who's Who -
• Named by New York Magazine (June 2001) as One of the Best Doctors in New York Metro Area
• Named by New Jersey Monthly Magazine (Nov. 2001) as One of The Best Doctors in New Jersey
• Beginning in November 1996 through August 2003, was named by Castle Connolly publishing as one of the best Doctor's in the NY Metropolitan area.

Website: AskDrDesilva.com