Dr. Jason Torrente, D.O.

Dr. Jason Torrente, D.O, the Medical Director of Partnership Health Center Hamilton, is Board Certified in Family Practice and has obtained a Certificate of Added Qualification in Primary Care Sports Medicine. Dr. Torrente is a U.S. Navy veteran who served as a General Medical Officer for 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines and 1st Tanks out of Twentynine Palms, California and was deployed to the Middle East in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

After completing his medical training in family medicine and sports medicine, he was in private practice focusing on non-surgical orthopedics. During that time, he served as the team physician for several local high schools, served as a preceptor to medical students, interns and residents and performed graduate medical education speaking engagements to hospital staff.

After private practice, Dr. Torrente brought his experience to an urgent care setting where he used his skills to care for the local community of Willingboro, NJ. Overall, Dr. Torrente brings over 20 years of worldwide experience, both clinically and in leadership roles, and will use his wealth of experience to support his role as Medical Director for Partnership Health Center Hamilton.

Sung Chae, M.D.

Meet Dr. Sung Chae, M.D., the Medical Director of Partnership Health Center South Brunswick (PHCSB). Dr. Chae is Board Certified in both Family Medicine, as well as Lifestyle Medicine, which focuses on a collaborative and team-oriented approach to wellness - something she found very attractive in the PHC model.

Dr. Chae earned her medical degree at the University of Buffalo in Getzville, NY. Her residency was completed at Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster County PA, one of the most well-respected hospitals in the nation. Her Fellowship in obstetrics was completed at the University of Washington located in Spokane, Washington.

Prior to joining PHCSB, she was a faculty member for over 20 years at JFK University Medical Center in Edison, NJ- now part of the Hackensack/Meridian HealthCare System, where she taught and supervised Family Medicine residents. Although very committed to the medical services offered there, she was looking for a more progressive way to be involved with direct patient care.

PHC offered what she was seeking, namely a coordinated medical model which would be more conducive to handling chronic care when required, in addition to providing many other services not normally found in most medical practices.

Partnership Health Center South Brunswick (PHCSB) offers a variety of on-site medical services for members. Available services include primary and preventative care, urgent care, lab services, X-ray, and professional clinical staff at the Advanced Practice Registered Nursing (APRN) and MD level- all available under one roof and all with no co-pay! Mental health therapy and pharmacy services are also available at your PHCSB.

Dr. Chae believes in a different focus from the traditional disease model, toward one of facilitating wellness through nutrition, sleep, social connectiveness, and physical activity. At PHC South Brunswick, Dr. Chae strives to not only care for members when they are ill, but to assist in achieving overall wellness before chronic disease has set in. As a result, chronic illness can then be reduced or avoided completely when significant changes occur through increased awareness of additional options and approaches.

Melissa Melendez Russo, D.O.

Dr. Melissa Melendez Russo, D.O., Medical Director of the Franklin Warriors' Partnership Health Center, is a board-certified family medicine physician with a specialty in sports medicine. Dr. Melendez Russo is experienced in providing comprehensive care to patients of all ages with interests including preventative medicine, personalized continuity of care, osteopathic manipulative medicine, and sports medicine. Her goal is to help maximize health and wellness, while minimizing the prolonged effects of illness and injuries.

Melendez Russo's training includes a dual ACGME/AOA accredited Residency in Family Medicine at Atlantic Health Systems - Overlook Medical Center in Summit, NJ, and Fellowship at Atlantic Health Systems - Sports Health in Morristown, NJ.

While regularly managing acute illness and chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and overuse injuries, Dr. Melendez Russo has a special interest in ultrasound guided procedures, osteopathic manual manipulation, and research in ortho-biologics.

Dr. Melendez Russo's training at Atlantic Sports Health allowed her to provide medical care and sideline coverage for the New York Jets (NFL), NJ Jackals (Minor league baseball), college athletics at Seton Hall University (D1), College of St. Elizabeth's (D1), Union County College (D3), and Chatham High School and Morristown High School as well as participation in mass athletic events including the Superhero's marathon, and other state-wide events. These events provide her with experience in caring for athletes of all levels including the "weekend warrior".

"As an Osteopathic Physician, I believe health and wellness is achieved by accessing an individual's overall mind, body, and spirit. Joining Partnership Health Centers (PHC) solidifies my goal to practice medicine with all of the collaborations needed to attain patient health and wellness," explained Dr. Melendez Russo, adding, "I very much enjoy the PHC community and helping Franklin Township and Township School members reach the best healthcare outcomes possible."

Dr. Melendez Russo is a former U.S Marine with vast experience working with diverse populations in many locations. She is originally from New York, now having spent over 20 years residing in New Jersey with an extensive family in the local area. In her spare time, she enjoys fishing, hiking, and spending time with her family.

Dr. Mary McCabe, M.D.

Dr. Mary McCabe, M.D. is the Medical Director of the Toms River Partnership Health Center. She received her training at Stonybrook Medical School in Emergency Medicine and her fellowship was completed at Beth Israel Hospital in NY. Dr. McCabe gained familiarity with New Jersey healthcare services having completed her Masters in Health Care Administration (MHA) at Seton Hall University located in South Orange, NJ.

Dr. McCabe believes that Partnership Health Centers is a very unique company- offering encompassing care to address the fragmentation that many patients experience elsewhere in the healthcare system. Having lab availability, physical therapy, chiropractic care, acupuncture, X-ray, and pharmacy services, as well as mental health therapists, all in one location is unusual but right on point. In Dr. McCabe's view, "it represents the future of medicine."

She tends to take a broader view looking at the interplay of various factors involved in a member's care and believes that good medical care is within each person's control. Her ability to provide preventive care helps to avoid numerous types of problems which might occur later on. Our goal at PHC is to not only treat members when they are ill, but to assist in achieving overall wellness. And, since members can receive wide-ranging care earlier, the Toms River PHC is an important key to achieving good health.

Having worked at the center since 2014, Dr. McCabe regards the team at Toms River PHC as "a truly great one." She believes the staff have done very well over the years in meeting members' goals of better health for the whole person. Dr. McCabe looks forward to continuing to evolve and improve the services offered at Toms River Partnership Health Center.

Contact your PHC today to learn about the many ways we can assist you in achieving better health outcomes. Join us in good health.

Dr. Domingo Aviado, M.D.

Dr. Domingo Aviado, M.D., Medical Director of Partnership Health Center Brick, spent many summers on Barnegat Bay, NJ before moving to Brick over 10 years ago. During medical school at Rutgers, Dr. Aviado decided early to focus on primary care medicine and is currently Board Certified in Family Medicine. He is experienced in urgent care, geriatrics, pediatrics, chronic disease management, physicals, and preventive medicine. A son of a research professor of pharmacology at the University of Pennsylvania, he has particular interest in the use of medications and supplements, their mechanisms of action, their side effects, interactions, and the development of new treatments. He also has special interest in clinical informatics, the discipline of using information tools to provide state of the art care to all the patients he sees.

Dr. Aviado comes from 20 years of experience in private practice in Delaware, known for his emphasis on taking time to listen. It was in California where Dr. Aviado was introduced to the health center model, where all health services are provided in one place, similar to the Partnership Health Center at Brick. This is also similar to the Community Based Outpatient Clinic of the Veterans Affairs in Brick where he was the lead physician.

As Medical Director at Partnership Health Center Brick, Dr. Aviado leads a team of providers with emphasis on quality, comprehensive, accessible care. He believes that in order to achieve better health, one must understand what is important in their lives, and, by focusing on health, all can achieve their goals. Because priorities in life are unique and may change with time, Dr. Aviado looks forward to supporting all that visit the center by helping to identify their issues and improve their wellness.