Ocean Family Gastroenterology

05/16/2025

Happy Birthday to Dr. Nagaria, wishing you a very happy 50th birthday!! Hope you have a great year to come!

05/01/2025

03/12/2024

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month!

45 is the new 50 for colorectal cancer screening! Colorectal cancer screening truly is an opportunity to prevent cancer. It’s one of the only cancer screening tests that can prevent cancer by finding precancerous polyps and removing them before they become cancer.

The American College of Gastroenterology provide much information about colorectal cancer prevention, screening and treatment - learn more from the photos below! Call in today to get your colonoscopy scheduled! 💙

01/06/2024

We are happy to announce that northern NJ's largest gastroenterology practice has expanded it's geographic footprint to include Ocean County. Ocean Family Gastroenterology, located in Toms River, is now a division of GANJ.

Earlier today, Steven Puchik, COO at GANJ, released this statement: "Our collaboration with Ocean Family Gastroenterology represents an exciting opportunity to expand our reach and impact in providing top-tier gastroenterological care. Together, we will leverage our collective expertise to ensure that patients across New Jersey receive the highest standards of care, backed by innovation and compassion."
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This addition brings the total number of GANJ physicians to 45 and office locations in Passaic, Morris, Bergen, Essex and Ocean counties to 27.

12/01/2023

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or GERD affects one in five people in the U.S. Occasional heartburn is quite common, especially after eating large meals during the holiday season. But not all heartburn is the same. It is important to distinguish simple, occasional heartburn from long-standing heartburn that keeps recurring. Check out the article below to learn more about GERD and when you should see your GI provider about it!

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or GERD affects one in five people in the U.S. Occasional heartburn is quite common, especially after eating

11/03/2023

It’s Football Friday here at OFG, we hope you all have a safe and healthy weekend! 🏈

11/01/2023

Happy Halloween from the OFG family! We hope you’ve had a safe and healthy Halloween! 🎃👻

10/14/2023

Just completed 1 of my 2 dives for my PADI certification at Point Pleasant! Even though the weather wasn’t the greatest, we had a great time! If anyone is thinking about getting certified, Divers Two has great classes and instructors to get you started!

10/10/2023

Happy Physician Assistant Week!!
We appreciate all you do for your patients at OFG!

09/28/2023

Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD) occurs when someone develops sores or ulcers in their stomach or upper small intestine. Stomach ulcers affect nearly 4 million Americans and, surprisingly, are not solely caused by eating spicy food or stress but can be caused by a bacterial infection, by genetics, taking NSAIDs or smoking.

If you’re concerned about the symptoms or management of PUD, come in today for a consultation with any of our GI providers!

Peptic ulcers are caused by an imbalance between acid and pepsin enzyme in the stomach and duodenum. Peptic Ulcer Disease or PUD

09/11/2023

Happy belated Birthday to Gigi! Thank you for all that you do for us and we hope to celebrate many more fabulous years with you!

08/30/2023

Happy Belated 70th Birthday to the founding doctor of OFG, Dr. Lokchander! We are so happy to celebrate you and wish you many years of health and happiness! 🎂