Vanguard Medical Group

Vanguard Medical Group Vanguard Medical Group is a regional primary group practice founded in January 2012 and has locations throughout New Jersey. Call us for an appointment.

Founding physicians have practiced for over 20 years and are leaders in the local healthcare system. Vanguard Medical Group accepts most major insurance plans. Visit www.vanguardmedgroup to learn more about your local office. Cranford, 908-272-7990
Farmingdale - 732.938.6471
Denville - Gastroenterology, 973-627-7570
Emerson - Allergy & Immunology, 201-649-8100
Glen Ridge, 973-969-3800
Jersey City, 201-431-7200
Lincoln Park, 973-696-6687
North Haledon, 973-636-9000
Randolph, 973-560-9500
Verona - Bloomfield Ave Cardiology, 973-233-4493
Verona - Grove Ave, 973-239-2600

We created vanguard Medical Group as a regional primary group practice in January 2012 through a merger of three established, well-known and successful primary care practices in northern New Jersey (Changebridge Medical Associates, Cranford Family Practice and Town Medical Associates). In 2014, two additional practice sites, at North Haledon (formerly High Mountain Health) and Lincoln Park, joined Vanguard. Many of the founding physicians have practiced for over 20 years in their respective communities and are leaders in their local healthcare delivery systems. The driving force to develop a larger regional primary care practice was the recognition that the healthcare system was rapidly changing in ways that did not support small or solo independent physician practices. And yet, although growth is an imperative, the physicians in Vanguard believe that a strong culture guided by a shared vision and governed by shared values must be at the core of this new organization. Vanguard physicians have been at the forefront of primary care in New Jersey, and our staff includes past presidents of the New Jersey Academy of Family Physicians, residency directors, family practice department chairpersons at our hospitals and faculty of our New Jersey medical schools. In the future, we intend to continue to expand our primary care base, while also complementary services including specialty care.

“Hi, humans!  Our names are Rocky and Adrian. Rocky has the black nose and collar, and I am Adrian – with the pink nose ...
08/31/2025

“Hi, humans! Our names are Rocky and Adrian. Rocky has the black nose and collar, and I am Adrian – with the pink nose and collar. A policeman found us tied to a fence in the Bronx and brought us to New York Bully Crew Rescue where they took really good care of us. One day Momma, Daddy, Kayla and Gerry came to adopt us and bring us to our forever home! We are very ferocious Pitbulls—you can tell by the way we love everyone, especially when they love on us, talk baby talk, and cover us with kisses. We love to cuddle by them, have all their attention, and be protected by them when the evil that is thunder or fireworks show up. Momma tells Alexa to shuffle music by Pitbull to help us be brave. Rocky’s favorite thing to do is to lay in the sun in our yard. My favorite pastime is to settle in, front legs crossed, watching mom and dad and basically being the Queen of all I survey!” – Susan C.

“Meet Temba. She loves to eat grass, cuddle endlessly and chase those elusive chipmunks!” – Mandy S.
08/30/2025

“Meet Temba. She loves to eat grass, cuddle endlessly and chase those elusive chipmunks!” – Mandy S.

“Meet Stunner, a happy go lucky dog who is always excited to see you. He can make any gray sky blue! Expect lots of snor...
08/29/2025

“Meet Stunner, a happy go lucky dog who is always excited to see you. He can make any gray sky blue! Expect lots of snorts, kisses and tail wagging from this guy. But don’t let that fool you. Being a very rare Merle French Bulldog (which he knows), he is also a distinguished gentleman with a refined palate who frequently enjoys salmon, veal and lamb at meals!” – Marrya M.

“This is Roxy. Although she has passed on, I had to post a pic. She was a wonderful pet and gave me the best years of he...
08/28/2025

“This is Roxy. Although she has passed on, I had to post a pic. She was a wonderful pet and gave me the best years of her life. I miss her ‘til this day. I never knew I could love a pet so much. She was my buddy and my protector. Kisses to her in doggy heaven.” – Zenaida C.

“Riley loves to give group hugs, and spread sunshine and love wherever he goes! He also loves to steal kitchen towels an...
08/27/2025

“Riley loves to give group hugs, and spread sunshine and love wherever he goes! He also loves to steal kitchen towels and bother his older sister.” – Michele M.

A patient’s kind words about Physician Assistant Debra Palmer from our Farmingdale location.  “This was my first time me...
08/26/2025

A patient’s kind words about Physician Assistant Debra Palmer from our Farmingdale location. “This was my first time meeting Debbie and she was beyond wonderful! Not only was she welcoming, warm, and made me feel comfortable, I left with a sense of positivity and a plan that I never had before. I’m looking forward to my follow up in a few weeks.”
https://vanguardmedgroup.com/our-team/debra-palmer-pa-c/

"I’m still excited that family practice is needed and will be even more important as the care model shifts from specialt...
08/25/2025

"I’m still excited that family practice is needed and will be even more important as the care model shifts from specialty care.” It’s always something new, every day.” Matthew Giangrante, MD, Family Medicine Physician, Cranford
Follow our Heart of Primary Care LinkedIn series to hear more from our team and discover the heart of primary care at Vanguard Medical Group.

https://vanguardmedgroup.com/our-team/matthew-giangrante/

“Peach is a sassy Calico Tiger who loves a good sun nap. She will talk back when spoken to. She is completely affectiona...
08/24/2025

“Peach is a sassy Calico Tiger who loves a good sun nap. She will talk back when spoken to. She is completely affectionate. We find her daily circling like a shark until we let her out the front door. Peach is by far a diva who has to have a soft blanket and her own space. Every now and then she will swat at our other pets to get away.” – Jordan S.

“This is Macie. Macie loves to lounge around the house and bite bracelets on your wrist.” – Danielle D.
08/23/2025

“This is Macie. Macie loves to lounge around the house and bite bracelets on your wrist.” – Danielle D.

“This is Kora! I rescued her last year from an organization that rescues dogs in Puerto Rico. She loves to give hugs (li...
08/22/2025

“This is Kora! I rescued her last year from an organization that rescues dogs in Puerto Rico. She loves to give hugs (literally!), do her little happy dance, and she loves to sleep. As long as she has someone to lay on or a toy to cuddle with, she can sleep all day.” – Morgan G.

Do you have an elderly person in your life that you love and appreciate? Are you a caregiver? Are they a mentor? Friend?...
08/21/2025

Do you have an elderly person in your life that you love and appreciate? Are you a caregiver? Are they a mentor? Friend? Grandparent? National Senior Citizens Day, August 21, is a special day to say thank you and let them know how much you care and it’s an opportunity to recognize their accomplishments. In 1988, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed this holiday to raise awareness about issues that affect senior citizens and their quality of life. We’re here to keep you and your loved one healthy.
https://vanguardmedgroup.com/services/home-care/
https://vanguardmedgroup.com/.../geriatric-and-senior.../

“In the summer, Kobe and Cosmo love to lay in the sun on their dog deck. They also love playing with each other and hiki...
08/20/2025

“In the summer, Kobe and Cosmo love to lay in the sun on their dog deck. They also love playing with each other and hiking and exploring the lake with us.” – Donna T.

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271 Grove Avenue, Ste E
Verona, NJ
07044

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 7:30am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

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