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Matthew Finnegan, MD, General Surgery, Northfield, NJ

MatthewJ.FinneganMDFACS, FCCWS

General Surgery Northfield, NJ

Colon & Rectal Surgery, Melanoma, Minimally Invasive Surgery

Attending Surgeon

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  • Office

    1418 New Rd
    Suite D
    Northfield, NJ 08225
    Phone+1 609-796-2119
    Fax+1 609-300-7241

Summary

  • Dr. Finnegan is in private practice and as part of Garden State Specialty Care. His will be General Surgery (gallbladder, appendix, skin and soft tissue), Colorectal Surgery (diverticulitis, colorectal cancer, hemorrhoids, pilonidal cyst), Hernia Surgery (inguinal, ventral, umbilical, recurrent incisional and parastomal hernia’s and care for patients with complex wounds, and fistula’s.

Education & Training

  • Graduate Hospital
    Graduate HospitalResidency, Surgery, 1989 - 1993
  • Hahnemann University Hospital
    Hahnemann University HospitalInternship, 1988 - 1989
  • Drexel University College of Medicine
    Drexel University College of MedicineClass of 1988
  • St. Joseph’s University
    St. Joseph’s UniversityBS, Biology, 1981 - 1984
  • Saint Joseph's Preparatory School
    Saint Joseph's Preparatory SchoolHigh School Diploma, 1976 - 1980

Certifications & Licensure

  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 1989 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1991 - 2024
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2019 - 2021
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellowship - American College of Surgeons
  • Fellowship-The College of Certified Wound Specialists
  • Top Doc NJ Magazine, 2011, 2017
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Surgical management of benign structure of the superior vena cava.  
    Hoyo S, Finnegan MJ, Hendren WG, J PA Assoc Thor Surg. Vol 4, 22-24
  • Mediastinal Lymphadenopathy as a Manifestation of Castleman’s Disease.  
    Kahn AA, Finnegan MJ, Millili JJ, Ranieri JN, J of PA Assoc for Thoracic Surg, 4:35-7
  • Nutrition support is not beneficial and can be harmful in critically ill patients.  
    Marino PL, Finnegan MJ, Crit Care Clinics No Amer, Vol 12 (3)
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Castleman’s Disease
    Matthew J. Finnegan, Pennsylvania Association of Thoracic Surgery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • The Use of VAC as a Bolster Dressing for Split Thickness Skin Grafts of the Lower Extremity.
    Rudolph Zak, DPM; Matthew Finnegan, D, David Millili, DPM, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons ACFAS 63rd Annual Scientific Conference, New Orleans, LA
  • Comparing the Effectiveness of Alternating Pressure Air Mattress Replacement Systems and Air Fluidized Integrated Beds in the Management of Flap and Graft Patients.
    Matthew Finnegan, MD; Percy Lo, MD, Linda Gazzerro, RN, Research Week, Cooper University Hospital – Camden, NJ
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Lectures

  • Nutritional Gems: 20 Pearls to Evaluate and Manage Wound Patients. 
    The Symposium on Advanced Wound Care Gaylord Texan Hotel & Convention Center
  • The Future of Open Abdominal Wall Reconstruction, The Role of the General Surgeon. 
    Grand Rounds – New York Medical College Westchester, NY
  • Update on The Practice of Wound Healing in General Surgery. 
    Fitzgerald Mercy Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
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Other

  • The Wound Care Manual for Residents. 
    Millili, JJ, Finnegan, MJ, Students & Staff

Press Mentions

  • Castle Connolly’s 2022 N.J. Top Doctors for Women’s Health Have a Hand in Your Care
    Castle Connolly’s 2022 N.J. Top Doctors for Women’s Health Have a Hand in Your CareDecember 20th, 2022
  • 2022 N.J. Top Cancer Doctors Deliver Quality and Compassionate Care, Close to Home
    2022 N.J. Top Cancer Doctors Deliver Quality and Compassionate Care, Close to HomeJune 16th, 2022
  • Dr. Matthew Finnegan’s Overview of Hernia and Colon Surgery
    Dr. Matthew Finnegan’s Overview of Hernia and Colon SurgeryOctober 25th, 2019
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