Damanpreet Ubhi, MD, at ID Care
Damanpreet Ubhi, Infectious Disease Doctor
Infectious disease physician expertise
- Board certified in infectious disease and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) with a certificate of knowledge in clinical tropical medicine and traveler’s health
- Specializing in the treatment of all infectious diseases with a special interest in wound care and travel medicine
Education
- Infectious Disease Fellowship: Strong Memorial Hospital, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY (2010)
- Internal Medicine Residency: Morristown Memorial Hospital, Morristown, NJ (2008)
- Observership: General Medicine and Infectious Disease Practice, Edison, NJ (2005)
- Medical Internship: General Hospital, Chandigarh, India (2003)
- Medical Internship: Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla, India (2002)
Hospital Affiliations
Why I’m an infectious disease specialist
“My mother always encouraged me to be a strong independent physician. Since I grew up in India with different infectious disease including multi-resistant TB, malaria, dengue, etc., I always had special inclination towards infectious disease, which became stronger during my electives in residency.”
Approach to infectious disease care
Inspired by her mother to become a physician, Dr. Ubhi emphasizes effective communication with patients and team members as central to quality care. She believes listening to patients’ concerns, providing clear explanations and demonstrating compassion are essential. Taking a few minutes to sit and listen patiently is a vital part of her approach to patient care and management.
More about Damanpreet Ubhi, infectious disease doctor
Damanpreet Ubhi, MD, is medical director at the Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Center, Hackettstown Medical Center, Atlantic Health System. She serves and has served in various leadership positions including quality improvement initiatives. She also contributes to local radio shows on topics such as wound care, common infections and the Zika virus.
Dr. Ubhi takes pride in helping her patients and enjoys the challenge of treating them as a whole rather than focusing on a single organ system. Seeing her patients recover and fully heal is a fulfilling aspect of her care. Her greatest strength lies in her ability to listen attentively to their concerns. She is proud of always maintaining a positive attitude and a smile, qualities her patients value most about having her as their specialist. Dr. Ubhi enjoys spending her free time with family, biking and reading.
Leadership, Memberships & Research
Leadership
- Medical Director Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Center, Hackettstown Medical Center, Atlantic Health System
- Medical Staff Executive Committee, Hackettstown Medical Center, Atlantic Health System
- Infection control, and Antibiotic stewardship at Heath Village Rehabilitation Center, Hackettstown, NJ
- Medical Director of Heath Village Rehabilitation Center, Hackettstown, NJ
- Vice-president of Medical staff, Hackettstown Medical Center, Atlantic Health System
- Peer Review Committee, Hackettstown Medical Center, Atlantic Health System
- Medical director, Newton Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Center, Atlantic Health System
- Ex-vice chair of medicine, Hackettstown Medical Center, Atlantic Health System
- Ex-chair of medicine, Hackettstown Medical Center, Atlantic Health System
- Ex-medical director of Atlantic COVID-19 infusion center, Hackettstown Medical Center, Atlantic Health System
Memberships
- Infectious Diseases Society of America (ISDA)
- American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH)
- American Medical Association (AMA)
Research
- 2006-2008 “Use of Aspirin in diabetic patient” – Quality Improvement project in Family Health Center
- 2006 “SVC Syndrome” Poster Presentation, Department of Medicine Research Day – Morristown Memorial Hospital
- 2006 “Morbidity and Mortality Conference”
- 2007-2008 “Polyclonal native valve endocarditis cause by Staphylococcus epidermidis” Poster Presentation – National ACP Meeting, Regional ACP Meeting (NJ Chapter), and Department of Medicine Research Day – Morristown Memorial Hospital.
- 2008 “Bifidobacterium, a rare cause of endocarditis in immunocompetent host” Oral Presentation at Department of Medicine Research Day – Morristown Memorial Hospital.
- 2008 “Impact of a Computerized Program on Quality and Efficiency of Resident Signouts” – Academic Internal Medicine Week.
- 2010 “The association between serum C-reactive protein and bacterial infection in adult liver transplant recipients” – IDSA Meeting 2010
Awards & Honors
Awards
- Excellent Intern Certificate, General Hospital, Chandigarh, India
- ACE Award; 2006
- Outstanding Categorical Intern Award, Atlantic Health System
- Outstanding PGY-2 Award, Atlantic Health System
- Best Poster Presentation: “Polyclonal native valve endocarditis caused by Staphylococcus epidermidis”, Morristown Memorial Hospital
- Outstanding PGY-3 Award, Atlantic Health System
- Lester Granet Humanitarian Award, Morristown Memorial Hospital
- The Hero Fund Award; 2007
- 2020 Hackettstown Medical Hospital Annual Holiday Festival of Light Honoree for leadership, compassion and dedication in COVID pandemic
- Vision Team Award for Leadership and Assistance in COVID Pandemic, Atlantic Health System
- Physician Partnership Award in recognition of support of HMC Nursing Department; May 2022
- Hero’s Award for great team work and care; April 2024
- Hero’s Award for outstanding care of patient; October 2024
- Voted “Best Resident” three consecutive years by internal medicine faculty and fellow residents
- Lester Grant Humanitarian Award – Morristown Memorial faculty
- Hackettstown Medical Center “Cheers for Peers” Heroes Award
Life-changing results speak for themselves
“Very happy with my experience and care shown by all staff. Couldn’t be happier.”
ANN L.
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