Ronald Nahass, MD, MS, FIDSA, at ID Care
Ronald G. Nahass, MD, MS, FIDSA
Past President, ID Care
Ronald Nahass, Infectious Disease Doctor
Infectious disease physician expertise
- Board certified in infectious disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
- Specializing in the treatment of all infectious diseases, with a special interest in HIV, viral hepatitis B and hepatitis C, Mycobacterium avium and prosthetic joint infections
Education
- Fellowship: Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (1988)
- Chief Residency: Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (1986)
- Residency: Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (1985)
- Medical School: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey – The Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS) (1982)
- Graduate School: Harvard University – School of Public Health (HSPH) (2012)
- Undergraduate: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1979)
Hospital Affiliations
- Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
- Penn Medicine Princeton Health, Plainsboro, NJ
- Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ
- Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Somerset, NJ
- Saint Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ
Why I’m an infectious disease specialist
“Infectious diseases affect every body organ. Unlike many other specialties this requires the physician to understand and evaluate the entire patient not simply one organ system. The need to be attentive to the entire patient and the intellectual challenge of understanding how germs impact human health, both from an individual and community perspective, is what drives my interest in the field.”
Approach to infectious disease care
Health care is complex, and navigating the system can be extraordinarily difficult. Dr. Nahass believes that by treating each patient as if they were a family member and helping them navigate this complicated process, it is possible not only to achieve good care but also to attain faster resolution with better outcomes. Dr. Nahass says this approach fosters a great experience for both the patient and their family.
His approach to patient care is rooted in listening to patients’ concerns, ensuring their perspectives are understood, and addressing their worries to achieve the correct diagnosis. He notes that in medical school, the first thing they teach is to “listen to the patient.” Dr. Nahass knows that it is very important to understand the problem from the patient’s perspective. This will assure that their concerns are addressed, and it will invariably lead to the correct diagnosis. He welcomes their thoughts about what is wrong and encourages communicating any of their concerns.
More about Ronald Nahass, infectious disease doctor
Dr. Ronald Nahass, a founding member and former president of ID Care, has been instrumental in expanding the practice from a six-physician organization to a clinical network of over 50 nationally-recognized infectious disease specialists across 10 offices and 130 locations throughout New Jersey. An award-winning physician, as Professor of Medicine at the Rutgers Medical School, Dr. Nahass is dedicated to mentoring and training students and the next generation of physicians in both clinical research and patient care. This has been an important part of his career and gives him great satisfaction to see their enthusiasm and growth.
Dr. Nahass is most proud of the impact and difference he has made in patients’ lives. Helping a patient and the family solve what had been a difficult or scary problem never gets old for him. Globally he is most proud of the opportunities he has had to impact global and community health through his research and leadership roles in the community and nationally. Dr. Nahass says that infectious disease specialists face many challenges, and he has been blessed to be able to play a small part in addressing them. As part of his leadership efforts, he volunteers with the Infectious Diseases Society of America, in which he is currently the Vice President, advocating for high-quality care nationwide. Outside of his professional achievements, Dr. Nahass enjoys spending time with his family, running, vegetable gardening, and cooking for his friends and family
Leadership, Memberships & Research
Memberships
- American Medical Association
- Fellow, American College of Physicians
- Fellow, Infectious Diseases Society of America
- Medical Society of New Jersey
- New Jersey Infectious Diseases Society of America
- Fellow, The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America
Research
- HIV Cure Project with Rutgers
- HIV Therapeutics
- HCV Therapeutics
- Hep B Therapeutics
- Mycobacterium avium infection treatment
- Urinary Tract Vaccine Study
Awards & Honors
Awards
- Castle Connolly Guide to Top Doctors in New York Metro area – 1999-2008, 2010-2018 & 2023
- ROI-NJ Influencers: Power List of Healthcare Leaders – 2022
- ROI-NJ Influencers: Healthcare Sector Star – 2022
- Top Doctor in NJ by New Jersey Monthly magazine 1996, 2003, 2005-2022
- Castle Connolly America’s Top Doctors – 2022
- ROI-NJ Healthcare Influencer – 2021
- NJ Biz: Health Care Heroes Award – 2021
- COVID Physician Honors – NJ BIZ Health Care Hero – Robert Wood Johnson Somerset
- New York Magazine – Top Doctor Recognition – 2020
- Watanakunakorn Clinician Award – Infectious Diseases Society of America – 2020
- Volunteer Faculty Award – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School – 2019
- AMA – Physicians Recognition Award with Special Commendation – 3-year award – 2019
- US News and World Report – Top 1% Physician in US Recognition – 2014
- New York Magazine – Top Doctor Recognition – 2014
- Leon Smith Foundation – Legend in Medicine and Health Care Award – 2015
- AMA – Physicians Recognition Award with Special Commendation – 3-year award – 2016
- AMA – Physicians Recognition Award with Special Commendation – 3-year award – 2013
- Distinguished Physician Humanitarian of Penn Medicine Princeton Healthcare System – 2008
- Volunteer Faculty Award – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School – 2010
- Castle, Connolly Medical Guide to Best Doctors Northeast region and National Best Doctor in America – Annually since 1998
- Volunteer Faculty Award – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School – 2001
- Volunteer Faculty Award – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School – 2000
- Volunteer Faculty Award – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School – 1998
- Volunteer Faculty Award – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School – 1993
- New Jersey Monthly Magazine – Top Infectious Diseases Physician Award – 1996
- Recognition of Participation – Active Teacher in Family Practice American Academy of Family Physicians – Received yearly since 1991
- Consistently voted Top Doctor in New York Magazine
- New Jersey Monthly – Top Infectious Disease Doctor – Annually since 2001
- Consumers’ Research Council of America – featured in Guide to America’s Top Physicians
- The American Medical Association’s Physician Recognition Award for Continuing Medical Education with a special commendation for self-directed learning
- VITALS: Compassionate Doctor Award
- Graduated cum laude from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
- Nominated as one of the Best Doctors in America by Best Doctors
- New York Magazine’s The Best Doctors in the New York Metropolitan Area
Life-changing results speak for themselves
“Dr. Nahass has truly been critical to the success of my treatment. I came to ID Care when another doctor refused to treat my infection. My IDC doctor allows me to be a part of my treatment decisions and has allowed me access to cutting-edge clinical trials to further my wellness and clinical advancement of my condition. I am truly grateful for the relationship I have with Dr. Nahass.”