Stefanos G. Pantagis MD Medical Director
Founder – Geriatrics and Longevity Treatment Specialists
Experience July 1, 2013 – Present
I founded and built a successful medical practice that currently employs a doctor, five nurse practitioners and office staff. I am a Board Certified primary care physician with vast experience in directing complex medical problems and making recommendations for improvements in treatments of patients in hospitals, long-term acute care and rehabilitative facilities, nursing homes, home care and palliative care. A trusted, patient focused and experienced physician with a long history of serving patients and their families. Complete knowledge of professional medical principles and procedures. Familiar with Pharmacological agents used in medical treatments. Ability to create referral networks in my capacity as a medical director with a strong primary care perspective to focus on patient centered care. This is rooted as well in my strong primary office practice that provides a complete continuum of care. Strong advocate for Independence at Home Model. I am experienced with managing all levels of health practices ranging from preventative services to hospital care, to post hospital to transitional care. Proficiency in understanding Medicare rules. Able to lead and motivate staff. Ability to prioritize work loads during busy periods. Controlling multiple projects at the same time. Keeping up-to-date with the latest treatments, medicines and medical developments.
July 1, 1999 – June 30, 2013 –
Aspen Medical Associates, P.A. One DeGraw Square Teaneck, New Jersey 07666
In my capacity as a Board Certified Associate in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine, I monitored admitted hospital, long term care, sub-acute and nursing home patients regularly and evaluated their progress and conditions. Made recommendations and guided patients regarding corrective healthcare practices. Referred patients to other hospitals as per the severity of their cases and treatments available. Educated patients, and ensured standards were maintained and healthy treatment practices were met. Monitored the timely maintenance of patient records and documents. Built relationships with hospitals, sub-acute and nursing home facilities.
Medical Director
Amedysis Home Care Hackensack and Secaucus office, 2013 – Present
Amedysis Hospice Assistant Medical Director, 2010 – Present
Post-Graduate Training
Georgetown University School of Medicine Washington, D.C.
Geriatric Fellow 1998 – 1999
Founded the Home Care Program at the University
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
PGY-1, PGY-2, PGY-3 Family Practice Resident 1995 – 1998
Chief Resident in Family Practice 1998 – 1999
Education
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
New Jersey Medical School
Doctor of Medicine 1994
George Washington University
Washington, D.C.
Bachelor of Science, Cum Laude 1990
Professional License
State of New Jersey, License # MA64903
State of New Jersey, CDS # 073405
Federal DEA # BP5757767
UPIN # G92410
Teaching
Assistant Professor of Family Medicine
Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School
Lectures
Recognizing the Signs of Elder Abuse in the Nursing Home
The Five C’s of Decision Making Capacity
Awards
Nomination Golden Apple – Rutgers New Jersey
Medical School 2013 and 2015
Nominated by Students
Professional Certifications
Diplomat American Board of Family Practice
July 1998/ recertified 2007 and 2012
Diplomat American Board of Geriatric Medicine
Board Eligible November 1999 recertified 2009
Diplomat American Board of Hospice and Palliative Care Medicine
October 2012
Hospital Affiliations
Hackensack University Medical Center
30 Prospect Avenue
Hackensack, New Jersey 07601
Department of Internal Medicine
Englewood Hospital and Medical Center
350 Engle Street
Englewood, New Jersey 07631
Department of Internal Medicine
Holy Name Hospital
718 Teaneck Road
Teaneck, New Jersey 07666
Department of Internal Medicine
Bergen Regional Medical Center
230 East Ridgewood Avenue
Paramus, New Jersey 07652
Department of Internal Medicine
Select Specialty Hospital
96 Parkway
Rochelle Park, NJ 07662
Hospital Committee
Patient Safety Committee
Hackensack University Medical Center
2007 – 2009
Languages
Fluent in written and spoken Greek