ABOUT US
Thomas Agesen, MD
Undergraduate Education
The Pennsylvania State University, 1991
Medical School
UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School, 1997
Internship
Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, New York, 1998
Residency
New York Presbyterian Hospital-Cornell Campus, New York City, 2001
Fellowship
Sports Medicine at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation through UMDNJ, 2002
Board Certification
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2002
Academic Appointments
Clinical assistant Professor Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation UMDNJ
Dr. Agesen grew up in Essex County. He lives in the town where he grew up in essex county with his wife and four children. Following his fellowship training in Sports Medicine, Electrodiagnostics and Epidural injection procedures, Dr. Agesen worked briefly as an attending at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in West Orange, New Jersey. He then joined Associates in Rehabilitation Medicine for four years. Dr. Agesen then started New Jersey Sports Medicine, LLC with doctors Malanga and Bowen. His clinical interest includes sports medicine, electrodiagnostics and treatment of acute and chronic tendon, ligament and joint disorders. He also enjoys treating acute and chronic back conditions. Dr. Agesen was a starter for the Union Lancers Soccer Team, 2 time McGuire Cup National Champions in 1986 and 1987. He was a four year starter for the Penn State University Soccer team, an Adidas Athletic/Academic All-American, and was captain of the 1990-91 Penn State team. He, along with his partners, is the team physician for local high schools and universities. He enjoys treating competitive athletes and sports enthusiasts of all ages and levels.
Jay E. Bowen, DO
Undergraduate Education
New York Institute of Technology
Medical Education
New York College of Osteopathic Medicine
Internship
Sister's of Charity Hospital, Buffalo, NY
Residency
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Boston Medical Center
Fellowship
Sports Medicine, University of Medicine and Dentistry- Newark with Kessler Institute for Rehab, NJ
Board Certifications
Fellow, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Sub-specialty Pain Management, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Academic Appointments
Assistant Professor, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at University of Medicine and Dentistry- Newark
Dr. Bowen is the Sports Medicine Fellowship Coordinator of the former Kessler Institute for Rehab program now affiliated with Atlantic Health System. His is involved in clinical research and an active member in various national organizations. His clinical interests include prolotherapy, chronic tendon problems, diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound, head and neck injuries in sports, shoulder biomechanics, nerve root dysfunctions, electrodiagnosis, medical education, and spine treatments including interventional procedures and spinal cord stimulators. He has authored several articles and book chapters, He has lectured locally and nationally and appeared on television and radio. He is a consultant to insurance companies, He was recognized as one of the "Top Physicians" from 2003-05 and 2009-10. He manages all aspects of sports and pain.
Gerard A. Malanga, MD
Dr. Malanga is the currently the Director of PM&R Sports Medicine Fellowship at Atlantic Sports Health Director and Pain Management at Overlook hospital. Previously he served as the Director of Sports, Spine and Orthopedic Rehabilitation at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation. He is a Board certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine specialist who has also completed a sports medicine fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. He has expertise in the nonoperative treatment of a variety of orthopedic disorders including neck and back pain as well as shoulder, knee, and other sport medicine and musculoskeletal problems. DR. Malanga provides sport medicine services to several local NJ high school and colleges and has served as the head team physician of New Jersey City University since 1999. He also serves as a consultant to the Rutger’s University Athletic Department as well. His practice has included the treatment of athletes from recreational to the Olympic and Professional levels.
Dr. Malanga has published a textbook entitle: “Whiplash” and “Scientific Evidence of Musculoskeletal Physical Examination. He has published over 60 articles and 25 book chapters regarding various musculoskeletal issues from in-line skating injuries to the treatment of neck and back pain. He has lectured throughout the country and abroad on a variety of sports medicine, spine, orthopedic and pain management topics. He has been a member of the Physiatric Association of Sports Spine and Occupational Rehabilitation (PASSOR) board serving in many positions in the past including President. He is a member of the North American Spine Society and the American Pain Society previously serving as Chairman of the Public Education Committee of the North American Spine Society. He is currently a member of the AAPM&R Ultrasound task force. He has been chosen “Top Doctor” in the New York Metro Area; NJ Monthly Best Doctors in New Jersey, and Best Doctors in America since 2004.
Dr. Malanga is a Diplomate of the American College of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine; and board certified in Pain Medicine and Sports Medicine.
Kevin Dunn, MD
Undergraduate Education
University of Vermont, 1996
Graduate Education
University of Miami (MS, Sports Medicine) 2000
Medical School
St. George’s University School of Medicine, 2005
Internship
Jersey Shore University Medical Center (Internal Medicine), 2006
Residency
North Shore-LIJ Health System (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation), 2009
Fellowship
Atlantic Health System (Sports Medicine), 2010
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Dr. Dunn grew up on the south shore of Long Island. He now resides in Madison NJ, with his wife and two daughters. He is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Dunn earned his Master’s Degree in Sports Medicine from the University of Miami, FL, where he worked as Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer for the Men’s Football and Women’s Soccer teams. His clinical interests include sports medicine, musculoskeletal ultrasound, electrodiagnostics, and disorders related to the spine. Dr. Dunn serves as team physician for local high school teams. His personal interests include triathlon training, golf, surfing, and music. He played bass guitar in one of Long Island’s best cover bands Rich Mahogany.
Lisa Hapeman, APN-C
Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science in Nursing- Villanova University
Graduate
Master of Science in Nursing- New York University
Board Certification
Adult/Primary Care Nurse Practitioner- ANCC
Holistic Nurse Practitioner- AHNA
Ms. Hapeman’s nursing career has included many specialities of staff nursing as well as management and teaching. She has studied extensively in areas of nutrition, supplementation and movement therapies. This has led to her certification in massage therapy including structural integration and Watsu water therapy, yoga and biofeedback. In addition, she has also attended additional training in homeopathy. Her clinical interests include integrative approaches to pain management such as biopuncture, neural prolotherapy and homeopathy as well as nutrition/supplementation, stress reduction and yoga.