David Elson, MD

Bio

I am a graduate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (NJMS), where I was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Society and received the prestigious Kenneth M. Klein award for my contributions to medical education. I also graduated with a Distinction in Entrepreneurship, reflecting my commitment to innovation in healthcare.

With over 20 years of experience in medical education, I have had the privilege of teaching thousands of medical students, shaping the future of healthcare. After completing my Internal Medicine Residency at Westchester Medical Center, a Tier 1 trauma center, where I treated complex patients with end-stage organ diseases and cancer, I chose to focus on outpatient primary care. This decision reflects my passion for building long-term, meaningful relationships with my patients.

As your primary care physician, I see my role not only as a healthcare provider but also as an educator and coach. The Latin root of the word “doctor” means “to teach,” and I take that responsibility to heart. I am dedicated to empowering my patients with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions about their health, with a special focus on disease prevention. In my final year of residency, I led quality improvement initiatives aimed at improving blood pressure control, and I remain passionate about preventing conditions like hypertension before they can impact quality of life.

Thomas Ragukonis, M.D.

Thomas Ragukonis, M.D.


Bio

Dr. Ragukonis is double board certified in Pain Management and Anesthesia and specializes in minimally invasive spine intervention. He did his residency training at the prestigious Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City. Dr. Ragukonis grew up in New Jersey and earned his BA degree from Rutgers University, where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa. He then attended Rutgers Medical School and graduated in 1991, having obtained his degree as a medical doctor.

After completing his residency, Dr. Ragukonis immediately began his private practice in Bergen County, New Jersey. For over 25 years, he has been dedicated to decreasing pain in the most comprehensive and minimally-invasive fashion. He cares for his patients and their families in an environment that is both high in quality and delivered with dignity and respect. He is consistently named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for his excellence in medical care and practice.

Dr. Ragukonis spends time giving back to the community. He is an active contributor to Tomorrow’s Children, Celebrity Fight Night, The October Woman Foundation, The Arnold P. Gold Foundation, The National Police Defense Association and Rutgers University students. He is also a clinical assistant professor at Rutgers University.