About Us
The Physician Specialists of Northern Jersey was co-founded by Dr. Michael Gross and Dr. Jason Shatkin in February of 2016. Prior to opening PSONJ in Paramus, Dr. Gross and Dr. Shatkin worked together as part of a larger multi-specialty medical group in Fair Lawn NJ, where they were two of the Practice’s physician partners. Since 2001, they worked alongside one another until they decided to pursue the dream of opening their own medical practice. With over 24 years of experience, Dr. Gross and Dr. Shatkin work closely together to provide excellent care in their areas of expertise – Rheumatology, Pulmonology, Sleep Medicine and Critical Care. Our Certified Nurse Practitioners, Jennifer Porco and Elizabeth Heydt, also work in collaboration with the physicians – treating both of their specialties as well as seeing our patients for Primary Care/Internal Medicine.
We also have an exceptional Sub-Acute Rehabilitation Team and Hospital Care Team to provide our patients with transitional care medicine when transferring from one healthcare setting to another, whether that be from an in-patient hospital admission to the rehab center or back to the patients’ home. Our off-site Practitioners have a direct line of communication and work in collaboration with Dr. Shatkin and Dr. Gross to provide our patients with comprehensive, personalized care during their hospital and rehab stays.
Dr. Gross and Dr. Shatkin have been voted as Bergen County, New Jersey Top Doctors since 2022.
Meet Our Practitioners
Our Mission
As an independent Medical Practice, our mission is to provide state-of-the-art comprehensive healthcare in a warm and personal office environment. We recognize the privilege of being entrusted with each patient’s mind, body, soul and spirit. Our clinical and front office staff pride themselves in providing personalized patient care and ensuring patients have a positive experience during each visit. We understand each patient’s case is unique and our goal is to provide customized treatment plans specific to each circumstance and plans which meet individual patient needs. Our Physicians use nothing but the latest technologies and medical equipment to ensure our patients receive the best possible outcomes in all aspects of their healthcare. In addition, our practice management continuously implements the newest features to streamline our patients’ healthcare experience in our office.