Dr. Douglas Ratner, MD
Internist
Retired Morristown NJ, 07960About
A former Chair of Medicine who enjoys golfing, bicycling with my wife Linda, and spending time with my children Jess and Dave and precious grandchildren, Salem and Mirah.
My Wealth from Health® Playbook, a non-fiction work published by Universal in April/2021 has garnered numerous awards while Marchetti’s Inferno, a medical drama about a star crossed intern was published by Austin Macauley. A year ago, In The Company Of Lions, published by Wings E Press, an action packed work inspired by true events, has received rave reviews.
Lastly, The Caducean Choice, newly published by the Alternative Book Press, is to be available on Amazon (the others have sold well) on June 19, 2024.Perhaps my most exciting work yet!
Education and Training
Hahnemann Medical College MD 1978
Board Certification
American Board of Preventive Medicine
Occupational and Environmental Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Preventative MedicineAmerican Board of Preventative MedicineABPM
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MEDICINE’S SHAMEFUL SECRET: AI HAS NO ALGORITHM FOR FEELING EMPATHY By Douglas Ratner, MD
MEDICINE’S SHAMEFUL SECRET: AI HAS NO ALGORITHM FOR FEELING EMPATHYBy Douglas Ratner, MD After forty years in clinical medicine, I have retired (still writing medical thrillers) but eager to share some brutally honest evaluations about a field that I love, Medicine. A profession that allowed me...
Faculty Titles & Positions
- VP and Chair of Mdedicine Jersey City Medical Center 2007 - 2017
- Internal Medicine Residency Program Director JCMC 2006 - 2013
- Director of Population Health JCMC 2011 - 2017
- Director of Medical Education JCMC 2007 - 2017
- Physician Advisor JCMC 2007 - 2017
- Medical Director Mount Vernon Hospital, Mount Vernon, NY 1987 - 1993
- Associate Director Int Med Residency Program 1987 - 1993
- Associate Director Int Med Residency Program 1987 - 1993
- Director Department of Occupational, Environmental and Preventive Medicine 1987 - 1993
- Coordinator Continuing Medical Education March 1987 - 1993
- Chairman of Medicine and Director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program Overlook Medical Center and Jersey City Medical Center -
Awards
- Outstanding Physician Leader 2016 Boy Scouts of America
- Gage Innovation 2015 American Essential Hospital
- Population Health Innovation 2016 Hearst Award
- NJ Health Hero Award 2017 NJ Commissioner of Health
- NJ Top Doctor 2024 Best in NJ Magazine
Professional Memberships
- American Board of Internal Medicine
- NJ Disease Management Study Commission
- Disease Management Associates of America
- Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Department of Medicine, Faculty Council
- American Essential Hospitals Association
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- Wealth from Health, Inc.
- Community Health Trust in Jersey City
- Hearst Foundation
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Making Waves in Healthcare with Groundbreaking Programs and Acclaimed Publications
Dr. Ratner is a retired Chairman of Medicine and Director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Overlook Medical Center and Jersey City Medical Center.
With a career marked by pioneering programs and acclaimed publications, he has left an indelible mark on the medical field. His Wealth from Health™ program, recognized nationally for its innovation by prestigious organizations such as the American Essential Hospitals Association and the Hearst Foundation, has positively impacted over 4,000 patients and served as a model for healthcare delivery systems across the country. His other initiatives, including the Environmental Housecall and Telemedicine: Healthcare in Your Home programs, have further solidified his reputation as a visionary in the medical community.
In addition to his groundbreaking work in healthcare, Dr. Ratner is also a prolific author, with several award-winning publications to his name. His non-fiction work, “My Wealth from Health® Playbook”, published by Universal in April 2021, has received widespread acclaim, while his medical drama, “Marchetti’s Inferno”, published by Austin Macauley, has captivated readers with its gripping narrative. Last year’s exciting and poignant medical thriller, “In the Company of Lions,” tells the story of two grandsons of holocaust survivors, one a Chair of Medicine, the other a veteran Mossad agent, promises to be a page turner that simply cannot be put down once begun. His latest work, “The Caducean Choice”, set to be released on Amazon in June 2024, promises to be his most exciting endeavor yet.
Among his numerous accolades, he has been recognized as an Outstanding Physician Leader by the Boy Scouts of America, received the Gage Innovation Award from the American Essential Hospital, and was honored with the NJ Health Hero Award by the NJ Commissioner of Health. His commitment to excellence in healthcare has also earned him the prestigious NJ Top Doctor title by Best in NJ Magazine in 2024.
When he’s not revolutionizing healthcare or writing captivating stories, Dr. Ratner enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, and cycling with his wife Linda. His dedication to improving the lives of others, both through his medical expertise and literary talents, continues to inspire and uplift communities across the country. Accordingly, his heartfelt essay entitled, MEDICINE’S SHAMEFUL SECRET: AI HAS NO ALGORITHM FOR FEELING EMPATHY, offers extremely insightful observations after 40 years in the field of Medicine.
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