Dr. Rosemarie Arena, MD

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Get to know Gastroenterologist Dr. Rosemarie Arena, who serves patients in Glen Ridge, New Jersey.

Dr. Arena is a devoted gastroenterologist who values getting to know her patients as people first and foremost. She is currently affiliated with Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Group, serving patients in Glen Ridge, New Jersey. Her special interests include inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis) and liver disease.

“Taking the time to listen to the patient’s chief complaint, along with medical and personal history can help me tremendously improve a patient’s quality of life. I like to keep an open dialogue with my patients about their diagnosis, tests and treatment options each step of the way” expressed the doctor.

Pertaining to her educational pursuits, she received her medical degree from the Drexel University College of Medicine, before completing her residency in internal medicine and her fellowship in gastroenterology at the same educational venue.

As a testament to her success, Dr. Arena is board-certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders. A gastroenterologist is a physician who has extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the esophagus, stomach, small intestines, colon, liver, pancreas, and biliary system.

On a more personal note, Dr. Arena cooking, baking, figure skating, and spending time with friends and family. Speaking several languages, she is fluent in English, Spanish, and Italian.

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