About
Dr. E. Martin Maida brings an international medical education and three decades of primary care experience to his Livingston, New Jersey practice. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology, Cum Laude, from the University of South Carolina. He then completed language and cultural study at the University for Foreigners in Perugia, Italy, before earning his Doctorate of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Turin School of Medicine and Surgery in 1985. He completed internship training at Ospedale Molinari in Turin and at Saint Barnabas Medical Center. His residency in internal medicine took place at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, where he served as Chief Medical Resident from 1987 to 1988.
Dr. Maida holds certifications from the American Society of Bariatric Physicians and serves as a BaleDoneen Method Endorsed Provider. His clinical interests include preventive medicine, bariatric medicine, cardiovascular health, age management, bioidentical hormone replacement, and integrative and alternative medicine. He treats inflammation as the primary modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and stroke. Saint Barnabas Medical Center recognized him with the Distinguished Physician Service Award in 2017, and he has earned recognition as a Top Doctor in Internal and Preventive Medicine. He holds conversational fluency in Spanish and Italian. Outside the clinic, he holds a black belt in both Tae Kwon Do and Isshin Ryu and applies the same discipline to his own nutrition and health.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, Bachelor of Science, Biology, Cum Laude 1976; University for Foreigners, Perugia, Italy, Language and Cultural Study
Medical School
University of Turin School of Medicine and Surgery, Turin, Italy, Doctorate of Medicine and Surgery 1985
Residency
Internal Medicine, Saint Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, NJ, 1986-1988; Chief Medical Resident 1987-1988
Additional Training
Internship: Ospedale Molinari, Turin, Italy, Internal Medicine 1984-1985; Saint Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, NJ, Internal Medicine 1985-1986
Certifications
Languages
Spanish, Italian
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Maida right for?
Dr. Maida serves adults who want a primary care physician deeply invested in prevention and long-term health. Patients managing cardiovascular risk, diabetes, obesity, or hormonal imbalances benefit from his focused clinical approach. He works well with patients seeking integrative or alternative medicine alongside conventional care. Adults interested in age management and bioidentical hormone replacement will find his expertise directly relevant. Patients who value a physician they can reach after hours and on weekends will appreciate the MDVIP model he practices under.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Maida focuses on cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, hormonal imbalances, and chronic inflammation. He also treats acute and chronic conditions across internal medicine. His preventive approach targets inflammation as a root driver of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and stroke.
Dr. Maida holds certification from the American Society of Bariatric Physicians and serves as a BaleDoneen Method Endorsed Provider. His Coolsculpting practice also carries certified status. He completed his internal medicine residency at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, where he served as Chief Medical Resident.
Dr. Maida treats inflammation as the primary modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and stroke. He builds personalized wellness plans for each patient based on comprehensive screenings and open communication. He applies this same philosophy to his own lifestyle, pursuing martial arts and a nutrition-focused diet.
Yes. Dr. Maida holds certification from the American Society of Bariatric Physicians. He treats obesity and weight-related conditions as part of his broader clinical focus on metabolic and cardiovascular health.
Dr. Maida speaks English, Spanish, and Italian. He studied language and culture at the University for Foreigners in Perugia, Italy, before completing medical school in Turin.
Dr. Maida earned his Doctorate of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Turin School of Medicine and Surgery in Italy in 1985. He completed internship rotations at Ospedale Molinari in Turin and at Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, New Jersey. He finished his internal medicine residency at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, serving as Chief Medical Resident from 1987 to 1988.
Yes. Saint Barnabas Medical Center honored Dr. Maida with the Distinguished Physician Service Award in 2017. He has earned Top Doctor recognition in Internal and Preventive Medicine and served as Livingston Township Physician from 1988 to 2010. 9 out of 5 across 123 reviews.
Yes. Age management and bioidentical hormone replacement are among Dr. Maida's core clinical interests. He addresses hormonal imbalances as part of a broader, individualized approach to healthy aging.
Dr. Maida sees adults managing chronic conditions, cardiovascular risk, weight concerns, and hormonal changes. He also serves patients seeking integrative and alternative medicine approaches. He draws patients from throughout Essex County and from as far as New York and Pennsylvania.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026