Dr. Linda GirgisMD, FAAFP
Family Medicine
at Girgis Family Membership Services CCPHP — South River, NJ
About
Dr. Linda Girgis earned her medical degree from St. George's University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies. She completed her family medicine residency at St. Luke's University Hospital/Sacred Heart Hospital, where the program named her intern of the year. She holds board certification in family medicine and carries the MD and FAAFP designations. Her clinical focus centers on family and preventive medicine, and she brings nearly 30 years of experience to her patients.
Beyond her clinical work, Dr. Girgis serves as a clinical assistant professor at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and as a faculty member for CME courses at Harvard Medical School. She holds the role of editor-in-chief at Physician's Weekly and writes as a columnist for MDEdge. She has authored eight books and has given interviews to outlets including US News, CNN, Reader's Digest, Newsweek, NBC Nightly News, and CBS This Morning. Her peers at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School named her Volunteer Faculty of the Year in Family Medicine in 2019. Recognitions also include Top Family Doctor in South River, New Jersey in both 2022 and 2023.
Education & Training
Medical School
St. George's University School of Medicine, Grenada, West Indies
Residency
Family Medicine, St. Luke's University Hospital/Sacred Heart Hospital
Certifications
Languages
English
Who is Dr. Girgis right for?
Dr. Linda Girgis is a strong fit for patients seeking a deeply experienced family physician with a preventive focus. Adults and families who value a doctor engaged in medical education and national health conversations will connect well with her approach. Patients managing ongoing health conditions benefit from her nearly 30 years of clinical experience. Her academic ties to Rutgers and Harvard reflect a commitment to evidence-based, current practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Girgis specializes in family medicine and preventive medicine. She holds board certification in family medicine and brings nearly 30 years of clinical experience to her patients in South River, New Jersey.
Yes. Dr. Girgis holds board certification in family medicine and carries the FAAFP designation, reflecting her fellowship status with the American Academy of Family Practice.
Dr. Girgis earned her medical degree from St. George's University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies. She completed her family medicine residency at St. Luke's University Hospital/Sacred Heart Hospital, where she received the intern of the year honor.
Yes. Dr. Girgis serves as a clinical assistant professor at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. She also holds a faculty role in CME courses at Harvard Medical School.
Yes. Her recognition includes Volunteer Faculty of the Year in Family Medicine from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 2019 and Top Family Doctor in South River, New Jersey in both 2022 and 2023. She has also received national recognition for her health writing and media influence.
Dr. Girgis has authored eight books and published articles across many media outlets. She serves as editor-in-chief of Physician's Weekly and writes a column for MDEdge. com.
Yes. Dr. Girgis has given interviews to US News, CNN, Reader's Digest, Huffington Post, and Newsweek. She has also appeared on NBC Nightly News and CBS This Morning.
Dr. Girgis has practiced in South River, New Jersey for nearly 25 years, co-operating Girgis Family Practice alongside Dr. Moris Girgis.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026