Dr. Moris GirgisMD, FAAFP
Family Medicine
at Girgis Family Membership Services CCPHP — South River, NJ
About
Moris Girgis, MD, FAAFP, holds board certification in family medicine, sleep medicine, and obesity medicine. He brings nearly 40 years of clinical experience across emergency medicine, surgery, women's health, men's health, chronic disease management, wound care, and geriatric medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Alexandria Faculty of Medicine in Egypt. His residency training includes family medicine at St. Luke's University Hospital/Sacred Heart Hospital in Pennsylvania and obstetrics and gynecology at St. Takla Hospital in Egypt. He also completed internships at University of Alexandria Hospitals and MedStar Health/Harbor Hospital.
Dr. Girgis completed a nine-month acupuncture course from the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture, sponsored by Harvard Medical School. This training allows him to weave principles of Eastern and Western medicine into his practice. Before settling in New Jersey, he practiced at medical facilities across California, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts, as well as in Cairo and Aswan, Egypt. He holds memberships in the American Academy of Family Practice, American Academy of Obesity Medicine, American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the Obesity Society, and the American Medical Association. The New Jersey Academy of Family Physicians named him Physician of the Year in 2020. He also serves as a physician at Teladoc and holds hospital affiliations that include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. He speaks English and Arabic fluently.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Alexandria Faculty of Medicine, Egypt
Residency
Family Medicine, St. Luke's University Hospital/Sacred Heart Hospital, Pennsylvania; Obstetrics and Gynecology, St. Takla Hospital, Egypt
Additional Training
Internships at University of Alexandria Hospitals and MedStar Health/Harbor Hospital; 9-month acupuncture course from American Academy of Medical Acupuncture, sponsored by Harvard Medical School
Certifications
Languages
English, Arabic
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Girgis right for?
Dr. Girgis serves adults managing complex or overlapping health concerns, including chronic disease, sleep disorders, and obesity. His broad background makes him a strong fit for patients who need comprehensive care across multiple specialties. Patients seeking integrated Eastern and Western approaches, including acupuncture, find his training particularly relevant. Adults looking for a physician fluent in Arabic also benefit from his bilingual practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Girgis focuses on chronic disease management, sleep disorders, obesity, wound care, and geriatric medicine. His background also includes emergency medicine and surgery. He holds board certification in family medicine, sleep medicine, and obesity medicine, giving him a broad clinical foundation across these areas.
Yes. Dr. Girgis holds board certification in family medicine, sleep medicine, and obesity medicine. He is one of a relatively small number of family physicians with triple certification across these specialties.
Dr. Girgis earned his medical degree from the University of Alexandria Faculty of Medicine in Egypt. He completed residencies in family medicine at St. Luke's University Hospital/Sacred Heart Hospital in Pennsylvania and in obstetrics and gynecology at St. Takla Hospital in Egypt. He also trained through internships at University of Alexandria Hospitals and MedStar Health/Harbor Hospital.
Yes. Dr. Girgis completed a nine-month acupuncture course from the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture, sponsored by Harvard Medical School. He incorporates principles of both Eastern and Western medicine into his clinical approach.
Yes. Dr. Girgis sees patients via telehealth through the Spruce platform, which members access through their phone, tablet, or computer. He also works as a physician at Teladoc, extending his virtual care experience.
Dr. Girgis speaks both English and Arabic fluently. Patients who prefer to communicate in Arabic will find him a comfortable and accessible choice.
Dr. Girgis holds affiliations with several hospitals in the South River, New Jersey area, including Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. He also holds medical licenses in multiple states.
Yes. The New Jersey Academy of Family Physicians named Dr. Girgis Physician of the Year in 2020. He also earned recognition through the Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition Program and the Physician Practice Connections Recognition Program.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026