About
Nami Khulusi, MD, earned his Doctorate of Medicine from Aleppo University in Syria in 1989. He completed a transitional internship at United Hospitals Medical Center/UMDNJ in Newark, New Jersey, then finished his internal medicine residency at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch from 1993 to 1996. Monmouth Medical Center has remained central to his career. He has served there as an attending physician in the Department of Medicine since 1996. He holds an honorary certification in geriatrics and membership in the American College of Physicians, the American Medical Association, and the National Lipid Association. The American Diabetes Association extended him a special invitation to join in 2002.
Dr. Khulusi has built an extensive teaching career alongside his clinical practice. He serves as a clinical instructor for medical residents at Monmouth Medical Center and a clinical instructor of medicine at Drexel University. He also teaches nurse practitioners at Rutgers University and Monmouth Medical Center. Johns Hopkins University named him an honorary clinical instructor in 2005. His honors include the America's Most Compassionate Doctors Award in 2009 and recognition from the Consumer's Research Council as an American Top Physician in 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2012. He sees medicine as both a science and a calling, rooted in the belief that the relationship between doctor and patient crosses every human difference.
Education & Training
Medical School
Aleppo University, Aleppo, Syria - Doctorate of Medicine, 1989
Residency
Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, NJ - Internal Medicine, 1993-1996
Additional Training
Transitional Internship, United Hospitals Medical Center/UMDNJ, Newark, NJ, 1992-1993
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Khulusi right for?
Dr. Khulusi is a strong fit for adults seeking a long-term relationship with an experienced internist. Older adults and those managing multiple chronic conditions benefit most from his geriatric medicine focus. Patients with diabetes, lipid disorders, or cardiovascular concerns align well with his clinical specialties. Anyone who values direct physician access after hours and on weekends will find his practice a natural match.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Khulusi treats a broad range of internal medicine conditions. His clinical focus includes chronic disease management, diabetes, lipid disorders, and cardiovascular health. He also provides geriatric care for older adults managing age-related health concerns.
Yes. Dr. Khulusi holds an honorary certification in geriatrics and specializes in geriatric medicine alongside internal medicine. He has over three decades of experience caring for older adults.
Dr. Khulusi earned his Doctorate of Medicine from Aleppo University in Syria in 1989. He completed his transitional internship at United Hospitals Medical Center/UMDNJ in Newark and his internal medicine residency at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, New Jersey.
Yes. Dr. Khulusi serves as a clinical instructor for medical residents at Monmouth Medical Center and a clinical instructor of medicine at Drexel University. He also teaches nurse practitioners at Rutgers University. Johns Hopkins University named him an honorary clinical instructor in 2005.
Dr. Khulusi holds membership in the American College of Physicians, the American Medical Association, and the National Lipid Association. The American Diabetes Association extended him a special invitation to join in 2002.
Yes. He received the America's Most Compassionate Doctors Award in 2009. The Consumer's Research Council recognized him as an American Top Physician in 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2012.
Dr. Khulusi has served as an attending physician in the Department of Medicine at Monmouth Medical Center since 1996. That relationship spans his entire post-residency career.
Dr. Khulusi views medicine as both a science and a calling. He believes the relationship between doctor and patient crosses every human difference. His concierge model supports that philosophy by keeping his panel small and giving each patient genuine time and attention.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026