Dr. Thomas ZieringMD, FAAFP

Dr. Ziering treats a broad range of conditions across all life stages. His clinical focus includes HIV and AIDS, hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, OCD, substance abuse, hormone imbalances, STDs, gender dysphoria, and vitamin deficiencies. He also provides preventive screenings for breast and prostate cancer and supports patients through terminal illness and end-of-life planning.

Yes. Dr. Ziering is one of the only openly gay family physicians in New Jersey and has focused on LGBTQI health throughout his career. He was among the first physicians to care for gay men during the HIV crisis of the 1980s and early 1990s and participated in initial HIV clinical trials in 1992. He formerly served as Medical Director of LGBTQI Services for a private medical corporation from 2015 to 2017.

Yes. Dr. Ziering runs one of the only private practices in New Jersey to treat and teach HIV care, PrEP, and PEP. He has decades of clinical experience with HIV and participated in the early clinical trials that helped transform HIV from a terminal diagnosis into a manageable condition. He sees both patients already living with HIV and those seeking prevention.

Yes. Dr. Ziering provides hormone therapy for men, women, and transgender patients. He also offers gender transition care as part of his broader LGBTQI services.

Dr. Ziering trained at Rutgers University Medical School in Newark and completed his residency at RWJ University Somerset Medical Center in 1990, earning the Top Resident Educator honor. He pursued clinical electives in oncology, dermatology, and cardiology. He later developed and chaired an Independent Family Practice Department at Morristown Medical Center. He lectures nationally and has taught medical students, residents, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and faculty across New Jersey.

Dr. Ziering schedules appointments for half an hour to one hour, depending on the health issues involved. He does not limit visits to five or ten minutes. This allows him to address concerns thoroughly and have real conversations with his patients.

Yes. Dr. Ziering holds the Fellow designation from the American Academy of Family Physicians, earned as FAAFP. He has practiced family medicine for more than 30 years and holds Castle Connolly Top Doctor recognition for 25 consecutive years.

Yes. Dr. Ziering offers guidance and support for patients and families navigating terminal illness and end-of-life transition. New Jersey is one of a small number of states that permits Medical Aid in Dying, and Dr. Ziering supports patients who want to understand and pursue that option.

Dr. Ziering takes a whole-person approach to medicine. He consults with onsite counselor Alex Wieselman to integrate mental and physical health care. He designs his exam rooms to feel like living rooms, with aromatherapy, sound soothers, and artwork, to help patients feel at ease. His therapy dog, Bentley, also sees patients regularly and brings calm to the clinical environment.

Yes. Dr. Ziering has delivered more than 150 newborns during his career. Many of the children he cared for years ago now bring their own children and families to the practice. He serves patients of all ages and welcomes multigenerational family care.