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Vanguard Medical Group

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Practice TypeHybrid
LocationCranford, Denville, Emerson, Farmingdale, Glen Ridge, Hawthorne, Jersey City, Randolph, Riverdale, Verona, Riverdale
DoctorsRoger DiRuggiero M.D., Family Medicine, Lara Kothari, Primary Care, Julie Mathew, Primary Care + 2 more
Telehealth TypeVanguard eCare virtual care
HousecallsYes
Telehealth AvailableYes

About

At Vanguard Medical Group, five physicians deliver primary care across ten New Jersey locations. The practice has grown steadily since its founding and recently marked a decade of serving communities throughout the state. Locations span Cranford, Denville, Emerson, Farmingdale, Glen Ridge, Hawthorne, Jersey City, Randolph, Riverdale, and Verona.

Vanguard operates as a hybrid practice, combining traditional insurance-based care with a Direct Primary Care program. The clinical scope runs wide: family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, cardiology, gastroenterology, geriatrics, behavioral health, sports medicine, women's health, integrative medicine, acupuncture, travel medicine, and allergy and immunology. The practice also runs a Diabetes Self-Management Education Program and a Diabetes Prevention program. Patients access virtual visits through Vanguard eCare and home care when needed. The practice won the 2015 AMA MGMA Practice Innovation Challenge and the 2014 UnitedHealthcare Path to Excellence Award, and its physicians hold leadership roles in the New Jersey Academy of Family Physicians.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Vanguard Medical Group accepts insurance at its New Jersey locations. The practice also offers a Direct Primary Care program as an alternative for patients who prefer that model. Patients can contact the practice to determine which option fits their needs.

Vanguard Medical Group's Direct Primary Care program gives patients an alternative to traditional insurance-based care. It is designed to support closer, more accessible relationships between patients and their primary care providers. Contact the practice for details on enrollment and pricing.

Yes. Vanguard Medical Group offers virtual care through its Vanguard eCare platform. Patients can access telehealth visits online. The practice also uses the athenahealth patient portal for managing appointments and records.

Yes. Vanguard Medical Group offers home care services for patients who need medical attention outside the office. This is part of the practice's commitment to meeting patients where they are.

Vanguard Medical Group provides a broad range of services including family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, cardiology, gastroenterology, geriatrics, behavioral health, sports medicine, women's health, integrative medicine, acupuncture, travel medicine, allergy and immunology, and nutrition and diabetes education.

Yes. Vanguard Medical Group runs both a Diabetes Self-Management Education Program and a Diabetes Prevention program. These programs support patients in managing and reducing their risk of diabetes through structured education and clinical guidance.

Vanguard Medical Group operates across ten New Jersey locations: Cranford, Denville, Emerson, Farmingdale, Glen Ridge, Hawthorne, Jersey City, Randolph, Riverdale, and Verona. The practice also offers telehealth through Vanguard eCare.

Yes. Vanguard Medical Group provides specialist care coordination as part of its services. The practice works to connect patients with the right specialists and manage that care as part of an integrated approach.

Vanguard Medical Group won the 2015 AMA MGMA Practice Innovation Challenge and the 2014 UnitedHealthcare Path to Excellence Award. These recognitions reflect the practice's focus on innovation and quality in primary care delivery.

Prospective patients submit an appointment request through Vanguard Medical Group's website. The practice manages ongoing care through the athenahealth patient portal. Patients can reach out to their nearest New Jersey location to get started.

Practice last updated August 19, 2026