JosephJApuzzioMD

Obstetrics & Gynecology • Newark, NJ

Maternal & Fetal Medicine/High Risk

Professor and Vice Chair Obstetrics, Gynecology & Women's Health, Rutgers- New Jersey Medical School Newark, New Jersey

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Office
140 Bergen St
Acc Level C
Newark, NJ 07103
Phone+1 973-972-2700

Fax+1 973-972-2739
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Education & Training

Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical SchoolFellowship, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, 1980 - 1982
Rutgers New Jersey Medical SchoolResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1973 - 1976
Rutgers New Jersey Medical SchoolClass of 1973

Certifications & Licensure

NJ State Medical License 1974 - 2025
FL State Medical License 1984 - 1987
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Inside Jersey Magazine Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2009-2014
Top Doctors: New York Metro Area Castle Connolly, 2002-2014
New York Magazine: Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2002-2003, 2008-2013
Inside Jersey - Top Doctors for Women's Health Castle Connolly, 2010-2012
New Jersey Life - Top Heart Doctors and OB-GYN Castle Connolly, 2009
NJ.com Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2009
New Jersey Savvy Living - Women's Health Castle Connolly, 2005-2008
New Jersey Life: Top Doctors for Women Castle Connolly, 2004
New Jersey Monthly: Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2003
Whos Who in Medicine and Healthcare Marquis Whos Who
Fellow (FACOG) American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

State Variation in Severe Maternal Morbidity Among Individuals With Medicaid Insurance.
Chavi Eve Karkowsky, Joseph J Apuzzio, Damali Campbell, Lisa Gittens-Williams> ;Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2023 Oct 1
3 citations
Ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency and pregnancy: A case series and review of recommendations.
Gabriella Pinho, Gabriela Ross, Kaila Krishnamoorthy, Christina Kresge, Ling Yu Shih, Joseph J Apuzzio, Shauna F Williams> ;Case Reports in Women's Health. 2022 Apr 1
6 citations
Factors associated with attendance at the postpartum blood pressure visit in pregnancies complicated by hypertension.
Matthew P. Romagano, Shauna F. Williams, Joseph J. Apuzzio, Devika Sachdev, Matthew Flint, Lisa Gittens-Williams> ;Pregnancy Hypertension. 2020 Oct 1
Maternal antepartum antibiotic administration and patterns of bacterial resistance in early preterm neonates.
Matthew P. Romagano, Onajovwe Fofah, Dhaval Swaminarayan, Shauna F. Williams, Joseph J. Apuzzio, Lisa Gittens-Williams> ;The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine. 2020 May 4
5 citations
Maternal morbidity after early preterm delivery (23–28 weeks)
Matthew P. Romagano, Onajovwe Fofah, Joseph J. Apuzzio, Shauna F. Williams, Lisa Gittens-Williams> ;American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology MFM. 2020 Aug 1
4 citations
Evaluation and Treatment of Cardiac Tamponade in a Pregnant Patient
Matthew P. Romagano, Krunal Patel, Shauna F. Williams, Joseph J. Apuzzio> ;Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2020 Jan 15
Challenges and opportunities to understand, discuss, and decrease maternal mortality rates in the United States. The New Jersey experience
Joseph J. Apuzzio, Lisa Gittens-Williams, Damali Campbell, Robyn D’Oria> ;The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine. 2021 Nov 1
6 citations
Genital tract GBS and rate of histologic chorioamnionitis in patients with preterm premature rupture of membrane.
Krunal Patel, Shauna F. Williams, George Guirguis, Lisa Gittens-Williams, Joseph J. Apuzzio> ;The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine. 2018 Oct 1
Procalcitonin in amniotic fluid at the time of genetic amniocentesis and preterm delivery
Robyn T. Bilinski, Shauna F. Williams, Joseph J. Apuzzio> ;The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine. 2018 Oct 1
2 citations
Salmonella enterica Serotype Typhi Bacteremia Complicating Pregnancy in the Third Trimester.
George Guirguis, Krunal Patel, Lisa Gittens-Williams, Joseph J. Apuzzio, Kristina Martimucci, Shauna F. Williams> ;Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2017 Jan 19
62 citations
Evaluation and Management of Women and Newborns With a Maternal Diagnosis of Chorioamnionitis: Summary of a Workshop.
Joseph J. Apuzzio, Shauna F. Williams> ;Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2016 Jul 1
14 citations
Is preeclampsia an independent predictor of diastolic dysfunction? A retrospective cohort study.
George Guirguis, Michael M. Aziz, Claire Boccia Liang, Shauna F. Williams, Joseph J. Apuzzio, Robyn T. Bilinski, Adenieki J.D. Mornan, Leena Pritesh Shah> ;Pregnancy Hypertension. 2015 Oct 1
16 citations
Labor outcomes of obese patients undergoing induction of labor with misoprostol compared to dinoprostone.
Rudy S. Suidan, Joseph J. Apuzzio, Shauna F. Williams> ;American Journal of Perinatology. 2014 Jun 10
A novel double cerclage technique for emergency cerclage in women at high risk for preterm birth.
Bilinski, R. T.,Apuzzio, J. J.,Alvarez-Perez, J. R.> ;Obstet Gynecol. 2014 Apr 29
6 citations
Does genital tract GBS colonization affect the latency period in patients with preterm premature rupture of membranes not in labor prior to 34 weeks
Dimitry Zilberman, Shauna F. Williams, Reah Kurian, Joseph J. Apuzzio> ;The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine. 2014 Mar 1
2 citations
Does Preeclampsia Predict the Risk of Late Postpartum Eclampsia
Diana S. Wolfe, Shauna F. Williams, Michael G. Ross, Marie H. Beall, Joseph J. Apuzzio> ;AJP Reports. 2013 Jan 25
Obesity, Comorbidities, and the Cesarean Delivery Rate.
Suidan, R. S., Apuzzio, J. J., Williams, S. F.> ;Am J Perinatol. 2012 Jun 11
5 citations
Ertapenem compared to combination drug therapy for the treatment of postpartum endometritis after cesarean delivery
Kelecia Brown, Shauna F. Williams, Joseph J. Apuzzio> ;The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine. 2012 May 12
8 citations
Obesity, Comorbidities, and the Cesarean Delivery Rate
Rudy S. Suidan, Joseph J. Apuzzio, Shauna F. Williams> ;American Journal of Perinatology. 2012 May 7
10 citations
Chronic hepatitis B infection: a workshop consensus statement and algorithm.
James A. McHugh, Samuel Cullison, Joseph Apuzzio, Joan M. Block, Chari Cohen, Shou Ling Leong, London Wt, McNellis Rj, Richard L. Neubauer, Robert P. Perrillo, Robert ...> ;The Journal of Family Practice. 2011 Sep 1
4 citations
Prenatal diagnosis of bilateral dacryocystocele using 3-D/4-D ultrasound technology: a case report.
Kelecia Brown, Arun Adhate, Joseph J. Apuzzio> ;The Journal of Reproductive Medicine. 2011 Jan 1
23 citations
Asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregestational diabetic pregnancies and the role of group B streptococcus.
Jesus R. Alvarez, Adam J Fechner, Shauna F. Williams, Vijaya L. Ganesh, Joseph J. Apuzzio> ;American Journal of Perinatology. 2010 Mar 1
4 citations
The influence of race on the incidence of respiratory distress syndrome after antenatal betamethasone or dexamethasone.
Dyer Ky, Alvarez, Salamon Cg, Joseph J. Apuzzio, Alvarez M, Al-Khan A> ;The Journal of Reproductive Medicine. 2010 Mar 1
9 citations
Maternal obesity and associated reproductive consequences
Kelecia Brown, Joseph J. Apuzzio, Gerson Weiss> ;Women's Health. 2010 Feb 26
5 citations
Shoulder dystocia related fetal neurological injuries: the predisposing roles of forceps and ventouse extractions.
Michael Brimacombe, Leslie Iffy, Joseph J. Apuzzio, Valeria Varadi, Bálint Nagy, Vijaya Raju, Nuris Portuondo> ;Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics. 2008 May 1
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Journal Articles

1126 Breastfeeding Rates in Women That Attempt Trial of Labor After Cesarean vs. Repeat Cesarean Delivery
Kerly M Guerrero, Joseph J Apuzzio, Shauna F Williams, American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology