
Matthew J. Finnegan MD FACS, FCCWS
Colon & Rectal Surgery, Melanoma, Minimally Invasive Surgery
Attending Surgeon
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1418 New RdSuite DNorthfield, NJ 08225
Phone+1 609-796-2119
Fax+1 877-673-1312
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Summary
- Dr. Finnegan is in private practice and as part of Garden State Specialty Care. His will be General Surgery (gallbladder, appendix, skin and soft tissue), Colorectal Surgery (diverticulitis, colorectal cancer, hemorrhoids, pilonidal cyst), Hernia Surgery (inguinal, ventral, umbilical, recurrent incisional and parastomal hernia’s and care for patients with complex wounds, and fistula’s.
Education & Training
Graduate HospitalResidency, Surgery, 1989 - 1993
Hahnemann University HospitalInternship, 1988 - 1989
Drexel University College of MedicineClass of 1988
St. Joseph’s UniversityBS, Biology, 1981 - 1984
Saint Joseph's Preparatory SchoolHigh School Diploma, 1976 - 1980
Certifications & Licensure
NJ State Medical License 1989 - 2027
PA State Medical License 1991 - 2026
FL State Medical License 2019 - 2021
American Board of Surgery Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellowship - American College of Surgeons
- Fellowship-The College of Certified Wound Specialists
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2012, 2014-2015, 2017
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 26 citationsA retrospective study evaluating the use of Permacol™ surgical implant in incisional and ventral hernia repair.Bipan Chand, Matthew C. Indeck, Bradley Needleman, Matthew Finnegan, Kent R. Van Sickle
International Journal of Surgery. 2014-04-01 - 84 citationsEvaluation of porcine dermal collagen (Permacol) used in abdominal wall reconstruction.Patrick W. Hsu, Christopher J. Salgado, Kathryn Kent, Matthew Finnegan, Mark Pello
Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery. 2009-11-01 - 11 citationsComparing the effectiveness of a specialized alternating air pressure mattress replacement system and an air-fluidized integrated bed in the management of post-operati...Matthew Finnegan, Linda Gazzerro, James O. Finnegan, Percy Lo
Journal of Tissue Viability. 2008-02-01
Journal Articles
- Surgical management of benign structure of the superior vena cava.Hoyo S, Finnegan MJ, Hendren WG, J PA Assoc Thor Surg. Vol 4, 22-24
- Mediastinal Lymphadenopathy as a Manifestation of Castleman’s Disease.Kahn AA, Finnegan MJ, Millili JJ, Ranieri JN, J of PA Assoc for Thoracic Surg, 4:35-7
- Nutrition support is not beneficial and can be harmful in critically ill patients.Marino PL, Finnegan MJ, Crit Care Clinics No Amer, Vol 12 (3)
Abstracts/Posters
- Castleman’s DiseaseMatthew J. Finnegan, Pennsylvania Association of Thoracic Surgery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- The Use of VAC as a Bolster Dressing for Split Thickness Skin Grafts of the Lower Extremity.Rudolph Zak, DPM; Matthew Finnegan, D, David Millili, DPM, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons ACFAS 63rd Annual Scientific Conference, New Orleans, LA
- Comparing the Effectiveness of Alternating Pressure Air Mattress Replacement Systems and Air Fluidized Integrated Beds in the Management of Flap and Graft Patients.Matthew Finnegan, MD; Percy Lo, MD, Linda Gazzerro, RN, Research Week, Cooper University Hospital – Camden, NJ
Lectures
- Nutritional Gems: 20 Pearls to Evaluate and Manage Wound Patients.The Symposium on Advanced Wound Care Gaylord Texan Hotel & Convention Center
- The Future of Open Abdominal Wall Reconstruction, The Role of the General Surgeon.Grand Rounds – New York Medical College Westchester, NY
- Update on The Practice of Wound Healing in General Surgery.Fitzgerald Mercy Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Press Mentions
Castle Connolly’s 2022 N.J. Top Doctors for Women’s Health Have a Hand in Your CareDecember 20th, 2022
2022 N.J. Top Cancer Doctors Deliver Quality and Compassionate Care, Close to HomeJune 16th, 2022
Dr. Matthew Finnegan’s Overview of Hernia and Colon SurgeryOctober 25th, 2019
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