Dr. Margarita Borghini, MD

Dr. Margarita Borghini, MD

Internist
610.8 mi · 550 Newark Ave, Ste 405, Jersey City, NJ 07306

At a glance

4.64 stars (152 reviews)
93% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 19 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Emblem Health, Medicare, more+ ·
Works at Moreno Medical Associates
Affiliated with Christ Hospital
and Jersey City Medical Center
4.64
152 reviews
Bedside manner
4.7
Wait time
3.5

Recent reviews

The doctors office was packed but the doctor just came from vacation. However, the staff was very nice and did everything possible to get me through. A packed office also indicates a good doctor as long as the staff tries their best to get the patients through. This physician was very professional, kind, genuine and thorough.
I saw her twice last year. I am going to make her my primary physician. Clear with advice, reassuring and professional.
Verified patient

Office location

Moreno Medical Associates
610.8 mi · 550 Newark Ave, Ste 405, Jersey City, NJ, 07306

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In-network insurances

Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Emblem Health
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare Oxford
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Emblem Health

Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
High cholesterol
Acute urinary tract infection
Underactive thyroid
Arthritis
Chronic high blood pressure
Chronic diabetes
High cholesterol
Acute urinary tract infection
Underactive thyroid
Arthritis

More about Dr. Margarita Borghini, MD

Dr. Margarita Borghini, MD has practiced medicine for over 12 years and is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Borghini is a member of the American Society of Bariatric Physicians, the Obesity Society, and the American College of Physicians. She specializes in the treatment of obesity. She is a graduate of Rutgers University (1993 Biology and Spanish Literature), Pennsylvania State College of Medicine (1997) and completed her residency at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (2000),where she received the 1999 RWJ Internal Medicine Program award for Humanism and Professionalism. Dr. Borghini has a passion for medical education. She has worked as a teaching faculty at Christ Hospital and is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine for the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. She believes that the practice of Medicine should be guided by evidence. She believes “a doctor should practice in a way that reflects scientific evidence”. Dr. Borghini is committed to equipping her patients with the tools that would allow them to live healthy and satisfying lives. Her approach to patient care reflects her strong believe that our emotions, life experiences, and sense of purpose have a direct impact on one’s health. Her passion for medicine and compassion for people has led her to participate in two medical missions to the Latin American country of Ecuador to serve poor communities. She is the founder of Moreno Medical Associates PC, an internal medicine practice established in 2000. Her career has been unique in that she has extensive experience in primary care as well as hospital medicine. She has worked as a hospitalist for many years. It is through these experiences that she has grown increasingly concerned with the health consequences of obesity. She is the founder and medical director of Center for Medical Weight Loss and Nutrition of Jersey City. This is a comprehensive and multidisciplinary program that seeks to partner with patients in achieving a healthy weight. Dr. Borghini was born in the Dominican Republic. She immigrated to the USA at the age of 13. She was one of the youngest students to graduate her high school class at the age of 16. She attributes her academic success to a very dedicated mother who nurtured her and sacrificed a great deal for her. She is the youngest of 5 children. Dr. Borghini enjoys cooking, interior design, gardening, and spending time with her husband and children.

Education & experience

Education

Medical School - Pennsylvania State University, Doctor of Medicine
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Residency in Internal Medicine

Practice

Moreno Medical Associates

Affiliation

Christ Hospital
Jersey City Medical Center

Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine

Professional memberships

American Society of Bariatric Physicians
Obesity Society
American College of Physicians

Awards and publications

1999 Robert Wood Johnson Internal Medicine Program award for Humanism and Professionalism

Background

Languages spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Female

NPI number

#1194802736

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.64
Wait time
3.48
Bedside manner
4.73
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Love her! Shes very caring, attentive, and thorough! The wait is kinda long even with an appointment but shes well worth it
Verified patient
Very much liked the woman who drew my blood--great bedside manner. I really liked how kind and patient Dr. Borghini was!
Verified patient
I saw her twice last year. I am going to make her my primary physician. Clear with advice, reassuring and professional.
Verified patient
Great office, everyone very helpful and and efficient. Got me in very quickly despite having a full waiting room.
Verified patient
Dr. Margarita is very sweet I just feel that at time she rushes the appointment because of how busy she is.
I thought she was extremely professional without being distant, she was thorough, kind, informative.
Verified patient
Todays visit was excellent. This is only my second visit and both times I was extremely satisfied.
Verified patient
I am a diabetic patient and she helped me to control my diabetes. Clean and friendly atmosphere.
Verified patient
I felt like they honestly cared about my well being. Would totally recommend.
Verified patient
Dr. Borghini was the nicest doctor I have ever met. Very compassionate.
Verified patient
she was very on top of her appointnents she took acare of ny problem
Office staff professional and nice but wait time is just long.
Unfortunately with Dr Borghini her work load does not give her the ability to dedicate her time to her patients. I went in with my husband because he was having nose bleeds. He remedy was to go home and relax it was not big deal. She also ordered up some blood work and told my husband that his lever had elevated levels making him and I extremely concerned. She did not follow up with us she mailed my husbands results basically indicating he was good to go. He office staff is clueless and cant even get contact information right. If your looking for a good physician look else where.
Great Doctor as is Dr. Pipchik.
Verified patient
The doctors office was packed but the doctor just came from vacation. However, the staff was very nice and did everything possible to get me through. A packed office also indicates a good doctor as long as the staff tries their best to get the patients through. This physician was very professional, kind, genuine and thorough.
My visit with the doctor was pleasurable. She was extremely thorough and seemed very knowledgeable. I thought the visit went quite well. My only complaint was when I had to go to the nurse for blood and urine test, they send you out of the office and down a long hallway to the rest room and there was a long wait. I do not see why they cant allow patients to use the restroom in their office.
Verified patient
Doctor margarita was amazing!!! He office was very clean and modern, her staff was pleasant and effecient. I will be seeing her again.
Very friendly and welcoming.
Verified patient
Dr Borghini was very knowledgeable, and professional. Fast but didn't feel herded down a check list out the door. ??????????(5 Stars) for likability. Never underestimate likability! Staff was professional and general office atmosphere was superb. This was my first visit here. Iv'e had VERY bad experiences with other doctors and their staff. This was refreshing.
Verified patient
I made an appointment and still wasn't seen until two hours after the appointment.according to the front desk ladies, making an appointment matters - then how did I end up waiting over two hours?
Verified patient
Dr. Borghini was wonderful! She was helpful and I didn't feel rushed at all. I waited about a half hour to see her, not bad because the office was busy.
Very thorough and kind.
Verified patient
She was really patient and devoted plenty of time listening to me. Although the wait time was bit more, but I don't mind it as the experience with the Doctor was excellent. Will highly recommend her for physician visit
Verified patient
Good job
Verified patient
GOOD JOB
Verified patient
She was amazing. Very thorough and concerned.
Verified patient
Doesn't listen to symptoms. Orders labs and never calls you with results. Answers phone and texts during your appointment that you waited and hour and 30 min for. I'm finding another doctor.
Verified patient
Office was very crowded, but the staff were very professional and took me in based on my appointment time. The process took around 20-25 minutes, but given there were around 10 people waiting when I got in, I was expecting an hour long wait. Dr. Borghini is very knowledgeable, patient and understanding. I would highly recommend her.
I've found my new Primary Care Physician! Dr. Borghini is great. She was clearly really busy and she treated me with great patience and care. I would certainly recommend her to anyone.
good job
Verified patient
Dr Borghini is so nice and helpful. She makes her patient feel very comfortable, She's very friendly. I was surprised by the quick service, I only waited 5 minutes before getting in the Dr room. I am very satisfied with the great service.
Verified patient
Awesome!
Verified patient
I would NEVER recommend going to this doctors office. Not only were the receptionists rude, I got there 15 minutes early so I could fill out paperwork. It took them 10 minutes to even find it and give it to me. My appointment was supposed to be a 10:15. I waited over an hour only to be called to move into yet ANOTHER WAITING ROOM! I have never had such an awful experience at a doctors office. If you have a set appointment there is absolutely NO reason to wait more than 15 minutes past the scheduled time. People make appointments around their own personal/work schedule. So unprofessional and completely unacceptable. I hope everyone on this site reads this and I strongly encourage you to find a different doctor and office all together.
Verified patient
She has a packed office because she is good. She asked the right questions, listened to my concerns and was really nice and diagnosed me very well. I will go to her as needed and already recommended her to others. Also, her staff is super professional, helpful and friendly.
Verified patient
Dr. Borghini is very nice but way too rushed. It's like she was in a hurry. I like to do research so when I brought up certain rebuttals to blood test results she was a bit offended although polite. But she didn't want to hear my side at all or how I felt about certain things. Symptoms are just as important as blood tests results! But anyway, she can be thorough and is pleasant, so why not?
Verified patient
This lady not only knew how to recognize a serious problem, but actually made me feel like she cared. 3rd doctor in a week, and she was the only one to practically force me into the hospital for evaluation (same day). Thanks to her, I was able to be formally diagnosed and already began my treatment. Thank you, Dr. Borghini.
Verified patient
I absolutely love doctor Borghini, she is extremely knowledgeable, compassionate, helpful and hilarious. I am undergoing new lifestyle changes and she makes me feel empowered. Without a doubt, I would recommend her to anyone.
Verified patient
Great doctor however there were a few minor items from a check up that her office was supposed to relay to me after the visit which never happened even after I followed up with a call.
Dr. Borghini is a great doctor. She creates a very friendly atmosphere. The decor of the clinic is also very nice. Just the wait time is a little bit on the long side. My appointment was at 11AM and I went to see her at 12:30.
Verified patient
I chose to see Dr. Borghini based on reviews and it definitely was a great choice. Friendly and helpful staff. Dr. Borghini was very kind and listened to everything I had to say. I did wait a whole though, almost over an hour long. But it was all worth it in the end. I would definitely go back.
Very helpful and accommodating to the insurance issue I had to deal with before I could be seen. Staff is kind, knowledgable and professional.
Verified patient
Very beautiful clean office..the staff were professional and friendly! The doctor was also professional pleasant and knowledgeable!
Amazing! She is friendly and knows her stuff. She also takes the time to explain whats shes doing and why and thats comforting. The staff is also very kind I finally found a new primary care physician!
Verified patient
overall, very impressive. my appt was made online, and short notice (was skeptical about this). dr. borghini clearly had a urgent matter going on when i arrived. emt's were escorting a patient to the hospital, plus there were others waiting to be seen. but dr. borghini maintained order calmly and directed her staff with competence. when i sat with dr. borghini she did not make me feel rushed, let me share my concerns, then explained things to me in a way that gave me reassurance. note: i am generally leery of doctors, never chose a primary care doc, and now seriously considering this doctor as my primary! note#2: my provider offers doctor searches through their website, it is horrible - would not have found dr. borghini w/o zocdoc. thanks!
Verified patient
It WAs Good BUt The Wait Time Was To Long
Verified patient
From the moment I walked in it was a professional and quiet office. Not overly packed and everyone was seen in a very orderly fashion. They brought me in 5 minutes early. The doctor spent a good 30 to 40 minutes listening and asking lots of questions to really get to the root of my health. I would highly recommend this doctor.
Dr.Margarita was very professional and understanding. She made me feel welcomed and is very proactive... The wait was long though.. That is what you have to deal with when you have a great doctor
Verified patient
I think she is really nice but the wait time was a little ridiculous and then her staff didn't even have my info in the computer. Also though she is listed as doing obgyn she actually doesn't. So if you're looking for that find another doctor.
Very friendly, but the wait was excessive.
She was very welcoming and helpful. She really takes an extra effort to actually listen. It was refreshing because I work closely with physicians who do not.
Frequently asked questions

Which hospital is Dr. Margarita Borghini affiliated with?

Dr. Margarita Borghini is affiliated with Christ Hospital and Jersey City Medical Center.

What practice does Dr. Margarita Borghini work with?

Dr. Margarita Borghini works with Moreno Medical Associates.

Where is Dr. Margarita Borghini's office located?

Dr. Margarita Borghini's office is located at 550 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306.

Which board certifications does Dr. Margarita Borghini have?

Dr. Margarita Borghini is certified by American Board of Internal Medicine.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Margarita Borghini?

Dr. Margarita Borghini frequently sees patients for Allergy Consultation, Annual Physical, Arthritis, Illness, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Margarita Borghini on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Margarita Borghini speak?

Dr. Margarita Borghini speaks English and Spanish.

How do patients rate Dr. Margarita Borghini in reviews?

152 patients have reviewed Dr. Margarita Borghini. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.64/5. They have a 4.73/5 rating for bedside manner and a 3.48/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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