Dr. Philip Lena, MD, Monroe Township, NJ

About Dr. Philip Lena

Philip D. Lena, MD, is a board-certified Family Medicine physician committed to providing comprehensive primary care rooted in trust, compassion, and lasting patient relationships. Dr. Lena began his professional career as a mechanical engineer after earning his bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Northeastern University. He later chose to pursue medicine, completing a post-baccalaureate program at Drexel University College of Medicine before earning his medical degree from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and completing his Family Medicine residency at Overlook Medical Center in Summit, New Jersey. Dr. Lena enjoys caring for patients across a wide range of medical concerns, with a focus on preventive care, healthy lifestyle counseling, chronic disease management, and evidence-based medicine. He believes exceptional healthcare begins with listening, ensuring patients feel heard and respected, and partnering with them to make informed decisions that support lifelong health. Inspired by his faith, family, and the physicians who cared for those he loves, Dr. Lena chose Family Medicine because it allows him to care for the whole person, not just the disease. He considers it a privilege to guide patients through every stage of their health journey and strives to provide the same compassion, trust, and dedication that first inspired him to pursue medicine. Outside of medicine, Dr. Lena enjoys spending time with his family, staying active through fitness and basketball, traveling, watching movies, and reading comic books.

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Popular visit reasons

Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam

Annual Physical

Chicken Pox

ENT Consultation

Erectile Dysfunction (ED) Shockwave Therapy

Illness

Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome

Psychiatry Consultation

Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam

Annual Physical

Chicken Pox

ENT Consultation

Office locations

Solara Health NJ (1 of 2)

2 Research Way, Suite 301, Monroe Township, NJ 08831

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Solara Health NJ (2 of 2)

579-A Cranbury Rd, Ste 103, East Brunswick, NJ 08816

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Education and background

Practice names

Solara Health NJ

Board certifications

American Board of Family Medicine

Education and training

Medical School - Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Doctor of Medicine
Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center (Residency)

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1033806948

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What practice does Dr. Philip Lena work with?

Dr. Philip Lena works with Solara Health NJ.

Where is Dr. Philip Lena's office located?

Dr. Philip Lena has 2 office locations, including in Monroe Township and East Brunswick, view full addresses on Dr. Lena's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Philip Lena have?

Dr. Philip Lena is certified by American Board of Family Medicine.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Philip Lena?

Dr. Philip Lena frequently sees patients for Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam, Annual Physical, ENT Consultation, Illness, and Psychiatry Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Philip Lena on their profile.