Dr. Jeffrey Levine
Family Medicine
Hillsborough, NJ
33 years experience male
Locations
Interactive Health Solutions
Hillsborough
Phone
Insurances accepted
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
About
Bio
Dr. Jeff Levine is Professor and Director of Women's Health Programs in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, and Professor in Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
Dr. Levine has been very active in women's health research and education. He has participated in over forty clinical trials as both a principal and co-investigator. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles, monographs, and book chapters. Dr. Levine has also given over a hundred CME and community presentations throughout the country. He also devotes much of his time to teaching medical students, residents and fellows. In 2005, Dr. Levine was selected as a UMDNJ Master Educator in recognition of his outstanding contributions.
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Family Medicine
Gynecology
Licenses
United States: New Jersey
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805 Answers
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Levineanswered
Family Medicine 33 years experience
You don't: Nuvaring, like birth control pills, helps prevent pregnancy primarily by inhibiting ovulation (preventing your ovary from releasing an egg), by tricki... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Call manufacturer: Call and ask you pharmacist. If they are not sure, call manufacturer's customer service number. Most drugs are not adversely affected by temperature... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 33 years experience
No: It is not uncommon for woman to have hormonal changes following a pregnancy, even if/when it ends in a miscarriage. if you are still having regular m... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Hyperprathyroidism: Primary hyperparathyroidism should be ruled out since you have elevated serum calcium level with normal vitamin D level. Your dr can check a PTH and ... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 33 years experience
Perimenopause: Although you are a few years younger than average onset, some women develop hot flushes in their late 30s due to hormonal fluctuations, which can also... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 33 years experience
Common: After stopping Depo Provera, (medroxyprogesterone) it can take up to a year or more for ypur menses to normalize, and even that long to regain fertili... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 33 years experience
May need change BCP: See your clinician - May need to change BCP progestin type. May also consider Nuvaring.
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 33 years experience
Double dose then dr: You can either double the dose (i.e. 20mg -> 40mg)) or frequency (1x/day -> 2x/day) or add an H2 blocker if taking a PPI. If on an H2 blocker, ... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Levineanswered
Family Medicine 33 years experience
Several options: There are several potential treatments, including motility drugs, implants to stimulate esophageal motiliity.
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A female asked:
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Family Medicine 33 years experience
Yes: Either Metronidazole or Doxycycline can cause gastrointestinal side effects, including diarrhea and anorexia if taken alone; taking both together cert... Read More
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A male asked:
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Family Medicine 33 years experience
Lactose intolerance?: Would help to know what specific symptoms you are having. Many patients with lactose intolerance can tolerate varying levels of lactose. It is possibl... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
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Family Medicine 33 years experience
Depends: It depends on your body's Total Energy Needs, and your Energy Availability (Calories In minus exercise and other daily activities). If you are in nega... Read More
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A female asked:
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Family Medicine 33 years experience
Yes!: Amoxicillin and NSAIDs, like dexibuprofen are often prescribed together to treat infections and secondary pain/inflammation. Take both with food to r... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 33 years experience
Likely folliculitis: Based on your description, lesions can be due to irritation from shaving. However if you have had unprotected sex with someone you hardly know or wit... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Levineanswered
Family Medicine 33 years experience
Yes: Plan B provides effective protection (~88%) against unintended pregnancy if taken appropriately, but it is certainly not 100%. Plan B works primarily ... Read More
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A 26-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Levineanswered
Family Medicine 33 years experience
Not indicated dose: The recommended dose of Azithromycin for Chlamydia is 1000mg (1gm) x 1 dose, not 500mg. You should be tested for Chlamydia and other STis. I encoura... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Levineanswered
Family Medicine 33 years experience
Some similar symptom: Best to ask your doctor why. It may be because both yeast vulvovaginitis and herpes genitalis can cause burning, swelling, itching and redness. He/s... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Levineanswered
Family Medicine 33 years experience
Depends: Ideally most adults should get 7-9 hours of sleep. However , some adults need less sleep. It is unlikely you will be able to adjust your sleep cycle i... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 33 years experience
Irregular Menses: It is common for young women to occasionally have their periods last longer/shorter, come early/late or miss them all together. If you continue to h... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Levineanswered
Family Medicine 33 years experience
Several Steps: - Avoid sun exposure
- Do not scratch or pick irritated areas
- Apply cool compresses
- Try 1% hydrocortisone cream
- Seek medical attention if your ... Read More
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A female asked:
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Family Medicine 33 years experience
Yes!: As long as Nexplanon / Implanon was inserted properly (not too deep / in correct area), it does not matter if it was inserted in a straight or diagona... Read More
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A 27-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Levineanswered
Family Medicine 33 years experience
Wax dosnt cause pain: Cerumen (ear wax) impaction can cause decreased hearing, but should not cause pain. Scratching or irritating your ear canal or perforating your ear d... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Levineanswered
Family Medicine 33 years experience
Possibly: Vaginal Yeast infections can be self-limited in otherwise healthy adult women. However, vaginal or oral anti fungal medications (for vulvovaginal can... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Levineanswered
Family Medicine 33 years experience
Need more info: In order to best answer ur question, I would need more info: Are u still pregnant? If so , how many weeks are u? If not, did u continue the pregnanc... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Levineanswered
Family Medicine 33 years experience
Yes but depends : Ur dr can order an ultrasound to evaluate different organs but needs to have a specific diagnosis to justify each exam. Sometimes an ultrasound tech ... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Levineanswered
Family Medicine 33 years experience
Several strategies: There are several techniques, topical agents, and SSRIs that can help delay ejaculation - see below for more details:
http://www.everydayhealth.com/se... Read More
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A male asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Levineanswered
Family Medicine 33 years experience
Silvadene (silver sulfadiazine): If first degree burn, often cool compresses and steroid cream may be sufficient.
If second degree burn, Silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) cream provides... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Levineanswered
Family Medicine 33 years experience
Prob b/w Day 14-16: This can vary slightly from month to month, but if your cycles are regular every 31 days then you probably ovulate most often between day 14 & 16.... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Levineanswered
Family Medicine 33 years experience
Ob/Gyn would not: If your friend had an abortion without complications, then her ob/gyn would not be able to tell just by examining her. However, if she is afraid to t... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Levineanswered
Family Medicine 33 years experience
Depends on Age/Other: It would help to know ur age and other info. The normal range between menses (periods) is 21-35 days. It is not uncommon for young women to occasional... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 33 years experience
EC can affect period: Hormonal Emergency contraception (EC) can affect your next period, causing it to come later. If your menstrual cycles are usually regular, then you a... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Levineanswered
Family Medicine 33 years experience
Check pregnancy test: A home pregnancy test will be highly accurate if it has been >2 wks since ur last act of unprotected sex, if u had unprotected sex. If negative, it... Read More
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A 30-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Levineanswered
Family Medicine 33 years experience
See clinician asap: Your symptoms combined with a history of smoking suggests you may have bronchitis. Asthma or COPD exacerbation, or Pneumonia are less likely but also ... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 33 years experience
Viral URI?: How was strep throat confirmed? Over 90% of throat infections are viral, which do not respond to antibiotics. Strep is less common at your age and w... Read More
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A member asked:
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Family Medicine 33 years experience
Get tested: May be as simple as concentrated urine due to inadequate fluids. However this can be indicator of infection, hemolysis or liver disease. Please see y... Read More
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A member asked:
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Family Medicine 33 years experience
My List: 1. Well-balanced Diet
2. Regular Aerobic, Resistance Exercise
3. Adequate Sleep
4. Positive Self-Esteem and Outlook on Life
5. Surround self with supp... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 33 years experience
Don't blame yourself: Please don't blame yourself for ectopic pregnancy; it was definitely not your fault. There are several potential causes for an ectopic. A history of c... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 33 years experience
Unlikely: Nexplanon is the most effective method of reversible contraception, because once it is placed, it works without any effort on patient's part until rem... Read More
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A male asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Levineanswered
Family Medicine 33 years experience
What: drug or substance are you referring to, and why were you taking it if you are so worried about it being detected in your urine? If you never took any... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 33 years experience
Endometrial shedding: Despite not having your period come on time, the endometrial lining of your uterus began shedding, causing brown streaks (hemolyzed blood) and red spo... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Levineanswered
Family Medicine 33 years experience
No: IIt is normal and common to have some pelvic cramping soon after you have a Mirena (levonorgestrel) IUD inserted. However, it is not normal to have t... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 33 years experience
Lamaze Class: I recommend participating in a Lamaze class or meeting with a Lamaze counselor to help you overcome your fear of a vaginal child birth. You might als... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Levineanswered
Family Medicine 33 years experience
An earache: It is not uncommon for mild middle or outer ear infections to cause pain without a fever or drainage. Try acetaminophen or ibuprofen. If your sympto... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Levineanswered
Family Medicine 33 years experience
Yes: Levonorgestel-containing emergency contraception like Plan B one step is effective up to five days after unprotected sex, but most effective within fi... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 33 years experience
BV?: How heavy are your periods. Heavy menstrual bleeding can lead to anemia and subsequent fatigue. Try Ibuprofen or Naproxen for your cramps. Vaginal ... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 33 years experience
Normal: It is not uncommon to have cramps after a transvaginal US or pelvic exam, since a foreign body - ultrasound probe or gloved hand often causes release ... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Levineanswered
Family Medicine 33 years experience
Need more info?: Most lumps in chest in young males are benign. If painless, mobile, rubbery, it is likely a lipoma. If more like water balloon, with central pore, i... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 33 years experience
Need more info: It is not common for ultrasounds to be used to diagnose intestinal problems. If your clinician is concerned about intestinal malrotation, blockage, et... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Levineanswered
Family Medicine 33 years experience
PUD: It sounds like you may be suffering from Peptic Ulcer Disease. See your clinician asap for further evaluation and treatment.
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 33 years experience
Cranberry tabs: Best option is to call your clinician. Many offices have protocol to treat UTIs over the phone in young healthy established patients with classic sym... Read More
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Oct 31, 2014
Dr. Levine is a keen observer and accurate reviewer of care, providing a unique and appreciated learning experience. His answers to patient questions reveals a thoughtful, well founded and compassion...Read More
Nov 28, 2014
Thank you Dr. Levin for sharing your valuable knowledge which both your peers and patients alike benefit from.
Nov 7, 2014
Dr. Levine is an astute clinician who I am delighted to endorse as a top clinician here on Health Tap.
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This made me feel good. Thanks! When cleared, I had thick yellow mucus with streaks of blood, little more actually. After this my soar throat felt better and my throat was recovering better.The mucus ...Read More
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This was very helpful. Thanks! I have felt to dizzy and just not right when I took the full dose at one time. I am otherwise very healthy with great blood test results so far in life. Hope to keep th...Read More
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Thank you. I am in immense pain. I paid $190 for 2 days without much relief. I have tingling in my right hand and cannot hardly move my head. He said he can help but now...Read More
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Mount Sinai School of Medicine, NY
Graduated 1990MD
Residency
OVERLOOK HOSPITAL
Completed 1993
Awards
Leonard Tow Award for Humanism in Medicine, Gold Foundation
Faculty Award & Induction, Gold Humanism Honor Society
Norman C. Edelman Clinical Mentoring Award
Affiliations
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
AAFP, NJAFP, ABFM, Society of Active Physician
Association Reproductive Health Professionals
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