HMH - Primary Care - West Long Branch - Norwood Avenue
Internal Medicine • Long Branch, NJ
Clinic Type
Internal Medicine
Address
West Long Branch, NJ
Phone
732-222-7800
consumerservices@hmhn.or
Opening Hours
7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Telehealth
Virtual visits On-Demand available
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
Credit Card, Cash, Insurance
Languages Spoken
FAQs
What services does the West Long Branch Norwood Avenue location offer?
Annual wellness exams, vaccines, same-day sick appointments, and management of chronic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol.
Does the office offer same-day sick appointments?
Yes. If you’re feeling sick or need quick care, the West Long Branch office provides same-day appointments whenever possible. Call 732-222-7800 to check availability.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Hackensack Meridian Health - Dr. Alex Gusler: 4.8 out of 5 (306 ratings)
- Hackensack Meridian Health - Dr. Opal V. Thakar: 5 out of 5 (271 ratings)
- Hackensack Meridian Health - Giacomina Carmela Sorezza, APN: 4.9 out of 5 (163 ratings)
Patients praise
- Highly rated providers with excellent bedside manner
- Patients feel heard and comfortable during appointments
- Compassionate and caring medical staff
- Established practice with a legacy of community care
Common complaints
- Difficulty navigating appointment scheduling or using phone systems to reach staff
- Occasional long wait times
- Issues with MyChart or incomplete electronic health record access
"Highly recommend Dr. Opal Thakar. She goes out of her way to make you feel comfortable... 10/10 bedside manner, and she hasn't been wrong yet with a diagnosis."
— BusinessYab/Patient Review"I do not like going thru a middle person to make an appointment."
— Hackensack Meridian Health - Patient Review"As said before Dr Gusler is an excellent, caring doctor that I feel very..."
— Hackensack Meridian Health - Patient ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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