"The doctors of the future will give no medicine, but will interest his
patients in the care of the human frame, in diet and the cause and
prevention of disease."

- Thomas A. Edison

Dr. David Dornfeld

Dr. David Dornfeld has been a practicing Family Medicine in New Jersey since 1986. He received a bachelor's degree from the State University of New York at Stony Brook, and a Doctorate of Osteopathy from the New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. Osteopathic medical schools (D.O. degree) train students in all aspects of medicine that are taught in allopathic schools (M.D. degree). Additionally, Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine are trained to use their hands as diagnostic and treatment tools for: enhancing the immune system, improving lymphatic drainage of inflammatory conditions, and alleviating most musculoskeletal conditions.

After graduation from medical school, Dr. Dornfeld became board certified by the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians. He also has additional training in Travel Medicine, Emergency Medicine and has been certified by DAN (Divers Alert Network) in Diving Medicine. Throughout his medical career, he has been dedicated to diagnosing, treating and helping people by combining traditional with holistic medicine and natural therapies. Dr. Dornfeld's expertise in OMT (Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy) speeds his patient's recovery from most musculoskeletal ailments and makes them feel better.

In 1994 Dr. Dornfeld became Board certified by ACAM (the American College for the Advancement in Medicine). He continues to advance his knowledge and skills in alternative and traditional therapies, and tailors their use to the specific needs of each patient. This provides alternative and complimentary medicine to his patient's individual treatment requirements. These treatments include:
Chelation Therapy, Intravenous Vitamin Therapy, Natural Hormone Replacement, P-K Protocol, DAN! Protocols, Nutritional counseling and Evaluation and treatment of Neurotransmitter Dysfunction. Dr. Dornfeld became the 23rd physician in the World to pass his Board Examinations in Anti-Aging under the International Society of Anti-Aging and Longevity Medicine.

Dr. Dornfeld has received, and continues training in courses by DAN! - Defeat Autism Now. His desire for improving children and adults afflicted with Autism Spectrum Disorders, (i.e. Autism ADHD, ADD, Aspergers Syndrome) led him to incorporating Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy into his practice. HBOT has been shown to be of great benefit in many other neurological disorders as well. Family Wellness Center is an approved Provider by the International Hyperbaric Association.

In addition to his dynamic medical practice, Dr. Dornfeld is the School-Physician for over 3000 students at the Aberdeen- Matawan School district. He also is a Clinical Instructor of Family Medicine for the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-School of Osteopathic Medicine. He shares his experience and skills with medical students, who are invited to learn in his office. Among his favorite lessons for his students and patients is that the term "doctor" means "teacher". To this end he always tries to teach his patients proper eating habits, combined with proper exercise. This, plus reducing or correcting heavy metal and environmental pollutant accumulation, combine to help preserve his patient's ability to fight the aging process, while reducing their risks of developing cardiovascular problems or cancer.

When time permits, he enjoys scuba diving, under-water photography, snow and water-skiing.

Dr. Richard Lucente

Dr. Richard Lucente has been practicing at Family Wellness Center in New Jersey since January of 2008. Prior to that he has practiced in New York since 2001. He received a bachelor's degree from St John's University, and graduated Summa Cum Laude ranking first for all biology majors. He attended New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he received his D.O. degree, graduating with honors in Pharmacology, Toxicology, Physiology, Pathology and Cardiology. Dr. Lucente attended his residency at Lutheran Medical Center in Family Practice from 1998 through 2001, where he served as Chief Resident in 2001. He was nominated that year for the Bristol Myers outstanding resident award. Dr. Lucente stayed on staff as a clinical instructor of Family Practice until 2005, teaching residents and students about inpatient and office based Family Medicine as well as Osteopathic medical practices.

After graduation, Dr. Lucente became board certified by the American College of Osteopathic Physicians in Family Medicine. Dr. Lucente has additional training in Sports Medicine, Nutrition and Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy. He is a regional speaker in the fields of male and female Hormone Replacement Therapy, Fibromyalgia, cardiovascular disease and male sexual health. He currently speaks for several major pharmaceutical companies including Pfizer, Solvay and Forrest Pharmaceutical educating other physicians on current pharmaceutical therapies.

Currently Dr. Lucente has been voted one of America's Top Family Doctors from 2004 through 2008. He was also appointed as an associate clinical professor in Family Practice for NY College of Osteopathic Medicine. His professional memberships and certifications include ACAM (the American College for the Advancement of Medicine, NJOA (New Jersey Osteopathic Association, and the AAFP (American Academy of Family Practice). His clinical interests include male and female Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy, Thyroid Disease, Integrative Medicine, Anti-Aging Medicine, Clinical Nutrition and ADHD. Currently he is involved in several medical research studies involving Testosterone Replacement Therapy and Prostate Cancer. He is also a clinical investigator for on ongoing nationwide study on Testim, (a testosterone replacement therapy).

Dr. Lucente has been training under the guidance of Dr. David Dornfeld in the fields of Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Chelation Therapy and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and plans to incorporate more of these therapies into his current practice. His philosophy is that the body heals itself and physicians should not only treat disease, but prevent it as well. Our health is a product of our genetics and the environmental toxins that our bodies are exposed to. Reduction of exposure and elimination of these toxins will lead to optimal health.

In his free time, he enjoys golf, baseball and most of all spending time with his wife and son.