New hire adds rheumatology speciality to Mountainside Medical Group

Mountainside Medical Group has announced that Dr. Randolph Sanchez has joined the practice, adding rheumatology to the medical group’s specialty offerings.

Sanchez treats a variety of autoimmune diseases in adult patients that can affect the bones, joints and muscles, causing pain, swelling and deformity.  He strives to deliver patient- centered care, where decisions are made jointly after considering a patient’s personal lifestyle and experience, a press release announcing the appointment said.

“My goal is to focus on the care of the person, not just the disease,” he said. “A disease should not define a person. Focusing on my patient’s needs in the context of their disease will often lead to the best outcomes.”

Sanchez received his medical degree from Ibero-American University in the Dominican Republic. He completed his internal medicine residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn. He is fellowship-trained in rheumatology from the University of Pennsylvania. His special interests include lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis.

Outside of medical practice, he enjoys live music in a variety of genres and playing the guitar.  He is a self-professed “foodie” and welcomes recommendations for new restaurants or recipes to cook at home.

Sanchez will see patients in the Mountainside Medical Office Building, 311 Bay Ave., Glen Ridge, mountainsidemedicalgroup.com.