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Dr. Alexandra Caracitas, DO

Family Medicine*
4.2 (10)
Map Pin Small Garwood, NJ
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Alexandra Caracitas, DO

Dr. Alexandra Caracitas, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist in Garwood, NJ. They specialize in Family Medicine, has 24 years of experience, and is board certified in Family Practice/OMT. They graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and is affiliated with JFK University Medical Center and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Caracitas an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Caracitas works at Union County Healthcare Associates in Garwood, NJ. They frequently treat conditions like Vitamin B12 Deficiency along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Caracitas' Office Locations

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    Union County Healthcare Associates
    300 South Ave, Garwood, NJ 07027 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (908) 506-4533

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Vitamin B12 Deficiency
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Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Immunization Administration
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Acne
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
ADHD and-or ADD
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Allergic Conjunctivitis
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Anemia
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Anxiety
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Arthritis
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Atherosclerosis
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Atrophic Vaginitis
Back Pain
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Boil
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Bronchitis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chest Pain
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Chronic Sinusitis
Cold Sore
Conduct Disorder
Constipation
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
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Dermatitis Due to Drugs
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Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Difficulty With Walking
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Dizziness
Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
Earwax Buildup
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Excessive Sweating
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Folic Acid Deficiency
Fungal Nail Infection
Gait Abnormality
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Genital Herpes
Gout
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Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Herpes Simplex Infection
Hives
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Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypogonadism
Hypothyroidism
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Joint Pain
Knee Sprain
Laryngitis
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Pain
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Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Lyme Disease
Malaise and Fatigue
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Nausea
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Neck Muscle Strain
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Peptic Ulcer
Perimenopause
Pharyngitis
Pinched Nerve in Back
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Potassium Deficiency
Prostatitis
Rash
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Ringworm
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Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shortness of Breath
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Strep Throat
Symptomatic Menopause
Tension Headache
Testicular Dysfunction
Thyroid Goiter
Tinea Versicolor
Tinnitus
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Tobacco Withdrawal
Tonsillitis
Urinary Incontinence
Vertigo
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Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.2
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    Specialties*
    • Family Medicine

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    Years of Experience
    • 24 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Portuguese
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    Gender
    • Female
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    NPI Number
    • 1780642926
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Family Practice/OMT
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • JFK University Medical Center
    • Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Alexandra Caracitas, DO is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Caracitas is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Caracitas has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Caracitas works at Union County Healthcare Associates in Garwood, NJ. View the full address on Dr. Caracitas’s profile.

    Dr. Caracitas has seen patients for Vitamin B12 Deficiency, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Caracitas on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    10 patients have reviewed Dr. Caracitas. The overall rating for this provider is 4.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Caracitas.

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