Dr. Persida Sarona Drotar, MD

Dr. Persida Drotar is a surgeon who specializes in critical care medicine and thoracic surgery, bringing 13 years of medical experience to her practice. She earned her medical degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine, where she developed expertise in complex surgical procedures involving the chest and critical patient care. Her background combines surgical precision with intensive care management, allowing her to treat patients requiring both operative intervention and comprehensive post-surgical monitoring. Dr. Drotar is fluent in both Spanish and English, enabling her to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Drotar maintains affiliations with Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center and practices at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, New Jersey. She focuses on treating coronary artery disease and provides specialized care for women with heart conditions. Her expertise extends to managing myocardial ischemia, a condition where the …heart muscle doesn't receive adequate blood flow. The procedures she performs include glucose monitoring tests and chest imaging studies to help diagnose and monitor various medical conditions.