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You do not have to drive to the city for great care. Sussex County has a strong lineup of doctors and dentists, and some of them grew up here or have served local families for decades. We put together 11 top doctors and dentists in Sparta and Newton to know in 2026.
Every practice below has an office in Sussex County, and most make it easy to request an appointment online. Always talk with any provider about whether a treatment is right for you.
1. Dr. Samuil Rafailov, NJ Aesthetic Surgery, Sparta
Dr. Samuil Rafailov is a cosmetic surgeon who sees patients at NJ Aesthetic Surgery, 61 Main St. in Sparta, and shares his work on Instagram as @doclookgood. He offers cosmetic surgery, including breast procedures, right in town.
Rafailov earned his medical degree at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, completed his surgical residency at Flushing Hospital Medical Center and a cosmetic surgery fellowship, and is board certified in general surgery. Call 973-323-2400, email njaestheticsurgery@gmail.com or book online.
2. Dr. Mokhtar Asaadi, Bella MediSpa & Salon, Newton
Dr. Mokhtar Asaadi is the medical director at Bella MediSpa & Salon, 277 Newton Sparta Road in Newton, where he offers free consultations on scheduled dates. He is double board certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
Asaadi is a past chairman of plastic surgery at St. Barnabas Medical Center, trained at Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital, and belongs to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the Aesthetic Society. Bella has served Sussex County since 1989. Call 973-579-7709 or email info@bellamedispaandsalon.com, and see Dr. Asaadi’s page.
3. Dr. Krystian Jarosz, Skylands Orthodontics, Sparta
Dr. Krystian Jarosz is a board certified orthodontist with Skylands Orthodontics, which has served Sussex County since 1991 from offices at 21 Lafayette Road in Sparta and on County Road 517 in Vernon. Both offices offer complimentary consultations.
While training at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, Jarosz was named the top orthodontic resident in America by the Journal of Clinical Orthodontics, and he graduated first in his class, summa cum laude, from NJIT. Call 973-729-9923, email frontdesk@skylandsorthodontics.net or request an appointment.
4. Dr. Scott J. Ruvo, Sparta Dental Arts, Sparta
Dr. Scott J. Ruvo grew up in Sussex County, played football and wrestled at Pope John, and came home to practice cosmetic and family dentistry at Sparta Dental Arts, 25 Main St. He also co-owns Vernon Dental Arts.
Ruvo trained in advanced cosmetic dentistry through the Rosenthal Institute, the Pankey Institute and The Aesthetic Advantage, and he is a Fellow of both the International College of Dentists and the American College of Dentists. He has been voted one of New Jersey’s Top Dentists several times and volunteers on dental missions to the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Call 973-729-5242 or request an appointment.
5. Dr. Timothy Blackwell, Premier Health Dermatology, Newton
Dr. Timothy Blackwell is a dermatologist and Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology who sees patients at Premier Health Dermatology, 136 Woodside Avenue in Newton.
Blackwell earned his biology degree at Lafayette College and his medical degree at Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, served as chief intern at Jefferson Health New Jersey and completed his dermatology residency at Hackensack Meridian Palisades Medical Center. He has also authored peer-reviewed publications. Call the Newton office at 973-300-0222.
6. Dr. James Shahinian, Gentle Dentistry Sparta, Sparta
Dr. James Shahinian practices general and cosmetic dentistry, including Invisalign, at Gentle Dentistry Sparta, 25 Woodport Road. He graduated from the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and completed an advanced general dentistry residency at NYU/Lutheran Medical Center.
Outside the office he is a classically trained pianist who also plays guitar and writes music. Call 973-729-9044 or request an appointment online.
7. Dr. Emma Quigley, Sparta Dental Associates, Sparta
Dr. Emma Quigley practices family and cosmetic dentistry at Sparta Dental Associates, 332 Sparta Avenue, alongside Dr. Jay Cazes. The practice offers veneers, implants, bonding and everyday family care.
Patient reviews shared by the practice praise Quigley for her patience and for how well she works with young children, including kids at their very first dental visit. Call 973-712-8910, email info@spartadentalassociates.com or use the contact page.
8. Dr. Michael P. Lateiner, Newton-Sparta Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, Newton
Known to kids as Dr. Mike, Dr. Michael P. Lateiner has been a board certified pediatric dentist since 2009. He leads Newton-Sparta Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics at 11 Lawrence Road in Newton, a practice with eight pediatric dentists and three orthodontists.
Lateiner earned his DMD and his pediatric dentistry specialty at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, trains dental residents at Morristown Memorial Hospital and has been named one of New Jersey Family magazine’s Favorite Kids’ Doctors. Call 973-300-0002 or request an appointment.
9. Dr. Anthony J. Papadopoulos, Advanced Dermatology Associates of Sussex County, Sparta
Dr. Anthony J. Papadopoulos is a board certified dermatologist at Advanced Dermatology Associates of Sussex County, 1 Centre Street in Sparta. He focuses on melanoma and skin cancer, Mohs surgery and facial cosmetic dermatology.
Papadopoulos graduated from UMDNJ medical school, completed his dermatology residency at Georgetown University Hospital and a fellowship at the Dermatologic Surgicenter in Philadelphia, and is affiliated with Newton Medical Center. He speaks Greek and is accepting new patients. Call 973-729-3945.
10. Dr. Marlayna C. Best, Best Dental Care NJ, Newton
Dr. Marlayna C. Best runs Best Dental Care NJ at 40 Park Place in Newton, offering general and cosmetic dentistry along with veneers, Invisalign, whitening, Botox and dermal fillers.
Best earned her DMD from the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 2012 and completed a general practice residency at Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn. Call 973-383-5700 or request an appointment.
11. Dr. James Porter, Advocare Sussex County Pediatrics, Newton
Dr. James Porter is a board certified pediatrician at Advocare Sussex County Pediatrics, 39 Newton Sparta Road in Newton, and is affiliated with Newton Medical Center.
Porter graduated from UMDNJ medical school and completed his residency at University Hospital in Newark. Call the Newton office at 973-383-9841 or visit Advocare’s site.
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