Hands-on Care Vitally Important to NJ Primary Care Doctor
May 30, 2024
When family medicine specialist John Mosko, D.O., sees a patient, it’s more than a quick once over—it’s a head-to-toe assessment of mental and physical health.
“My goal is patient-oriented medicine,” he says. He adheres to the philosophy of osteopathy in his practice, that of a whole-person approach to hands-on care.
“The osteopathy philosophy states that the human body consists of a body, mind and spirit, and form and function are intertwined,” he says. “The body has an innate ability to self-heal and self-regulate. Finally, a physician forms their treatment based on the first three principles, and so do I.”
Dr. Mosko practices at Hackensack Meridian Medical Group Primary Care—Forked River and is affiliated with Southern Ocean Medical Center.
Why did you choose to practice family medicine?
I originally liked surgery, but then I thought that might mean detachment from my patients. I like to build a rapport with my patients and to work with the same people over the course of time while addressing a wide variety of their concerns. That’s what steered me to family medicine.
If you weren’t practicing medicine, what might you be practicing?
Seriously, a cello in the opera pit or in an orchestra. I am a lifelong cellist and have been playing since fifth grade. In college, I did a double major: biology and music. I don’t think I would have been a soloist but would have played in an ensemble. I still play on occasion, and I dabble with other instruments like harmonica, concertina (a small button accordion), ukulele and a dulcimer I can play like a guitar.
What are you reading right now?
Right now, I’m rereading The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R. R. Tolkien. When you’re younger, and you lack life experience, you can blaze through a novel like that and miss the details. I did read it once, but now I understand the nuances of it.
Do you have any other hobbies?
I’m picking up wood carving, a skill my grandfather showed me when I was young. I inherited his tools after he passed away, but I’m also getting some new knives. It’s nice to have something in your hand to do tactile and engaging activities. That’s why I like the hands-on capability I share with my patients.
Next Steps & Resources
- Meet our source: John Mosko, D.O.
- To make an appointment with Dr. Mosko or a primary care doctor near you, call 800-756-1282 or visit our website
- Learn more about primary care services at Hackensack Meridian Health
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