Dr. Marjorie Affel, DO
Physician
Family Medicine
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Medical Expertise of Dr. Marjorie Affel, DO
Clinical Assistant Professor, Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
About Dr. Marjorie Affel, DO
Dr. Marjorie Affel's clinical interests include Women’s Health, Maternal-Child Care, Integrative Medicine, Substance Abuse care, group medical visits and care for underserved populations.
Dr. Affel speaks fluent Spanish. She will be caring for patients at the Prenatal Care Program as well as at our Family Medical Center in Woodbury.
Conditions Treated
Menopause
Menstrual Irregularities
Osteoporosis
Overweight and Obesity
Pregnancy
Procedures & Services
Contraception
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
Prenatal Care
Stop Smoking
Ultrasound (Prenatal and Gynecologic)
Vaccines (Immunizations)
Patient Education Resources
I have asthma. Should I have an asthma action plan?
It's important for those with asthma to have an asthma action plan.An asthma action plan is a written document that outlines specific steps for managing asthma symptoms and preventing asthma attac...
It's important for those with asthma to have an asthma action plan.An asthma action plan is a written document that outlines specific steps for managing asthma symptoms and preventing asthma attac...
I have COPD. What can help me breathe better?
Treatment for COPD can help improve breathing and slow the progression of the disease. Some treatments include:bronchodilators, which are medications that relax the muscles around the airways to help ...
Treatment for COPD can help improve breathing and slow the progression of the disease. Some treatments include:bronchodilators, which are medications that relax the muscles around the airways to help ...
I snore regularly. Should I be worried about sleep apnea?
Snoring is a common symptom of sleep apnea, a serious sleep disorder that causes a person to stop breathing for short periods of time during sleep. People with sleep apnea often snore loudly and frequ...
Snoring is a common symptom of sleep apnea, a serious sleep disorder that causes a person to stop breathing for short periods of time during sleep. People with sleep apnea often snore loudly and frequ...
What are some forms of contraception if I don't want to take birth control pills?
There are several forms of contraception available for individuals who do not want to take birth control pills. Some of the most popular options include:Intrauterine device (IUD): An IUD is a small, T...
There are several forms of contraception available for individuals who do not want to take birth control pills. Some of the most popular options include:Intrauterine device (IUD): An IUD is a small, T...
When should I consider taking a medication for osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a condition that causes the bones to become brittle and fragile, increasing the risk of fractures. Medications for osteoporosis are typically recommended when a person is at high risk ...
Osteoporosis is a condition that causes the bones to become brittle and fragile, increasing the risk of fractures. Medications for osteoporosis are typically recommended when a person is at high risk ...
Education & Training
Dr. Affel received her undergraduate degree from Tufts University in 2003 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology and a minor in Women’s Studies. She studied abroad at Facultad Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Dr. Affel received her medical degree in 2009 from the MD/MPH program at Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, and completed residency in 2012 at the Lawrence Family Medicine Residency based at the Greater Lawrence Family Health Center in Lawrence, Massachusetts.
Upon graduation, she joined the Lynn Community Health Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center north of Boston, where she worked until 2017. During her time there, she practiced full spectrum family medicine, including Labor & Delivery at North Shore Medical center from 2013 to 2015.
Dr. Affel received her medical degree in 2009 from the MD/MPH program at Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, and completed residency in 2012 at the Lawrence Family Medicine Residency based at the Greater Lawrence Family Health Center in Lawrence, Massachusetts.
Upon graduation, she joined the Lynn Community Health Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center north of Boston, where she worked until 2017. During her time there, she practiced full spectrum family medicine, including Labor & Delivery at North Shore Medical center from 2013 to 2015.