Dr Mark Najjar

Board Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician
1354 State Route 36 Airport Plaza
Hazlet, NJ 07730
732-264-2233

Meet Our Staff

At Airport Plaza Chiropractic Center, we recognize that your choice of a chiropractor in Hazlet is driven both by the chiropractor's competency and personality. When searching for chiropractic treatment, you need a chiropractor who is experienced, understanding and supportive. You get this caring attitude from all the staff at Airport Plaza Chiropractic Center every day. Our staff works together as a team to ensure we are responsive to your needs and keep you informed about your health issues. We look forward to getting to know you.

Dr. Mark A. Najjar, D.C., C.C.S.P.
Board Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician with 25 years of experience

Professional Experience

AIRPORT PLAZA CHIROPRACTIC CENTER
Hazlet, NJ.  1987-Present

• Superior diagnostic skills and treatment planning with proficient execution.
• Remarkable knowledge of injuries and effects of diseases on the human body.
• Specialist in reading and taking X-Rays of the cervical, thoracic, lumbar spine, extremities and making diagnosis'.
• Excellent chiropractic, orthopedic, neurological physicals, and radiographic examinations.
• Strong ability to effectively prepare long/short-term treatment programs and deliver quality treatment.
• Exceptional range of chiropractic services including state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment.

SOLE PRACTIONER

• Talented and accomplished Doctor of Chiropractic with extensive background in management, chiropractic consulting and business operations.
• Supervise Office Manager and Chiropractic Assistant.
• Manage and maintain highly successful chiropractic practice.
• Develop all marketing and advertising plans.
• Located office space, negotiated lease, and hired/trained administrative staff.
• Implemented and manage computerized billing, administration and insurance management systems.

Education

PALMER COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC-Doctor Of Chiropractic-June 1985
Davenport, IA.  September 1981-June 1985

CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK (College Of Staten Island)-Biology Major
Staten Island, NY.  September 1977-June 1981 

LICENSURES

• Graduate-Chiropractic Rehabilitation Physician
  
• Board Eligible-Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College-May 1998
• Diplomate-American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians
• Board Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician-October 1995
• Diplomate-Board Certified New York State License-April 1988
• Diplomate-The National Board Of Chiropractic Examiners-October 1986
• Diplomate-Board Certified New Jersey State License-1986

CERTIFICATIONS

• Certification In Nutrition-University Of Bridgeport-College Of Chiropractic-11/08-01/09
• Certification In Anti Aging-University Of Bridgeport-College Of Chiropractic-12/07
• Certificate Of Risk Management:  X-Rays-Council For NJ Chiropractors-3/00
• CPR & AED Certified Since 1995-American Heart Association
• Certificate Of Proficiency In Chiropractic X-Ray-Palmer College Of Chiropractic-6/85
• Certificate Of Proficiency In Pettibon-Palmer College Of Chiropractic-6/84
• Certificate Of Proficiency (Practical Examination In Extremity Adjusting) Dr. M.R. Mally-Extremity Dyskinetics-10/82

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• Association Of New Jersey Chiropractors-Member
• American Chiropractic Association-Member
• American Chiropractic Association Council On Sport Injuries & Physical Fitness-Member
• F.C.E.R.-Foundation For Chiropractic Education & Research-Member
• Hazlet Business Association-Member
• New Jersey Chiropractic Society-Member (Executive Circle)
• International Chiropractors Association-Past Member
• Chamber Of Commerce-Past Member
• Palmer Alumni Association-Past Member

PROFESSIONAL TECHNIQUES

• Palmer Package: 
  Diversified/Gonstead
  Thompson Drop Technique Pettibon/Pierce
• Shoulder/Hip/Pelvis/Knee/Gait Evaluation & Adjustments
• Rehabilitative Exercise Instruction Screenings
• Cox Flexion/Distraction
• Activator
• Spinal Decompression
• Kinesiology
• Ergonomics Consulting
• Traction
• SOT
• Toggle
• Manual Traction
• Motion Palpation
• Varied Soft Tissue Techniques
• Active Release Techniques
• Mally Extremity Adjusting
• Nimmo
• Physiotherapies/Modalities

POST GRADUATE WORK AND CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS

• Association Of NJ Chiropractors-2009 Spring Convention-Asbury Park, NJ-4/25-4/26/09
• Essentials Of Spinal MRI-(4 CEU) & Highmark Takes Over NJ Medicare-(1 CEU)
• University Of Bridgeport College Of Chiropractic-Online Continuing Education Certification In Nutrition-11/08-01/09 (12 CEU)
• University Of Bridgeport College Of Chiropractic-Online Continuing Education
• Certification In Anti Aging-12/07 (12 CEU)
• Practice Xcelerator/Foot Levelers-Webinar For Education Strategies-11/29/07
• Association Of NJ Chiropractor Retention Seminar-Woodbridge, NJ-11/15/07
• Association Of NJ Chiropractors Sports Council-3/15/07 (3 CEU)
• N Y Chiropractic College-Foot Levelers-Woodbridge, NJ-12/2-12/3/06-(12 CEU)
• Association Of NJ Chiropractors Medicare Seminar-North Brunswick, NJ-12/08/05
• Master Circle Mega Super Conference-Las Vegas, NV-11/ 3-11/5/05
• Master Circle Seminar-East Brunswick, NJ- 9/16-9/17/05
• Total Solutions Conference-Colorado Springs, CO-8/10-8/14/05 (26 CEU)
• NY Chiropractic College/Foot Levelers Mega Conference-Secaucus, NJ 12/3-12/4/04 (20 CEU)
• NY Chiropractic College/Foot Levelers Mega Conference-Newark, NJ 10/17-10/19/03 (20 CEU)
• NJ Chiropractic Society-Implementation Of HIPPA Guidelines In NJ-9/26/02 (3 CEU)
• NJ Chiropractic Society Sports Council-Newark, NJ-5/18-5/19/02 (12 CEU)
• Charles Seminars Inc.-Applied Kinesiology-New York, NY-11/17/01 (12.5 CEU)
• Life Chiropractic College West-Risk Management:  Chiropractic X-Ray Jamesburg, NJ-3/18/00 (8 CEU)
• Chiropractic Sports Science Symposium 2000-Baltimore, MD-3/9-3/12/00 (22 CEU)
• Parker School For Professional Success-Post Graduate Course.  Atlantic City, NJ
  9/16-9/18/99 (36 CEU)
• Graduate-Chiropractic Rehabilitation Physician-May 1998 (108 Hours)
• Board Eligible-Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College
• Parker School For Professional Success-Post Graduate Course.  Las Vegas, NV
  7/16-7/19/98 (36 CEU)
• Synergy Therapeutic Seminar-Post Graduate Course On Rehabilitation 4/5/97 (12 CEU)
• Dr. Kelly Thompson’s Seminar-Corporate Health Fairs Essential-8 Hour Seminar-4/27/96
• American Chiropractic Board Of Sports Physicians-New York Chiropractic College
• Board Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician-October 1995 (120 Hours-1994/1995)
• Dr. Cox's Disc Reduction Seminars-October 1994
• Dale Carnegie Graduate-12/17/93-Twelve Week Course
• Dr. Dan Murphy's Whiplash & Spinal Seminars 1992
• New Jersey Chiropractic Seminars On:  Imaging, Insurance & Risk Management
• Dr. David Singer-2 Year Training Program 1990-1992
• Dynamic Essentials Seminars-Techniques/Philosophy/Chiropractic Management
• Academy For The Advancement Of Chiropractic & Professional Development Corporation- Dr. Jerry Campbell-Chiropractic Management/Personal Injury 1988-1990
• Dr. Irene Gold Preparation For New York State License 1988
• Dr. Irene Gold-Preparation For National Board Exam 1986
• Dr. Irene Gold-Preparation For New Jersey State License 1986

HONORS

• Certificate Of Scholastic Achievement In Pursuance Of Doctorate In Chiropractic-
  Delta Sigma Chi Fraternity-3/85-Palmer College Of Chiropractic
  
• Certificate Of Merit-Delta Sigma Chi Fraternity-6/84-Palmer College Of Chiropractic  

AWARDS

• Certificate of Appreciation-United States Marine Corps Reserve-TOYS FOR TOTS 2007
• Medical Volunteer Certificate-ING NEW YORK CITY MARATHON 2003
• Medical Volunteer Certificate-NEW YORK CITY MARATHON 2002
• Medical Volunteer Certificate-NEW YORK CITY MARATHON 2000
• Certificate of Appreciation-Riverview Medical Center-April 1998
• Certificate of Appreciation-United States Marine Corps Reserve-TOYS FOR TOTS 1994
• Honor Roll-National Chiropractic Legal Action

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

• 2009 Spring Food Drive Benefiting Holy Family Church
• TOYS FOR TOTS Drive Benefiting United States Marine Corps Reserve-12/20/08
• Thanksgiving Food Drive November 2008 Benefiting Holy Family Church
• Picture With SANTA Benefiting TOYS FOR TOTS-United States Marine Corps Reserve-12/15/07
• Thanksgiving Food Drive November 2007 Benefiting Holy Family Church
• Kids Day America 2006-Money Raised For The Monmouth & Ocean County Food Banks
• Kids Day America 2005-Money Raised For The Monmouth & Ocean County Food Banks
• United States Marine Corps Reserve-TOYS FOR TOTS, Clothing & Food Drives
• The Manna House-Food & Coat Drives Benefiting Homeless Women & Children
• Muscular Dystrophy Association-Money Raised & Donated
• Multiple Sclerosis Association-Money Raised & Donated

SEMINARS AND LECTURES

• Developed community educational programs for a wide variety of groups/organizations and recreational facilities.
• Conducted Public Seminars On:
  
  • Chiropractic Health
  • Wellness
  • Stress
  • Exercise
  • Diet/Nutrition
  • Posture/Scoliosis Screenings
• Seminars/Lectures & Screenings At:
  
  • Verizon
  • Home Depot
  • Costco
  • Riverview Medical Center
  • Cadbury Schweppes

TELEVISION/RADIO

• ON-AIR DOCTOR “The Medical Minute”
  WCNJ-FM RADIO

PUBLICATIONS

• Research Dissertations-Published By CUNY-Summer 1980
• “Observational Behavior Of Rodents After Surgical Procedures To Analyze/Observe Primary & Secondary Gender Roles.” 
• “Biological Sterilization Of Rats To Control The Rat Population In New York City.”
• “Developmentation Of Food Products To Sterilize Sperm In Rats To Prevent & Control Population.”