Act On Total Health – Forest Hill Family Health

Act On Total Health - Forest Hill Family Health is a medical clinic in Newark, NJ, located at 465 Mt Prospect Ave. Under the clinical direction of Thomas R. Ortiz, MD, FAAFP, the practice has provided high-quality, personalized, and comprehensive primary care medical services for the entire family since 1984. The clinic is recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance as a Patient Centered Medical Home, offering acute, preventive, and chronic disease care alongside care management and individualized treatment plans.

The medical team includes six certified primary care practitioners, including an adult health practitioner, a physician assistant, a clinical pharmacist and certified diabetes educator, and a licensed practical nurse. Services cover treatment for injuries from home, sports, work, or auto accidents, as well as management of illnesses such as infections, abdominal pain, and back pain. The clinic manages chronic conditions including diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol, asthma, COPD, heart disease, thyroid disorders, depression, and osteoarthritis. Patients can utilize a patient portal to review medical records, view lab results, and securely message their doctor. Existing and new patients may request appointments, prescription refills, and referrals online or by calling the 24/7 hotline for medical emergencies. The clinic operates Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The practice holds a rating of 4.60 based on 269 reviews, reflecting a solid reputation and an established track record among the customers it has served in the area.

This medical clinic combines decades of specialized family medicine expertise with modern patient care tools to support the health of Newark residents.