Raymond Marotta, M.D., Board-Certified Family Physician, is Named Physician Difference Maker of the Year

CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE – Cape Regional Health System has announced that Raymond Marotta, M.D., Board-Certified Family Physician with Cape Regional Physicians Associates, has been named Physician Difference Maker of the Year for 2016.
His nomination read, “Dr. Marotta is truly a difference maker. He always puts his patients first and at the same time makes Cape Regional Heath System shine! He consistently creates a WOW experience making every interaction both personal and positive. Recently, one of Dr. Marotta’s elderly patients needed surgery in Philadelphia, however, the patient did not have transportation. Without hesitation, Dr. Marotta drove her to Temple University Hospital at 3 a.m. In the office, Dr. Marotta makes everyone laugh, both patients and staff, by playing jokes and singing songs. He listens carefully to everyone’s concerns and goes out of his way to make a difference in how people are feeling. His smile and caring attitude are contagious and have set a very high standard throughout Cape Regional Physicians Associates. Dr. Marotta is an absolute pleasure to work with as he always goes out of his way to truly make a difference. His kind, caring and compassionate nature makes him stand out from his peers—thank you Dr. Marotta for making a difference.”
Dr. Raymond Marotta has practiced in Cape May County since 1988. He is a native of Atlantic County and is a graduate of Rutgers University. In 1983, he graduated from UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School, and then completed a residency in Family Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in 1986. He subsequently became board certified in family medicine and earned a certificate of added qualifications in geriatrics.
After his residency, Dr. Marotta practiced family medicine in Tuckerton, N.J. In 1988, he and his family moved to Cape May County where he served as the Chief of the Medical Branch at the United States Coast Guard Dispensary as a commissioned officer in the United States Public Health Service. After his Public Health Service obligation in 1994, he joined North Wildwood Medical Associates where he worked until joining Cape Regional Physicians Associates in June 2011. Dr. Marotta has served as school physician for the Middle Township and North Wildwood School Districts. He has been involved in Volunteers in Medicine of Cape May County and has been active in the county community health clinics. Dr. Marotta has a special interest in geriatrics, community health, and palliative and home care. He and his wife, Mary, live in Middle Township. The couple has three grown children. In his spare time, he enjoys kayaking with his family and friends, woodworking, and playing the guitar.
The Difference Maker Team Member Recognition Program recognizes Difference Makers who exemplify Cape Regional Health System’s Service Standards. Team Members who make a difference and create an exceptional patient, visitor and employee experience every day.
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