03/29/2025
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🌟 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: 𝗗𝗿. 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗳𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗼, 𝗢𝗕/𝗚𝗬𝗡 🌟
As we celebrate Doctors’ Day, we’re proud to spotlight Dr. Salvatore Carfagno, a dedicated OB/GYN who has been a solo practitioner at Advanced Care Ob/gyn since 2007. A graduate of Hahnemann University and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Carfagno also serves as an Associate Clinical Professor at PCOM, and mentors medical students, advanced practice providers, and local high school students aspiring to pursue medicine.
Dr. Carfagno says as an OB/GYN, he loves the ability to form long term relationships with patients and their extended families. “I’ve taken care of moms and delivered their babies, and now those children have grown up—and I’m delivering their babies, too. Few doctors get to experience that kind of long-term connection.”
He also emphasized the variety in the field. “I get to participate in some of the most sacred moments in a person’s life—the birth of a child. But it’s also a field that blends medicine, psychiatry, primary care, and surgical intervention, all within the context of women’s health.”
𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱, 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲
Dr. Carfagno tailors every patient’s care to their unique needs. “It’s important to look beyond medical charts and truly understand the person in front of you. For example, if I have a patient in her late 30s who had 3-4 pregnancy losses but desperately wants a child, rather that dismissing the issue as age-related, I take time to evaluate her and form a treatment plan so she can fulfill her dream.”
He also recognizes the important role he plays in helping women with the emotional and psychological aspects of patient care.
“Listening to what a patient isn’t saying is just as critical as diagnosing a physical condition. For example, if I have a patient who is experiencing emotional or physical abuse at home, I need to be able to pick up on that –I have to pay attention to body language and choice of words. All that goes into caring for a patient.”
On that note, his best advice for patients? “Always be honest and truthful with your doctor. Include your doctor in your life and don’t be afraid to tell them what’s going on – it leads to better care.”
𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆
In late 2024, Dr. Carfagno began performing robotic-assisted gynecologic surgeries using the da Vinci Xi surgical robot. “I originally trained in robotic surgery years ago, but at the time, it wasn’t practical. Now, it’s a game-changer and helps me take care of patients with minimal downtime, minimal post-procedural pain and minimal scarring. Before I’d have to make six-inch incisions for a cyst—now, I can accomplish the same results with just a few tiny holes. Patient satisfaction has improved exponentially.”
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁?
For Dr. Carfagno, Shore Medical Center’s Maternal Child Health unit is second to none. “I tell patients that at Shore, it’s like a village caring for them. Our nurses are incredibly compassionate, treating the mom, dad, and baby as a whole family unit. Plus, Shore offers 24/7 neonatology, OB/GYN, and pediatric coverage—an incredible advantage for higher-risk deliveries and ensuring the best care for both mother and baby.”
𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱
Outside of medicine, Dr. Carfagno prioritizes family time with his wife and their three adult children, who all live in different locations. “Time is the most valuable thing—not money, not cars, not houses. It’s fleeting, so I focus on family events and moments outside of work.” He credits his wife as his biggest supporter. “I couldn’t do this without her.”
Join us in celebrating Dr. Carfagno and all of our dedicated physicians this Doctors’ Day!
Learn more about Dr. Carfagno and his practice at www.advancedcareobgyn.com
