Judith Kutzleb, DNP – Nurse Practitioner

Hawthorne, NJ – Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Judith Kutzleb, DNP is recognized as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for her contributions as a Pioneering Nurse Practitioner and Advocate for Preventive Medicine.

Dr. Judith Kutzleb, DNP, has established herself as a trailblazer in the field of nursing and patient care, operating one of the only independent private offices as a nurse practitioner. She is highly regarded for her proactive approach, focusing on preventative medicine for patients ranging from young adults to seniors. With expertise in managing both acute and chronic conditions such as COPD, diabetes, and hypertension, Dr. Kutzleb works to reduce hospitalizations and improve quality of life for her patients.

Her educational background is extensive, with a BA in psychology from Seton Hall University, a BSN and MSN from William Paterson University, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Dr. Kutzleb also completed residencies in congestive heart failure and traumatic brain injury at Hackensack University.

Throughout her career, she has made ground breaking research and multiple publications in Heart Failure and Traumatic Brain Injury management, she has combined clinical excellence with a commitment to education. She is also a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, the Society for Critical Care, and Sigma Theta Tau International.

Beyond her local practice, Dr. Kutzleb has extended her dedication to global service. Under Holy Name Medical Center, she participated in missionary work at a medical and critical care clinic in Miloit, Haiti.

With more than four decades of experience, Dr. Kutzleb remains devoted to her patients and to advancing the role of nurse practitioners in healthcare. She attributes her success to mentors Gloria Just, Ed.D., and Elizabeth Parietti, Ed.D., who helped shape her journey. Looking ahead, she plans to continue her work, guided by a passion for improving patient care and outcomes.

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