May 22, 2025 Director of Newborn Nursery Honored as Monmouth Medical Center’s May Physician of the Month

Janice Lichtenberger, M.D., has been named Monmouth Medical Center’s Physician of the Month for May

Monmouth Medical Center pediatrician Janice Lichtenberger, M.D., has been named Physician of the Month for May. Presenting the award is MMC’s Chief Medical Officer Kenneth Granet, M.D. They were joined for the presentation by newborn nursery and postpartum team members and hospital leadership.

Long Branch, NJ, May 22, 2025 – Pediatrician Janice Lichtenberger, M.D., has been named Monmouth Medical Center’s Physician of the Month for May. Dr. Lichtenberger, who joined MMC in 2010, was praised for the outstanding job she does as medical director for the newborn nursery. Comments received in the nomination for Dr. Lichtenberger include:

  • “Dr. Lichtenberger is a rare ‘triple threat’ — excelling as a leader, clinician and educator.”
  • “Dr. Lichtenberger has consistently demonstrated exceptional skill, compassion and commitment to patient care, safety and staff education. She is an example of unwavering dedication to providing excellent patient-centered care. Her ability to handle complex medical cases with professionalism and empathy makes her truly stand out.”
  • “Dr. Lichtenberger demonstrates a deep and genuine concern for the well-being of all of her patients, and regularly goes above and beyond to make sure they are well taken care of.”

Thank you Dr. Lichtenberger for making a difference to our youngest patients and their families!

Contact: Kathy Horan
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