Jennifer Murphy, MD

Dr. Jennifer Murphy is a board-certified and fellowship-trained pediatric surgeon and part of Atlantic Medical Group. With privileges at both Morristown and Overlook medical centers, Dr. Murphy specializes in the surgical care of children – from newborns through adolescents and teenagers – understanding their anatomy, physiology and unique developmental needs. She provides state-of-the-art minimally invasive and traditional procedures for a range of childhood issues relating to illness, injury, disease and congenital conditions. Combining prudent, conservative decision-making with her training, experience, and cutting-edge surgical skill, Dr. Murphy strives to achieve the best possible outcomes for her young patients. She is certified by the American Board of Surgery and she talks with patients and families to ensure they understand their treatment options. After graduating magna cum laude from Boston College, Dr. Murphy completed her medical degree at Washington University School of Medicine, where she was awarded the Samson F. Wennerman Prize in Surgery for demonstrating promise in the field of surgery. She went on to pursue her surgical residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell and her fellowship training in pediatric surgery at Johns Hopkins University Hospital. She has presented medical research at the British Association of Pediatric Surgery and has published case reports in the Journal of Pediatric Surgery. Dr. Murphy is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization.