Alexandra Caracitas, DO

Primary Care

Alexandra Caracitas, DO, is a highly regarded board-certified Family Medicine physician. Dr. Caracitas earned her medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey- School of Osteopathic Medicine (Rowan- SOM)  in 2000. She completed her internship at Kennedy Memorial Hospital and residency training at Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center. 

Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on providing comprehensive and continuous healthcare with an emphasis on preventive care and the management of chronic conditions. Dr. Caracitas is dedicated to providing high-quality, individualized care with compassion. She strives to not only provide preventive medicine, but also to diagnose, treat diseases, and shape the plan of care based on the unique personality and circumstances of each patient. Dr. Caracitas is committed to keeping current with the new developments, guidelines and procedures in her field. She was chosen as a Top Doc by NJ Top Docs in 2024 and 2025. She is a member of the American Osteopathic Association and the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians.

Alongside her primary responsibilities in the field, Dr. Caracitas enjoys spending time with her family/friends, traveling, reading, hiking, and volunteering in the local community.

 


Languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish

Education & Training

MemberAmerican Osteopathic Association, American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians
Medical SchoolRowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
ResidencyOur Lady of Lourdes Medical Center
InternshipsKennedy Memorial Hospitals
Board CertificationsFamily Medicine

Patient Reviews

  • "The entire staff was very friendly and helpful. Dr. Caracitas listened to me and answered all my questions."
      5.0 Stars - (2025-11-19)
  • "Dr. Caracitas is a highly recommended practitioner — she actively listens to your concerns to solve your health issue(s), deeply care about her patients, properly creates a plan to regain your health, and is focused on proactive treatment, before an issue arises."
      5.0 Stars - (2025-11-19)
  • "I am relatively new to the area and was looking to establish a PCP. I had my first visit with Dr. Caracitas today and found her to be amazing. She is personable and approachable. She was very thorough and seems to truly care for her patient. She listened to my concerns and gave me the necessary referrals. Happy I found her."
      5.0 Stars - (2025-10-10)
  • "So very much satisfied!!!!"
      5.0 Stars - (2025-10-01)
  • "Very happy with doctor caracitas🙏🙏🙏"
      5.0 Stars - (2025-09-26)
  • "Excellent staff members and services by doctor Caracitas. They are knowledgeable, friendly and take their time to ask questions."
      5.0 Stars - (2025-09-23)
  • "(Translated by Google) Excellent (Original) Ótima"
      5.0 Stars - (2025-09-19)
  • "Dr Caracitus and her office are always caring helpful and professional! Never feel rushed and every question is answered."
      5.0 Stars - (2025-09-09)
  • "One of thee very few doctors who truly care AND are very knowledgeable. She is not one of those older doctors that haven’t kept up with the latest data, she is just what we all need for our health care."
      5.0 Stars - (2025-09-09)
  • "The staff is friendly and helpful. Doctor Caracitas take her time to answer and explain my questions and concerns. The lab service is excellent. Overall is a great office environment I definitely recommend."
      5.0 Stars - (2025-08-18)