Dr. Mary Ludwig-Cilento, DO
Family Medicine*
35+ years of experience
Dr. Mary Ludwig-Cilento, DO is a family medicine physician in Toms River, NJ and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE in 1989. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Ocean University Medical Center and Community Medical Center. She is accepting telehealth appointments.
2.9 Star Rating
Based on 50 reviews 2.9 Star Rating (50 reviews)
Practice
1191 Fischer Blvd Toms River, NJ 08753Telehealth available
At a Glance
- Area of Expertise
- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital
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Dr. Ludwig-Cilento's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ludwig-Cilento
2.9
50 ratings, 20 with a written review
| 5 star | 44% | 44% |
| 4 star | 2% | 2% |
| 3 star | 2% | 2% |
| 2 star | 8% | 8% |
| 1 star | 44% | 44% |
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A great physician with a great heart.
What went well
- I felt respected
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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David Wygal – Jun 26, 2024
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Been going to Dr Ludwig-Celento over 20 years. Always able to get a quick appointment never a long wait, listens and admiisters the best care. Has been wonderful to me and my family. Highly recommend !!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Marianne Muha – Apr 12, 2024
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Great Doctor
What went well
- I felt respected
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Kara – Aug 14, 2023
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Try another Doctor
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Jul 16, 2023
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This is twice that as a patient of 7 years she has declined to refill a prescription without a visit. And she did this in another situation just to get the copay money. I will never go back to her and she had an awful bedside manner as well. I told the receptionist how much urgent Care is with my insurance and they didn’t care. That is not the way doctors are supposed to be. They should care about the patient more than the money.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Dec 22, 2020
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Myself and my family have been going there since Dr DiChiara retired. We really liked her but after Covid i love her. When i though I had it I called her office and she came out to my car to test me in my car in the the rain !
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Karen – Jul 08, 2020
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My favorite doctor
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Ted – Aug 29, 2019
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This doctor is to quick to write a prescription. My mother is now addicted to pain pills and I blame her for not even making her come in and she would refill the Rx. Also her wait time is insane and her social skills are non existent. There are better primary doctors out there and also Debbie is rude.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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NJ – Jun 30, 2019
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I was trying to find a new doctor and when calling the office an answering machine told me to leave a message and they would contact me the next day. I was a bit surprised when they say to call back the next day but oh yes never heard back from them.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Seaside Heights, NJ – Jun 13, 2019
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I really like her. It nice to see an independent woman doctor. I admit in the past I may have argued with her over mundane medial issues she has repeatedly shown she knows better than Google.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sam in Tom's River – Mar 06, 2019
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Great doctor. I owe my specialist for finding her for me.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Sep 14, 2018
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I've been going there for a long time and I find the wait extremely long and her assistant Debbie is so rude . I would never recommend this place. Her assistant needs some off to check her attitude.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Long wait times
8 others found this helpful
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Rose in Toms River nj – Apr 04, 2018
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I find Dr. Cilento thorough and trustworthy and knowledgeable about a wide range of conditions and the few specialists she has recommended over the last 20 years have been very good. As others have mentioned the PA Debbie Quintana is horrible, rude and argumentative, however, I believe she must be competent or Dr Cilento would not have her. I do try to avoid Debbie when possible.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Toms River – Feb 25, 2018
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I've been seeing doctor Cilento for over 20 years. Recently, I was asked if I would see Debbie Q instead (my mistake for saying yes). Debbie was rude to the point of making me cry. I considered switching primary care doctors because of how mean Debbie was to me. I will probably stay with doctor Cilento but refuse to ever see Debbie again no matter what.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Long wait times
8 others found this helpful
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Bayville – May 27, 2017
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Like a lot of other people have been saying, Dr Ludwig Cilento IS NOT the problem. Her PA, Debbie Quintana, is a huge problem. She's rude, insensitive, and generally speaking almost mean. I am switching doctors to avoid going back on the chance I won't get Dr Cilento because Quintana is awful.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Long wait times
9 others found this helpful
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Unhappy Patient in Forked River, NJ – Oct 13, 2016
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I have been going here for about 10 months never had any problem with Dr Cilento. Always nice and listened to my concerns but today I saw the physicians assistant who was nasty argued with me. She tried to intimidate me and was very disrespectful. I refuse to go back to that office and i encourage others to use caution
What went well
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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brian dziedzic in Toms River, NJ – Sep 27, 2016
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I think Doctor Ludwig-Cilento is very thorough and very professional, only seen her 2x but will continue too use her as my physician..Also her staff is very nice and helpful, never rude on the phone or in office..I called for something I needed too see the doctor for with no appointment and the staff gave me an appointment the same day..m will continue too use Fischer Family medicine..
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Mary Tursi in Toms River NJ – Aug 24, 2016
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Dr Cilento is simply the best! I have used her as my primary care physician for many years. She listens fully to my concerns, addresses them in detail and is always thorough.
I have referred many people to her who have have unpleasant experiences with other doctors or that are just new to the area and every single one of then have loved her! Finding a doctor can be difficult and I'm so happy to have her as my doctor and to be able to refer others to her with confidence.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Toms River, NJ – Aug 23, 2016
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Unprofessional office. Waited for an hour and saw docotor for a few minutes. Not thorough at all. Billing department very rude.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Jodi in Toms River, NJ – Jul 06, 2016
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I have been going for many years (only because of being in-network with insurance). The wait is ridiculous! Never there less than 90 minutes. My Neurologist needed records in my history and they do not have records that are more than seven yrs. I had to contact all the specialists I have seen thru the years & everywhere that I've had testing. This all could have been avoided if their office kept my records
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Feb 25, 2016
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About Me
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Dr. Mary Ludwig-Cilento, DO is a family medicine physician in Toms River, NJ and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE in 1989. She is affiliated with medical facilities...read moreFamily Medicine
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Somerset
Residency Hospital, 1993Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital Memorial Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 1990Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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Practice
Fischer Family Medicine1191 Fischer Blvd Toms River, NJ 08753
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 18
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
81%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% lower than the national average
75%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well - View all patient feedback
How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
76%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 16
hospital awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
View all awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
82%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
74%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
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