Partnership Health Centers

Sung Chae, M.D.

Meet Dr. Sung Chae, M.D., the Medical Director of Partnership Health Center South Brunswick (PHCSB). Dr. Chae is Board Certified in both Family Medicine, as well as Lifestyle Medicine, which focuses on a collaborative and team-oriented approach to wellness - something she found very attractive in the PHC model.

Dr. Chae earned her medical degree at the University of Buffalo in Getzville, NY. Her residency was completed at Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster County PA, one of the most well-respected hospitals in the nation. Her Fellowship in obstetrics was completed at the University of Washington located in Spokane, Washington.

Prior to joining PHCSB, she was a faculty member for over 20 years at JFK University Medical Center in Edison, NJ- now part of the Hackensack/Meridian HealthCare System, where she taught and supervised Family Medicine residents. Although very committed to the medical services offered there, she was looking for a more progressive way to be involved with direct patient care.

PHC offered what she was seeking, namely a coordinated medical model which would be more conducive to handling chronic care when required, in addition to providing many other services not normally found in most medical practices.

Partnership Health Center South Brunswick (PHCSB) offers a variety of on-site medical services for members. Available services include primary and preventative care, urgent care, lab services, X-ray, and professional clinical staff at the Advanced Practice Registered Nursing (APRN) and MD level- all available under one roof and all with no co-pay! Mental health therapy and pharmacy services are also available at your PHCSB.

Dr. Chae believes in a different focus from the traditional disease model, toward one of facilitating wellness through nutrition, sleep, social connectiveness, and physical activity. At PHC South Brunswick, Dr. Chae strives to not only care for members when they are ill, but to assist in achieving overall wellness before chronic disease has set in. As a result, chronic illness can then be reduced or avoided completely when significant changes occur through increased awareness of additional options and approaches.

Michele Pacheco-Lintag, LPN

Michele Pacheco-Lintag, LPN, brings more than two decades of professional experience spanning both the corporate and healthcare sectors. She began her career as an Executive Assistant before pursuing her passion for patient care, graduating from the SCTI New Jersey LPN program in 2010 and earning licensure through the New Jersey Board of Nursing. Michele launched her clinical career at Zufall Health (formerly The Women’s Health Center) and went on to spend 16 years developing extensive clinical expertise in a private family practice later acquired by Hunterdon Health System.



Drawn to Partnership Health Centers by its innovative and pragmatic approach to managing healthcare, Michele was inspired by the organization’s ability to positively impact communities through coordinated, patient-centered care. She is passionate about contributing to a model that improves access, strengthens care delivery, and supports long-term population health outcomes.

A dedicated single mother who grew up in a large family of eight, Michele values connection, resilience, and personal growth. Outside of work, she enjoys social activities such as bowling, pool, and darts and appreciates opportunities to build relationships and bring people together.

Throughout her nursing career, Michele has remained guided by the belief that every individual has goals and potential. By providing compassionate support and understanding, she strives to help patients feel empowered to achieve healthier, more fulfilling lives.

LISA CUSUMANO

Lisa Cusumano serves as the Member Advocate (and Member Advocate Team Lead) for the Partnership Health Centers locations in South Brunswick, Franklin, and Somerset County. A retired New Jersey State Parole Officer, Lisa brings a strong background in public service and problem-solving to her role and will celebrate two years with PHC this August. She is dedicated to helping members navigate their benefits and feel confident in their healthcare decisions. Lisa has a twin sister, and they have called Franklin Township home since 1989.

South Brunswick PHC

848-279-3003

lisa.cusumano@partnershiphealthcenters.com