Jerry Bagel, the son of Sam and Helen Bagel grew up on a chicken farm in East Windsor, New Jersey. Recognizant that his holocaust survivor parents were different than his Jewish and non-Jewish friends parents. He attended the Hightstown school system form kindergarten through twelfth grade. Upon completion of his Dermatology residency at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City in 1985 he returned home to East Windsor to open up dermatology practice. He is deeply appreciative of his parent's strength and support. Professionally he specializes in the treatment of psoriasis. He has two children Rick and Bridget and one grand-daughter Isabella.