Pediatrician
4.81
·36 reviewsIn-network · Aetna
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Excellent wait time
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Pediatrician
4.88
·41 reviews
Dr. Abraham team provided exceptional care for my daughter's school physical examination. The staff was friendly, and the office was clean and organized. Dr. Abraham was thorough, knowledgeable, and addressed all my concerns. The appointment was efficient, and the communication was excellent. I high...Click to read more
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Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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Abraham Thomas, MD has been practicing pediatrics for over 30 years in the Paterson/West Orange communities, with more than 40 years of experience in clinical medicine. He earned his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery from the Medical College Thiruvananthapuram, completed his internship at Me...Click to read more
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Pediatrician
5.00
·58 reviews
The best doctor ! - Nov 19, 2024 by Lueth Chol Yaak A.Click to read more
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After completing medical school at Zagazig University Faculty of Medicine in 2021, Dr. Amany Ismaiel practiced as a general pediatrician and earned a master's degree in Pediatrics and Neonatology from Benha University in Egypt. Dr. Ismaiel moved to the United States in 2017 and completed her pediatr...Click to read more
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Pediatrician
5.00
·19 reviews
Careful and attencious doctor and staff, and able to communicate quickly and schedule last minute appt when needed. by RLClick to read more
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Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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At this time our practice is not administering COVID-19 vaccination. Please do not book an appointment for COVID vaccination as it will be canceled.
Saint Peter’s Healthcare System is sponsored by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen. As such, we follow the Ethical and Religious Directives (ERDs)...Click to read more
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Pediatrician
4.81
·31 reviews
Open appointments, clean accessible office, friendly staff - Aug 16, 2024 by Ann Marie A.Click to read more
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Dr. Seema Mathew graduated from Medical College, Kevala, India and completed her pediatric residency at Cooper University Hospital, UMDNJ-Camden, NJ.
She lives in the area with her husband Alex and four children Sarah, Angela, Gabriella, and George. She enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time ...Click to read more
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Pediatrician
4.58
·48 reviews
The doctor was infomative. - Jun 7, 2026 by Stacie K.Click to read more
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Also offers video visits · Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Expertise in chronic diabetes + 2 more ·
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Dr. John Meer is a board-certified internist and pediatrician in New York, NY, with 28 years of experience. He graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine and completed his residency in Internal Medicine/Pediatrics at New York Medical College. Dr. Meer focuses on treating the whole person, ...Click to read more
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Pediatrician
4.45
·40 reviews
Every staff was friendly. - Jan 12, 2026 by Karlo L.Click to read more
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Dr. Mely Mathew has over ten years of experience as a pediatrician. She earned her Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery from Amrita School of Medicine and completed her internship at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County. Her philosophy of care is to treat children as her own. She enjoys...Click to read more
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Pediatrician
4.60
·40 reviews
Excellent customer service, wonderful and caring staff. - Aug 7, 2026 by Jaxine L.Click to read more
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Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Excellent wait time
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Pediatrician
4.55
·42 reviews
Dr Jay was great! Great bedside manner and thoroughly listened to my concerns and questions. He even addressed some concerns my previous pediatrician dismissed as well as referring us to other specialists to see. Office had a constant flow of children and parents being seen rather quickly. The offi...Click to read more
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Accepting new patients · 23 years of experience ·
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Dr. Jay Lovenheim is a former Clinical Chief of Pediatrics at St. Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, New Jersey. He is a graduate of New York Institute of Technology’s College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury, New York and completed his pediatric residency at The Infants and Children’s Ho...Click to read more
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Pediatrician
4.78
·32 reviews
Always great :) by RCClick to read more
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Dr. Chaula Parikh joined Riverside Pediatric Group in 2022 and cares for patients in our Hoboken office. Dr. Parikh obtained her medical degree, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, from B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad, India, in 1996. She completed her residency at Cornell University's Lincol...Click to read more
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Pediatrician
4.71
·38 reviews
Excellent - Jul 3, 2024 by Jeremiah T.Click to read more
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Dr. Huang (also known as Dr. Grace, as most patients refer to her) has been working in Pediatrics for over 7 years in Jersey City and West Orange. She enjoys caring for a wide range of ages and watching her patients grow and develop their unique personalities. Dr. Grace sees patients from infancy to...Click to read more
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Pediatrician
5.00
·28 reviews
The doctor is really nice to us, we are satisfied - Sep 22, 2026 by Hugues L.Click to read more
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Dr. Hernandez is a Board Certified Pediatrician and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She is a graduate of the Sophie Davis School of Biomedicine and New York University School of Medicine. She completed her residency in Pediatrics at Cohen Children’s Medical Center at North Shore-Long...Click to read more
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Pediatrician
5.00
·1 reviewIn-network · Aetna
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended ·
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Dr. Delgado is committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care by always placing the needs of his members first. He believes that the highest quality care begins with attentive listening, fostering trust, and building strong relationships with patients and their families. Through open co...Click to read more
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Pediatrician
4.97
·68 reviews
She was good,
Good listener, And Good Communicator and explaining everything in detail. - Apr 28, 2026 by Puja P.Click to read more
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Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Highly recommended ·
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Sheeba Ben, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician with over 20 years of experience. She earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine. Dr. Ben specializes in the care of children from birth to 21 years of age, with a particular focus on atopic ...Click to read more
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Pediatrician
4.98
·42 reviews
Great service.Click to read more
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Accepting new patients · Highly recommended
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Pediatrician
5.00
·56 reviews
Very helpful. by JDClick to read more
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Dr. David Laufgraben is a Board Certified general pediatrician who is dedicated to providing warm, compassionate care for kids of every age, and to earning the trust of families he works with. His mission is to offer the guidance and support needed to keep children healthy, and to help families weat...Click to read more
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Pediatrician
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Pediatrician
4.63
·49 reviews
First time visitor on this doctor, Very friendly doctor, explained everything to me . - Feb 3, 2025Click to read more
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Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Highly recommended ·
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Dr. Susan Yoo attended Albany Medical College in New York, then trained at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City. She has been practicing since 1992 in New York City, in Bergen County, and in South Orange before joining Lovenheim Pediatrics in 2014.
Dr. Yoo enjoys exercising, garde...Click to read more
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Pediatrician
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Dr. Cindy Do is a pediatrician committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care from infancy through adolescence. She practices at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York, NY.
Dr. Do focuses on preventive health, childhood development, and managing acute and chronic conditions. She builds stron...Click to read more
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Pediatrician
4.22
·41 reviewsIn-network · Aetna
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Pediatrician
4.89
·38 reviews
Love Dr. Das she is fast and gets straight to the point. - Jan 27, 2025 by Jayden A.Click to read more
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Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Highly recommended ·
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Dr. Nermine Doss is one of our most senior and popular doctors in Secaucus. She completed her pediatric residency at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) in Newark, NJ in 1998 and joined Riverside Pediatrics that same year. Dr. Doss has a special interest in child developme...Click to read more
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Pediatrician
4.91
·44 reviews
Would totally recommend - Dec 5, 2025 by Ayesha M.Click to read more
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Dr. Douaa Khalil is a pediatrician providing comprehensive care at Optum in Secaucus, NJ. She earned her medical degree, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, from Zagazig University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Khalil completed her pediatric training at St. Joseph's University Medical Center.
S...Click to read more
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Pediatrician
5.00
·5 reviews
My daughter has been a patient there since basically birth, everyone in this office is kind and helpful. I have recommended them many times and I will continue to. - Jul 30, 2025 by Ellie M.Click to read more
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Dr. Garimella is a Board-Certified Pediatrician and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She completed medical school in Telangana, India in 2012. After medical school, she worked as a hospitalist in Tamil Nadu, India. Dr. Garimella then went on to complete her pediatric residency at Rich...Click to read more
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Pediatrician
4.89
·18 reviews
I highly recommend Dr Pinedo is great and nice Doctor and the staff GeGe a friendly lady. - Mar 23, 2026 by Helamjames I.Click to read more
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Dr. Pinedo has twenty years of experience in pediatric medicine, with additional expertise in treating patients in the emergency department, urgent care, and primary care settings. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University and completed his residency in Pediatri...Click to read more
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Pediatrician
4.90
·79 reviews
Dr. Gupta was very patient and kind to me and my boys. This matters a lot to me. I highly recommend her. - Aug 30, 2026 by Zarifa R.Click to read more
In-network · Aetna
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Highly recommended
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Pediatrician
5.00
·1 review
The doctor was very straightforward, honest, and kind. She took her time addressing all of our concerns and explained everything clearly. I especially appreciated how she spoke directly to the kids in a way that made them feel comfortable and that they could easily understand. We had a great experie...Click to read more
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Yuliana Noah, M.D., is a board-certified pediatrician and Clinical Assistant Professor at NYP/Weill Cornell, as well as an Integrative Medicine Fellow at the Chung Institute of Integrative Medicine. She provides comprehensive, evidence-based pediatric care with a whole-person approach, caring for ch...Click to read more
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Pediatrician
5.00
·22 reviews
Excelente. Siempre muy professional. El es el mejor doctor. Siempre le da la mejor medicina para mejorar al niño. by ARClick to read more
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At this time our practice is not administering COVID-19 vaccination. Please do not book an appointment for COVID vaccination as it will be canceled.
Saint Peter’s Healthcare System is sponsored by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen. As such, we follow the Ethical and Religious Directives (ERDs)...Click to read more
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Pediatrician
4.91
·33 reviews
We really like the service. She is very attentive. - Apr 24, 2025 by Francisco B.Click to read more
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Dr. Leshchiner is a board-certified pediatrician with expertise in newborn care, pediatric primary care, and adolescent medicine. She earned her Doctor of Medicine from Pavlov First State Medical University of St. Petersburg and completed her residency in Pediatrics at Michigan State University. Rai...Click to read more
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Pediatrician
4.97
·31 reviewsIn-network · Aetna
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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Dr. Beata Dygulska is a distinguished pediatrician, esteemed educator, and dedicated researcher with a career spanning over three decades. Dr. Dygulska received her medical degree at the Medical Academy of Lodz in Poland. She completed her residency in pediatrics at NewYork Presbyterian Brooklyn Met...Click to read more
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Pediatrician
5.00
·3 reviews
“Dr. Barayev combines professionalism with a personal touch that’s rare to find. She follows up, ensures you understand your treatment plan, and makes you feel supported every step of the way.” by MGClick to read more
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Vladimir Barayev, MD, FAAP, is a distinguished Board Certified Pediatrician, Lactation Counselor, and Autism expert committed to delivering exceptional pediatric care. With a robust background in children’s health, Dr. Barayev offers personalized, high-quality care tailored to the unique needs of ea...Click to read more
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Pediatrician
4.25
·32 reviews
Absolutely unacceptable experience.
I scheduled an appointment through Zocdoc with Dr. Teresa Lemma, entered all my insurance info, and received confirmation—only to get a call minutes later from Jennifer, who was dismissive, rude, and unprofessional. She refused to see my child simply for being ...Click to read more
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Dr. Teresa Lemma was born in Brooklyn New York and now lives in New Jersey. She graduated from St Johns University Jamaica New York and completed her medical training at the Universidad Del Noreste in Tampico Mexico. She completed her pediatric residency at St Vincent’s Medical center now known as R...Click to read more
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Pediatrician
4.87
·30 reviews
Fantastic pediatrician, spent almost 45 mins with me and my baby; did not rush us and asked a ton of questions. - Jul 14, 2025Click to read more
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I am dedicated to caring for children during times of health and illness. My goal is to create a supportive and nurturing environment where children and families feel valued and confident in the care they receive. One of the most rewarding aspects of my career in medicine is the opportunity to forge...Click to read more
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Pediatrician
4.75
·16 reviews
Really liked the doctor. Skilled with making shots less inimidating!Click to read more
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Dr. Erik Ostensjo is a pediatrician at Northwell Health Pediatrics - Central in New York, NY. He is also a visiting affiliate at NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
Dr. Ostensjo can diagnose and treat common pediatric conditions and minor injuries. During consultations...Click to read more
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Pediatrician
4.97
·37 reviews
Very good doctor! - Jun 21, 2026 by Alis M.Click to read more
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Dr. Anwar Al-Haddawi is one of our most senior and well-liked doctors in Union City. He earned his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Basrah College of Medicine. Dr. Al-Haddawi completed his residency at Miami Children’s Hospital in Miami, FL, in 1999 and served as chie...Click to read more
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Pediatrician
4.32
·34 reviewsIn-network · Aetna
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience ·
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Dr. Wamiq Jadun is a highly skilled pediatrician who practices at Riverside Medical Group in West Caldwell, NJ. Committed to delivering comprehensive care, he offers a range of services, including sick child visits, pediatric vaccinations, annual pediatric checkups, and follow-ups.
Dr. Jadun earned...Click to read more
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Pediatrician
5.00
·30 reviews
Excellent service but I have to say they required Membership in order to continue service. - Dec 15, 2025 by Rylie R.Click to read more
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Dr. Rosario is one of the most dedicated and dynamic pediatricians in her field, known for delivering the highest level of compassionate, culturally attuned care. Her patient-care philosophy is deeply rooted in a holistic, preventive approach that places children and their families at the center. Sh...Click to read more
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Pediatrician
4.92
·12 reviewsIn-network · Aetna
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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Dr. Susan Daiuto was born in Staten Island New York and still lives in Staten Island. She graduated from the College of Mt. St Vincent and completed her medical training at the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences DesMoines University. She completed her pediatric residency at St Vi...Click to read more
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Pediatrician
5.00
·30 reviewsIn-network · Aetna
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Highly recommended ·
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Dr. Naimat Bokhari is widely regarded as one of New Jersey’s most knowledgeable physicians in the field of pediatrics and is an integral member of Riverside Pediatric Group. Dr. Bokhari acts as Riverside Pediatric Group’s Chief Pediatric Officer – Practice Guidelines & Quality Control.
Since joining...Click to read more
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Pediatrician
4.84
·25 reviews
The doctor and his staff were friendly and professional. - Jul 15, 2025 by Zion P.Click to read more
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Dr. Saeed R. Abbassi is a highly skilled Pediatrician with years of experience serving our communities in North Bergen and Clifton. He earned his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery from the College of Medicine, University of Baghdad, and completed his Residency in Pediatrics at University Hos...Click to read more
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Pediatrician
4.85
·78 reviews
Dr Bettencorutt was very attentive and accurate with treating my daughter - Nov 5, 2020 by Sienna S.Click to read more
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Dr. Heath Bettencourtt is a native of the West Bank of New Orleans, Louisiana. He attended the University of New Orleans, where he graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, and a minor in Chemistry. From there, he attended the Medical School at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center,...Click to read more
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