Top Pediatricians in New Jersey
Nothing I have ever encountered strikes fear into my heart like an injured or sick child. I am reasonably sure that all other parents out there feel the same way. I am sure you don’t want to just trust any doctor in New Jersey with your children. You also likely are not willing to go through any trial and error with one of your own children as you would be willing to go through to find your own doctor.
A pediatrician is going to have to click with you and gain your trust before they see your child and I feel exactly the same way. Unlike many of our service listings, you do not want to wait to find a pediatrician until an emergency strikes. You want to have them on speed dial long before that. So now is the perfect time to use our New Jersey are list of top recommended pediatricians and start interviewing them. Find the one who you would trust with your children. Don’t forget that people change over time and that can apply to not only your doctors but also your pediatricians. If any of our New Jersey doctors have declined in their performance, please let us know! It is vital that we keep the below list updated with only the doctors that will care for your children as if they were their own. It is also a great idea to establish a pediatrician for short term work conditions even if they last less than a year. So if you will be stationed somewhere else, start researching area pediatricians now so you are as prepared as possible.
Mark J. Wade, MD, FAAP
Newark, NJ
Dr. Wade, is a board-certified pediatrician with sub-specialty training and expertise in adolescent medicine. Dr. Wade is a noted expert nationally and internationally for his work in pediatrics, prison healthcare, HIV/AIDS and medical missions work.
Lauren Brucia, M.D., FAAP
Mahwah, NJ
Dr. Lauren Brucia attended medical school at UMDNJ-The New Jersey Medical School and is currently in practice at PediatriCare Associates. She was previously an Attending Physician in the Department of General Pediatrics, as well as an instructor in pediatrics at The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.
Dr. Dinesh R. Patel, M.D.
Parsippany, NJ
Dr. Dinesh R. Patel has been in pediatrics practice in the US since 1993 and he is currently part of Rainbow Pediatrics. He obtained his graduate degree in medicine from B.J. Medical College in Gujarat, India in 1982 and subsequently pursued his specialty degree in the US.
Jeffrey M. Bienstock, M.D., F.A.A.P.
Fair Lawn, NJ
Dr. Bienstock, joined PediatriCare Associates in 1988, after completing his pediatric residency at the Schneider Children’s Hospital of Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Bienstock was Board Certified in 1990 and is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Michelle Valdivieso M.D.
Hackensack, NJ
Dr. Valdivieso completed her residency in Pediatrics from St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital in Paterson, NJ in July, 2010. Dr. Valdivieso was awarded an Award in Excellence for Best Surgical Intern in 2004. She has a special interest in adolescent medicine, in particular, ADHD, obesity and nutrition for children. Dr. Valdivieso is fluent in Spanish and she is originally from Panama.
Melissa Chism, M.D., F.A.A.P.
Fair Lawn, NJ
Dr. Chism, a graduate of Texas Tech University HSC School of Medicine, was a resident of Pediatrics at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. Subsequently, after completing a year as Chief Resident in Pediatrics at Baystate, she has been a resident in Adult and Pediatric Anesthesia at the prestigious University of Pennsylvania Medical Center.
Hung Nguyen, M.D., F.A.A.P.
Edison, NJ
Dr. Nguyen, is a board certified pediatrician who brings a comprehensive yet individualistic approach to 7 Days Pediatrics. Practicing since 1981, he started out in his home country of Vietnam as a surgeon, and then came to the United States and specialized in pediatrics. He is fluent in English, Vietnamese, French and Spanish. He is down to earth, friendly and a very approachable doctor. He makes both the children and their families very comfortable.
Andrea de Leon, MD
Elizabeth, NJ
Subita Mangru, MD, FAAP
Millburn, NJ
Dr. Mangru has been practicing pediatric medicine in Millburn for over 20 years. Dr. Mangru graduated Summa Cum Laude from Marywood College and was awarded a scholarship to the University of West Indies, where she received her MD. She completed her pediatric residency at UMDNJ Newark and a chief residency at St. Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, NJ. She has received the prestigious Physician Recognition Award from the AAP from 1999 to 2008. Dr. Mangru is a board-certified pediatrician and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Santiago Caasi, M.D., F.A.A.P.
Edison, NJ
Dr. Caasi is a dedicated Pediatrician who has been serving Edison, NJ for 20 years. He graduated as a Doctor of Medicine from Manila Central University College of Medicine and finished his internship at Fatima College of Medicine in the Philippines. His residency training in Pediatrics at Jersey Shore Medical Center in Neptune, NJ prepared him well for the challenging task of becoming a pediatrician. Dr. Caasi worked at Edison Pediatrics Associates before joining and becoming a team member of 7 Days Pediatrics. Currently, he also works as a Pediatric Hospitalist at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Perth Amboy Division, NJ, now a part of HackensackMeridian Health.
