Our Professional Staff
James R. Weidner, MD, FAAP
Dr. James Weidner is a board certified pediatrician, a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and a member of the American College of Pediatricians and the Christian Medical and Dental Association. He graduated from Franklin and Marshall College and Temple University Medical School, and completed his residency in pediatrics at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Dr. Weidner joined Advocare Cornerstone Pediatrics in 1995.
Dr. Weidner has for several years been selected as one of the "Top Docs" in pediatrics by South Jersey magazine. Married with three children, his interests include music, singing, playing guitar, gardening, and being involved with his church.
Laurie R. Bruner, MD, FAAP
Dr. Laurie Bruner is a board certified pediatrician and fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. After graduating from James Madison University, she earned her medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, and completed her residency in pediatrics at the A. I. duPont Hospital for Children. She joined Advocare Cornerstone Pediatrics in 2006. Dr. Bruner and her husband, also a pediatrician, have two children. She enjoys running and racing, quilting, and performing with her church's handbell choir.
Joanne E. Lopes, MD, FAAP
Dr. Joanne Lopes is a board certified pediatrician and a member of the American College of Pediatricians. She earned her bachelor's degree from Villanova University, and received her doctorate of medicine degree from MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine. Dr. Lopes completed her pediatric residency in Delaware at the A. I. duPont Hospital for Children, and joined Advocare Cornerstone Pediatrics in 2005.