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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Advocare Announce Affiliation Agreement

09/18/2024 - Philadelphia, PA and Marlton, NJ, September 18, 2024 – Today, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and Advocare announced an affiliation agreement to advance exceptional pediatric care, health outcomes and overall wellness in the communities they serve.

The affiliation aims to optimize both organizations’ extensive skills, experience, and resources to ensure that children in the region can access the highest-quality, cost-effective care that best serves their medical needs. Pediatricians from CHOP and Advocare have historically collaborated across numerous specialty areas in the care of local families.

“We’re looking forward to an alliance that will enhance collaboration between our two organizations and enable us to continue providing best-in-class care for the patient families in our communities,” said Steve Docimo, MD, Executive Vice President, Business Development and Strategy at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

CHOP and Advocare remain separate entities. As part of the new affiliation, the organizations will form joint subcommittees focused on clinical care, communications and operations, education and training, research and innovation, and value-based care designed to advance exceptional care to the children they serve.

“Over 25 years ago, Advocare was formed by combining several exceptional pediatric practices to create an integrated medical group to improve and innovate healthcare for children. We are excited to strengthen our relationship with CHOP to enhance the high-quality care provided to children and the families we serve in New Jersey and Pennsylvania,” said Howard Orel, MD, President and CEO of Advocare.

About Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia:
A non-profit, charitable organization, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia was founded in 1855 as the nation’s first pediatric hospital. Through its long-standing commitment to providing exceptional patient care, training new generations of pediatric healthcare professionals, and pioneering major research initiatives, the hospital has fostered many discoveries that have benefited children worldwide. Its pediatric research program is among the largest in the country. The institution has a well-established history of providing advanced pediatric care close to home through its CHOP Care Network, which includes more than 50 primary care practices, specialty care and surgical centers, urgent care centers, and community hospital alliances throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey, as well as the Middleman Family Pavilion and its dedicated pediatric emergency department in King of Prussia. In addition, its unique family-centered care and public service programs have brought Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia recognition as a leading advocate for children and adolescents. For more information, visit https://www.chop.edu.

About Advocare
Advocare, LLC ("Advocare") is a physician-owned and governed multi-specialty medical group operating in New Jersey and the greater Philadelphia metropolitan region.

Founded in 1998 as an integrated network of 26 pediatricians, Advocare has grown to become widely recognized and highly respected as one of the region's largest multi-specialty groups providing both high-quality and value healthcare, while also actively participating in graduate education of many health professionals and a growing clinical research initiative.

With nearly 800 providers and over 240 practice locations, Advocare serves approximately 800,000 unique patients throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Advocare physicians are regularly recognized among the region's top doctors by both patients and consumer publications. For more information, visit www.advocaredoctors.com.

Media Contacts:

Diane Kidawa
Advocare
856-872-7055
dkidawa1@advocaredoctors.com

Emily DiTomo
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
267-426-6063
ditomoe@chop.edu

Pediatric GI Health Joins Advocare

Led by John Tung, MD, Pediatric GI Health specializes in comprehensive care for children with digestive disorders and related conditions, offering diagnosis, treatment, and management of various gastrointestinal issues including reflux, constipation, food allergies, inflammatory bowel disease, and liver disorders. Dr. Tung, recognized as a leading expert in the field, has been consistently named Top Doctor by Philadelphia Magazine for six years and by Jersey’s Best Magazine for 14 years.

For more information about Pediatric GI Health, please visit www.advocarepediatricgihealth.com.

North Brunswick Medical Associates Joins Advocare

North Brunswick Medical Associates, located in North Brunswick, NJ, offers comprehensive adult health services, including management of acute illnesses, chronic diseases, and individual health maintenance. The practice is led by board-certified owners Najaf Asrar, MD, Rohail Asrar, MD, and Nadia Ali, MD, providing Internal Medicine, Primary Care, and Endocrinology services. They are supported by Physician Assistants Tamkeen Shaikh and Grace Groh.

For more information about North Brunswick Medical Associates, visit www.advocarenbma.com.

Advocare Welcomes Ridgewood Medical

Advocare, a physician-owned multispecialty medical group with over 730 providers, continues to grow its footprint in New Jersey by welcoming Ridgewood Medical.

Led by Dr. Reem Jaber-Iqbal, a distinguished specialist in internal medicine, Ridgewood Medical has long been recognized for its commitment to fostering strong patient-provider relationships and delivering comprehensive care tailored to individual needs. Joining Dr. Jaber are esteemed colleagues Dr. Ronald Cally and Dr. Jessie Long, both dedicated practitioners with expertise in pediatric and adolescent medicine.

Advocare Welcomes Princeton Cardiometabolic Health

Advocare, a physician-owned multispecialty medical group with over 730 providers, continues to grow its footprint in New Jersey by welcoming Princeton Cardiometabolic Health led by Dr. Taher Modarressi.

Dr. Modarressi is a cardiometabolic specialist board-certified in clinical lipidology, obesity medicine, endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism, and internal medicine.

He is particularly passionate about his work as a lipidologist, where he evaluates and treats patients with familial hypercholesterolemia and elevated lipoprotein(a), as well as high triglycerides and high cholesterol. He works closely with area cardiologists and primary care physicians in medication optimization and residual risk reduction strategies for patients after a heart attack or those with high calcium scores.

Advocare Taps Fort Health to Accelerate Access to Pediatric Behavioral Health Care Services in New Jersey and Pennsylvania

Advocare LLC, a 750-provider multi-specialty group practice based in New Jersey with the largest number of pediatric providers in the state, today announced a partnership with Fort Health, a virtual pediatric behavioral healthcare company built with the Child Mind Institute, to expand services delivered through primary care. Advocare's primary care facilities throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania will now have the option to leverage Fort Health's services giving more than 450 primary care providers and their patients access to quality behavioral healthcare services through a Collaborative Care model.

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45 Advocare Doctors Win Top Children's Physician

The Advocare team is thrilled to congratulate our 45 physicians who were named South Jersey Magazine's Top Children's Physicians. Thank you for your continuous hard work and dedication to our patients and families. CLICK HERE TO VIEW WINNERS.

Advocare Welcomes Integrative Behavioral Health

Advocare, a physician-owned multispecialty medical group with over 730 providers, continues to grow its footprint in New Jersey by welcoming Integrative Behavioral Health, led by Dr. Raghu Siragavarapu.

The addition of Integrative Behavioral Health to Advocare expands the network's ability to deliver comprehensive mental health care services to Cherry Hill, NJ, and surrounding communities. The team specializes in the treatment of individuals struggling with various mental health conditions including ADHD, alcohol and drug use issues, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, childhood behavior issues, depression, psychosis/schizophrenia, and PTSD/trauma. Both in-person and telemedicine appointments are available.

Englewood Pediatrics Joins Advocare

Led by Garbis Gary Baydar, MD, Englewood Pediatrics is committed to delivering compassionate, comprehensive care to the families of Englewood, NJ and surrounding communities. Englewood Pediatrics offers a wide range of pediatric services, including newborn care, nutritional counseling, lactation support, and vaccinations.

Dr. Baydar has a distinguished background in pediatric medicine, while Maryan N. Philips, DO is known for her dedication to pediatric wellness and preventive care. Together, they provide a dynamic team approach to pediatric healthcare. The team offers multilingual care including Armenian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, and Turkish.

Advocare Welcomes Somers Point Pediatrics

Advocare, a physician-owned multispecialty medical group with over 700 providers, continues to grow its footprint in New Jersey by welcoming Somers Point Pediatrics.

Somers Point Pediatrics will be providing continued exceptional pediatric care to Somers Point and the surrounding communities. The care center will be led by Dr. Alicia Rapson, Dr. Joseph DelGiorno, and Dr. Mahbod Mohazzebi. With a shared passion for children's health and a commitment to excellence, they are joining with current physicians Dr. Meenal Gupte and Dr. Roji Andrews.

For more information about Advocare Somers Point Pediatrics, visit www.advocaresomerspointpediatrics.com.

Advocare Welcomes Pulmonary and Sleep Associates of South Jersey

Advocare, a physician-owned multispecialty medical group with over 700 providers, continues to grow its footprint in New Jersey by welcoming Pulmonary and Sleep Associates of South Jersey.

Pulmonary and Sleep Associates of South Jersey is led by Dr. Thomas Nugent with an office in Marlton, NJ. Dr. Nugent has been practicing medicine for over 25 years. He received his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University and completed his residency at Temple University Hospital.

For more than 30 years, Pulmonary and Sleep Associates of South Jersey has been providing excellence in pulmonary, sleep medicine, and critical care to South Jersey and surrounding areas. By utilizing the latest research and technology, they employ proven diagnostic techniques and effective treatments to deliver the best possible health care for their patients.

For more information about Advocare Pulmonary and Sleep Associates of South Jersey, visit www.advocarepsasj.com.

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