Advocare CEO Dr. Howard Orel Named to South Jersey Biz Power 50 List
Marlton, NJ – July 22, 2025 – Advocare, one of the region’s largest physician-owned multispecialty medical groups, proudly announces that its CEO and President, Dr. Howard Orel, has been named to the South Jersey Biz Power 50—an annual list honoring the region’s most influential and impactful business leaders.
A distinguished pediatrician and visionary healthcare executive, Dr. Orel has played a transformative role in shaping the healthcare and business landscape of South Jersey. As Advocare’s CEO over the past 10 plus years, he led the organization’s evolution to a thriving enterprise of more than 850 providers across 260 locations, serving nearly 900,000 unique patients through over 2 million annual visits.
Dr. Orel has championed a pioneering business model that preserves physician independence while enabling system-level scale. Under his leadership, Advocare has consistently achieved high quality scores through value based programs with health insurers, successfully implemented advanced revenue cycle systems, insourced key administrative functions, and expanded operations into new markets—including a recent expansion into Delaware. He also spearheaded strategic affiliations, including with the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Ivy Rehab.
Beyond his business achievements, Dr. Orel is a dedicated community leader. He co-founded the REAL Center to support children’s educational and psychological development and has served on various advisory boards for several organizations, including Jewish Family and Children’s Services, the University of Pennsylvania, and Moorestown Friends School.
“We are thrilled to see Dr. Orel recognized among South Jersey’s most influential leaders,” said Patrick Board, Chief Operating Officer. “His commitment to clinical excellence, innovative leadership, and community service continues to drive Advocare’s success and impact.”
For more information about the award, visit https://www.southjerseybiz.net/article/2446/Power-50-2025
For more information about Advocare and its leadership, visit www.advocaredoctors.com.
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 alliance of 26 physicians, Advocare has grown to become widely recognized and highly respected as one of the region's largest multi-specialty groups providing the highest-quality healthcare.
With over 800 providers and 250+ Care Center offices, 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.
PROVIDER CONTACT
Mahbod Mohazzebi, MD
Chairperson, Market Development
Committee and Member, Executive Council
mmohazzebi@advocaredoctors.com
MARKETING/MEDIA CONTACT
Diane Kidawa
Director of Marketing
856-446-6529 x124
dkidawa1@advocaredoctors.com
