Advocare Welcomes PediaPlace Pediatrics
Marlton, NJ – May 1, 2026. Advocare, a physician-owned, multispecialty medical group with more than 900 providers, is expanding in New Jersey with the addition of PediaPlace Pediatrics.
Located in Vineland, PediaPlace Pediatrics is dedicated to providing comprehensive, compassionate, and individualized care for children. Guided by the belief that every child deserves a family-centered approach, the practice combines clinical excellence with a supportive, nurturing environment. The team prioritizes preventive care, promotes healthy lifestyles, and stays current with advancements in pediatric medicine by following American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines. They also embrace modern tools such as patient portal messaging, in-office screening tests, and telehealth services to enhance accessibility and quality of care.
PediaPlace Pediatrics is led by board-certified pediatricians Bhavna K. Patel and Jignasa R. Chikani, both widely recognized for their dedication to high-quality care and strong community reputation. Dr. Patel has received multiple honors, including the Vitals Compassionate Doctor Award, On-Time Doctor Award, and Patients’ Choice Award, and was nominated as a Top Doc for Kids by South Jersey Magazine in 2024 and 2026. Dr. Chikani was also named a Top Doc for Kids in South Jersey in 2023, 2024, and 2026. They are joined by Sabitu C. Alofoje, who brings additional expertise and shares their commitment to delivering exceptional pediatric care.
“Pediatric care plays a vital role in building healthy communities,” said Howard Orel, MD, President and CEO of Advocare. “We are pleased to welcome PediaPlace Pediatrics to the Advocare network and look forward to supporting their continued commitment to providing outstanding care for the families of South Jersey.”
For more information or to schedule an appointment with Advocare PediaPlace Pediatrics, please visit advocarepediaplace.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 870 providers and 270+ Care Center offices, Advocare serves approximately 900,000 unique patients throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware. Advocare physicians are regularly recognized among the region's top doctors by both patients and consumer publications.
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