Matthew Herzer Appointed President of the Healthcare Leadership Association of New Jersey Executive Council

Marlton, NJ — January 1, 2026 — Advocare, a physician-owned, multispecialty medical group, is pleased to announce that Matthew Herzer, Vice President of Practice Operations at Advocare, has now also been appointed in a volunteer leadership role as President of the Healthcare Leadership Association of New Jersey Executive Council (HLANJ). 

Congratulations to Matt Herzer, appointed 2026 president of HIA New Jersey; blue announcement with headshot.

HLANJ is a statewide organization dedicated to developing and advancing physician group and practice leadership, supporting providers and practice managers through education, collaboration, and professional engagement. As President of the Executive Council, Matt will lead the Association’s board in setting strategic priorities, supporting governance initiatives, and advancing HLANJ’s mission to strengthen healthcare leadership across New Jersey. Additional information about HLANJ is available at hlanj.org.


At Advocare, Matt oversees practice operations, business development, and marketing functions across the organization’s extensive network, working closely with physician leaders and administrative teams to drive operational excellence, enhance patient care delivery, and support sustainable growth. His appointment to this board leadership role reflects his longstanding commitment to healthcare leadership, mentorship, and service to the broader healthcare community.


Advocare congratulates Matt on this well-deserved appointment and looks forward to the positive impact his leadership will have within the Healthcare Leadership Association of New Jersey.


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.


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