Pediatricians In Jersey City and Hoboken

We know how important it is as a parent to find the best doctor or specialist for your child. Fortunately, Jersey City and Hoboken have an abundance of options. And if you and your family are new to the area, we know for sure that you are shopping around for a local pediatrician. Or you may be new parents are so are in need of a pediatrician for the first time. Therefore, we have created this guide to help you find the right doctor for your little ones. Please note that this is just a list for your reference, and we don’t recommend, validate, or have any affiliation with any of the doctors or facilities listed here.

DRS Medical Associates

115 Christopher Columbus Dr #301, Jersey City, NJ –

DRS Medical Associates is led by Dr. Ray Santos and Dr. Ritu Sharma. They have been friends for over 2 decades and share many of the same values to patient care, yet have their individual styles of medicine. After taking care of each other’s families, they decided to bring that same attention and consideration to the community. Both hope to make their comprehensive knowledge of medicine available to everyone in a personalized manner. Both doctors can serve all of your internal medicine, pediatric, and primary care needs. The practice is open seven days a week, with extended hours, so you can always see a doctor the same day. Additionally, you have unlimited access to your medical records, appointment scheduling, and prescription refill requests, 24 hours a day, seven days a week on their convenient online patient portal. To make an appointment call (201) 706-3808.

Baby Steps Pediatrics (permanently closed)

75 Montgomery St, Jersey City, NJ 07302

Baby Steps Pediatrics is Dr. Carmen Lebron’s pediatric practice that has earned a reputation for tremendous knowledge, attention, and care for newborns and children of any age. Along with two of her trusted colleagues, Baby Step Pediatrics doctors and staff deliver a personal touch providing you peace of mind and excellent preparation for parenthood.

Tribeca Pediatrics

9 McWilliams Pl, Jersey City, NJ 07302

Tribeca Pediatrics has served families for over 25 years. It was founded in Dr. Michel Cohen’s home in Tribeca with a distinct philosophy of care. They have an amazing team of devoted pediatricians, who are committed to providing the best care to families in our communities. To make an appointment call (201) 706-7175.

Dr. Bandana Raha, MD

550 Newark Avenue, Suite 401, Jersey City, NJ

Dr. Bandana Raha is a pediatrics specialist with over 45 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from the Calcutta National Medical Institute in 1976. She is accepting new patients and has indicated that she conducts tele-health appointments. To make an appointment call (201) 963-0080.

Optum-Pediatrics-Jersey City

324 Palisades Avenue, Floor 2, Jersey City, NJ

You do everything to keep your children healthy. Optum is right here with you to offer your child expert care through every stage of their childhood. The staff includes Naimat Bokhari, MD, Rosario Calero Bia, MD, and Sonu Khatri, APN. To make an appointment call (201) 386-1400.

Advocare Total Care Pediatrics

3 locations in Jersey City: Newport, Liberty Harbor and Journal Square

Advocare Total Care Pediatrics has been serving the community since 1996. The staff includes former faculty members of a Pediatrics Residency Program at Jersey City Medical Center/Mount Sinai Medical School. They have 3 locations in Jersey City: Newport, Liberty Harbor, and Journal Square. The telephone numbers for all 3 locations are here.

Tenafly Pediatrics

333 15th St, Hoboken, NJ

The Hoboken location is conveniently located in the northern part of Hoboken, NJ, and is the only Tenafly Pediatrics location in Hudson County. There are 3 board-certified pediatricians who staff this location, all of whom were trained in the best medical programs in the country and are ready to provide you and your family with compassionate, quality care. To make an appointment call (201) 482-9770.

Total Care Pediatrics/Dr. Irini Mentakis, MD

50 Baldwin Avenue, Jersey City, NJ

Dr. Irini Mentakis, MD is a pediatrician who specializes in pediatric neurology. She has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University Athens Faculty Med School Of Health Science Nat’l and Kapodistrian Athens medical school in 1972. She is accepting new patients. To make an appointment call (201) 714-7903.

Dr. Jason Elliston, MD

935 Garfield Ave, Jersey City, NJ

Dr. Jason Elliston, MD, is a pediatric specialist as well as Chief Medial Officer of the Metropolitan Family Health Network (MFHN), where he has been treating children since 2006. In 2019, he was named Clinical Chief of MFHN’s Department of Pediatrics and then became MFHN’s Deputy Chief Medical Officer on July 1, 2022. Dr. Elliston earned a Bachelor’s degree at Johns Hopkins University, and medical degree from University of Medicine and Dentistry New Jersey-New Jersey Medical School. To make an appointment call (201) 478-5827.

Dr. Tayyaba Malik, MD

127 Palisade Ave, Jersey City, NJ

Dr. Tayyaba Malik, MD is a pediatrics specialist in Jersey City, NJ, and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Punjab Medical School in 1982. She is accepting new patients and has indicated that she accepts telehealth appointments. To make an appointment call (201) 217-1000.

Dr. Thelma Endaya-Aguila

1353, 550 Newark Ave # 305, Jersey City, NJ

Thelma Endaya-Aguila is a pediatrics specialist. She is bilingual, speaking English and Tagalog fluently. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and provides care for her patients at her solo, private practice on Newark Avenue. Dr. Endaya-Aguila welcomes patients that are experiencing juvenile diabetes, pneumonia, and food intolerance, among many others. To make an appointment call (201) 963-2320.

Dr. Sheeba Ben, MD

232 Clinton St, Hoboken, NJ

Dr. Sheeba Ben, MD is a pediatrics specialist in Hoboken, NJ, and has over 22 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from American University Of The Caribbean School Of Medicine medical school in 2000. She is affiliated with Optum Urgent Care – Bloomfield. She is accepting new patients. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Ben to book an appointment at (201) 268-5509.

Oko Piotr MD/CarePoint Medical Group

138 River Drive South, Jersey City, NJ

Dr. Piotr Oko immigrated to the United States to continue his medical education and training. He is a graduate of the Jagiellonian University Medical College in Cracow, Poland, which is the second oldest medical school in Europe established in 1364. He is board-certified pediatrician, recent recertification in 2012, Fellow of American Academy of Pediatrics, Associate Professor of University and Dentistry of N.J. and faculty member. Dr. Oko provides global pediatric care for patients from newborns to 21 years of age. Dedicated to managing well-child, nutrition, developmental, and vaccinations. Additionally, he does evaluations that range from all pediatric aspects of asthma, eczema, eating problems, and chronic sick patients, as well as transitional care.

Dr. Vivina C. Malantic

21 Baldwin Ave, Jersey City, NJ

Dr. Vivina C. Malantic is a pediatrician practicing in Jersey City. She received her medical degree from Far Eastern University Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation and has been in practice for more than 20 years. To make an appointment call (201) 333-8830.

Finding the right pediatrician for you and your children is incredibly important. We hope our compilation provided you with the details you need to find just the right fit. Perhaps you are also shopping for a new dentist for your children. Here is a list of pediatric dentists that you are sure to find useful. And if you are new to the area here is a guide to help you settle your children into their new schools.

*Please note: All of the businesses listed above are JCFamilies’ recommendations. Please be sure to double check information related to, for instance, hours of operation, on the individual websites of the recommended businesses prior to visiting.

Updated September 13, 2023